Petrol (Gasoline) prices in the United States have surged sharply since the start of the Iran war, with the average price of regular fuel climbing to $4.48 per gallon, up 31 cents in the past week alone, AP reported citing AAA.Fuel prices are now about 50 per cent higher than before the conflict began, driven…
The additional tax exposure can be significant where the employee has received taxable retirement benefits. (AI image) ITR filing: Salaried taxpayers who switched jobs need to be careful while filing their income tax returns. Switching jobs changes tax calculations at both companies – one that you are leaving, and the other that you are joining….
Rupee rises 16 paise (file photo) NEW DELHI: The rupee recovered from over two-month lows, rising 16 paise to 95.73 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, helped by gains in domestic equities and easing crude oil prices in overseas markets.Forex analysts said the decline in crude prices below the $104-per-barrel mark, after…
Profits pulled sharply ahead of investment in FY24 (Representative image) MUMBAI: Corporate profits have recovered much faster than investment after the pandemic, with aggregate profit before interest and tax (PBIT) growing 21.4% in FY24 against 6.1% growth in gross fixed assets (GFA), an Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister working paper has found.Profitability itself…
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has been with the company since 1997 and moved into his current role five years ago. On his first visit to India as chief executive, Jassy announced a further scale up in its investment and a ramp up of the quick commerce business to 300 cities. He also took time out…
The day demands caution, especially outside. Roads feel unpredictable, and even at work you’ll need to watch your steps, your tools, your files. Small errors can happen if you rush.Mars adds speed while Saturn adds pressure. That mix creates unnecessary tension. You may feel like people are pushing you, but much of it is internal….
But when he is teaching the youngsters or sitting inside the commentary box, he enjoys a lavish life at his Najafgarh bungalow, on the outskirts of Delhi. Here, he is fondly known as the “Nawab of Najafgarh” and his fans are always curious to know about his personal life, including his sprawling residence estimated to…
Sachin Tendulkar with Harbhajan Singh (File Photo) MUMBAI: It was a balmy Friday in Mumbai, and the CK Nayudu Hall at the Brabourne Stadium got warmer with emotion as members of the Legends Club congregated to celebrate Sachin Tendulkar’s 53rd birthday. Nuanced conversations followed, anecdotes were narrated, generous dips into nostalgia pools were taken, and…
Monty Python star Eric Idle, 83, reflects on surviving pancreatic cancer, finding peace in Provence and his unforgettable conversation with Beatles legend George Harrison about death, rebirth and the afterlife. Monty Python star Eric Idle has opened up about mortality, his battle with pancreatic cancer, his enduring connection with the French countryside and his life…
Pic: Warner Bros. Pictures via AP Actors Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman view “Practical Magic” very differently today than they did when they made it 28 years ago.In 1998, the film received mixed reviews and had a modest box office performance. It has since become a cult favourite, embraced by a new generation who found…