MUMBAI: Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are grappling with heightened commodity cost inflation amid a sharp rebound in crude oil prices while the impact of weak monsoons is slowly showing up in pockets of consumption, companies said in their Q2 updates even as they estimated strong revenue and volume growth for the quarter.The broader takeaway…
KOCHI: Kerala’s newly appointed captain, Vishnu Vinod, wants to leave his imprint on this team, but he is keen that his players feel free to express themselves and play to their potential.The 32-year-old batter from Pathanamthitta, who also keeps wickets, takes charge of the Kerala team ahead of the Ranji Trophy opener against Jharkhand in…
October 7, 2026, is Jia Yin Day, which emphasizes the importance of patience and careful planning. The energy today encourages self-confidence while discouraging impatience to achieve quick results. Chinese zodiac signs should be mindful, as some may face challenges while others take advantage of opportunities. Effective use of today involves steady action and goal development…
At 14, Ekamjeet Singh is at an age when most teenagers are busy thinking about school, friends, exams and what they want to become. For him, everyday life has always involved challenges that most children never have to think about. Born in 2011 in Tarn Taran Sahib, Punjab, Ekamjeet lives with severe physical disability. He…
‘After watching Dhurandhar’s success, directors’ thinking has changed’: Shehzad Khan says filmmakers now want the hit characters of the 90s and 2000s after Akshaye Khanna and Rakesh Bedi’s comeback in ‘Dhurandhar’ Shehzad Khan, son of legendary actor Ajit Khan, has said the success of ‘Dhurandhar’ has changed the way filmmakers look at actors from the…
NEW DELHI: The Indian economy is expected to grow 7.1% in 2026-27, against 6.6% estimated earlier, on the back of strong domestic demand and exports, despite global headwinds, the World Bank said Tuesday.The multilateral agency is the latest to revise its projections after India’s growth accelerated to 7.8% during the first quarter of the current…
NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return to international cricket could open the door for a remarkable comeback to India’s ODI squad and potentially take the veteran pacer to next year’s 50-over World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.Bhuvneshwar, who returned to India colours after nearly four years when he…
Astrological influences today emphasize the importance of adaptability in professional decision-making and financial strategies. The Moon in Virgo promotes analytical skills while Mars-Uranus energy encourages bold actions and rapid responses. Various zodiac signs may experience differing levels of significance regarding career changes and innovative approaches. Taking careful risks and testing new ideas can lead to…
And if you want the picture to look like it was actually discovered inside an old family album, this is the one to try. Prompt: Convert this photograph into an authentic 1970s Indian family-album photo. Preserve the exact identity and facial characteristics of everyone in the original image. Use period-correct Indian clothing, hairstyles, jewellery, furniture,…
Anushka Sharma and her family buy three apartments worth Rs 44.1 crore in Mumbai’s Versova, all on the 24th floor of a tower Anushka Sharma and her family have bought three apartments at Godrej Skyshore on Yari Road in Versova, Mumbai, at a combined value of Rs 44.1 crore. All three homes are on the…