MUMBAI: Gold loans are surging despite low growth in the number of borrowers as well as the quantity of gold that is pledged with lenders. Gold loans have grown over 50% in FY26 largely because of larger loans by existing borrowers and a shift from other personal loan products to secured gold loans.Gold loans accounted…
NEW DELHI: India’s judo campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has suffered another setback. A day after 73kg judoka Arun Kumar was ruled out after failing a dope test, CWG silver medallist Tulika Maan has been withdrawn from the Glasgow Games after coming under scrutiny over alleged whereabouts failures.TimesofIndia.com spoke to Judo Federation…
Mark Wood of England bowls during Day two of the 2nd Test Match between England and the West Indies at Trent Bridge on July 19, 2024 in Nottingham, England. England fast bowler Mark Wood announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday, ending an 11-year career after a long battle with injuries.The 36-year-old played 38…
Pharmaceutical stocks came under pressure on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump unveiled a phased tariff plan for imported generic medicines, raising concerns over the long-term outlook for one of the industry’s biggest export markets.The sell-off came even though the proposal gives generic drugmakers a two-year tariff-free window before steep duties are introduced. Nifty Pharma…
NEW DELHI: Hello and welcome to OFFSIDE, a new daily column on the football World Cup where we will track the highs and lows of the day, or night gone by, and what to expect in the next round of matches.In BBC’s United, Jimmy Murphy, Manchester United’s assistant coach during the Busby Babes era, played…
Cash transactions at highway toll plazas in India are about to become a thing of the past. Starting April 10, travellers on national highways will no longer be able to pay toll charges using cash, a move that has been formally notified by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. According to the reports, the…
An exposed brick wall is a classic way to add warmth and texture. Whether you are using real bricks or the effect of bricks, this kind of accent wall looks great with industrial, modern, or rustic styles of interiors. An accent wall provides an effective way to personalise home interiors without the need for a…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for June 11, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
You probably touched your phone before reading this. Then there was the door handle, the lift button, your keyboard, perhaps the tap in the bathroom. None of these things necessarily looks dirty, which is exactly why they are so easy to forget about. We tend to associate germs with obviously unhygienic places. But some of…
A Blinkit delivery rider’s day was transformed by a customer’s extraordinary generosity. After completing a ₹15 order, the rider, whose daily earnings were just ₹97, received a ₹500 tip. This unexpected act of kindness, equivalent to nearly two days’ wages, deeply moved the rider and has since gone viral, highlighting the significant impact of small…