Data sets show that pressure has been building up on consumers since the start of the year as the war disrupted energy supplies, pushing up prices of fuel and LPG cylinders. MUMBAI: Indians are counting every penny they are spending—blame it on price hikes and inflation. Consumers are becoming value-conscious, trimming budgets for non-essential spends…
Arjun Prasad turns promise into IGPL title, Ganapathy finishes runner-up NEW DELHI: Arjun Prasad did not have to wait long for his first Indian Golf Premier League title. Just his second appearance on the IGPL and his first in India was enough for the young professional to turn promise into a trophy at the \…
General:You might awaken feeling like a horse eager to gallop yet also yearning to stay in the barn. Restless, yes. A bit lazy too. That strange mix comes from the Moon stirring your inner comfort zone while Mars, your ruler, pushes your confidence upward. So even if you drag your feet in the morning, your…
Mahatma Gandhi spent his early legal career in South Africa. He fought against racial discrimination and developed his philosophy of Satyagraha and community-based ethical living during his years there. Gandhi travelled extensively across South Africa, which has several sites associated with his early activism and legacy. Tolstoy Farm, near Johannesburg, was established in 1910 with…
Mukesh Khanna on his role in the film ‘Vishwaguru’: ‘After hearing the story, I told them that I don’t…’ Mukesh Khanna is all set to appear in the upcoming film ‘Vishwaguru’. The veteran actor said he chose the project because of its story and the message it carries. Khanna is known for being selective about…
On NSE, Nifty too showed a similar trajectory and closed 199 points (0.9%) down at 22,422 points. For both leading indices, it was the first time in 25 years that they recorded lower weekly closes for eight consecutive weeks. MUMBAI: Rising bond yields in almost all major markets around the world, along with spiking crude…
India face Brazil in a historic Kolkata friendly, with Vinicius Junior, Endrick and Carlo Ancelotti headlining a star-studded Brazilian side. India are set for one of the biggest football nights in their history when the Blue Tigers face five-time FIFA World Cup champions Brazil in Kolkata on Saturday. The match will bring Vinicius Junior, Endrick…
How quickly can a patient see a specialist, get tests done and start treatment? According to one Indian doctor practising in Europe, the answer can look very different in India compared with his experience there.Dr Palak Bhatt, who describes himself as an oncologist on Instagram, recently shared a video about a conversation he had with…
Motivational quote of the day by Zac Efron: ‘I learned to take myself a lot less seriously,’ a powerful life lesson on self-acceptance, perspective and personal growth(Image Credit: @zacefron on Instagram) Growing up as a public figure makes it difficult to draw a line between who you are and the person everyone thinks you are….
High gold prices have made the precious metal out of reach for several people. (Image for representative purpose only) This festive season, Indians may opt to buy silver instead of gold as prices of the yellow metal stay high despite the recent fall. Silver, traditionally playing a supporting role to gold in India’s jewellery market,…