Representative image India’s gold demand in 2024 is likely to fall to its lowest in four years as a rally in prices to a record high is seen denting purchases during the peak festival season in the December quarter, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Wednesday. Gold demand in the world’s second-biggest consumer of…
Diwali, also popularly known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most beloved festivals in India. It is celebrated with immense enthusiasm among many communities, even around the world. This festival represents the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. It is not just a one-day event but lasts for five…
On one hand while awareness is rising and people are being educated about the harmful effects of smoking, on the other hand, people who never smoked in their life are being diagnosed with lung cancer.“Because there are currently no screening guidelines for nonsmokers, lung cancer can be difficult to detect in its early stages,” writes…
On October 31 (Thursday), banks will be closed in… Diwali 2024 bank holidays full list: The diverse traditions and customs in India lead to varying bank holidays during Diwali (Deepawali) across different states. Understanding the bank closure dates for Diwali in 2024 is essential for individuals, businesses, and tourists to effectively plan their financial transactions…
Diwali, the festival of lights and happiness is all about Laxmi Puja, and this is a major ritual of this festival. This festival is believed to bring blessings of Goddess Laxmi. Devotees offer their prayers to Maa Laxmi with immense devotion and deep faith. In the year 2024, Laxmi Puja will be done on Amavasya…
Representative image Ethnic wear startup Suta saw its operating revenue increase 33% to Rs 75 crore during the financial year ended March 31, from Rs 57 crore in 2022-23. The Mumbai-based company’s consolidated net profit fell more than half to Rs 73 lakh from Rs 1.5 crore a year ago. The decline in profit was…
The Taliban has implemented a new restriction preventing Afghan women from using their voices in the presence of other women, adding to their existing limitations on women’s rights.The Taliban’s minister of vice and virtue, Mohammad Khalid Hanafi, issued an audio statement last week prohibiting women from reciting the Quran aloud when other women are present,…
File photo of Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli. Image: AFP Virat Kohli is all set to return as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain from the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). It is understood that Kohli has already had discussions with the management and wants to step up at a time when…
Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: India are set to face South Africa in a four-match Twenty20 International series, and all eyes will be on captain Suryakumar Yadav, who is approaching a significant milestone in his career.Suryakumar currently ranks third among Indian batters with the most runs against South Africa in T20Is….
To address this, the government plans to tap into cash-rich state-run boards and corporations and invest in those needing funds instead of relying on external borrowings. BENGALURU: Staring at a 12,000 crore shortfall, plans are afoot to reduce the borrowing burden. In what is a telltale sign of a welfare state spending close to a…
