File photo: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra arrives at a press conference in Mumbai (Picture credit: Reuters) MUMBAI: In a move that could hurt consumption during the festive season, mortgages and other loans are set to become more expensive, while deposits will start yielding higher returns in a few weeks, with Reserve…
Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel NEW DELHI: After a successful Asian Games campaign in Aichi-Nagoya, where India finished fourth in the medal tally with 85 medals, including 21 gold, the country’s para-athletes will look to carry the momentum into the Asian Para Games.Paralympic champions Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel have been chosen as India’s flag…
Zendaya’s rise to fame: How ‘Euphoria’ and ‘Spider-Man’ cemented the star as rising force in the Hollywood industry Zendaya, born Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman on September 1, 1996, has become one of the most successful stars in the Hollywood industry presently. From child star to Hollywood A-lister, she turned her life around and has now…
PM Modi said the Indian economy was considered a ‘gone case’ when he took office in 2014, and the picture has completely changed now NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi chose the milestone of his unbroken run of 25 years as head of govt on Wednesday to deliver a message imbued with optimism and passion for…
The colourful design was found to be made from precious materials typical of Art Deco jewellery. (Photo: PBS) A man who spent just $1.50 on a clutch bag at a thrift store discovered years later that his inexpensive find was actually a Cartier Art Deco piece valued at about $35,000.The unnamed buyer brought the bright…
The Crown Estate says it needs to refurbish Victory House as the structure is in a poor condition LONDON: The founder of Britain’s oldest surviving Indian restaurant, Veeraswamy, has accused the Crown Estate of trying to project European cuisine as “superior” to India’s gastronomic traditions by seeking to evict the Michelin-starred eatery from its landmark…
Former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly reacts during a press conference at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai, India, October 23, 2019. Sourav Ganguly has said there is no conflict of interest in his taking charge as head coach of IPL franchise Delhi Capitals while continuing as president of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), saying he…
In 2001, during the 9/11 tragedy, actor Steve Buscemi went back to his old job as a firefighter to help the people affected. (YouTube) The 9/11 plane crash and the Twin Towers collapse are among the biggest tragedies in history. Many people lost their lives that day, and a lot of resources went into helping…
File photo: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena LEH/JAMMU: Ladakh lieutenant governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena, Wednesday flagged off India’s first high-altitude wildlife safari focused on snow leopard trails, with an aim of making local communities “equal partners in protecting and promoting Ladakh’s wildlife and benefiting economically”.“Wildlife should not be protected at the cost of people,…
Image Credit: Laila Milevski/Cornell University Scientists at Cornell University have developed a tiny wireless device that can record brain activity while animals move freely through their surroundings. Lighter than a US dime, the device could give researchers a clearer view of how animals navigate, communicate and interact without being held back by wires or bulky…
