Some mid-sized private lenders and public sector banks recorded an expansion in NIM MUMBAI: Private sector banks reported higher profits in the Sept-quarter despite the top three banks seeing pressure on net interest margins (NIM).The FCNR(B) deposits boosted the deposit growth rate to a decadal high and expanded balance sheets, but cost of deposits rose…
Kumar Kushagra (PTI Photo) Kolkata: Kumar Kushagra’s maiden India call-up has given Jharkhand’s young Ranji Trophy squad another reason to believe, with coach Ratan Kumar hoping the wicketkeeper-batter’s rise to the national side will inspire his teammates to follow suit as they prepare for a challenging away clash against Maharashtra in Pune.Kushagra, initially drafted into…
This week’s Chinese horoscope highlights the importance of harmonizing bold initiatives with practical strategies. It encourages individuals to seize the energetic Fire days for forging connections and pitching innovative concepts. Meanwhile, Earth days invite a focus on financial planning, the organization of responsibilities, and readying for seasonal transitions. Key dates remind everyone to finalize pending…
In the beginning, everything feels easy. You talk for hours, make plans and look forward to seeing each other. But as the relationship gets serious, one person may suddenly start pulling away. Replies become shorter, plans become less frequent, and conversations about the future feel uncomfortable. This can leave the other person wondering what went…
Legendary composer Deva, who recently passed away, leaves behind a rich musical legacy and several stories from his long career in the Tamil film industry. One such episode involves the controversy surrounding the use of the devotional hymn ‘Kandha Sashti Kavasam’ in the 1998 film ‘Sooryan’. The song faced criticism over its use of the…
Marco Rubio says US President studying impact of possible tariffs US President Donald Trump has waived key sanctions provisions under the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, putting on hold proposed tariffs targeting major buyers of Russian oil and gas, including India and China.Rubio, explaining the decision on Saturday (local time), said that…
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS Manchester City continued their winning run in the Premier League with a 3-2 victory over Ipswich Town on Saturday, thanks to two goals from Erling Haaland.The win kept City unbeaten with seven victories from seven matches at the top of the table, despite their recent…
Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami begin the week on October 19, leading into Dussehra on October 20. Following these festivities, Sharad Purnima occurs on October 25, marking a significant spiritual change. During this week, Mercury retrograde starts on October 24, prompting a review of various personal matters. There are no auspicious marriage or Griha Pravesh…
A child who is outspoken with cousins may be quieter at school, where friendships and group dynamics can feel different. A child who talks nonstop, invents games and argues fearlessly with cousins at a family gathering may barely speak during a classroom activity. Another child who is confident among classmates may become possessive, competitive or…
Rajkummar Rao’s legal drama ‘Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story’ recorded a rise in box office collections on its first Saturday. The film earned Rs 3.15 cr in India net collections on October 17, compared with Rs 2.35 cr on its opening day. This represents a 34% increase over Friday’s earnings.Directed by Avinash Arun, ‘Prahaar:…