NEW DELHI: The Indian economy is seen to be relatively better placed to face the impact of the West Asia crisis, two global agencies said on Tuesday.The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest World Economic Outlook revised upwards India’s growth projection for the current fiscal year to 6.5%, against 6.2% estimated earlier, citing the strong momentum…
Virat Kohli with former RCB head physio Evan Speechly. (Video grab) NEW DELHi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru bid an emotional farewell to one of their longest-serving members as former head physio Evan Speechly’s 18-year association with the franchise came to a close, marking the end of a significant chapter in the team’s journey.Speechly, who served RCB…
Singapore: Of the 29 nationalities represented at the Serapong golf course here, few are as complex as Pakistan. And we’re talking just sports here. Unlike hockey and squash that have had their time there, golf could never capture popular imagination and remains the privilege of the super elite. Their domestic tour boasts of around 200…
Mayank Chakraborty becomes the first GM from Northeast India (Special Arranements) NEW DELHI: On Saturday morning, Rajib Dhar, the general secretary of the All Assam Chess Association, was having a good sleep. And why not? His protégé, Mayank Chakraborty, had just secured his final Grandmaster (GM) norm at the 8th GM Tournament in Sweden. In…
The poll found that only around one in five specialist mental health nurses consider their workload manageable Mental health patients in the UK are “routinely coming to harm” due to rising caseloads, chronic understaffing and excessive administrative burden, according to a survey by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).The poll found that only around one…
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ starring Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi and more, had an impressive opening weekend at the box office. Showcasing a gripping tale of an Indian undercover spy who destroys the enemy territory from within, the movie has kept the cash register ringing at the box office. It is worth noting that with…
A well-known local pizza chain, Gina Maria’s Pizza, has reportedly closed its doors following a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing. The business had been operating for around five decades before suddenly ceasing operations across all locations. The closure appears to have taken place without advance notice to customers, which left many regular diners surprised.Founded in 1975,…
Avinash Gorakshakar Top Picks. (Image: ET Now) Highlights Avinash Gorakshakar recommends Varun Beverages, Indian Hotels, and Yatharth Hospital as top picks with strong growth potential. Consumption, hospitality, and healthcare are key themes driving India’s equity market opportunities. Target prices: Varun Beverages Rs 525-530, Indian Hotels Rs 730-735, Yatharth Hospital Rs 740-750. India’s equity markets continue…
The war between United States and Iran has dealt a serious blow to Pakistan’s economic progress made over the past two years, but Islamabad will continue its efforts to help ease tensions between the two warring sides and restore peace in West Asia, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said.Speaking during a cabinet meeting, Sharif said…
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on Saturday dismissed claims that the Tamil film “Jana Nayagan” was leaked from its system as “baseless and misleading”, asserting that its certification process follows a secure, access-controlled protocol. The clarification comes amid a controversy over the film’s alleged online leak in high-definition format, which has…
