MUMBAI: India’s retail credit market is showing a widening gap between the number of borrowers being added and the value of loans being accumulated, with consumer durable loans driving new borrower acquisition, while home and gold loans account for much of the portfolio growth.According to credit bureau CRIF’s ‘How India Lends’ report, gold loan outstandings…
A name connected with brightness can represent hope, warmth and the promise of a shining future. From Clara and Phoebe to Kiran and Ravi, these names draw on different languages and traditions while sharing associations with light, radiance, brilliance or illumination. Each offers a meaningful choice for parents looking for a name with a luminous…
NEW DELHI: India will not have a single umpire or technical official at the upcoming FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup, starting on August 15 in the Netherlands and Belgium. It is the first time since the 1998 World Cup in Utrecht that no Indian official has been selected for the tournament. Most of the officials…
India’s PLFS 2026 to count gig, platform workers separately for first time NEW DELHI: In a first, India’s official statistical machinery is likely to provide data on the digital and platform-based workers in the upcoming annual periodic labour force survey (PLFS), a move which will help policymakers assess the true scope and nature of the…
Few things are more disappointing than reaching for a loaf of bread only to find that it has become dry, hard or slightly stale. Whether it is homemade bread, sourdough or a store-bought loaf, keeping it soft for several days can be tricky. One simple kitchen trick involves something most households already have in the…
While machine-made alternatives have become increasingly common, understanding the value of authentic handloom is the first step towards appreciating India’s rich textile heritage and supporting the artisan communities that continue to keep these age-old crafts alive. Source link
CANCER Weekly Horoscope – Emotional Strength, Family Harmony, and Fresh Opportunities Bring Positive Growth (AI Image) This week begins with a warning bell, Cancer, but it does not stay difficult from start to finish. Monday feels heavy, especially around expenses, family tension, and emotional reactions. You may feel that money is flowing out faster than…
Dating app scam in Bengaluru? Man shares shocking experience with a match A Bengaluru man’s post about an unusual dating app experience has sparked discussion online. He said a meeting he had planned after days of chatting took an unexpected turn, leaving him with questions about the people he had interacted with.His account has drawn…
The weaker-than-expected employment report strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve could have more room before increasing interest rates to curb inflation. US stock market today: Wall Street stocks traded higher on Friday morning, while Treasury yields declined after government data showed US employers unexpectedly eliminated 23,000 jobs last month.The S&P 500 advanced 0.4%, remaining close…
Mairaj Ahmad Khan (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Indian skeet shooter Mairaj Ahmad Khan believes India’s historic run of three medals in skeet at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games has created a strong platform for the Los Angeles Olympics. Mairaj, who was part of the men’s skeet team that won bronze, felt India could have done…
