HSBC India CEO Hitendra Dave says the bank is doubling down on affluent banking, while eyeing growth in wealth management, digital services and cross-border offerings MUMBAI: HSBC has been in India since 1853 and has maintained the most consistent retail presence among global banks. Its Indian operations have doubled pre-tax profits in four years, making…
Akshay Kumar is gearing up to explore a fresh genre with ‘Samuk’, a film that takes him into alien-themed territory. Filming has commenced on the ambitious survival-action thriller, which brings on board an international creature and stunt team as it aims to be one of India’s biggest theatrical genre spectacles. The project is directed by…
Photo: Instagram/Institut auf dem Rosenberg For the children of kings, billionaires and some of the world’s most powerful families, school can be a very different experience. Their education may take place beside Lake Geneva, their winter months may be spent in the Swiss Alps, and their classmates may include heirs to fortunes and members of…
Optical Illusion personality tests are images that trick our brains and eyes into making us see something that isn’t exactly there or interpret the same image in more than one way. An optical illusion personality test uses these mind-bending images to ask a simple question of, “What do you notice first?” Depending on what you…
Larry Walters could not take any photo as his flight turned chaotic but this photo was taken by his girlfriend before the flight. The Internet still can’t believe that a Los Angeles man in 1982 tied a few balloons to a lawn chair and flew in the sky for 45 minutes. Larry Walters became a…
Solana is a name of Spanish origin associated with a sunny place or a place exposed to the sun. Its warm, bright associations evoke sunshine, optimism and natural beauty. With its melodic sound and distinctive character, Solana is an appealing choice for parents looking for a name inspired by light and warmth. A beautiful name…
With the Moon residing in Capricorn, today is an ideal time to tackle tasks with a diligent mindset. As Venus transitions into Chitra Nakshatra, it invites an emphasis on enhancing quality through sophisticated methods. The auspicious Tripushkar Yoga highlights the importance of consistent daily routines. For those under the Leo sign, strategic planning and delegation…
In 1999, American teacher Ronald Sakolsky was teaching English in Luoyang, China, when a television report about Yin Yuzhen, a woman battling desertification in Inner Mongolia’s Mu Us Sandy Land, moved him deeply. He decided to help and spent about two months raising $5,000 through a US-based charity to support Yin’s tree-planting work. The money…
Rohan Bopanna slammed the Sports Ministry for their Asian Games selection criteria in Tennis. (File) NEW DELHI: In June earlier this year, Manas Dhamne and Vaishnavi Adkar were among the four tennis players roped into the government’s Target Asian Games Group (TAGG). The objective of the scheme was to fund the athletes in their bid…
India steps up Latin America outreach, with Chile trade pact talks and engagements with Argentina, Brazil NEW DELHI: Amid the global turbulence, govt is stepping up its engagement with Latin America, seeking to diversify its trade basket with talks with Chile scheduled for later this week to finalise a comprehensive trade treaty.Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal…
In the process of striving for our long-term objectives, it may be easy to lose sight of the significance of the tasks at hand. However, James Clerk Maxwell provided a different outlook, stating that even regular work could be associated with an ideal much bigger than the situation itself. He says, “Happy is the man…
Dhruv Jurel’s second Test century was as much about his roots as it was about his growing confidence with the bat.After completing a composed unbeaten 115 against Sri Lanka on a rain-hit second day, the India wicketkeeper-batter unveiled a tattoo on his left bicep carrying the words ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’, a tribute to his…
