R Vaishali is still in disbelief. After a wild fortnight at the Women’s Candidates tournament in Cyprus, where the field seemed wide open, the Indian emerged champion. She is only the second player from the country to qualify for the Women’s World Championship match. Vaishali became only the second Indian to qualify for the Women’s…
With Dalal Street swinging between gains and losses, investors are wondering: will the stock market stay open on April 3 for Good Friday? As per the exchange’s official holiday calendar, the stock market will remain closed on April 3 for the occasion, offering market participants a short trading week.Keeping a track of stock market holidays…
NBEMS GPAT 2026 answer key: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the provisional answer key and response sheets for the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test 2026 (GPAT 2026) today, March 12, 2026, according to media reports. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now download the documents from the official website,…
Amol Rajan, the Indian-born BBC presenter, has said he is considering moving his family to India, citing “big, big problems” in England and concerns about the country’s future.Speaking on Gyles Brandreth’s Rosebud podcast, Rajan said he is “very worried” about the direction of the UK and is reassessing whether it will remain the right place…
Kajaria Ceramics reported a strong March quarter performance on April 30, with profitability surging and margins expanding sharply, even as its shares came under pressure following the announcement of a share buyback. Net profit more than tripled to ₹156 crore from ₹43 crore a year ago, while revenue rose 12% year-on-year to ₹1,373 crore. Operating…
Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu unveiled her ‘power morning’ routine, emphasizing its role in boosting energy and managing stress. Key elements include avoiding phones for the first hour, deep breathing, early sunlight, and a mindful breakfast. Prabhu believes this disciplined start significantly impacts overall wellness, promoting fat burning and better repair by calming the nervous system….
The government has initiated early groundwork for the Eighth Central Pay Commission (8CPC), with a recent official memorandum inviting applications for consultants who will support its analysis on salaries, allowances and pensions across central government employees. The move offers a first indication of how the commission is likely to approach its mandate, through detailed data…
The rollout of the Income Tax Act 2025 with the start of FY27 promises to make India’s tax framework significantly simpler, but the transition phase could create confusion and added compliance for taxpayers, according to Sunil Badala of KPMG in India. Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Badala said the new law does not alter the fundamentals of…
Multinational financial services firm Macquarie has listed HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank among its preferred stocks in the banking space, which is expected to face substantial margin pressure in the coming months. HDFC Bank is trading at 1.87 book value (lowest in over a decade), while ICICI Bank is available at2.7 times (the cheapest since…
Kannada actor Sumukha tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend Maitri Uka in an intimate spiritual ceremony by the Ganga River in Rishikesh. The couple, together for seven years, celebrated their union away from the spotlight with close family and friends. Kannada actor Sumukha has married his long-time girlfriend Maitri Uka in a quiet and…
