If commissions drop to the extent that distribution is not viable, industry officials say that sale of credit protection covers may drop. MUMBAI: The insurance regulator Irdai is considering an effort-based commission framework linking distributor payouts to selling and servicing effort, but life insurers fear lower commissions for group and embedded products could shrink coverage…
Mitchell Starc of Australia (AP/PTI) Mitchell Starc moved past India great Kapil Dev on the all-time Test wicket-takers list on Friday, giving Australia a rare positive moment during a difficult first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin.Starc had matched Kapil’s tally of 434 Test wickets on Thursday after dismissing Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam. He went one…
On August 15, 2026, the Virgo Moon transit invites us to engage in self-reflection and take practical steps towards improvement. Those with specific birth dates may feel this influence distinctly, feeling compelled to bring structure to their finances and enhance their professional approaches. Some will find communication and learning coming to the forefront, while others…
Few foods have a more intimidating reputation than Japanese fugu. The pufferfish contains tetrodotoxin, a potent neurotoxin, meaning preparation requires specialised knowledge. Historically, poisoning made the fish genuinely dangerous, and authorities including Toyotomi Hideyoshi banned its consumption at different points. Today, properly prepared fugu is a celebrated Japanese delicacy. Source link
‘Batwara 1947’ Twitter review: Sunny Deol’s performance in the partition drama wins hearts Sunny Deol‘s pre-Independence Day release ‘Batwara 1947’ is out in theatres, and social media is abuzz with reactions. The Partition drama, co-starring Preity Zinta and Shabana Azmi, is directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and backed by Aamir Khan. Now, those who have watched…
ICAI CA Foundation, Inter admit card 2026 The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the admit cards for the Chartered Accountant (CA) Foundation and Intermediate September 2026 exams. Candidates who have registered for the exams can download their hall tickets through the official websites, eservices.icai.org and icai.org.Students will need their Self Service…
The gains came after both benchmarks fell more than 2% in the previous session (representative image) Oil prices edged higher on Friday as the United States threatened to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, renewing concerns over crude supplies even as weaker demand forecasts and rising US inventories limited gains.Brent crude futures rose 9…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India spin great Harbhajan Singh believes there is only one way to tackle Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s extraordinary strokeplay — attack the 15-year-old and go for his wicket rather than trying to contain him.Sooryavanshi has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting young batters in the game, with Harbhajan…
The urge to master every situation often arises from anxiety, imposing mental strain. Krishna’s teachings urge us to concentrate on taking appropriate steps rather than obsessing over outcomes. Genuine strength is found in self-control, not in manipulating others. This insightful guidance unlocks liberation through daily management of our reactions and efforts. By embracing the concept…
Dundiraj Ganpati Mandir (Photo: pilgrimdata.in) Stepping inside old temples gives a different energy; these places hold centuries of history where our ancestors set foot, and the walls speak for years of tradition and practices.One such story is about the Dundiraj Ganpati Mandir, located in the narrow lanes of Vadodara’s old Wadi area, which most of…