Motilal Oswal retained its ‘Buy’ rating on Canara Bank, with a price target of Rs 160, looking at an upside of 28%. The brokerage maintained its rating and 12-month price target on the back of healthy performance due to margin improvement sequentially. Also, the company recorded lower provisioning and reduced operating expenditure, which drove earnings…
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has reacted to a recent layoffs at SaaS rival Airtable, saying that his company has deliberately chosen not to reduce its workforce even as artificial intelligence improves productivity and increases pressure on operating costs. The comments made by Vembu came after Federico Simionato of Bending Spoons, the company that owns Airtable,…
Rahul, Kharge slam detention of Ankita Bhandari’s parents NEW DELHI: Leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday criticised the detention of Ankita Bhandari’s parents, alleging they were taken into custody while peacefully protesting against Dushyant Gautam’s proposed appointment as Sikkim Governor.Rahul said the Congress would stand by the family until…
Katy Perry’s career has largely been defined by chart-topping songs, sold-out performances and a public profile that extends well beyond music. Since 2013, however, the American singer has also held a role with UNICEF, working to draw attention to the circumstances faced by children in vulnerable communities. Her involvement has taken her from a child…
Roger Federer became emotional as he celebrated one of the biggest honours of his illustrious tennis career last August, delivering a heartfelt speech at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island.The Swiss legend, surrounded by his family, loved ones and fellow tennis greats, reflected on a career that brought him 20 Grand…
Kamal recalls why Mammootty was chosen for ‘Azhakiya Ravanan’; says producer suggested Mohanlal. ‘Azhakiya Ravanan’ is surely one of director Kamal’s best works and features a memorable performance by superstar Mammootty as the character Shankar Das.Director Kamal’s remarks about Mammootty’s role in the 1996 Malayalam film ‘Azhakiya Ravanan’ have drawn attention on social media. The…
Photo: sanjeevkapoor/ Instagram Sharad Navratri this year began on Sunday, October 11, and the nine days of the festival run until October 19, concluding with Vijayadashami on October 20. The air is filled with the festival sounds of Navratri as people rejoice, get dressed up, shop, and fast.Just like all the celebrations surrounding the festive…
IDBI Bank – Fairfax Deal: The government has approved 10955230 Canada Inc., a company backed by Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd., as the strategic buyer. The buyer will acquire a controlling 60.72 per cent equity stake in IDBI Bank through the transaction. IDBI Bank – Fairfax Deal, IDBI Bank strategic sale: The government has approved the…
The Union government has approved changes to the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP), including a new name and revised eligibility rules for disability pensions. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the continuation of the programme for five years, from 2026-27 to 2030-31, with a total outlay of ₹53,428 crore. According to…
Scientists have found a promising way to help birds recover songs that have disappeared from their natural habitats, using computer-generated recordings to bring old bird calls back into circulation. The experiment, reported by The Guardian on October 13, 2026, suggests that technology could eventually support wildlife conservation by helping birds relearn vocal traditions lost as…
