Oil prices declined on Monday, providing relief to Wall Street by easing concerns that inflationary pressures could intensify further. US stock market today:The S&P 500 gained 1%, extending its recovery after a turbulent July marked by sharp swings. The Dow Jones Industrial Average had advanced 624 points, or 1.2%, while the Nasdaq Composite was up…
MUMBAI: HDFC Bank has submitted two names in order of preference to RBI for appointment as its next managing director and CEO, setting in motion the succession process ahead of Sashidhar Jagdishan’s exit at the end of Oct.Alongside the CEO shortlist, the board also approved a revamp of its senior management by elevating chief credit…
Ariana Grande may soon be walking down the aisle with her beau, Ricky Alvarez.The singer, who rekindled her romance with her former backup dancer, has indicated that she may have marriage on her mind. The singer set tongues wagging after she gave him a special shoutout in her song, ‘Thank U, Next’. Ariana Grande changes…
The vouchers are closed-loop prepaid instruments issued by specific entities. The world of cryptocurrencies is a strange one. And the way some Indians are ‘round tripping’ cryptos is another interesting facet of it.Someone ‘earning’ crypto through either legitimate or illegal activities can also use it via international organisations, without the transaction necessarily passing through local…
Despite softer demand in the domestic market, export orders strengthened in July. India’s manufacturing sector saw its slowest pace of activity expansion in nearly five years in July, according to HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data released on Monday.However, the manufacturing activity remained in expansion territory with the seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing…
A faded report card, a colourful drawing made with uneven crayons or a tiny note written in a child’s handwriting may seem like ordinary pieces of paper. But for many parents, throwing them away can feel surprisingly difficult. Even when children grow into adults, parents may continue to keep folders filled with schoolwork, drawings and…
Celebrity events often bring unexpected moments, and the ‘Toxic’ pre-release event in Chennai had one such highlight involving director Vignesh Shivan and actress Kiara Advani. With the cast and crew gathering ahead of the film’s release, Vignesh’s speech brought laughter to the venue. His comments about Kiara’s career and his own experience as a filmmaker…
Growing a mango tree in a pot? These 5 steps can get you to harvest faster There’s something almost irresistible about the idea of stepping onto your own balcony and plucking a ripe, homegrown mango, especially in a country where the fruit borders on a seasonal obsession. The catch most people run into is timing:…
Mohanlal has issued an emotional apology to fans and organisers after he was unable to attend a much-awaited stage show in Sydney. The Malayalam superstar was expected to lead the event, but his travel plans were affected after he failed to receive his Australian visa. While the rest of the team, including singer K S…
The Tamil film industry is mourning the loss of Shanthi Narayanasamy, the eldest daughter of legendary actor Sivaji Ganesan. She passed away in Chennai at the age of 71 due to health issues. Shanthi had reportedly been unwell for the past few days. Her death has brought grief to the Sivaji Ganesan family, while film…
