MUMBAI: Amid a prediction of below normal monsoon season, which has resulted in 22% decline in total area sown under kharif crop in June, finance ministry has called for the need to “reorient” agricultural pricing policies to incentivise the cultivation of climate-resilient crops and disincentivise water intensive ones, along with building water buffers. “The weak…
MUMBAI: Commodity inflation driven by the West Asia war has been ‘significant’ in the June quarter and it will take a while for things to come to normalcy, said Nitin Paranjpe, chairman at Hindustan Unilever (HUL), projecting short-term growth to be hit by volatility and challenges. The conflict that dragged on for months disrupted energy…
‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ box office collection Day 19: Diljit Dosanjh starrer crosses Rs 75 crore worldwide amid ‘Welcome 3’ fever Imtiaz Ali‘s directorial ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, led by Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari, and Vedang Raina, has become one of Bollywood’s biggest comeback stories of 2026. The Partition-era love story opened to modest numbers but has steadily…
It is easy for work stress to build up quickly, especially when the Moon (our mind) travels through the heavy sign of Capricorn. Just one long meeting, one bad email, or one tight deadline can make your entire day feel heavy. You may feel tired, tense, and mentally blocked, but you may not need a…
Voltas sells 1 million units in 81 days as India sizzles MUMBAI: Voltas entered the new financial year on a strong footing, with its room air conditioning business crossing the milestone of one million units in a record 81 days, chairman Noel Tata said Tuesday at what marked his final annual general meeting as chairman…
France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates scoring their third goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between France and Sweden in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) The high-octane 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash at the MetLife Stadium saw France deliver a masterclass…
The official count down to the release of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, has kicked off with a brand new teaser dropping online. This one in particular, has Hollywood star Tom Holland joining forces with the football legend Lionel Mess. Weeks after the actor and footballer were seen filming together, a new promo clip for the…
Some days ask you to push harder. Today asks you to hold steady, Capricorn. The Moon can bring a wave of gloom, overspending, or disappointment across different areas, making things seem heavier than they really are.You might feel that efforts are giving weak results, people are not responding well, and plans are slipping just enough…
MUMBAI: Indian Hotels Company, which operates the Taj chain, plans to invest between Rs 6,000 crore and Rs 7,500 crore over the next five years to expand in India and select overseas markets, alongside fresh investments in digital and cybersecurity, chairman N Chandrasekaran told shareholders on Tuesday. The centrepiece is Taj Bandstand, a 50-storey, 500-plus-room…
‘Microphone theory’: Candace Owens revives controversial claim in Charlie Kirk assassination case (Image via Getty) When conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during a public event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025, investigators quickly focused on what they described as a politically motivated attack carried out…
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 continues with one of the most intriguing knockout fixtures of the tournament as Mexico welcome Ecuador to the Mexico City Stadium. With the margin for error now gone, both sides know only victory will keep their World Cup dreams alive. Mexico arrive carrying both momentum and expectation….
Candace Owens is facing fresh online backlash after critics accused her of fueling conspiracy theories surrounding Charlie Kirk’s death. A viral post claimed Owens misrepresented a witness’s initial confusion over where Kirk was shot, using it to support broader allegations. The debate quickly spread across social media, with users criticizing Owens, calling for legal action,…
