• Arts Entertainments

    Ashneer Grover finally breaks silence after getting schooled by Salman Khan on Bigg Boss 18 – India TV

    Image Source : X Ashneer Grover was one o the judges in Shark Tank India Season 1. Ashneer Grover, a well-known entrepreneur and former Shark Tank judge, has finally broken his silence and addressed his recent interaction with Salman Khan at the weekend special episode on Bigg Boss 18. During the Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 18, host Salman schooled Ashneer over some controversial remarks he had made about him in the past. Now, Ashneer took to his X (previously called Twitter) handle and shared his take on the interaction with Salman. What did Ashneer say? In his…

  • Auto

    Maserati GranCabrio Review 2024, Price & Specs

    Maserati’s second-generation GranTurismo coupe is the tin-top sister car of the GranCabrio, and both cars use the same mixed-metal model platform, which was developed from scratch for both open and closed applications – and to accommodate an electric version – starting in 2017. Both are large cars by two-door GT coupe/cabrio class norms: very nearly five metres long, when anywhere between 4.7- and 4.9- would be more typical. But then you don’t make space for passengers without a bit of a stretch. Unlike the GranTurismo (which can be had as slightly less powerful and less expensive V6 Modena model), the…

  • Business

    M&M, Skoda-VW India JV talks hit speed bump as companies unable to reach consensus on key issues

    Negotiations between Mahindra & Mahindra and Skoda Auto Volkswagen India on a potential 50:50 joint venture appear to have got stuck with the companies unable to arrive at common ground on key matters, said people aware of the ongoing deliberations. “The two companies that have already signed a series of nonbinding memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on various aspects of the business over the past few months, were supposed to sign the last few crucial ones at the end of the current month, taking it to the next stage,” said one of the persons. “However, that doesn’t seem to be happening…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Xiaomi raises EV deliveries goal again on surging demand

    GUANGZHOU, CHINA – NOVEMBER 15, 2024 – Visitors view a Xiaomi SU7 Ultra new energy vehicle at 2024 Guangzhou Auto Show in Guangzhou, South China’s Guangdong province, Nov 15, 2024. (Photo credit should read CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images China’s Xiaomi Corp said on Monday it aimed to deliver 130,000 electric vehicles this year, raising its forecast for the third time as the automaker upstart posted a 30.5% jump in third-quarter revenue. CEO Lei Jun said on his social media account that the electronics maker was raising its goal from a previous target…

  • Finance

    Capital restructuring norms for CPSEs updated to add value

    The finance ministry on Monday tweaked norms for capital restructuring by central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) and introduced flexibilities for them to better add to their value creation strategy. It directed them to cough up an annual dividend of at least 30% of their net profit or 4% of their net worth, whichever is higher. As per the earlier norms, the dividend payment requirement was 30% of the profit after tax or 5% of net worth, whichever was higher. The latest norms, however, specify that financial sector CPSEs like non-banking financial companies need to pay a minimum annual dividend of…

  • Home Kitchen

    The food and drink items Brits might struggle to get hold of this winter

    Shoppers could face shortages of several major food and drink items this winter thanks to farmer protests. France is one of the biggest exporters of goods to the UK, and even after Brexit, the majority of food and drink imported by the UK comes from the EU. But this week, farmers in France have begun to organise protests following a deal signed by the EU with several South American countries known as the Mercosur trade bloc, comprising Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia – and it could have a knock on effect on Britain. It comes as, separately, farmers take…

  • Medicine

    Kindeva appoints CIO to lead digital transformation business initiatives

    Key Highlights: Kindeva Drug Delivery has appointed Prakash Pandian as chief information officer to bolster its executive leadership team and power technological initiatives across the organisation. Prakash will be responsible for a host of technology-enabled initiatives across the organisation designed to drive manufacturing automation, business efficiency and revenue growth. Prakash will focus on driving automation across operations to boost manufacturing efficiencies and support Kindeva’s colleagues in adopting new technologies.  Kindeva Drug Delivery, a global CDMO and drug delivery expert, has appointed Prakash Pandian as chief information officer (CIO) to bolster its executive leadership team and power technological initiatives across…

  • Sports

    Bumrah the Captain, Rana to make his debut

    Ever since Team India landed in Australia, speculations & rumours regarding the participation of full time skipper Rohit Sharma in the opening fixture of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024 have been the main point of discussion. The elite Mumbai batsman who recently became a father for the second time, is anticipated to miss the opening fixture of the series in Perth, as per the latest news reports. The 37-year-old hasn’t travelled to Australia yet and fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who is the Vice-Captain of the Men in Blue versus the Aussies is likely to wear the captain’s hat. KL Rahul…

  • Technology

    AWS widening scope of MFA programme after early success

    Amazon Web Services (AWS) is to widen the scope of a mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) programme it introduced earlier this year, after seeing strong uptake among customers and a slump in password-related phishing attacks. The cloud giant made MFA compulsory for management account root users in the AWS Management Console beginning in May 2024, starting with its largest accounts. In June, it added support for FIDO2 passkeys as an MFA method to give users more options, and expanded the original requirement to include root users in standalone accounts, too. According to AWS principal product manager of account protection Arynn…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Rakesh Roshan drops major update on Hrithik Roshan’s ‘Krrish 4’, confirms his retirement from filmmaking – India TV

    Image Source : YT Rakesh Roshan speaks on Hrithik Roshan’s ‘Krrish 4’ Film director Rakesh Roshan has announced his retirement as a film director on Monday. The actor-turned-filmmaker said that he will now just focus on his producer’s role. Along with this, Rakesh Roshan gave a major update on Hrithik Roshan’s Krrish 4. He said that he is going to produce ‘Krrish 4’ and is going to make his son’s film from his production house. Rakesh Roshan is bringing Krrish 4 In a conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Rakesh Roshan said that he does not think that he will ever direct…

  • Auto

    Jaguar’s scrapped electric XJ pictured in production spec for first time

    Pictures have surfaced of an almost production-ready version of Jaguar’s electric XJ, the car that was tipped to lead the brand’s electric reinvention before it was scrapped in 2021. The electric XJ was first previewed by the brand in 2019 and was spotted several times road testing in the advanced stages of its development. But Jaguar called time on the model just two years later “following a thorough technology review against the exponential change in the automotive industry” because the car “does not fit with our vision for a reimaged Jaguar brand”. Jaguar never released official pictures of the car.…

  • Business

    Karnataka invites bids for building all-weather port in Uttara Kannada

    Karnataka Maritime Board has floated a global tender for the development of an all-weather deepwater port at Pavinakakurve village in Uttaraka Kannada district under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. The Board, an arm of the state government, has estimated the project to cost Rs 3048 crore. The proposed port will have a capacity to handle 14 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of cargo initially and 40 MTPA in future, according to Board’s CEO Jayaram Raipura. The proposed site is situated on the right bank of the estuarine region of river Sharavathi and river Badagani in Honnavar taluk, he added. The…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Rivian (RIVN) earnings Q3 2024

    Rivian Automotive lowered its earnings forecast for the year after missing Wall Street’s third-quarter expectations, including a significant miss in revenue. Here is how the company performed in the quarter, compared with average estimates compiled by LSEG: Loss per share: 99 cents adjusted vs. a loss of 92 cents expected Revenue: $874 million vs. $990 million expected Rivian said it now expects adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of between a loss of $2.83 billion and a loss of $2.88 billion. That compares to a previous guidance of a roughly $2.7 billion loss. But Rivian reconfirmed plans Thursday to achieve a “modest…

  • Finance

    Trump, rupee and economic growth: What’s in store for India in 2025?

    As the global economy continues to grapple with geopolitical tensions and financial market volatility, India stands at a critical juncture in its growth story. DBS Bank’s latest report offers a nuanced perspective on the challenges and opportunities awaiting the Indian economy in 2025. While the outlook remains optimistic, the report, authored by Radhika Rao Senior Economist, DBS Bank and Philip Wee, Senior FX Strategist, DBS Group, highlights both structural strengths and cyclical headwinds. Trump 2.0 and its implications for India One of the key global factors influencing India’s outlook is the potential return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency.…

  • Home Kitchen

    We compared M&S, Asda, Morrisons and Asda festive sandwiches – results

    M&S, Tesco, Morrisons and Asda sent festive sandwiches to the Express office for a taste test. Only two supermarkets received the highest score possible – five out of five – for their Christmas sandwiches while one came out with the lowest score possible. While another supermarket scored extremely low for all of their festive sandwich offerings. Starting with Asda, its best Christmas sandwich – gaining 4.5 out of five stars – was its Cracking Christmas Club sandwich (£3.35). Stacked between granary bread slices – with a white slice in the middle – was mature Cheddar cheese, bacon, chicken, cranberry chutney,…

  • Medicine

    Gifthealth announces strategic partnership with United Digestive

    Key Highlights: Gifthealth will serve as the exclusive platform for patient education and medication adherence for United Digestive, thanks to a newly announced strategic partnership. The average practice using the Gifthealth platform experiences a provider productivity increase of 17-25% when fully engaged on the platform. The strategic integration of Gifthealth’s advanced technology allows patients to easily obtain their colonoscopy cleanse through user-friendly interactions, eliminating the need for app downloads.  Gifthealth announced a strategic partnership with United Digestive, one of the nation’s largest management organisations for gastroenterology practice groups. Through this partnership, Gifthealth becomes the exclusive adherence and patient education platform…

  • Tours Travel

    Fecal fears pile up as L.A. hiking mecca reopens — minus half its toilets

    Joanie Kasten remembers peering out the kitchen window of her 108-year-old cabin in the Angeles National Forest and seeing a woman “going potty” near a large rock. “Poor thing,” the 74-year-old thought. “She doesn’t know I’m right here.” That was before the fierce Bobcat fire tore through Big Santa Anita Canyon in 2020, closing it to the public. Much of the canyon — which includes the popular Chantry Flat recreation area — is slated to reopen Oct. 1, and some who live there in historic cabins are worried that it’s going to open a floodgate of feces and urine. Aggressive…

  • Arts Entertainments

    After co-starring in Singham Again, Ajay Devgn set to direct Akshay Kumar in his next? Find here – India TV

    Image Source : ANI Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn, known for his powerful performances and action-packed roles, is all set to step behind the camera again for his fifth directorial venture. This time, the versatile actor-director has teamed up with none other than Akshay Kumar, who will take on the lead role in the film. Ajay recently revealed this exciting news during his participation at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. While details of the film remain under wraps, Devgn shared that it’s still too early to divulge much. “I’m directing a film, and Akshay Kumar will…

  • Auto

    New Mercedes CLA gets 1.5-litre petrol with diesel-level efficiency

    Mercedes has suggested the engine will later be made available with different outputs, and though powertrain lead engineer Karsten Krebs would not be drawn on a realistic maximum power figure for the four-pot, he did tell Autocar that the three initial tunes are “where we start”, suggesting there is the possibility for uptuned sporting derivatives in the future. Mercedes is still homologating the engine ahead of the CLA’s launch next year, and has not yet given any projected MPG figures, but when asked for a hint, Krebs said “we feel you’re reaching diesel levels of fuel efficiency with the hybrid…

  • Business

    Indigo issues travel advisory as fog engulfs Delhi

    Indigo Airlines issued a travel advisory for passengers owing to fog conditions in the national capital on Sunday. In a post on X, the airlines recommended passengers to allow extra travel time and check flight status before starting their journey. “Fog is currently affecting visibility in Delhi, which may result in slow-moving traffic and delays in flight schedules. We recommend allowing extra travel time and checking flight status before starting your journey. Safe travels!” the post mentioned. #6ETravelAdvisory: Fog is currently affecting visibility in Delhi, which may result in slow moving traffic and delays in flight schedules. We recommend allowing…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Home Depot (HD) earnings Q3 2024

    Home Depot‘s quarterly sales rose more than 6% year over year, as it folded in a newly acquired business and hurricane-related repairs and better weather in many parts of the country boosted demand for home improvement supplies, the company said Tuesday. The retailer also raised its full-year outlook to reflect its better-than-expected third-quarter results and some increased hurricane-related demand in the current quarter. It now projects total sales to increase about 4%, including the impact of acquiring SRS Distribution. It previously expected total sales to rise by between 2.5% and 3.5% for the year. Both of those outlooks include a…

  • Finance

    Taxman recovers Rs 35,500 crore outstanding from April to September

    New Delhi: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has recovered ₹35,500 crore of outstanding dues for the April-September period of this financial year, ET has learnt. This includes ₹23,000 crore of corporate tax and ₹12,500 crore of personal income tax. Officials said the figure is going to rise further as the board has asked field formations to focus on recovery and set zone-wise recovery targets. “The focus is on data-based recovery and we aim to recover over ₹90,000 crore to ₹1 lakh crore from the outstanding demands,” a senior official told ET. The income tax department had made a…

  • Home Kitchen

    Delicious chocolate torte recipe is made with a unique 49p ingredient

    Chocolate torte is the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers, packed with cocoa powder and solids for extra depth. Most recipes call for large quantities of eggs, sugar, butter and chocolate for perfect results, but this low-calorie recipe calls for two alternatives. Dr Clare Bailey and Justine Pattison shared the recipe for chocolate torte in the cookbook Fast 800 Easy Recipes – a collection of quick and simple recipes to make your 800-calorie days even easier. Described as a “deliciously light chocolate cake with an ingredient that no one will guess”, the torte is also naturally gluten-free and “tastes luxurious without…

  • Medicine

    Infinitopes to showcase cancer vaccine progress ahead of 2025 NHS trial

    Key Highlights: Infinitopes’ lead vaccine candidate ITOP1 is a novel, precision targeted “off-the-shelf” cancer vaccine, designed to save lives by preventing disease recurrence in first-line patients with surgically resectable cancers. Infinitopes’ proprietary vector delivery system reliably triggers durable T-cell protection, which halted or delayed tumour progression in industry standard preclinical mouse models, without checkpoint inhibitor co-treatment. Infinitopes has begun discussions with potential commercial partners seeking vadvanced vectors and targets that enable next generation cancer therapies, and will soon begin reaching out to new investors for its Series A round. Infinitopes, an integrated cancer biotech combining platforms in precision antigen discovery with…

  • Tours Travel

    How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Lisa Ann Walter

    When I video-call Lisa Ann Walter, she’s in the middle of making a banana cake to serve alongside the curry she’ll soon prepare for Sunday dinner, a standing tradition at her house. In Sunday Funday, L.A. people give us a play-by-play of their ideal Sunday around town. Find ideas and inspiration on where to go, what to eat and how to enjoy life on the weekends. “Very regularly, there’s a rotation of something with red sauce,” Walter says of her menu. “Sunday red sauce is Nana’s recipe, it’s tradition. It just really moves me when my kids come to the…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Diljit Dosanjh gives befitting reply to Telangana govt for banning his songs in Hyderabad concert – India TV

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM Diljit Dosanjh will perform live at a concert in Lucknow on November 22. Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh is currently in India on a tour named Dil-Luminati. He has been performing in several cities in the past few days and is scheduled to perform in more in the coming days. However, his recent Hyderabad concert made headlines on social media for all the wrong reasons. Ahead of his Hyderabad concert, he faced a legal notice from the Telangana government, which instructed him not to perform songs promoting alcohol, drugs, and violence. The notice, which was issued just…

  • Auto

    1950s British cars’ export prospects as seen by a foreigner

    “If you chance upon a new Austin with foreign numberplates, it isn’t really chance at all. For since the war tens of thousands of Austins have gone abroad. Why so? Two reasons mainly. “First, because Austins are very properly known as the dependable cars. Second, because there’s something young and very lively about them.” Those words are from May 1957, but not words written by Autocar, rather Austin itself, in an advert featuring the Swiss scene pictured above. Were they truthful? For the answer, flick through the same magazine to find a ‘neutral analysis’ of British cars’ foreign prospects by…

  • Business

    Indian Railways to test first Hydrogen train next month. All you need to know

    The Indian Railways is set to trial its first hydrogen-powered train this December. The trial run will take place on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana, covering a distance of 90 kilometers. The train, manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory in Tamil Nadu, is designed to run at speeds up to 140 kilometers per hour. It uses fuel cells that combine hydrogen and oxygen to generate electricity, with water vapor as the only emission. This aligns with Indian Railways’ goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. If the December trial is successful, the railway network plans to introduce 35 more…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Tencent Q3 2024 earnings

    Chinese tech company Tencent is a gaming giant and the parent company of WeChat, the ubiquitous social messaging app in China. Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty Images Chinese social media and gaming company Tencent on Wednesday reported better-than-expected profit in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, spurred by growth in games, advertising and cloud services. Tencent reported profit attributable to shareholders surged by 47% year-on-year to 53.23 billion yuan ($7.37 billion) in the third quarter, compared with an LSEG estimate of 46.18 billion yuan for the period. Management said they expected Tencent would generate “significant” free cash…

  • Finance

    Another Onion Express from Nashik arrived in Delhi, one more expected in next two days

    Another Onion Express carrying the key staple kitchen essentials arrived in Delhi, aiming to put a check on its prices across the national capital region. About 1,341 tonnes of onion arrived in Delhi from Nashik on a special goods train, Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, Chief Public Relations Officer, Northern Railway, told ANI. These onions were directly taken from the farms to the nearest railway network available, reducing transport time and costs. “Farmers are benefiting from this,” he said. At the same time, the railways’ spokesperson said that the availability of onions at this large scale would also be a win-win situation…

  • Home Kitchen

    Mary Berry’s recipe for the most incredible Yorkshire puddings

    Mary Berry’s Yorkshire puddings are made with traditional ingredients – plain flour, salt, eggs, milk, and sunflower oil. The perfect accompaniment with a Sunday lunch, Yorkshire puddings are a delicious addition to any roast. Taken from Mary Berry Cooks recipe book, these puddings are baked to perfection – and come out the perfect height. Aside from following Mary Berry’s instructions, you also need to have a 12-hole deep bun tin or two four-hole Yorkshire pudding tins to make the ideal batch. Making enough to serve up to six people, here’s Mary Berry’s Yorkshire puddings recipe. Yorkshire puddings Serves: six people…

  • Medicine

    Neuraxpharm reports another year of growth and expansion

    Key Highlights: Neuraxpharm reaches 98% of the European CNS market through its presence in more than 20 countries and, with a direct presence in Latin America and the Middle East. Neuraxpharm’s successful life cycle management of Buccolam, emergency treatment of epilepsy with PACS in children, supports its mission to expand its portfolio to include more brands with a focus on innovation. The company is developing over 20 new products in its pipeline to bring additional innovative CNS solutions to patients in need, some of which require access through strategic partnerships.   Neuraxpharm Group, a European specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of…

  • Tours Travel

    What do you think is the best beach in Southern California?

    Of course, naming the best beaches of Southern California is subjective. But when a group of reporters set out to take on this massive task for The Times, they had some guiding principles. We sought beaches from San Diego to Santa Barbara that were easy to access and offered something special like amazing views, great surf, tide pools, firepits, volleyball courts or bike and walking paths. We made a handful of exceptions for beaches that feel more remote. We also considered parking, bathrooms and ADA access — and the complicated issue of ever-changing water quality in limited areas at some…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Is Dolly Chaiwala entering Salman Khan’s show as new wild card contestant? Find out here – India TV

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM Dolly Chaiwala to enter Bigg Boss 18 House Bigg Boss 18 is getting more exciting with each new episode. The BB House will witness the entry of internet sensation Dolly Chaiwala, who shot to fame after Bill Gates shared a video with him on social media when he was in India recently. A video shared by Dolly on his Instagram handle features himself entering the Bigg Boss house and later making tea in his popular style along with Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga in a fun segment. See the video: In the video shared by Dolly, he…

  • Auto

    Past masters: the best used British bargains on the market today

    What to look for A trickle charger, broken suspension springs, leaky dampers and coolant hoses, wayward panel gaps and bubbling on panel edges Price: from £67,000 to £104,000 British brutes Meet the Brits that pack a punch Prices for this cool-looking, rear-wheel-drive 395bhp V8 super-saloon now span from around £7000 to £15,000. In a head-to-head with like-minded rivals, Autocar rated it not far behind the E39 BMW M5, the prices of which start where the Jaguar’s leave off. What to look for Rotting sills, supercharger rattles, missed oil changes, hunting transmission, baggy suspension, faulty electrics Price: from £3000 to £17,000 Prices have…

  • Business

    Fragrances segment grows at 12% in Jan-Sept, nearly double the expansion in personal care, as demand jumps and cos hike reach: Report

    Consumers may be cutting back spending on most daily essentials, but here’s one segment that smells of remarkable resilience. The likes of Godrej Consumer Products, Emami, ITC and Shoppers Stop have reported robust sales of fragrance products for the first half of this financial year, and, according to market researcher NielsenIQ, growth rate in the segment was nearly double that of overall personal care products this year. The fragrance segment grew 12% year-on-year this calendar year till September, according to the latest NielsenIQ data shared exclusively with ET, driven by roll-on deodorants, which recorded a 26% increase. The personal care…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Cisco (CSCO) Q1 earnings report 2025

    Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins speaks at The Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything Festival in New York on May 21, 2024. Dia Dipasupil | Getty Images Cisco reported a fourth straight quarter of declining revenue even as results topped analysts’ estimates. The stock slipped 2.5% in extended trading. Here’s how the company did in comparison with LSEG consensus: Earnings per share: 91 cents adjusted vs. 87 cents expected Revenue: $13.84 billion vs. $13.77 billion expected Cisco’s revenue dropped 6% in the quarter ended Oct. 26, from $14.7 billion a year earlier, according to a statement. Net income fell to $2.71…

  • Finance

    Indian economy well placed to handle any kind of spillovers from global events: RBI Guv

    Kochi: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on Saturday said that the Indian economy and financial sector are well placed to handle any kind of spillovers from global events. The country’s external sector is also strong and our current account deficit has remained within manageable limits and stood at 1.1 per cent. “Today, the growth of the Indian economy presents a picture of stability and strength,” he said, while addressing a programme as part of the launch of the Kochi International Foundation here. Earlier, in 2010 and 2011 it was in the range of six to seven per…

  • Home Kitchen

    Expert barista warns against ordering an ‘extra hot’ coffee – ‘no way’

    A barista has explained why requesting your coffee “extra hot” could be a brewing mistake—and it’s not just about avoiding scalded tongues. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not solely to stop customers from burning themselves. For the insider scoop, we caught up with Tahsin Ahmed from Baristas Lounge in Whitechapel, London. Tahsin was adamant about not serving “extra hot” coffee, declaring, “As a barista, extra hot, no, no way.” The reason? Overheating can singe the coffee beans and even alter the consistency of your drink. Introducing too much steam into the milk pitcher can dilute the taste, making it seem more watery.…

  • Medicine

    Futureproofing medicines manufacturing with virtual solutions

    Key Highlights: The pharmaceutical industry is experiencing advancements in technology and a growing demand for novel therapies which has resulted in a significant skills gap, leaving many companies struggling to find qualified workers. Traditional laboratory training often involves significant investments of resources, which can lead to substantial waste, whilst Resilience allows learners to practice real-world scenarios in a controlled and cost-effective environment.  Resilience is committed to building a sustainable pipeline of skilled talent for the pharmaceutical industry and the NHS. The pharmaceutical industry is experiencing a rapid transformation, driven by advancements in technology and a growing demand for novel therapies.…

  • Tours Travel

    This luxury L.A. facial is like ‘gua sha on steroids’

    I know my way around a facial. I have well-formed opinions about collagen face masks and laser treatments. I planned a trip to Seoul, in part, so I could visit a famous spa known for its advanced skin care techniques and K-drama celebrity clientele. So when I saw a TikTok video that described a local L.A. treatment as “gua sha on steroids,” I couldn’t resist. The $108 service is offered at JY Beauty in San Gabriel. Owner Yajing Lu opened the shop in 2021 after she cut her teeth in local salons for six years. Before launching her own business,…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Or Singham Again, which film will premiere first on OTT? Check here – India TV

    Image Source : IMDB Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again were released in cinemas on November 1, 2024 Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again were released on the occasion of Diwali on November 1. Both film have been performing well at the box office despite giving tough competition to each other in cinemas. Not only this, both films are going neck-to-neck at the box office in terms of collections. As per Sacnilk, Singham Again has minted Rs 223.25 crore in 15 days while Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has earned Rs 220.4 crore so far in 15 days. However, there are some…

  • Auto

    I love planes, but driving is just better

    Warning bongs for speed limit breaches, frequently called wrongly, and bongs accompanying speed limit changes, even though you can (and in fact must) spot them through your windscreen, were particularly annoying and ranged from difficult to nigh-on impossible to switch off. But you and I complained, and Kia listened. In an over-the-air update for the latest Sorento and EV9, the audible speed limit warnings are now easier to disable (and, as importantly, re-enable), by pressing and holding the mute button on the steering wheel. This will turn the audible warnings off, or back on again should you want the extra…

  • Business

    Delhi-NCR 6th most expensive office market in Asia Pacific with monthly rent of Rs 340/sq ft: Knight Frank

    Delhi-NCR is the sixth most expensive office location in the Asia Pacific region, with an average monthly rental of Rs 340 per sq ft, while Mumbai ranked eighth in the list, according to Knight Frank India. Real estate consultant Knight Frank, in its latest edition of the Asia-Pacific Prime Office Rental Index for Q3 (July-September) 2024, said Delhi-NCR is the 6th most expensive office space rental market across the APAC region. Hong Kong SAR continues to be APAC’s most expensive office market during the third quarter of this calendar year. Prime rents in the NCR remained stable in Q3 2024,…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Earnings from Nvidia, TJX and Walmart

    CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday highlighted the biggest events next week on Wall Street, pinpointing earnings reports from Nvidia, TJX and Walmart. And as postelection worries create an uncertain market landscape, he advised that investors proceed with caution. “Look, I’ve told you that there are many pitfalls with individual stocks when it comes to Trump 2.0. Most of them are buying opportunities,” he said. “But with stocks still up so much from a few months ago, you can’t be too eager to buy the dips.” On Monday, Cramer will be waiting for an investor meeting from Vertiv, which supplies companies…

  • Finance

    India least exposed to Trump’s trade policies, CLSA raises India’s overweight to 20 pc over China

    New Delhi: India is emerging as one of the least affected markets in the region when it comes to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies, highlighted a report by global brokerage firm CLSA. The report stated that this resilience is attributed to India’s relatively low trade exposure to the U.S., manageable corporate leverage, and declining levels of foreign equity ownership. While other markets might face greater vulnerabilities, India remains better positioned to weather such challenges. “India appears as among the least exposed of regional markets to Trump’s adverse trade policy. Moreover, so long as energy prices remain stable, India…

  • Gaming

    Remember Payphones? – The TouchArcade Show #608 – TouchArcade

    In this week’s exciting new episode of The TouchArcade Show we kick things off with a lengthy discussion about Eli’s new toy: A fancy 3D printers. Yes, he bought one, just like I predicted he would last week! I then relay the awkward discussion I had with my young kids trying to explain what payphones were. Man, I feel old. We also hit on some recent Apple Arcade news and then finish up talking about the sad state of affairs that is the streaming industry. Is going back to buying physical DVDs the answer? All that and more in this…

  • Home Kitchen

    Best supermarket Christmas food from Tesco, Aldi and more for 2024 – full list

    This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Christmas is just around the corner (Image: Getty) Supermarkets are known for introducing products specially for the festive period and this year is no exception. We have taken a look at the leading supermarkets including Tesco, Waitrose, M&S, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Lidl, Aldi and Morrisons and rounded up the top food products. Some of the items are available to buy now and others are online and in-store later this month. Let’s not forget a little about each product’s description, weight, and costs.…

  • Legal Law

    OpenAI accused of trying to profit off AI model inspection in court

    The AISI is supposed to protect the US from risky AI models by conducting safety testing to detect harms before models are deployed. Testing should “address risks to human rights, civil rights, and civil liberties, such as those related to privacy, discrimination and bias, freedom of expression, and the safety of individuals and groups,” President Joe Biden said in a national security memo last month, urging that safety testing was critical to support unrivaled AI innovation. “For the United States to benefit maximally from AI, Americans must know when they can trust systems to perform safely and reliably,” Biden said.…

  • Medicine

    World Courier welcomes new president and senior vice president

    World Courier, a global specialty logistics provider and a part of Cencora, announced the appointment of Laurent Bendavid as the new president and senior vice president of World Courier, effective November 1, 2024. Laurent Bendavid joins with a wealth of experience and a proven track record in leadership and operational excellence. Before taking on this new role, Laurent led the Alliance Healthcare France organisation for five years, where he demonstrated his ability to drive growth and foster a culture of continuous improvement. His prior experience includes leading Logista, France, and holding various commercial leadership positions at Carrefour. “I am truly thrilled…

  • Sports

    Top three players who can be the most expensive pick in IPL 2025 Mega Auction

    The IPL 2025 Mega Auction is around the corner and fans are buzzing with excitement and anticipation. Enthusiasts are eagerly discussing the potential stars who could break records, as well as which players will make a significant impact on the teams they join. The buzz around the auction is only growing as teams prepare to spend big in a bid for supremacy. Many experienced and solid players are available in the auction pool that can transform the fate of a particular franchise with their impact. The auction presents an opportunity for teams to build their squads for the upcoming season,…

  • Tours Travel

    Want to see Yosemite’s famed ‘firefall’? A reservation is now required

    For a rare, if not lucky, few days a year, Yosemite National Park’s famed El Capitan granite cliff converts into what looks like an active volcano jutting 3,000 feet above the valley floor. The conditions need to be right, including early-evening clear skies, generally in February, and plenty of water. Should the sunset properly backlight a small waterfall known as Horsetail Fall just so, the cascading water becomes a “firefall,” taking on an orange glow that can appear very lava-like. The phenomenon has grown so popular of late that Yosemite officials say a growing number of visitors have destroyed natural…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Rana Daggubati unveils trailer of his ‘unfiltered, unscripted and unforgettable’ chat show

    Image Source : SCREENGRABS FROM TRAILER Rana Daggubati’s chat show will premiere on November 23. Rana Daggubati is all set to embark on a new journey as he is all set to host a chat show named after him. The upcoming show will arrive on Amazon Prime Video, starting November 23. Titled The Rana Daggubati Show, the show will feature an array of celebrities including SS Rajamouli, Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, Dulquer Salmaan, Nani, Sree Leela and Ram Gopal Varma among others. The show will have a total of eight episodes. Take a look: Expressing his excitement, Rana said, ”The Rana…

  • Auto

    Benefit-in-kind reporting for company cars to be phased out

    HM Revenue and Customs is phasing out annual benefit-in-kind reporting for company cars. The reforms come into effect from 6 April 2026 and, with draft legislation not due until 2025, many fleets are facing short deadlines to comply with those changes. Starting with the 2026/27 tax year, employers must report the value of any workplace benefits (anything provided in addition to salaried income) to HMRC through their payroll software and collect any tax at the same frequency as employees are paid – even if that’s weekly.  Although some employers have already opted into that newer system, many still collect drivers’…

  • Business

    Impact of ‘Make in India’: Imports for top electronics cos dip on rising local tide, possibly for the first time ever

    Kolkata: The thrust on ‘Make in India’ and component localisation has led to a decline in imports by major electronic firms such as Samsung, Apple, Whirlpool, Dixon and Havells – possibly for the first time ever. The combined import value of eight electronics firms, that also include LG Electronics, Amber Enterprises and Haier India, fell 7% year-on-year in 2023-24 to ₹95,143 crore, according to their regulatory filings with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). The total import value of these companies had crossed ₹1 lakh crore in 2021-22 and increased further in FY23. Industry CEOs attributed the drop in imports to…

  • Cryptocurrency

    BABA posts 58% profit jump but sales miss

    Alibaba Offices In Beijing Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Chinese e-commerce behemoth Alibaba on Friday beat profit expectations in its September quarter, but sales fell short as sluggishness in the world’s second-largest economy hit consumer spending. Alibaba said net income rose 58% year on year to 43.9 billion yuan ($6.07 billion) in the company’s quarter ended Sept. 30, on the back of the performance of its equity investments. This compares with an LSEG forecast of 25.83 billion yuan. “The year-over-year increases were primarily attributable to the mark-to-market changes from our equity investments, decrease in impairment of our investments and…

  • Digital Marketing

    Best Practices for Managing Facebook Reviews Effectively

    In our conversations with marketing experts across industries, we have understood that Facebook reviews have been an instrumental tool in building their online reputation and expand their local search and visibility to attract more customers. No wonder Facebook recommendations are ranked fourth, behind Google Reviews, Tripadvisor, and Yelp, in the list of customer review sites. In fact, Facebook has about 19% of all customer reviews. This shows that Facebook reviews are a big deal to customers. Hence, it is unquestionably important that you manage Facebook reviews effectively. In this blog, we will discuss best practices for boosting online reviews on…

  • Finance

    New senior citizens policy in the works after 25 years

    New Delhi: Amit Yadav, secretary, ministry of social justice & empowerment, has said the government is drafting its first new senior citizens policy in 25 years and proposing amendments to the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007 to meet the evolving needs of this age group. The Association of Senior Living India (ASLI) has called on the government to establish a task force to study global best practices for senior care. With India’s senior population projected to more than double from 156.7 million in 2024 to 346 million by 2050, the need for comprehensive reforms has…

  • Home Kitchen

    Nigella Lawson’s ‘sweet’ marzipan loaf cake recipe

    Nigella Lawson describes her “simple” and “sweet” marzipan loaf cake as a “proper pudding”. While marzipan loaf cake can be garnished with a dollop of creme fraiche and fresh raspberries, there’s something so delightful in having a plain slice with a hot drink. Slices of marzipan loaf cake will pair extremely well with a lovely hot mug of tea or coffee – or even hot chocolate. While the thought of marzipan may put some people off, Nigella assured: “When hot, the [loaf slice] tastes like a rich, almondy brioche.” The baker is convinced that “vociferous marzipan haters” will “adore this…

  • Legal Law

    FTC to launch investigation into Microsoft’s cloud business

    The FTC also highlighted fees charged on users transferring data out of certain cloud systems and minimum spend contracts, which offer discounts to companies in return for a set level of spending. Microsoft has also attracted scrutiny from international regulators over similar matters. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Microsoft and Amazon after its fellow watchdog Ofcom found that customers complained about being “locked in” to a single provider, which offers discounts for exclusivity and charge high “egress fees” to leave. In the EU, Microsoft has avoided a formal probe into its cloud business after agreeing to a…

  • Medicine

    Avantor opens Bridgewater facility to tackle life science challenges

    Key Highlights: Avantor has opened its new flagship Bridgewater Innovation Center, adding to Avantor’s network of 13 research and innovation centres across the globe. The Innovation Center spans 60,000 square feet, doubling its previous laboratory and pilot plant capacity. The Bridgewater Innovation Center allows Avantor to optimise and accelerate biomanufacturing processes at scale; resulting in faster problem solving, streamlined knowledge exchange and strategic co-innovation. Avantor, Inc., a provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technology industries, has opened its new flagship Bridgewater Innovation Center. The research and development facility, located in Bridgewater, NJ, joins Avantor’s network of…

  • Sports

    Every possible change from India Playing 11 as Suryakumar and co. look to seal series at Johannesburg

    IND vs SA: India has registered their second win in the series, which helped them take the lead in the series as India dominated the two matches at the Centurion. The first match marked Sanju Samson’s brilliance as he scored his second consecutive T20I hundred, which took India off to a flyer, as Indian bowlers did the remaining job to dismiss the Proteas for a huge win early on that boosted their morale. South Africans made a comeback in the second game, as India, despite fighting well, could not secure a win in the series as Stubbs helped South Africa…

  • Technology

    Microsoft UAE power deal at centre of US plan for AI supremacy

    Microsoft has struck an artificial intelligence (AI) energy deal with United Arab Emirates (UAE) oil giant ADNOC after a year of extraordinary diplomacy in which it was the vehicle for a US strategy to prevent a Chinese military tech grab in the Gulf region.  The latest in a line of AI deals that Microsoft has struck in the UAE this year, it is the fruit of a strategic partnership the US struck with the Gulf state in September to entwine the UAE with US strategic interests and technology, after it started investing its oil wealth in a plan to…

  • Tours Travel

    How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Kaley cuoco

    For Kaley Cuoco, Sundays mean one thing: football. Her fiancé Tom Pelphrey first made her a fan. “Because Tom is so obsessed with football, if I wasn’t going to join then I would be an outsider,” she says. “I needed to be included so I jumped in. And by the way, I’m so glad I did.” In Sunday Funday, L.A. people give us a play-by-play of their ideal Sunday around town. Find ideas and inspiration on where to go, what to eat and how to enjoy life on the weekends. Now, she describes football season as “very iconic and sacred”…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Navjot Singh Sidhu finally breaks silence on his abrupt exit from Kapil Sharma’s show, cites ‘political reasons’ – India TV

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM Navjot Singh Sidhu will feature on TGIKS. Navjot Singh Sidhu is all set to reunite with Kapil Sharma in the upcoming episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show (TGIKS). The makers of the show also unveiled a promo earlier this week, calling it the ‘biggest surprise of the season’. Sidhu was part of Kapil’s celebrity chat show since its inception in 2013 but was asked to leave the show after his controversial remarks post the Pulwama Attack in 2019. He was replaced by Archana Puran Singh as a permanent guest of the show. Now, the former…

  • Auto

    Car of the Year 2025 shortlist announced

    The Car of the Year shortlist for 2025 is dominated by small electric cars. Among the seven shortlisted models are the Alfa Romeo Junior, Citroën ë-C3, Hyundai Inster and Renault 5. The shortlist is completed by the Cupra Terramar, Dacia Duster and Kia EV3. The winner will be announced at the Brussels motor show on 10 January. Sixty jurors from 23 countries selected seven cars each from a longlist of 42 eligible candidate cars launched in 2024, and the seven cars with the most votes have made up the shortlist. Hyundai’s new city car is the smallest car on the list, while the 5 (nominated jointly with the Alpine A290) and…

  • Business

    ‘India could be Aliaxis’ largest market by 2030′

    Mumbai: Belgium-based Aliaxis SA is optimistic that India can become its largest market before the end of the decade driven by a significantly higher growth rate compared to its other markets, managing director Thierry Vanlancker said. The global leader for manufacturing of pipes and fittings operates in India through its wholly-owned subsidiary Ashirvad Pipes. It had first bought a 60% stake in the Bengaluru-based company in 2013, increasing it to 97% in 2018, with a commitment to buy the additional 3% in three years. India is currently the third-largest market for the company. “The market itself has an organic growth…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Disney doesn’t plan to change its TV networks portfolio anytime soon

    Scene from the FX series Shogun. Source: Disney | FX Disney has done the math on separating its TV networks business, and it appears too messy to be done — at least for now. The company’s chief financial officer, Hugh Johnston, said Thursday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” that the “cost is probably more than the benefit” when it comes to separating its TV networks business, given the “operational complexity.” The future of the traditional TV network business has been top of mind in the media industry. In late October, Comcast executives said they were exploring a separation of the cable…

  • Finance

    India in a sweet spot: Moody’s report highlights robust economic growth momentum amid inflation challenges

    India’s economy is in a “sweet spot” from a macroeconomic standpoint, blending strong growth with easing inflation, according to a recent report by Moody’s. The ratings agency projects India’s GDP to grow by 7.2% in 2024, followed by 6.6% in 2025 and 6.5% in 2026. In the second quarter of 2024, India’s real GDP expanded 6.7% year-over-year, fueled by a resurgence in household consumption, increased investment, and solid manufacturing activity. Indicators of economic health, including positive manufacturing and services PMIs, robust credit growth, and consumer optimism, point to continued growth in the third quarter. Household spending is expected to remain…

  • Home Kitchen

    ‘We tried the best Christmas chocolate and one was out of this world’

    Chocolate is one of the most purchased items over the festive period with supermarkets filling their shelves with the sweet stuff. For those who tend to go for the usual chocolate bars or tubs that are on offer why not try something a little different this year.  There are plenty of choices in terms of chocolate flavours and brands with manufacturers coming up with new and innovative ways to get their bar out there.  However, for shoppers who are stuck on where to begin, fear not as we have done all the hard work.  As we got to taste test…

  • Legal Law

    Bitcoin hits record high as Trump vows to end crypto crackdown

    Bitcoin hit a new record high late Monday, its value peaking at $89,623 as investors quickly moved to cash in on expectations that Donald Trump will end a White House crackdown that intensified last year on crypto. While the trading rally has now paused, analysts predict that bitcoin’s value will only continue rising following Trump’s win—perhaps even reaching $100,000 by the end of 2024, CNBC reported. Bitcoin wasn’t the only winner emerging from the post-election crypto trading. Crypto exchanges like Coinbase also experienced surges in the market, and one of the biggest winners, CNBC reported, was dogecoin, a cryptocurrency linked…

  • Medicine

    NHS launches anti-smoking pill to help thousands quit

    Key Highlights: The NHS England is rolling out a new and improved pill to help people stop smoking, giving thousands of smokers a better chance to quit for good. Varenicline works by reducing nicotine cravings by blocking its effect on the brain as well as easing withdrawal symptoms like irritability and trouble sleeping. Varenicline was previously known under the brand name Champix, but was discontinued due to impurity concerns. As part of the UK government’s efforts to create a smoke-free generation, the National Health Service (NHS) England is rolling out a new and improved pill to help people stop smoking, giving…

  • Sports

    Gambhir makes vital claims in the press conference before the BGT

    IND vs AUS: Team India’s Head Coach, Gautam Gambhir, attended the press conference before departing for India for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He talked on various matters, and among them was the 3-0 whitewash that his team suffered at the hands of New Zealand in a Test series at home. Gambhir praised the Kiwis and accepted that his team were outplayed in all three departments. Hence, he does not want to defend anything and accepts the criticism. “The learning is to accept that we were outplayed. I’m not here to defend myself. We were outmatched in all three departments. We accept…

  • Technology

    Storage technology explained: What is S3 and what is it good for?

    While on-premise object storage is a minority interest, relatively speaking, object storage in the cloud is huge. It is its natural home, and AWS’s S3 is the big beast that roams there. While it’s hard to get a definitive figure, the most recent AWS (Amazon Web Services) estimates of the number of S3 objects stored approach half a quadrillion – it reached a trillion in 2010 – and volume-wise that’s many exabytes of data. So, here we give an overview of S3; what it is, how it works, what classes of storage it provides, the use cases it is…

  • Tours Travel

    Everything you need to know about Disneyland’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

    Splash Mountain’s eviction is complete. With the opening Friday of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Disneyland has formally rid itself of an attraction that came to be seen as problematic. In its place is a ride that serves as a celebration, boasting a statement about the communal power of music and a narrative that serves as an American success story. Centered on characters from the 2009 animated film “The Princess and the Frog,” Tiana’s Bayou Adventure makes the argument that thrill rides can enchant rather than frighten us. The ride still features its steep 50-foot drop begging us to hold on tight,…

  • Arts Entertainments

    BTS member Jin to make solo debut on Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Tonight Show’ – India TV

    Image Source : X BTS member Jin debut on Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Tonight Show’ Jin, one of the members of the famous South Korean boy band formed in 2010, BTS is scheduled to debut on American television for the first time as a solo artist. On November 20, the international K-pop sensation will take centre stage as a solo performer on Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Tonight Show’. Jin will use the well-known discussion show to promote his first solo album, Happy. Even though BTS has performed on Jimmy Fallon’s stage several times as a group, this will be Jin’s first appearance on the…

  • Auto

    Can European car makers counter China by “working smarter”?

    Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares says that although Chinese enjoy cost advantages, “they work harder and faster” Penny for the thoughts of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares when the bombshell news broke of the Volkswagen Group’s decision to close factories in Germany for the first time.  The seismic VW restructure is the result of slowing demand for electric vehicles, coupled with a spiralling cost base. In its development of electric vehicles, VW has chosen to create dedicated architectures and models, selling them alongside existing combustion-engine model lines, something that requires development and investment in two parallel technologies.  Stellantis has taken the opposite…

  • Business

    Gentari to extend green footprint in India with $900 mn Brookfield Asset deal

    Mumbai: Gentari Sdn Bhd, the clean energy arm of Malaysia’s state-run Petronas Group, has agreed to acquire a part of the renewables portfolio of Brookfield Asset Management for $900 million, inclusive of debt, following months of talks, said people with knowledge of the matter. Last week, both parties signed a firm agreement that will see Gentari take control of a 2.2 GW portfolio of assets. This is the first time Brookfield will be monetising part of its green energy portfolio after building, acquiring and operating the assets for over five years. Gentari is expected to seek regulatory approvals in the…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Here’s why investors are so excited about Disney’s quarterly results

    Disney is back. After several quarters of cutting costs and revamping its streaming business, CEO Robert Iger’s turnaround plans is paying off: On Thursday, the entertainment giant reported strong quarterly earnings and a robust outlook for the coming year. Revenue in the fiscal fourth quarter totaled $22.57 billion, topping the $22.45 billion expected by analysts, according to estimates compiled by LSEG. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) jumped 39% year over year to $1.14, outpacing the $1.10 estimate, LSEG data showed. Shares of Disney popped 10% on the results. Bottom line It was a great quarter. Sales and earnings beat. The…

  • Finance

    Christmas orders push October goods exports to a 2-year high of 17.3%

    New Delhi: India’s merchandise exports surged 17.3% on year – the highest in 28 months – to $39.2 billion in October, driven by improved demand from developed markets ahead of Christmas and higher shipments of engineering goods, chemicals and electronics. Imports surged to a record high of $66.34 billion last month, up 3.9% year on year, while trade deficit widened to $27.1 billion from a five-month low of $20.78 billion in September, official data released on Thursday showed. The trade deficit was lower compared to $30.42 billion in October last year. Commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal said the demand ahead of…

  • Home Kitchen

    Pret, Costa and Caffè Nero’s Christmas drink menu review

    Express.co.uk had the joy of trying out all of the Christmas range at Pret, Costa and Caffè Nero. While a few were given an impressive five-out-of-five stars, one was described as abhorrently “artificial”. According to one reviewer on the team, the Christmassy hot chocolate tasted “too artificial” and “too sweet” leading to the lowest score possible. Costa‘s Black Forest and Cream Hot Chocolate smelt overly cherry-like and left a pungent aftertaste. The hot drink, after all, does have whipped cream topped with cherry sauce. Given only one star out of five, the reviewer conceded, “Others may like it.” However, the…

  • Legal Law

    Seeking favor with Musk and Trump, advertisers plot return to X

    X has continued to make interest payments on the debt, even with its business challenges. Bankers as recently as September had given up on the prospect of convincing Musk to use his Tesla or SpaceX stock as collateral for a margin loan to pay down a portion of X’s loans. Bolstering X’s flailing business will require work. Total US ad spend among the top 100 advertisers on X in the first half of 2024 was down 68 percent compared with the first half of 2022, before Musk acquired the platform, according to estimates from market intelligence group Sensor Tower. The…

  • Sports

    ICC reportedly considers South Africa to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 if PCB rejects their proposal for the hybrid model

    The International Cricket Council seems to have been ‘in hot water’ since they passed the hosting rights to PCB. After having made Pakistan the hosts of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the ICC faced serious opposition from the BCCI as they denied travelling to the neighbouring nation. Hybrid Model Considered for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 The PCB, after being asked by the ICC to host the Champions Trophy, had planned to host all matches of the tournament in the nation and had proposed four different venues for the same. As of now, the BCCI has informed the ICC that,…

  • Technology

    HMRC puts Loan Charge settlements ‘on pause by request’ until independent review concludes

    HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is allowing contractors to pause their Loan Charge settlements until the government’s independent review of the controversial tax policy has concluded, Computer Weekly has learned. The retroactive tax policy forms the central tenet of HMRC’s clampdown on disguised remuneration schemes, with the government tax collection agency claiming the Loan Charge policy could generate up to £3.4bn over five years for the Treasury in unpaid income tax. Specifically, the policy is targeting contractors who between 9 December 2010 and 5 April 2019 participated in loan-based remunerations schemes, which saw them reimbursed for the work they…

  • Tours Travel

    Perseid meteor shower: Catch the best meteor light show of the year

    The first time Bill Cooke ever saw a meteor shower, he was 11 years old in the woods of North Georgia getting eaten alive by the mosquitoes. But as he looked up, the sight of color streaks from the Perseid meteor shower made him forget his itchy red bumps — if only for a moment. Now Cooke, 66, is the meteroid environment program manager at NASA in Huntsville, Ala., where he studies the skies for a living. And he said it is just as easy for him to witness the meteor shower at its mid-August zenith as it was 55…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Sikh mother-Christian father and Muslim brother, THIS Hindu actor is bringing story of deadliest Indian riots – India TV

    Image Source : X Vikrant Massey is bringing story of deadliest Indian riots through The Sabarmati Report Bollywood actor Vikrant Massey won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor this year for his earnest performance in 12th Fail. The actor who started his career with small roles in TV serials, is today counted among the lead heroes of Bollywood. After a struggle of about a decade, Vikrant Massey got the deserved stardom and made a mark in Bollywood films with a few roles. He is busy promoting his film ‘The Sabarmati Report’ these days. This film is releasing in theatres on…

  • Auto

    Mazda 3 Review 2024, Price & Specs

    Given the technologically innovative measures it uses to go about its business, this new Skyactiv-X engine sounds and feels surprisingly ordinary during day-to-day use. When we originally road tested the Skyactiv-X, we noted that there was a vaguely rough, diesel-like edge to its timbre at idle and when accelerating through the lower reaches of the rev range, which morphs into a slightly coarse four-cylinder buzz as the crankshaft spins up to the 6500rpm limiter. Otherwise, it behaves like a pretty typical normally aspirated engine. It may be ground-breaking in what it does, but doesn’t feel much that way in how…

  • Business

    GAIL signs a 10-year LNG deal with ADNOC Gas

    New Delhi: State-run GAIL has signed a 10-year agreement with UAE’s ADNOC Gas for the purchase of up to 0.52 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) of liquified natural gas (LNG). The LNG delivery will start in 2026, GAIL said in a statement. The cargoes will be delivered from ADNOC Gas’ Das Island natural gas facility, which has an LNG processing capacity of 6.0 MMTPA. “India is witnessing a growing demand for LNG to meet its increasing natural gas demand in a diversified sectoral pattern. GAIL plans to significantly increase its term LNG portfolio in the coming years to meet…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Disney (DIS) earnings Q4 2024

    A statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse stands in a garden in front of Cinderella’s Castle at the Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World on May 31, 2024, in Orlando, Florida. Gary Hershorn | Corbis News | Getty Images Disney will report its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings before the bell on Thursday, and Wall Street will be paying close attention to the state of its streaming and theme parks businesses. Investors will also be listening for any details on the search for CEO Bob Iger’s successor. Here is what Wall Street expects Disney to report on Thursday, according to…

  • Finance

    S&P projects 6.5-7 pc annual growth for Indian economy through 2027

    New Delhi: S&P Global Ratings on Thursday projected the Indian economy to grow between 6.5-7 per cent annually in the three fiscal years till March 2027 as infrastructure spending and private consumption drive growth momentum. In its global bank outlook report, S&P also said that good economic growth prospects will continue to support banks’ asset quality, while healthy corporate balance sheets, tighter underwriting standards and improved risk management practices will further stabilise asset quality. It said structural improvements and good economic prospects will support the resilience of India’s financial institutions. “India’s infrastructure spending and private consumption will support robust economic…

  • Home Kitchen

    Mary Berry’s double cheese pasta bake takes only 15 minutes to make

    It can be difficult to decide what to cook for dinner, especially if you are cooking for a group of people, but this utterly delicious pasta takes almost no time to make. Mary Berry’s double cheese pasta bake is the ultimate comfort food topped with two different cheeses with a variety of mushrooms to give it an earthy taste. In her cookbook ‘Family Sunday Lunches’, Mary wrote: “A great dish for vegetarians. It’s easy to make ahead so you’ll just have to pop it in the oven to cook. “Then all you’ll need is a dressed salad to serve with…

  • Legal Law

    Trump says Elon Musk will lead “DOGE,” a new Department of Government Efficiency

    President-elect Donald Trump today announced that a new Department of Government Efficiency—or “DOGE”—will be led by Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. Musk and Ramaswamy, who founded pharma company Roivant Sciences, “will pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies,” according to the Trump statement on Truth Social. DOGE apparently will not be an official federal agency, as Trump said it will provide advice “from outside” of government. But Musk, who has frequently criticized government subsidies despite seeking public money and obtaining various subsidies for…

  • Medicine

    Adragos completes expansion with new ampoule filling line

    Key Highlights: Adragos Pharma has significantly enhanced its production capabilities with the completion of a new ampoule filling line at its Livron-sur-Drôme site in France. Adragos invested €13 million to boost the facility’s output by 30%, enabling the company to manufacture over 160 million ampoules annually and to meet the growing demand for sterile injectables. The company has enhanced its Livron facility to support advanced production capabilities, adding a new cleanroom to drive efficiency and innovation. Adragos Pharma, a Contract Development & Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), has significantly enhanced its production capabilities with the completion of a new ampoule filling line at…

  • Real Estate

    Budget 2024: A Round-Up for Landlords

    Now the dust has settled on the Budget, let’s look at what it might mean for landlords and buy-to-let investors. The overall themes behind the Budget, according to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, were economic stability and growth, investment and putting more money in our pockets. But there were also £40bn of tax rises to fill the […]

  • Sports

    Shaheen Shah Afridi of Pakistan reclaims no 1 spot in ODI Bowling Rankings

    Pakistan Cricket Team’s elite left arm seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi on Wednesday, 13th of November, rose to the number one position of ICC’s Men’s One Day International (ODI) Bowling Rankings. Afridi, who dismissed eight batters at a superb average of 12.62 in the Green Shirts’ historic One Day International series victory over the Mighty Australians, made a jump of three spots from the 4th position to replace South Africa’s slow left arm orthodox spinner Keshav Maharaj at the top of the rankings. Maharaj has dropped by two places to the third place while Afghanistan’s elite leg spinner Rashid Khan continues…

  • Tours Travel

    Descanso Gardens opens train ride and model railroad garden

    All aboard! Starting this week, the Descanso Railroad train ride is open to riders once again. And model trains winding their way around a new railway garden promise to charm a generation of engine-obsessed little kids. Imagine a garden where cedar trunks and fallen branches from nearby oaks uphold an overhead miniature railway, with more rails and trains running at toddler eye level. The landscape is dotted with small plants and miniature versions of iconic American train stations, including L.A.’s Union Station, made of natural materials like acorns and seedpods. The experience inside La Cañada Flintridge’s Descanso Gardens was created…

  • Arts Entertainments

    RaOne to Krrish, Indian superheroes and their performances at box office

    Image Source : X Indian superheroes and their box office performances Whenever superhero films come on the big screen, they entertain the audience a lot. Many such films were liked by the audience in India too. Especially children watch these films a lot, they play an important role in making these films a hit. Due to getting a large audience, some superhero films even broke box office earning records. At the same time, some superhero films also disappointed a lot. A look at some such superhero films and their earnings. Two of these proved to be hits and the rest…

  • Auto

    Skoda Octavia vRS Review 2024, Price & Specs

    Inside is where most of the major changes have taken place, centered on new 13.0in infotainment touchscreen. A cost option on the standard Octavia, this is a major quality-of-life upgrade, especially over the previous car’s outdated display, and immediately adds a more premium finish to the car. The new screen is responsive and clear, with the main functions (such as media and maps) offered via quick tabs. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay also work well, and the main infotainment controls and settings are easy to access while these are in use. Sadly, the three ‘Smart Dial’ controls introduced on the new Kodiaq and Superb (which…

  • Business

    Volkswagen, Hyundai, and Toyota await India’s new EV policy guidelines, likely to apply

    Mumbai: Local subsidiaries of Volkswagen Group, Hyundai Motor and Toyota Motor are likely to apply under India’s electric vehicle (EV) policy, which allows companies to import a certain number of high-end EVs at a concessional tariff, provided they agree to make long-term investments in domestic manufacturing, said people aware of the development. The decision of the companies will depend on final guidelines, or standard operating procedures, of the policy that the government is expected to announce in the next three to four months, the people said. The Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India was unveiled in…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Strong revenue growth, first Neutron deal

    CEO Peter Beck stands in half a fairing (the rocket’s nosecone) of the company’s coming Neutron vehcile. Rocket Lab Rocket Lab shares surged in trading Wednesday, heading for a new all-time high, after the company reported third-quarter results and announced its first customer for its coming Neutron vehicle. Shares of Rocket Lab jumped as much as 53% in Wednesday trading, up from its previous Tuesday close at $14.66 a share. The stock is on track to hit an all-time high after crossing above its previous highest close of $20.72 a share in September 2021, which came shortly after the company…

  • Finance

    ‘Wait & watch’: India gearing up for any change in US policy, says CEA V Anantha Nageswaran

    New Delhi: India is “better prepared” this time around for Donald Trump’s return to the White House, chief economic adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran said on Wednesday, cautioning against any “kneejerk reaction” to the current bout of stock market volatility. The CEA was in conversation with economist Prachi Mishra at the ET India Ascends event. While capital has flooded into the US markets over the past week in the aftermath of Trump’s victory, “I’m not entirely sure that this will sustain over a very long term,” he said. “Because even before this election happened, US stocks were somewhat elevated in…

  • Home Kitchen

    How to store tomatoes so they taste better by avoiding 1 common mistake

    Brits have been left blushing over a kitchen clanger – it turns out we’ve been storing tomatoes all wrong. Amidst its familiar flavour and run-of-the-mill stature, the humble tomato has sparked rows aplenty over the best method for keeping it fresher for longer. Past wrangles included whether this staple is a fruit or veg, but now there’s buzz that we’re dulling down their zest by a slip-up in storage. TikTok food guru Pete, better known by his handle Early Pete, has racked up an impressive 504,000 fans for his nifty nosh tips and dish demos. In a trending clip, he…

  • Legal Law

    Discord admin gets 15 years for “one of the most significant leaks” in US history

    FBI Director Christopher Wray said that his sentence should serve as “a stark warning to all those entrusted with protecting national defense information: betray that trust, and you will be held accountable.” FBI vows to watch for more leaks After Teixeira’s crimes were exposed, the now-22-year-old’s former classmates came out, suggesting that Teixeira had always had an “unnerving” fixation with guns and the military. They claimed he would do “crazy stuff” to get attention in school, and that impulse seemingly spilled over into Discord, where he found a community hungry for military insights that could potentially fuel conspiracy theories. The…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Rare 100-year-old photo of photographer G Venket Ram’s great grandparents inspires his latest work

    Photographer G Venket Ram | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In previous conversations with The Hindu, celebrity photographer G Venket Ram has enthralled readers with myriad tales about his relationship with Chennai and photography. He has recounted his childhood in George Town; spoken of sprinting down Napier bridge at dawn; narrated a story of accidentally stopping a train whilst wearing a red T-shirt; and had quipped about spending time clicking picture-perfect shots of actor Suriya’s abs. Over the years, readers have watched this lensman experiment with styles and fashion, showing facets of the city peeking through his personality. This time, a…

  • Medicine

    Tower launches Carbon Calculator to boost sustainable logistics

    Key Highlights: Tower Cold Chain has introduced its own Carbon Calculator to help customers improve the sustainability of their logistics operations, co-developed with Cardiff University’s Business School as part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership. The calculator leverages comprehensive datasets from the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero and follows established industry frameworks, ensuring the data is both accurate and aligned with recognised standards. With this transparent view, customers can better understand the environmental impact of their logistics choices and explore opportunities to reduce emissions. Tower Cold Chain has introduced its own Carbon Calculator to help customers…

  • Real Estate

    Why 53% of Homeowners Are Considering New-Build Homes

    A recent study by Dataloft and PriceHubble has revealed that 53% of homeowners are now considering buying a new-build home, marking a significant increase from last year’s 47%. This shift appears to be driven largely by rising energy costs and a desire for improved home efficiency. Surprisingly, the trend is consistent across all age groups, […]

  • Sports

    Herschelle Gibbs predicts the result of the T20I series; harsh pill to swallow as an Indian fan before the Third T20 match to be played today

    IND vs SA: Team India is currently in South Africa for a four-match T20I series. Suryakumar Yadav’s men have won the first T20I but lost the second T20I. The series is tied at 1-1 with two matches still to play. Former South Africa batter, Herschelle Gibbs has predicted a 3-1 win for South Africa in the series. He feels that the series will be high-scoring, but India doesn’t have an experienced line-up to win the series in South Africa. “Anything can happen. I think those sorts of wickets will suit the Indians more. Then come Johannesburg and the Wanderers at…

  • Technology

    Post Office requested four-year Horizon extension, as Fujitsu boss arrived at public inquiry

    The Post Office requested a four-year extension of its controversial Fujitsu Horizon system contract as the IT supplier’s European boss arrived to give evidence at the public inquiry examining the system’s role in the widest miscarriage of justice in UK history. Paul Patterson, Fujitsu’s head of Europe, told the Post Office scandal public inquiry that any Horizon contract extension must be as short as possible and said he does not trust the Post Office. At the inquiry hearing yesterday (11 November), Patterson’s second appearance, he was asked about the anticipated extension to the Horizon contract between Fujitsu and the…

  • Tours Travel

    Downtown’s Music Center is turning into an outdoor arcade this weekend

    The game started as an experiment. A way to look at emergent behavior — the coordinated and mesmerizing flight of a flock of birds, for instance. For artist and researcher Hillary Leone, the concern was that the world was becoming more divisive. She wanted to create a new language, one that showed the power of cooperation. Teaming with a host of researchers, she wanted to study human communication, to probe how individual actions contributed to collective problem solving. What, essentially, makes a successful group? This is “Sync.Live,” and while you don’t need to know the science behind it to play…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Not Kapoors, Khans, Bachchans, THIS is the richest Bollywood family that once sold fruit juices – India TV

    Image Source : X Know about the richest family in B-town here Many families are fully established in the world of films and entertainment. These families have been entertaining people for generations and are associated with the world of showbiz, this is the reason why the film world has now become like a family business. Whenever it comes to the rich families of Bollywood, the first names that come to our minds are Bachchans, Kapoors, Khans, Chopras or Johars, but are they really the richest families? The answer is no. A family that has been ruling the film world for…

  • Auto

    Everything you need to know about hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

    Some consider hydrogen cars to be more efficient than other powertrains, as hydrogen power uses between 40-60% of its fuel’s energy with a 50% reduction in fuel consumption. It’s not uncommon to see around 400 miles of travel on a single tank when using hydrogen.  Unlike EVs, the range of a hydrogen car is not impacted by outside temperatures.  Cons of hydrogen cars While hydrogen cars can be more efficient and environmentally friendly for the driver, there are some drawbacks. Emissions from the tailpipe might be zero, but there are significant environmental challenges with producing hydrogen on an industrial scale. …

  • Business

    Adani Group commits $10 bn in US energy, infrastructure projects

    Adani Group president Gautam Adani on Tuesday announced an investment of $10 billion in US energy security and resilient infrastructure projects. In a post on social media platform X, Adani said that the projects would create up to 15,000 jobs. “Congratulations to Donald Trump. As the partnership between India and the United States deepens, the Adani Group is committed to leveraging its global expertise and invest $10 billion in US energy security and resilient infrastructure projects, aiming to create up to 15,000 jobs,” posted Adani. — gautam_adani (@gautam_adani) He, however, did not give the time period or details of the…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Spotify shares pop on better-than-expected profit forecast

    The Spotify logo is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Dec. 4, 2023. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Spotify shares rose in extended trading Tuesday after the Swedish music streaming company issued a profit forecast for the fourth quarter that topped estimates. Here’s how the company did, compared with what analysts expected: Earnings per share: 1.45 euros vs. 1.72 euros expected by LSEG Revenue: 3.99 billion euros vs. 4.02 billion euros expected by LSEG Monthly active users (MAUs): 640 million vs. 639 million expected by StreetAccount While the company’s earnings and revenue for…

  • Finance

    If we exclude vegetable prices, CPI inflation remains in RBI’s range: UBI research

    India’s retail inflation rose to a 14-month high of 6.21 per cent in October, up from 5.49 per cent in August. On the back of rising vegetable prices food inflation galloped and rose in double digits for the first time in fifteen months to 10.87 per cent from 9.2 per cent in the previous month, mainly due to a 42.18 per cent rise in vegetable prices. A research report by the Union Bank says the spike in inflation is sharper than the MPC’s estimate of 4.8 per cent, it is currently tracking above 5.5 per cent. It estimates a sharp…

  • Home Kitchen

    Asda sends deadline alert to customers ahead of Christmas

    Asda shoppers are in for an important update regarding the Asda Rewards app and given a deadline to make savings by. Asda’s Rewards scheme lets customers gain ‘Asda Pounds’ by using their app with every shop which are then redeemable for vouchers on later purchases. Particularly for festive planners, the Christmas Saver Cashpot feature lets you stash those pounds for the holiday season. Those Asda Pounds parked in your Christmas Saver were locked away, but not anymore. Asda’s latest heads-up to dedicated app users reveals those funds are now ready to unlock but tick-tock, you have only until December 31…

  • Legal Law

    Record labels unhappy with court win, say ISP should pay more for user piracy

    The big three record labels notched another court victory against a broadband provider last month, but the music publishing firms aren’t happy that an appeals court only awarded per-album damages instead of damages for each song. Universal, Warner, and Sony are seeking an en banc rehearing of the copyright infringement case, claiming that Internet service provider Grande Communications should have to pay per-song damages over its failure to terminate the accounts of Internet users accused of piracy. The decision to make Grande pay for each album instead of each song “threatens copyright owners’ ability to obtain fair damages,” said the…

  • Medicine

    Lonza to expand bioconjugation capabilities in Switzerland

    Key Highlights: Lonza is to expand bioconjugation capabilities in Switzerland with two additional manufacturing suites, addressing the growing market demand. The new suites will occupy approximately 2,000m2 and double Lonza’s multipurpose capacity for the launch and commercial supply of bioconjugates. The investment follows the recently announced customer-dedicated bioconjugation expansion in Visp (CH). Lonza, a global development and manufacturing partner to the pharmaceutical, biotech and nutraceutical markets, announced it will invest in additional bioconjugation capabilities in Visp (CH). The expansion will add two multipurpose 1,200L manufacturing suites and manufacturing-related infrastructure to the existing bioconjugation facility in Visp (CH) for launch and commercial supply. The…

  • Sports

    Has India’s Shubman Gill Manipulated his age? Everyone got shocked after watching a viral post on social-media, What’s the Truth?

    Shubman Gill: Be it cricket or any other sport, athletes are sometimes caught hiding their age. Former Indian cricketer Amit Mishra has admitted to concealing his age, while Nitish Rana has faced suspension from the BCCI for concealing his age. But now Shubman Gill is also in the headlines for the same reason. In fact, a post is going viral on social media, in which the birthdays of Shubman Gill and his sister Shahneel Gill are only 3 months apart. The Prince of Indian Cricket Shubman Gill is currently one of the top cricketers in the country and was born…

  • Technology

    AWS storage: Key storage options in the Amazon cloud

    Amazon Web Services (AWS) pioneered mass market, large-scale and cost-effective cloud storage when it entered the market back in 2006. The hyperscaler’s Simple Storage Service (S3) set out to make storing data in the cloud as simple as possible, at least for end users. As Amazon CTO Werner Vogels commented on S3’s 15th anniversary in 2021: “It”s ironic because what we were trying to do – store data on the internet, and do it really well – was not so simple…For customers, it had to be ‘simple’, but designing and building S3 wasn’t.” S3 is designed to provide storage…

  • Tours Travel

    In defense of Disney adults

    There are two words that will strike fear in a grown-up fan of a Disney theme park: Disney adult. While some may wear the designation as a badge of honor, many associate it with a specific form of humiliation. For a Disney adult is typically seen as not an adult at all. Their obsession, detractors argue, revolves around a capitalistic enterprise focused on childish happily-ever-after delusions. They are not living in reality, at least if the sneering definition on Urban Dictionary is to be believed; it argues that Disney adults are among “the most terrifyingly intense people you’ll ever encounter.”…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Producer Ratan Jain finally breaks silence on Baazigar sequel with Shah Rukh Khan, says ‘it will definitely be made’ – India TV

    Image Source : IMDB Baazigar was originally released in November 1993. Producer Ratan Jain has finally broken silence on the possibility of a sequel for Baazigar. He has confirmed that discussions with Shah Rukh Khan are in process, however, no script or plans are in place currently. Not only this, but the producer has also expressed his intention to make only Baazigar 2 if it involves SRK in the titular role. In a talk with ETimes, Ratan Jain confirmed the news and said, ”We keep talking to Shah Rukh about Baazigar 2 but not much has happened but it will…

  • Auto

    Dacia Spring Review 2024, Price & Specs

    The Spring is built, as is helpful for budget EVs, in China, on a platform originally created for India’s combustion-engined Renault Kwid. It’s been on sale in left-hand-drive markets since 2021, but a mid-life facelift has allowed Dacia to make it in right-hand-drive form too after calculating that the profitability numbers stack up – or at least if they don’t quite stack up for the Spring alone, they will push the Renault Group’s EV sales into a zone where it can sell some more profitable ICE cars alongside it. Unlike several other boxy EVs on sale today that market themselves…

  • Business

    Bain Capital goes for gold: in talks with Manappuram to buy controlling stake

    Mumbai/Kolkata: Bain Capital is in talks to acquire a controlling stake in Manappuram Finance, betting on the country’s gold loan sector, said people with knowledge of the matter. This comes as the founding family of the Kerala-based non-bank lender and leading gold loan provider is revisiting plans to exit partially or fully, they said. Manappuram and others in the segment have been battling heightened regulatory scrutiny and falling valuations as mixed success in diversification has intensified near-term headwinds. MD and CEO VP Nandakumar, who owns 35.25% of the company with his family members as the promoter group, dismissed talk of…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Home Depot is on the verge of earnings rebound after beating estimates

    Home Depot on Tuesday delivered better-than-feared quarterly results and appears to be on the verge of an earnings rebound heading into 2025. Net sales in the three months ended Oct. 27 rose 6.6% year over year to $40.2 billion, outpacing the $39.3 billion estimate, according to LSEG. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) decreased 1.8% year over year to $3.78 per share, but exceeded expectations of $3.64 per share, LSEG data showed. Same store sales on a companywide basis were down 1.3%, while U.S. same store sales fell 1.2% versus the year ago period. Both results were better than expectations of declines…

  • Finance

    Infra, transport sector leaders expect growth in earnings, headcount in next 3 years: Report

    India is likely to see the implementation of one of the largest infrastructure programmes in the 21st century amongst large economies and creating fiscal sources of capital would be key to this initiative, according to a KPMG report. The report titled ‘KPMG 2024 Infrastructure and Transport CEO Outlook’ further said a survey of 120 sector leaders from across the world found that CEOs in the infrastructure and transportation sector anticipate business growth over the next three years, in terms of earnings and headcount. It revealed that globally 57 per cent of sector CEOs say stakeholder expectations pertaining to ESG are…

  • Home Kitchen

    England cricketer Mark Wood shares turkey crown recipe

    Mark Wood is renowned for being the fastest bowler in the UK, but the cricketer has now revealed his other hidden talents. Sharing his roast garlic and herb turkey crown recipe exclusively with Express.co.uk, the England men’s cricket icon promises that the dish is perfect for any occasion. And the best part is that it uses a frozen turkey crown. He said: “My roast turkey dinner with the family is phenomenal, be it at home with the family at Christmas, in the middle of the Australian summer when on tour with England or Day 4 at Edgbaston. “What I love…

  • Legal Law

    Air quality problems spur $200 million in funds to cut pollution at ports

    “We’re essentially creating a microgrid at the port,” she said. Improving the air for disadvantaged communities The Clean Ports funding will also be a boon for people like Garcia, who live near a US shipping port. Shipping ports are notorious for their diesel pollution, which research has shown disproportionately affects poor communities of color. And most, if not all, of the census tracts surrounding the Midwest ports are deemed “disadvantaged communities” by the federal government. The EPA uses a number of factors, including income level and exposure to environmental harms, to determine whether a community is “disadvantaged.” About 10,000 trucks…

  • Medicine

    Three essential tips for stability partner selection

    Key Highlights: Having industry experts conducting regulatory assessments is important to prevent overlooked issues that could lead to costly delays in gaining certified approval. Customised studies help identify potential degradation pathways and mitigate risks to patient safety, allowing manufacturers to implement necessary adjustments before market release and support product improvements. Robust and accurate methodology from early phase development builds quality into the product but allows for consistency over batches, strengths and other variable aspects. Selecting the right stability partner is crucial for accelerating your product’s journey to market while ensuring its safety and compliance. A partner with expertise in…

  • Sports

    IPL 2025: Rinku Singh likely to be appointed as the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders

    Kolkata Knight Riders: A lot of surprising news are coming out every day regarding next year’s IPL 2025. Now a big news has come out from the camp of three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders. KKR who won the title in the last season i.e. IPL 2024, have released their title winning skipper Shreyas Iyer ahead of IPL 2025. In such a situation, the team is looking for a new captain. A big update has come out regarding the new captain of the franchise. Such a name has come out regarding the captain of the Kolkata based team, which will be…

  • Technology

    Strengthening cyber: Best IAM practices to combat threats

    The 2024 UK government Cyber Security Breaches Survey makes sober reading with 70% and 74% respectively of medium and large businesses reporting some form of cyber incident within the previous 12 months.  With phishing accounting for 84% of these attacks and AI enabling the launch of increasingly sophisticated cyber campaigns, organisations need to defend themselves against attacks targeting two key vulnerabilities in their defences: insecure user accounts and human error. IAM needs to be a key part of an organisation’s security posture against these threats.  Unfortunately, many organisations have inadequate IAM and lack effective control and visibility of who…

  • Tours Travel

    A look inside the new state fair cannabis consumption lounge

    SACRAMENTO —  Last month, the California State Fair announced plans to allow cannabis to be sold and consumed on-site for the first time in its 170-year history. On Sunday, I hopped on a flight from L.A. to Sacramento, bypassed the stands of deep-fried foods and whooshing carnival rides and made a beeline for Expo 6 to watch the first symbolic smoke sesh firsthand. Here’s how the first four hours and 20 minutes went down at the fair’s new weed lounge. Noon At the back of the California Cannabis Experience, a brightly colored sign beckoned in a font you might find on…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Himansh Kohli gets married to mystery girl in Delhi temple, wedding pictures are out now – India TV

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM Himansh Kohli gets married to mystery girl in Delhi Bollywood actor Himansh Kohli has been in the news about his marriage for the last several days. Recently his mehndi pictures were revealed and now his official wedding pictures are also out.  Who is Himansh Kohli’s wife? Although not much is known about Himansh’s wife, her face has finally been made public by the wedding pictures. According to rumours, the mystery woman is not from Bollywood, and the two lovers met through an arranged marriage proposal. On the work front If we talk about Himansh Kohli’s work…

  • Auto

    New Porsche Taycan GTS brings ‘all-rounder’ performance for £117k

    Porsche has lifted the covers off the new Taycan GTS, the “all-rounder” variant of the updated electric performance car. It now packs up to 690bhp (when using the Launch Control function), an increase of 100bhp over the old GTS, thanks to a new rear motor that makes 107bhp and 30lb ft more yet weighs 10kg less. As such, the GTS’s 0-62mph sprint time is reduced by 0.4sec, at 3.3sec.  It’s fitted with a 97kWh (usable) battery pack, which officially yields a range of 390 miles between charges – an improvement of 74 miles. Porsche said that the GTS also gets a specific suspension…

  • Business

    Digital realty platform Blox acquires 11% in advisory firm Guardians for $12 million

    Digital real estate platform Blox has acquired an 11% stake in advisory firm the Guardians for $12 million or over Rs 101 crore, with plans to increase its ownership to 50% over the next three years. This acquisition will bring together Blox and Guardians, managing annual sales of around 25,000 homes with a consolidated Gross Transaction Value (GTV) of $2 billion in the Indian primary residential market. “By integrating Guardians, we are not only enhancing the homebuying process but also establishing India’s first platform capable of supporting both D2C and broker-led B2B2C sales. This dual-pathway model is a game-changer for…

  • Cryptocurrency

    SoftBank earnings Q2 2024

    The SoftBank Corp. logo displayed on a glass door of the company’s store in Tokyo, Japan, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. SoftBank Group Corp. is scheduled to announce its earnings figures on May 13. Photographer: Toru Hanai/Bloomberg via Getty Images Toru Hanai | Bloomberg | Getty Images Japanese giant SoftBank logged a 608.5 billion yen ($3.96 billion) gain on its Vision Fund tech investment arm in its fiscal second quarter ended Sept. 30, posting a steep quarterly increase after swinging back to black in the three months to June. The broader Vision Fund segment as a whole, which also factors…

  • Finance

    Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman to meet state FMs for pre-Budget, GST Council meet on Dec 21-22

    Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to meet her state counterparts on December 21-22 for pre-budget consultations and meeting of the GST Council, an official said. The meeting assumes significance as states finance ministers would present their recommendations for 2025-26 Budget to be unveiled on February 1, 2025. The 55th GST Council meeting would be held during one of these two days in which the much awaited decision on exemption or lower GST rate on health and life insurance would be taken. The Council may also take up some rationalisation exercise and reduce tax rates on a host of…

  • Home Kitchen

    Air-fryer egg cups are a quick and delicious breakfast – recipe ready in 15 minutes

    These air-fryer egg cups are versatile and super easy to make, whether you’re preparing brunch for the whole family or just wanting to have a quick breakfast before getting on with your day. These little savoury cups contain tender, fluffy eggs baked to perfection, along with your favourite vegetables, and topped with a melty layer of cheese. The secret lies in cooking them in the air-fryer, which locks in all the moisture, making eggs irresistibly soft and satisfying in no time. When prepared as per instructions, this recipe from Egg Info makes four individual servings in around 15 minutes. If…

  • Legal Law

    FTX sues Binance for $1.76B in battle of crypto exchanges founded by convicts

    The lawsuit further claims that while FTX was “in freefall, Zhao sent additional false tweets calculated, in part, to prevent FTX from seeking and obtaining alternative financing to cauterize the run on the institution by customers deceived by the tweets. Collectively and individually, these false public statements destroyed value that would have otherwise been recoverable by FTX’s stakeholders.” Binance calls lawsuit “meritless” On November 8, 2022, Bankman-Fried and Zhao agreed to a deal in which “Binance would acquire FTX Trading and inject capital sufficient to address FTX’s liquidity issues,” the lawsuit said. But the next day, Binance published tweets saying…

  • Medicine

    Cencora strengthens market access by adding France-based PHE

    Cencora bolstered the support it can offer to pharmaceutical companies through the addition of Public Health Expertise (PHE), a France-based life sciences consulting firm that specialises in market access, real-world evidence and health economics and outcomes research. PHE’s capabilities — including expertise in medical affairs — complement Cencora’s existing portfolio of biopharma services in France, which span clinical services, regulatory affairs, commercialisation, pharmacovigilance and supply chain management. Through the addition of PHE’s capabilities, Cencora is better positioned to deliver enhanced local support and more comprehensive global commercialisation support for pharmaceutical, biotech and med-tech companies. The pharmaceuticals market in France is expected to grow…

  • Sports

    Javed Miandad fires a warning to the Indian Cricket Team following their refusal to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy

    2024 T20 World Cup winners Team India has given a huge blow to Pakistan’s ambitions of hosting the Champions Trophy in a proper manner as they have refused to travel to the country for next year’s mega event. India’s Cricket Governing Body, the BCCI has written an email to ICC in this regard and has informed that the Indian government has not given permission for Team India to go to Pakistan. ICC has also forwarded this email to Pakistan Cricket Board and they have informed them about their fierce rival’s refusal to travel to their neighbouring country. Now there is…

  • Technology

    Fresh concerns over NHS England registries procurement

    The ongoing procurement process for NHS England’s Outcomes and Registries Platform (ORP) continues to draw concerns over the state of the project’s data security practices, amid claims that the whole enterprise may be riding roughshod over compliance with public sector procurement regulations. The ORP project is designed to bring together various, world-renowned clinical devices registries, established over many years by medical specialists and technologists, that act as a repository of data to support the NHS in the nationwide operation and management of clinical services. They enable the commissioning of services, the introduction of new treatments and better identification of…

  • Tours Travel

    This real life video game takes you across L.A. — literally

    “Great Gold Bird,” a theatrical production unfolding across multiple sites in Los Angeles, begins inside my home. It starts with a mystery, introducing itself as a missing persons story. Yet it’s also a puzzle. Henry, we’re told, has disappeared. Only he didn’t just suddenly vanish. I’m now an active investigator, as the protagonist has intentionally left behind a trail of clues. “Great Gold Bird” can be heavy, tugging at our hearts even as it becomes more mystical — its themes ricocheting among grief, science fiction and spiritualism. Twice it brought me to tears, its script feeling at once deeply personal…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt to take on AI program ‘The Entity’ – India TV

    Image Source : SCREENGRAB FROM TEASER TRAILER MI8 will release in May next year. After the massive success of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, Tom Cruise is all set to return as Ethan Hunt in the upcoming edition of the franchise titled Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Taking to his social media accounts, the actor officially announced the title for the eighth installment of the Mission: Impossible series along with its first teaser trailer. The film is set to hit the big screens on May 23 next year. ”Our lives are the sum of our choices. Mission:…

  • Auto

    Used Jaguar E-Pace 2017-2024 review

    Is the Jaguar E-Pace reliable? A well-maintained and regulalry serviced E-Pace should serve as a relaible family wagon, but keep in mind that it is prone to common faults which are widely known (se below). With a strong dealer and service network across the UK, as well a great number of independent specialists, shoudl you car go wrong it will be easy to source parts.  It is worth noting that in the What Car? reliability survery, the E-Pace came 29th out of 34 cars in the family SUV categroy, with an overall score of 83.8%. While it finished above rivals…

  • Business

    RIL to pump Rs 65,000 cr into Andhra Pradesh for 500 biogas plants, its biggest RE investment outside Gujarat

    New Delhi: Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) will invest Rs 65,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh to set up 500 compressed biogas plants (CBG) over the next five years. This will be the biggest investment by the company outside Gujarat under its clean energy initiative. The plants, each involving an investment of Rs 130 crore, will be set up on wasteland in the state, said people aware of the matter. They are expected to generate direct and indirect employment for 250,000 people, as per the state government’s estimate. The plan was finalised in Mumbai between Anant Ambani, who heads RIL’s clean energy…

  • Cryptocurrency

    SIA shares fall 6% as profit nearly halves amid intensifying competition

    An Airbus A350-941 from Singapore Airlines is preparing to take off on the runway at Barcelona-El Prat Airport in Barcelona, Spain, on May 1, 2024. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images SINGAPORE — Shares of Singapore Airlines dropped after the city-state’s flag carrier reported a fall of almost 50% in net profit for its first half April to September period, citing lower yields and growing competition. As markets opened on Monday, the stock fell as much as 6.2%, before later recovering to trade lower by 3.57%. Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Net profit in the first half of the fiscal year…

  • Finance

    FM seeks AIIB help for next gen reforms

    Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday called on the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to widen its investments in climate adaptation and resilience, infrastructure development, energy security and urban development, and also extend its support for India’s next generation reforms. Sitharaman, the current governor on the AIIB board, held a meeting with a high-level AIIB delegation in New Delhi. She also underscored the importance of continually incorporating in AIIB’s project design and implementations elements that are beyond just financing, the finance ministry said in a statement. The AIIB had approved a total of $50.4 billion in financing as of March…

  • Home Kitchen

    Ex Neal’s Yard Dairy affineur – French cheesemongers are ‘feeling pressures of modernity’ | UK | News

    Traditional French cheesemaking is under pressure, warns expert Ned Palmer (Image: Getty Images) Think France and you think cheese. Plump Camemberts, heroic wheels of golden-hued Comté, lush slices of Brie, piquant rounds of Roquefort, and a myriad of more obscure treasures, from the pretty little goat’s cheeses of Provence to the mighty Salers from volcanic Auvergne. All the different terroirs contained in France, from the wide fields of the Brie plateau to the sunburnt rocky slopes of Provence; from the snow-covered Alps to the lush pastures of the Val de Loire, produce a bewildering variety of cheeses each with their…

  • Legal Law

    Man gets 10 years for stealing $20M in nest eggs from 400 US home buyers

    A Nigerian man living in the United Kingdom has been sentenced to 10 years for his role in a phishing scam that snatched more than $20 million from over 400 would-be home buyers in the US, including some savers who lost their entire nest eggs. Late last week, the US Department of Justice confirmed that 33-year-old Babatunde Francis Ayeni pled guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud through “a sophisticated business email compromise scheme targeting real estate transactions” in the US. To seize large down payments on homes, Ayeni and co-conspirators sent phishing emails to US title companies, real estate…

  • Medicine

    LogiPharma marks 25 years in 2025 with return to Lyon

    Key Highlights: LogiPharma is returning to Lyon in 2025 where it will celebrate its 25th anniversary at the Palais des Congrès, 8 – 10 April. The supply chain event has grown from a 120-attendee, European-focused logistics event in Geneva to one of the world’s leading platforms for advancing the life sciences supply chain. Visitors can expect panel discussions, conference tracks and masterclasses addressing critical areas such as artificial intelligence, sustainability, strategy & planning, digital transformation, and temperature-controlled operations. LogiPharma, a life sciences supply chain event, is returning to Lyon in 2025 where it will celebrate its 25th anniversary. Hosted at the Palais des Congrès on 8 – 10 April,…

  • Sports

    ‘I wanted some freedom’, KL Rahul was feeling suffocated in LSG, reveals the reason behind leaving the franchise

    After the conclusion of the LSG vs SRH match in the previous edition of the IPL, a video of an argument between Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka and skipper KL Rahul went viral on Social Media. In this video, Sanjiv Goenka was seen getting angry at Rahul after the defeat. Since then, it was believed that Rahul would leave the franchise next year. The franchise wanted to retain Rahul, but the 32-year-old did not listen to them. Now Rahul has told why he decided to leave Lucknow. Rahul captained the team for three seasons. The franchise made its IPL…

  • Tours Travel

    How are you staying fit after 65? Tell us about your unique routine

    Want to know the secret to longevity? Hint: It can’t be found at the bottom of a serum bottle or at some luxury doctor’s office. The key is to consistently engage in “multicomponent” physical activities that encompass aerobic activity, muscle strengthening and balance training, according to the national Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. For older adults, even moderate physical activity offers health benefits ranging from improved physical function to reduced risk of injury from falls. And when it comes to muscle retention, it’s move it or lose it. From playing double Dutch to pole dancing, Angelenos are redefining what “age-appropriate”…

  • Arts Entertainments

    ‘Shaktimaan 2’ to release in THIS year, Mukesh Khanna opens up about the rival of 90’s show – India TV

    Image Source : YT Mukesh Khanna’s ‘Shaktimaan 2’ to release by 2027 Fan favourite Mukesh Khanna is reprising his role of Shaktimaan after 19 years. The actor took to his YouTube and Instagram accounts to share the update with his fans. While announcing the return of Shaktimaan in its second season, the veteran actor also opened up about the show and its release date. When is Shaktimaan 2 releasing? In a chat with ANI, Mukesh Khanna spoke about the release date of Shaktimaan 2. Yes! the series is in pre-production stage and will take two years for its release. “I…

  • Auto

    Volvo ES90: BMW i5 rival lands in March to kickstart EV onslaught

    EX60 to help drive mainstream EV uptake from 2026 The XC60 has long been Volvo’s best-selling model, with Rowan describing it as the “workhorse” of the line-up, so it is notable that Volvo has waited for EV technology to develop before launching an electric equivalent. But that model, the EX60, will arrive in 2026 and Volvo chiefs have previously described it as a “huge boost” in the firm’s electrification plans. Notably, the EX60 will be the first model to use the new SPA3 platform, which is effectively a heavy development of SPA2. It will feature deeper integration of the core computing…

  • Business

    Looking at non-terrestrial network with great optimism to connect unconnected in India: Scindia

    Union Telecom Minister Jyotriaditya Scindia on Monday said he is looking at the evolution of satellite communication networks or non-terrestrial networks with great optimism and believes it will open up new frontiers in communication technologies besides connecting the unconnected. While speaking at the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators Council hosted by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), Scindia said the non-terrestrial networks will ignite the advent of new applications and advance the resolve of the government towards United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. “The advent of non-terrestrial networks, in addition to the GEO satellites, the medium earth orbit, and the low…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Affirm (AFRM) earnings report Q1 2025

    Affirm, the provider of buy now, pay later loans, reported better-than-expected fiscal first-quarter results. Here is how the company did, compared to analysts’ consensus estimates from LSEG. Loss per share: 31 cents adjusted vs. a loss of 35 cents expected Revenue: $698 million vs. $664 million expected Affirm reported gross merchandise volume, or GMV, of $7.6 billion, topping the average estimate of $7.28 billion, according to StreetAccount. GMV, a key metric that helps gauge the total value of transactions, increased 35% from a year earlier. Revenue in the fiscal first quarter rose 41% from $496.5 million a year earlier. Revenue less transaction…

  • Finance

    India FDIs: FDIs may shift to US under Trump 2.0 but it won’t impact FDIs inflow to India: SBI Report

    India could see a shift in foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in the second term of Donald Trump (Trump 2.0) as President of the United States, says a research report by State Bank of India. The report highlighted that under his first term Trump 1.0, the Trump administration made sweeping regulatory changes aimed at attracting investments back to the U.S., which impacted FDI inflows globally including India. It added that if similar policies are reintroduced in Trump 2.0 also, it could create challenges for emerging markets like India, which rely on FDI as a significant driver of economic growth. “India…

  • Home Kitchen

    ‘Big Mac’ pasta is a twist on the classic McDonald’s recipe

    Cooks looking for something comforting to tuck into during the week, look no further, this delicious pasta recipe is for you. Big Mac pasta is a twist on the popular burger from the fast food chain McDonald’s and is pretty easy to cook. The recipe comes from Heck and has a preparation time of 10 minutes and a cooking time of 45 minutes. According to Heck’s website, it reads: “Flavour-packed burger pasta – created with fusilli and served alongside tomatoes and Heck Italia Burger pieces in a creamy Big Mac sauce, topped with melty cheese. Perfect both hot and cold.”…

  • Legal Law

    Trump’s 60% tariffs could push China to hobble tech industry growth

    Any costs of new tariffs “would be passed on to consumers, and consumers would purchase less of those products,” Brzytwa said. “In our view, that is not supportive of innovation when people are not purchasing the latest technologies that might be more capable, more energy-efficient, and might have new features in them that allow us to be more productive.” Brzytwa said that a CTA study showed that if tariffs are imposed across the economy, all companies would have to stop everything to move away from China and into the US. That would take at least a decade, 10 times the…

  • Medicine

    iotaSciences launches fast single-cell cloning platform for gene therapy

    Key Highlights: iotaSciences announced the upcoming launch of its newly developed Single-Cell Cloning Platform XT at the Cell 2024 event in London (UK) from November 6-8, 2024. The Single-Cell Cloning Platform XT is an instrument based on the existing Single-Cell Cloning Platform and iotaSciences’ proprietary fluid-shaping technology.  The Cloning Platform XT builds on the successful use of the first-generation instrument by cell biology & gene therapy researchers worldwide, with a particular focus on stem cell handling and gene editing.  iotaSciences, the Oxford-based leader in single-cell biology handling solutions, announced the upcoming launch of its newly developed Single-Cell Cloning…

  • Sports

    India Batting Derailed, South Africa Leveled The Series in a Nail-Biter With a 3-wicket Win

    IND vs SA 2nd T20I: What an endgame we saw yesterday! South Africa made exactly the comeback, India did in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final in the last five overs. It was a nail-biting showdown at St George’s Park, where South Africa kept their cool to edge out a victory in this low-scoring thriller! The match swang both ways several times and the Proteas managed to thrive when it mattered the most. With this win, the series is at level and the last two T20Is will play as the deciders. The third T20I is scheduled for 13th November…

  • Tours Travel

    Tell us: What’s your favorite walk in Los Angeles?

    At some point in your time living in L.A. you’ve probably heard someone bemoan it as a city built for cars. I’ve never quite understood that complaint. While it may be true that we spend a fair share of our time on freeways, there are thriving pedestrian-friendly pockets tucked all around our unwieldy city. What’s more, they’re often framed by colorful bougainvillea, fragrant jasmine and photogenic palm trees. And our ideal climate ensures nearly every excursion by foot will be a sunny one. L.A. really is a walking city. Explore our ground-level guide to the people and places keeping our…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 surpasses lifetime business of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 in just 9 days, check its latest box office figures – India TV

    Image Source : IMDB Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 was released on November 1, 2024. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, starring Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Triptii Dimri and Madhuri Dixit Nene, is on a roll at the box office. The film released on the occasion of Diwali is still running strong in cinemas despite the end of the festive season. Now, the third installment of the franchise has crossed the lifetime business of its predecessor. As per Sacnilk, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has minted Rs 199.50 crore in just 10 days of its theatrical release and is set to enter the Rs 200 crore club…

  • Auto

    New BYD Sealion 7 gets 523bhp and 311 miles of range

    BYD has released fresh details on its new Tesla Model Y rival, the Sealion 7. It’s the brand’s first European model to use a new development of the architecture that underpins the existing Atto 3 crossover, Dolphin hatchback and Seal saloon, named e-Platform 3.0 Evo. It uses cell-to-body construction (in which battery cells are mounted directly to the chassis) with a lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery and can support a range of motor configurations. The entry-level Sealion 7 Comfort gets a single 308bhp, 280lb ft motor mounted on its rear axle, plus an 82.5kWh battery that gives a range of 300 miles between charges. The…

  • Business

    Carriers, online travel agencies rev up as burgeoning corporate travel offers rich pickings

    Mumbai: India’s corporate travel market is increasingly becoming a battleground for major online travel agencies (OTAs) and scheduled airlines, as business travel soars in lockstep with the resumption of normal office routines. “Return to office remains a key driver of increased corporate travel, as companies balance remote, in-office and hybrid work,” said Praveen Iyer, cofounder of Akasa Air. “With hybrid work models, employees are traveling frequently for meetings, collaboration and industry events like conferences and trade shows.” MakeMyTrip’s corporate travel platforms, myBiz and Quest2Travel, crossed a gross booking value of $200 million for the first time in the quarter ended…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Disney and this home improvement giant are slated to report

    The earnings season is winding down, but there are several key companies still on deck to report. Of the nine S & P 500 companies scheduled to post their third-quarter results, Home Depot and Disney are among them. Investors will look to these results for clues on whether the stock market’s postelection rally can continue. Thus far more than 450 S & P 500 names have posted their results. Of those, 74% have beaten earnings expectations, per FactSet. Below is a breakdown of what to expect from some of the S & P 500 members slated to report. All times…

  • Finance

    Number of EPFO subscribers up 7.6% at 73.7 million in 2023-24

    The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation witnessed 7.6% jump in number of contributing members in 2023-24 at 73.7million compared to 68.5 million in the preceding years while the number of contributing establishments went up by 6.6% to 0.76 million as against 0.71 million in 2022-23, shows the draft annual report of EPFO for 2023-24. The retirement fund body witnessed an increase of 55.4% in realizing arrear dues (Rs 5268 crore vis-a-vis Rs 3390 crore) over the previous year and an increase of 7.8% in the number of claims settled over the previous year at 44.5 million as compared to 41.2 million).…

  • Home Kitchen

    Warning to shoppers buying milk at Tesco, Sainsbury’s or Morrisons

    Customers who buy milk at major supermarkets Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons have been warned they face paying a premium depending on the exact location of the store they use. Nipping to the nearest shop for a bottle of milk is an age old tradition, but if you rely on smaller ‘convenience’ corner shop style supermarkets, you face paying over the odds – even if the retailer is the same brand as a larger store. Analysis from consumer magazine Which? price compared 42 everyday key items, comparing the price at larger supermarkets and their smaller ‘local’ or ‘Extra’ convenience store equivalents…

  • Legal Law

    Man sick of crashes sues Intel for allegedly hiding CPU defects

    “Had Intel disclosed the defect, including through advertising, press releases, the Product packaging, or the initial setup process, Plaintiff and class members would not have purchased a Product, or would have paid substantially less for it,” Vanvalkenburgh’s complaint said. According to Tom’s Hardware, “Intel’s 13th Generation Raptor Lake processors have a return rate four times higher than that of the previous generation,” and “14th Generation Raptor Lake Refresh chips also have return rates thrice as high as the 12th Generation Alder Lake processors.” But instead of alerting the public to the defects, Vanvalkenburgh’s complaint alleged, Intel continued touting the processors…

  • Medicine

    Biosynth names new CEO and chairman to drive future success

    Key Highlights: Biosynth announced that its board of directors has appointed Matt Gunnison as the company’s new chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors, effective immediately. The Board has also appointed Kieran Murphy as chairman, transitioning from Gamma Biosciences and bringing decades of corporate leadership and board experience in healthcare and life sciences. Gunnison will succeed Urs Spitz, under whose guidance Biosynth has achieved remarkable growth and strengthened its position in the life sciences sector. Spitz will remain a member of the board of directors. Biosynth, a global supplier of critical raw materials and services to…

  • Sports

    Pakistan script history as they clinch the ODI series 2-1 for the 1st time in 22 years in Australia, win the 3rd ODI by 8-wickets

    Pakistan: The last match of the three-match One-Day International series between Australia and Pakistan was played in Perth on 10 November (Sunday). In this match, Pakistan won by 8 wickets over hosts Australia. In the match, the Green Shirts got a target of 141 runs to win, which it achieved in just 26.5 overs. With this victory, the Shaheens under the captaincy of Mohammad Rizwan won the three-match ODI series 2-1. The Kangaroos had won the first match of the series by a margin of 2 wickets, while the Pakistani team won the second match by 9 wickets. Pakistan’s 22…

  • Tours Travel

    L.A. walking guides to help you explore the city by foot

    Walking might not be built into the daily life of your average Angeleno, but our city is still full of fantastic places to explore by foot. Our team of experts is constantly scouting the best ones for you and talking to the people and businesses who are keeping our sidewalks vibrant. Whether you’re looking for the best path for the most scenic staircases to climb or a group of fellow walkers to hit the pavement with, we’ve got you covered — one step at a time. — Alyssa Bereznak, Wellness Editor Plan your next walk around L.A.’s many Little Free…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Mukesh Khanna announces return of Shaktimaan, says ‘it’s time for him to return’

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM Shaktimaan originally aired between 1997 to 2005. It is good news for all the 90’s era kids who used to stick to the television sets to watch their favourite show, Shaktimaan, starring Mukesh Khanna in the titular role. The iconic show is all set to return as Mukesh Khanna announced the news with the fans on social media and shared a teaser on his official YouTube channel, Bheeshm International. Along with the teaser, he wrote, ”It’s Time For HIM to RETURN. Our First Indian SUPER TEACHER- SUPER HERO. YES ! As Darkness And Evil prevails over…

  • Auto

    A trip down memory lane in a Jowett Javelin

    The Jowett Javelin was one of the first cars in which I was driven as a very young kid – the third car, I think. It sticks in the memory because one of my parents’ friends had one and was very proud of it, to the point of bothering to explain its finer points to a seven-year-old. Unusually for the time, this woman loved cars and knew a lot about them: she was the person who first explained to me what was different about a flat-four engine (the Javelin had an aluminium 1.5-litre unit mounted ahead of the front wheels,…

  • Business

    Despite slower credit growth, consumption via credit goes up by five per cent, say industry executives

    The pace of unsecured credit disbursal from banks and credit card companies may have dropped in the past one year due to the central bank’s tighter norms, but the share of credit-linked consumption has gone up by 4-5 percentage points on a modest base, as per multiple industry executives. As per mobile phone sales tracker Counterpoint Research, 33% of all smartphones sold during the festive season last month were sold on credit as compared to around 29% a year back, while for premium smartphones (priced Rs 30,000-plus) the share is up from 52% to 56%. For white goods, the share…

  • Cryptocurrency

    Pinterest Q3 earnings report 2024

    Bill Ready, CEO of Pinterest, rings the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on May 15, 2024. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Pinterest shares plunged as much as 15% on Thursday after the social media company provided soft guidance for its fourth-quarter revenue despite beating on the top and bottom lines with its third-quarter earnings. Here’s how the company performed, according to LSEG: Revenue: $898 million vs. $896 million expected Earnings per share: 40 cents adjusted vs. 34 cents expected The company said fourth-quarter revenue will be between $1.125 billion and $1.145 billion. The midpoint of the fourth-quarter guidance,…

  • Finance

    Charmadi Ghat, a key highway in Karnataka to be widened at Rs 343 Cr: MP

    Dakshina Kannada MP Capt. Brijesh Chowta on Saturday said the Charmadi Ghat section of National Highway-73, a vital passage through Karnataka’s Western Ghats, is set to undergo a major expansion, widening the route to two lanes with a central allocation of Rs 343.74 crore. The MP told PTI on Saturday that the 11-kilometre stretch would be expanded, improving connectivity between Mangaluru, Mudigere, and Tumakuru. With the tender process completed, construction is expected to begin soon, aiming to ease travel for passengers from Karnataka’s coastal districts and enhance regional goods transport, a change expected to positively impact local commerce. Highlighting the…

  • Home Kitchen

    Jamie Oliver’s ‘easy’ chicken and mushroom bake recipe has ‘big flavour’

    Jamie Oliver revealed his secret method for adding “big flavour” to the chicken and mushroom bake. The deliciousness of this recipe can simply be put down to the addition of a tin of soup. While Jamie Oliver strongly recommends adding mushroom soup to the bake, creamy chicken soup can work just as well. As for the vegetables, spinach is included in the original recipe, but the vegetable could be substituted for cauliflower and/or green beans. The chef noted that you can also “swap in any tinned beans you fancy” for this delicious dish. Chicken and mushroom bake Ingredients Four large…

  • Legal Law

    Meta beats suit over tool that lets Facebook users unfollow everything

    Meta has defeated a lawsuit—for now—that attempted to invoke Section 230 protections for a third-party tool that would have made it easy for Facebook users to toggle on and off their news feeds as they pleased. The lawsuit was filed by Ethan Zuckerman, a professor at University of Massachusetts Amherst. He feared that Meta might sue to block his tool, Unfollow Everything 2.0, because Meta threatened to sue to block the original tool when it was released by another developer. In May, Zuckerman told Ars that he was “suing Facebook to make it better” and planned to use Section 230’s…

  • Lifestyle Fashion

    Actress Sagarika Ghatge Khan blends royal heritage into her fashion brand Akutee, offering bespoke garments in rich fabrics.

    Sagarika Ghatge in Bengaluru, along with one of her hand painted saris | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Actor Sagarika Ghatge Khan, who hails from the erstwhile royal house of Kolhapur and is a descendent of Maharaja Tukojirao Holkar III, weaves her rich legacy into her fashion brand, Akutee that launched in 2023. Akutee, which means princess in Sanskrit and Marathi, offers delicate bespoke garments such as saris, dupattas, co-ord sets and more, in subtle pastels and deep jewel-tones. The pieces are hand-painted by Sagarika’s mother, Urmila Ghatge, along with a team of artists. The actor, with her mother and her…

  • Medicine

    Xeltis expands leadership team with new VP of Clinical Business Development

    Key Highlights: Xeltis announced that it has appointed Luc Verhees as its new vice president of Clinical Business Development. Luc’s appointment further strengthens the company’s leadership team, as Xeltis expands its clinical presence following the approval of an Investigational Device Exemption from the FDA to initiate a US pivotal study for aXess. The IDE approval, along with the recent appointment of Shawn Gage as VP of Clinical Affairs, places the company in a strong position as it progresses towards the discovery of potential new therapeutic indications for its unique technology. Xeltis, a developer of transformative implants that enable the natural creation…

  • Relationship

    Dr. Stan Tatkin’s Approach to Affair Recovery

    Affair recovery is one of the most complex and emotionally charged processes a couple can face. In a recent interview, Dr. Stan Tatkin, a renowned therapist and developer of the PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy) model, offered deep insights into the emotional and psychological toll of infidelity and provided a roadmap for healing and rebuilding trust. Dr. Stan Tatkin is the author of Wired For Love (2nd Edition) and In Each Other’s Care. The Emotional Toll of Betrayal When an affair is discovered, it creates a profound sense of betrayal that can destabilize a relationship, leaving both partners grappling…

  • Sports

    Australia announce their 13-member squad for the 1st test in Perth vs India, McSweeney set to open the inning

    Australia: In what proves to be a significant development, WTC defending champions Australia have unveiled their final 13-member squad for the first test-match in Perth verus India. The Pat Cummins led team have sorted out the opening combination conundrum which was created following the retirement of David Warner. Young sensation Nathan McSweeney will be seen giving company to veteran batter Usman Khawaja at the top of the order in the opening fixture of the highly anticipated Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024. After performing on an excellent note in Domestic Cricket, McSweeney has prevailed over Marcus Harris for the second opener spot…

  • Tours Travel

    19 years in, the Great Los Angeles Walk proves L.A. is a walking city

    The morning I meet Michael Schneider at a quaint coffee shop in Glendale, it quickly becomes clear that he walked here. His sneakers are the first clue — worn, white Nike trainers smudged with dirt. It’s uncharacteristically warm out this morning and his sweat-speckled forehead offers the second clue. His lean, exercised frame cinches my suspicion. L.A. really is a walking city. Explore our ground-level guide to the people and places keeping our sidewalks alive. “I’ve probably walked more than 10,000 steps already today,” he tells me proudly, checking the health data on his phone to be sure — and…

  • Arts Entertainments

    Bhojpuri star Nirahua reveals his Bollywood crush when he was young – India TV

    Image Source : INDIA TV Bhojpuri superstar Nirahua Nirahua in Aap Ki Adalat: Dinesh Lal Yadav, popularly known as Nirahua appeared on the popular TV show Aap Ki Adalat where he talked about several topics including his personal life, the Mumbai film industry and more. The show is hosted by India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, Rajat Sharma. On the show, the Bhojpuri star and former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP revealed about his Bollywood crush when he was an adolescent. When India TV Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma asked him why he used to put posters of Karisma Kapoor on the walls of…

  • Auto

    Range Rover, Qashqai, Mini… The motoring greats Britain builds

    A quick note on the manufacturing stuff too: JLR, of course, has production plants at both Halewood and Solihull. The Castle Bromwich facility was, sadly, closed in May this year, but output from all three of JLR’s sites in 2023 was an impressive 238,422 cars. There are also plans under way for new electric models, with a battery-powered Range Rover due soon, and a four-door electric Jaguar following not long after, so this is not a company that’s standing still. And it remains a brand – and an array of products – that the UK can and should be very…