Outstanding NBFC loans against gold jewellery rose 69.3% year-on-year to Rs 3.41 lakh crore at the end of June 2026 (representative image) Loans against gold jewellery by non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) continued to expand sharply in June, growing nearly 70% year-on-year, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data.Outstanding NBFC loans against gold jewellery rose…
Veteran actor Tej Sapru has opened up about a memorable incident involving Rajesh Khanna, revealing that the Hindi cinema legend once unexpectedly abused him on a film set. He also clarified that Rajesh later apologised and made amends. Sapru described Khanna as a man of contradictions, someone who could be arrogant at the peak of…
India vs Sri Lanka Live,1st Test: Rain could again disrupt proceedings on Monday, with Galle facing an 83% chance of precipitation, according to AccuWeather. Hourly forecasts put the chance of rain at 51% at 10am, 47% at 11am, 44% at noon, 48% at 1pm and 52% at 2pm. The probability then stands at 45% at…
Celestial configurations today inspire a reflective evaluation of time and skills. It’s an ideal moment to hone abilities that promise future payoff and utility. Parents, take a nurturing role in guiding your children’s activities and interests. It’s vital to assess relationships, ensuring love is communicated through meaningful gestures. Steer clear of comparisons and remain aware…
Australia beat Bangladesh in two days. (Pic credit: CA) Former Australia opener Justin Langer has slammed the increasing frequency of Test matches ending inside two days, calling the trend “unacceptable” after Australia wrapped up an innings-and-51-run victory over Bangladesh in Mackay on Sunday.Australia needed only 750 balls to complete the second Test, bouncing back from…
The Moon in Leo influences today’s romantic and social energies. Magha Nakshatra’s influence shifts to Purva Phalguni after 2:04 PM. This change brings happier moods, favouring social bonding and romantic connections. Certain zodiac signs require care, while others may enjoy good luck. Planning fun activities is recommended for fostering positive emotional chemistry. The Moon is…
Neeraj Chopra, of India, competes in the javelin during the World Athletics Diamond League athletics meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, Friday, August 21, 2026. (Laurent Gillieron/Keystone via AP) Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage edged out Neeraj Chopra by just nine centimetres in Lausanne, securing his third victory over the Indian star this season and tightening his…
15 common mistakes that can attract snakes to your yard and garden (AI-generated image) A garden can look perfectly ordinary and still offer a snake almost everything it needs. Tall grass provides cover. A pile of firewood creates a dark place to hide. A bird feeder scattered with seeds can bring mice into the yard,…
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney Canada has called off trade talks with the US after months of negotiations aimed at reaching a deal between the two countries. On Saturday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the suspension of the talks, spelling out three key US demands that ultimately pushed the negotiations to a deadlock.The demands…
For generations, fenugreek has had a familiar place in Indian kitchens- and in many families, it has also been part of postpartum traditions. New mothers are often advised to eat methi laddoos, drink fenugreek preparations or add the seeds to their diet with the belief that they can help increase breast milk.The idea is not…
