Exempted establishments get wider debt investment options under new govt rules NEW DELHI: Bringing parity with the establishments covered directly by the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), govt has widened the debt investment options for exempted establishments by permitting investment in rupee-denominated bonds issued by four major global financial institutions, provided they have a minimum…
Virat Kohli‘s century against West Indies on Sunday was not just another hundred. It came with a string of milestones and records as the India star continued to show his ability to score quickly even at this stage of his career.Kohli hit 139 not out off 88 balls in India’s eight-wicket win in Thiruvananthapuram. His…
General:Roll up your sleeves. Today asks for effort, not shortcuts. The Moon pushes you into action, and Saturn, your co-ruler, makes it clear that success will come only through extra work. The good part? That effort won’t go to waste.You’ll need courage and persistence, especially with targets that seem stubborn. If one plan stalls, try…
Green tomatoes can ripen at home using a few basic steps. There is no need to throw away tomatoes that are still green after picking. Green tomatoes can also ripen indoors when kept in the right conditions. One simple method is to place them in a paper bag with a few small holes. The bag…
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta has raised questions about why Bollywood continues to associate smoking with a leading man’s image, particularly on posters. On Sunday, the director shared posters of Ranbir Kapoor from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Animal’, Ranveer Singh from Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’, and Vicky Kaushal from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love & War’, pointing out that all…
Sanitary napkins drive feminine hygiene growth as rural penetration surges NEW DELHI: Feminine hygiene, largely an urban-led category in India, is finding its next leg of growth in rural markets, where penetration is rising rapidly and bringing more households into the category.Rural penetration for feminine hygiene products surged from 28% (MAT June 2022) to nearly…
India secure medals at Chess Olympiad (Photos by FIDE) NEW DELHI: Chess came to the Baskar household not through Savitha Shri but through her older brother, Mugesh, whom their father had originally set out to build a chess career around. Savitha’s own interest came from watching him play.By the time both children were training under…
General:What a lively day this can be. Joy moves around you like morning sunlight through trees, touching work, love, and family matters together. The Moon favours happiness, while Jupiter, your ruler, opens the road ahead with luck and faith.Good news from children may brighten the house. Even a small achievement, exam result, message, or practical…
Representational image(Istock) At first glance, the huge mural on the side of a Bristol pub looks like a colourful celebration of the city. Look a little closer, though, and the problems start to appear.The artwork was generated using AI and printed onto vinyl before being placed on the Jolly Colliers pub in Bedminster. It features…
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is nearing the end of its theatrical run. The film, which rewrote several records at the box office, following an extended theatrical run, is reportedly set to arrive on digital platforms on October 6. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ worldwide box office collections The Tom Holland-led Marvel film, directed by Destin Daniel…