PC: NASA, ESA, Joseph Olmsted (STScI)/Handout via REUTERS Nearly 12 billion years ago, the Milky Way was still in its infancy, assembling itself from smaller collections of stars, gas and dark matter. During that turbulent period, another galaxy came within its gravitational reach and was eventually absorbed, leaving traces that have survived to the present…
There’s a pleasant family note around your day, Scorpio. A home event, social function, or cheerful gathering may draw you in, and your presence brings comfort to others. The Moon supports domestic joy, while Venus sweetens your interactions. People will listen when you speak, and some may be quite taken by your charm.You may even…
Mid-size SUVs’ market share rises to 18.2% as premiumisation reshapes India’s car market CHENNAI: Indian car buyers’ love for sports utility vehicles (SUVs) is moving up the price ladder. After years in which compact SUVs powered the country’s shift away from hatchbacks and sedans, mid-size SUVs are now taking a bigger slice of the passenger…
Govt conclave flags PSBs’ shrinking CASA share and weaker presence in high-value banking segments NEW DELHI: Public sector banks (PSBs) have rapidly lost market share in the higher value segment of the industry, such as credit cards business, where they are offering lower range card variants and in global capability centres (GCCs), to private and…
Quote of the day by Johnny Depp: ‘Everybody would love to be able to be themselves, but they can’t… If you want to live that kind of life, I wish you the best. I’ll be on the other side,’ the ‘Ebenezer’ star’s words on rejecting conformity and letting your true nature shine Johnny Depp is…
Home matters glow warmly today, Leo. Mother’s love, support or even practical assistance can have a significant impact in the world, whether it’s advice during breakfast, backing purchases, or her quiet presence. The Moon favors peace in the home and Venus can bring peace to your home.You may feel drawn toward beautifying your space or…
Bigger screens and PC-like features fuel tablet demand, with 12GB models jumping 835% year-on-year in Q1 NEW DELHI: As laptop prices rise, tablet makers are making a stronger play for everyday computing, armed with bigger screens, more memory, keyboards and increasingly PC-like multitasking capabilities.The shift is showing up in what Indians are buying. Research agency…
Beverly Hills is known for some of the most expensive residential property in Los Angeles, where large homes can change hands for tens of millions of dollars. In 2022, two such properties became part of a very different kind of transaction. MacKenzie Scott, the billionaire philanthropist and former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, donated…
BCG CEO says CEOs are adapting to geopolitical uncertainty, AI and faster-changing business environments. NEW DELHI: The element of trade and tariffs is “over-emphasised” and the current generation of CEOs have realised there are other challenges they need to overcome to survive, BCG CEO Christoph Schweizer said at the ET World Leaders Forum Friday. Business…
Laapataa Ladies actor Satendra Soni has filed a Zero FIR against Paid Paalki filmmaker Pushpendra Singh and Pragati Chauhan over alleged assault, threats, wrongful confinement and unpaid dues, with AICWA extending support and demanding a fair investigation. Actor Satendra Soni, who is known for his role in Aamir Khan-backed Laapataa Ladies, has filed a Zero…
You’ll need sharp eyes and a quiet mouth today, Gemini. The Moon causes anxiety and Mars at an angle that is difficult makes small dangers seem more significant than they really are. Secret rivalries such as office politics or those who smile at you when they are trying to test your patience can appear through…
Indian-American tech entrepreneur Vivek Wadhwa said many H-1B visa holders have fake degrees. Indian-American investor Vivek Wadhwa recently said that he’s aware that 20-25% of people who come to the US on H-1B are frauds. In a podcast with Mark Halperin, the India-born Silicon Valley investor spoke about H-1B abuse and Green Card limbo. “See,…
