The first thing sold on eBay was a broken laser pointer. In 1995 Pierre Omidyar, the founder, listed the item to test the idea of an online auction. A bidding war ensued and the pointer was sold for the princely sum of $14.83. From that humble start eBay grew into a vast bazaar. By 2005…
Gold futures witnessed a sharp sell-off on Monday, with prices tumbling by Rs 8,089 to Rs 1.36 lakh per 10 grams, mirroring a global downturn driven by inflation worries and a stronger US dollar. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the April contract fell 5.6 per cent to Rs 1,36,403 per 10 grams. The latest decline…
Paytm (One 97 Communications Limited) has introduced biometric authentication for UPI payments and cardless ATM withdrawals, allowing users to verify transactions using fingerprint or Face ID. The rollout coincides with the implementation of updated two-factor authentication (2FA) requirements by the Reserve Bank of India, which emphasise the use of dynamic and device-bound factors, including biometrics,…
BHUBANESWAR: LPG cylinders will no longer be available in the open market in Odisha and only customers who have completed their e-KYC can procure them from authorised dealers, food supplies and consumer welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra announced on Sunday, amid complaints of black-marketing due to alleged shortage of cooking gas, reports Diana Sahu.“The department…
Image used for representative purposes A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has injected cautious optimism into one of the world’s most strategically sensitive maritime corridors, the Strait of Hormuz. But despite the diplomatic pause, shipping through the waterway still remains constrained, uneven, and heavily conditioned by security considerations.The strait, which connects the…
Varun Beverages Share Price Target 2026: Brokerage firm Motilal Oswal has analysed Varun Beverages Limited, a BSE 100 stock, following its quarterly results, where the company reported a 20 per cent rise in net profit. Varun Beverages is a key franchisee of PepsiCo, primarily engaged in the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of a wide range…
Sai Parenteral’s IPO Listing: The shares of Sai Parenteral’s Ltd were listed on Thursday (April 2) on stock exchanges. The initial public offering of Sai Parenteral’s, a diversified pharmaceutical formulation company, got fully subscribed on the closing day of bidding on March 27, helped by institutional investors. Sai Parenteral’s Share Price On BSE, the stock…
Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta both rose to fame after winning international beauty pageants in 2000, and they made their way to the movies. The two actors started their careers together in the Akshay Kumar-starrer ‘Andaaz’, which marked the beginning of their journey as promising newcomers in the industry. Though, Priyanka’s film with Sunny Deol,…
Ranveer Singh’s ’83 co-star Saqib Saleem calls him a “man of gold” for his supportive nature and stellar Dhurandhar performance. Praising his energy on 83’s tough ensemble set and Diwali meet-up warmth, Saqib highlights Dhurandhar’s box-office smash. He rates Ranveer’s restrained, vulnerable act above Akshaye Khanna’s. Ranveer Singh made history with the ‘Dhurandhar’ movies and…
Riyan Parag and Ruturaj Gaikwad Sanju Samson is set for an emotional reunion as he faces Rajasthan Royals for the first time since joining Chennai Super Kings, adding a compelling subplot to Monday’s IPL clash in Guwahati. Having been the face of RR for over a decade, leading them to the 2022 final and becoming…
