CHENNAI: Public sector lender Indian Bank is aiming to raise $2 billion through foreign currency non-resident (bank) (FCNR(B)) deposits. The move comes in the wake of the RBI withdrawing the interest rate ceiling on fresh FCNR(B) deposits with maturities of three to five years until Sept 30, 2026. The bank has seen a spurt in…
This endangered British butterfly has 20% less genetic diversity, study finds The British swallowtail butterfly is the UK’s only native swallowtail and largest native butterfly. It may look similar to other swallowtails found across Europe, but its DNA tells a different story.A new study has found that the British swallowtail, also known as Papilio machaon…
You’ve got a solid day ahead, the sort you respect because it rewards effort. Saturn calms your mind, and Mercury helps you learn and execute. Confidence is not derived from fantasies and a sense of satisfaction that comes from knowing that you’ve fulfilled your obligations. The feeling of satisfaction will take you through your studies,…
Team India in a huddle during one of their practice session. (BCCI | X) New Delhi: The Indian cricket team is likely to undergo a coaching reset, with at least one prominent member of the support staff set to leave.At this moment, it is not very clear if the possible exit is merely due to…
A routine visit to his parents’ home in California turned into a life-threatening medical emergency for an Idaho man after he was bitten by a rattlesnake and ultimately required 54 vials of antivenom—an exceptionally rare amount—to survive.According to SFGATE, Chris Howarth was visiting family in Oroville, Northern California, in May when he stepped into the…
Rochdale grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed LONDON: Pakistan is demanding the extradition of political dissidents from the UK if Britain wants to deport freed Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed.UK home secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to set out on Monday how she plans to change the law to allow him to be sent back.Ahmed…
Dixon Technology surged 3.5 per cent after announcement of JV with Vivo for manufacturing smartphones in India NEW DELHI: Govt approval for a manufacturing joint venture between China’s Vivo and Dixon Technologies could become the blueprint for how Chinese smartphone brands expand production in the country while navigating strict foreign investment rules.The approval clears a…
Reports claim Prince Harry is uneasy about Meghan Markle’s renewed friendship with Kris Jenner as the Duchess explores potential new entertainment and television opportunities.Image credit (Instagram) Meghan Markle is the former actress best known for her role on ‘Suits’ before joining the royal family as the Duchess of Sussex. The 44-year-old has since built her…
Sufi Motiwala has quickly become one of the biggest talking points of Lock Upp Season 2. While the reality show has seen its fair share of arguments and drama, it is Sufi’s razor-sharp comebacks, unapologetic attitude, and sarcastic one-liners that have made him a fan favorite online. Social media is now flooded with clips of…
You may experience sudden shifts in the direction of your life, in your values, in what you find comfortable and familiar, and even in your sense of who you are when Uranus transits in Rohini nakshatra today. Uranus is about breaking old patterns, rebellion, innovation, freedom and shocks. Rohini Nakshatra is linked with beauty, growth,…
JD Vance wrote about his childhood struggles in his 2016 memoir Hillbilly Elegy, which became a national bestseller. US Vice President JD Vance‘s life is a rags-to-riches story as he struggled with poverty and instability as he grew up. He chronicled his life in his best-selling book Hillbilly Elegy, published in 2016, just before Donald…
India’s Harmanpreet Kaur (PTI Photo) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur reached another major career milestone on the opening day of the one-off women’s Test against England at Lord’s, becoming only the third Indian batter to score 9000 international runs in women’s cricket. The landmark came during her composed innings of 58 off 121 deliveries on Friday….
