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…
In February, the High Court directed Rajpal Yadav to surrender before the concerned jail authorities. NEW DELHI: Delhi HC Friday upheld the conviction of actor Rajpal Yadav in multiple cheque-bounce cases and sentenced him to three months’ imprisonment. “Law is not a script that can be rewritten at the will of an actor, nor can…
In the last 10 years, Gurgaon/Gurugram, the Millennium City of India, has completely transformed into one of the country’s most sought-after real estate destinations. The demand in the region is driven by corporate offices, world-class infrastructure, and better connectivity to Delhi. In the past few years, the city has experienced the emergence of myriad ultra-luxury…
‘The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond’ finds itself in a challenging position at the box office, pulling in Rs 1.85 crore on its eleventh day and totaling Rs 34.70 crore so far. This figure starkly contrasts with its predecessor’s impressive Rs 146.59 crore during the same timeframe, signaling a decrease in audience interest despite the…
Lalit Modi (Image credit: Wisden Cricket) NEW DELHI: Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi has claimed that match-fixing continues to exist in cricket, though he stopped short of making any allegations against the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying the tournament has become too lucrative for players to risk their careers.Modi, who has been residing primarily in…
Discover how a simple switch on your ceiling fan can transform it into a winter energy saver. By reversing its direction, the fan circulates warm air trapped at the ceiling, distributing it evenly throughout the room. To most of us, the ceiling fan functions simply as an accessory to be enjoyed only during hot weather,…
CDSL Final Dividend 2026Earlier, the company’s Board of Directors recommended a final dividend of Rs 12.75 per equity share of face value Rs 10, subject to shareholders’ approval at the company’s 28th Annual General Meeting (AGM). The dividend represents a 127.5 per cent payout on the face value of each share. What is CDSL’s market…
While the United States possess one of the most exciting attacks in Group D, defensive frailties remain a major concern heading into the tournament. Pulisic, McKennie and Balogun provide pace, creativity and goals, and the Americans will hope to settle nerves by striking early against Paraguay. However, the backline has struggled for consistency, with goalkeeper…
UK Education minister Olivia Bailey The UK government has committed to introducing restrictions on social media use for children under 16, even as it stopped short of backing an outright ban proposed by the House of Lords. The move comes after a prolonged tussle between the two Houses over the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools…
Japanese giant Softbank Group CEO Masayoshi Son has rejected concerns about a bubble in artificial intelligence investment, calling such doubts as ‘a foolish question’. Son sold the entire stake of Softbank in Nvidia for $5.83 billion. The sale came as SoftBank founder and CEO Masayoshi Son gears up for a new wave of investments in…
