The Indian consumer is showing signs of fatigue. The indications are evident in what consumer goods companies are reporting as well as from hard data in the national income accounts. Household consumer spending grew at half the pace of the overall economy in the financial year that ended in March. This has wide implications. Several…
Ahan Shetty is busy shooting ‘Sanki’, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. However, new reports suggest that the film has been put on hold by Sajid as he is having second thoughts about the project. Sajid is also not okay with the high entourage costs of Ahan being billed to the production. Bollywood Hungama shared in their…
“Bigson.. Bigsu.. Bigsappa. Where did he go?” — a mother’s voice calls out to three iterations of this name better known to the music world as Arivu. Who is Brother Bigson Mandela? A character in his new independent album releasing on July 18? Or perhaps a mesmerising rockstar, like David Bowie’s alter ego, Ziggy Stardust,…
At least two workers were severely injured in an accident at Vasant Chemicals at the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Rambilli mandal in Anakapalli district on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. The accident occurred reportedly due to a reactor blast. However, it is yet to be confirmed. Thick flames engulfed the surroundings of the industry after…
U.S. former President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump looks on at the conclusion of the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 16, 2024. | Photo Credit: AFP As questions swirl over how a would-be assassin managed to get anywhere near Donald Trump,…
An offshore oil rig platform is photographed in Huntington Beach, California, U.S. July 4, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters From forest fires to hurricanes and other natural disasters: climate change risk is increasingly influencing oil prices, just as the world is struggling to shift away from high-polluting fossil fuels. Hurricane Beryl became the latest weather…
The country has also already experienced a significant rise in demand for data centres. Among everything else, AI adoption has emerged as a key driver. With AI consumption having surged manifold since the launch of ChatGPT, availability of a robust data centre ecosystem has become paramount for businesses. Alongside this wave of digitization—that will enhance…
Based on the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) recommendation to conduct board exams twice a year, the Centre is now looking to perform a second board exam for Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 students, The Indian Express reported. As per the report, the second board exam for CBSE Class 12…
Swami Avimukteshwaranand. File | Photo Credit: ANI Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee chairman Ajendra Ajay responded on July 17 to allegations made by Swami Avimukteshwaranand, Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath, who claimed that 228 kg of gold were stolen from the Kedarnath Temple. Speaking exclusively to ANI, Mr. Ajay said Swami Avimukteshwaranand’s statements regarding the disappearance of gold in…
Michael Mann. | Photo Credit: michaelmannofficial/Instagram Michael Mann has shared an update on the sequel to his 1995 movie Heat. The filmmaker has said in an interview that he is working on the screenplay for the film, which is based on his novel. Mann also gave an update on when the film will go on…
