MUMBAI: A surge in gold loans may partly reflect borrower stress, with lenders allowing customers already in deep delinquency to borrow against gold and repay overdue loans, Macquarie said in a report. The trend raises questions about whether gold-backed lending is driven by consumption or income-generating needs or is merely helping borrowers manage debt by…
(L-R) Sameer Minhas, Arafat Minhas, Kashif Minhas (father) and Abdullah Minhas in the wedding ceremony of Arafat. (Special Arrangement) NEW DELHI: Kashif Minhas has captured thousands of photographs of cricketers over the years. He is also an avid birdwatcher who sometimes waits for hours to get that perfect shot. But when his sons are playing…
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the Mains admit card for the Specialist Officer (CRP SPL-XVI) recruitment examination 2026. Candidates who qualified in the preliminary examination can download their hall tickets from the official website, ibps.in, using their registration number or roll number and date of birth or password.The IBPS SO Mains…
Delhi High Court refuses to stay release of ‘Doosra’ despite Sourav Ganguly’s plea over personality rights, hearing to continue on Friday The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to stay the release of the film ‘Doosra’, which has been challenged by former India captain Sourav Ganguly over alleged violation of his personality and commercial rights….
An enlargeable map of the cities of India (Wiki) A London-based mapmaker created an extraordinary map of India over two centuries ago. It was the time when the Indian subcontinent was being mapped through surveys, military expeditions and geographical observations. Measuring nearly 2.4 metres by 2.67 metres when assembled, the hand-coloured map was dedicated to…
On October 22, 2026, which falls on a Yin Earth Snake Day, those who are typically quiet should embrace observation and patience. When it comes to financial and family-related decisions, a thoughtful approach is essential as hasty assumptions may lead to regret. While some zodiac signs might face personal challenges, others will thrive by engaging…
SpaceX is valued at more than $2 trillion, while Tesla has a market value of about $1.5 trillion. Elon Musk openly endorsed the prospect of combining SpaceX with Tesla Inc in what would be the biggest-ever corporate merger, uniting assets from electric cars to AI data centres to rocket and satellite capabilities. The world’s richest…
Patrick and Brittany Mahomes’ $325 Million Soccer Investment (Getty Images) The Kansas City Current are now worth $325 million, according to Forbes’ 2026 NWSL valuations. That puts the club co-owned by Patrick and Brittany Mahomes second in the league, behind only Angel City FC at $340 million. A year ago Forbes had the Current at…
The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) will close the registration window for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2027 today, October 22. Candidates who wish to apply for postgraduate programmes in science and related fields at Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and other participating institutes must complete their applications before the deadline.Interested…
Katie Price was described as a “dangerous witness” by the judge during her ex-husband Kieran Hayler’s trial, after concerns were raised over prejudicial statements in her testimony. (Photo: Facebook/Instagram) Katie Price’s ex-husband Kieran Hayler has been found not guilty of raping and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in West Sussex in 2016. According to the…
