MUMBAI: The $136.4 billion raised by banks from non-residents and foreign lenders, then swapped with RBI, has swelled India’s foreign-exchange reserves by a record $44.9 billion to $785.7 billion in the week ended Sept 4. The windfall gives RBI a larger war chest to defend the rupee, but creates a problem at home with too…
General:Some days ask for charm. This one asks for control. Spending may run ahead of income if you aren’t watching closely, and small tensions with close people can also test your balance. Since you’re ruled by Venus, peace matters to you, but the Moon today stirs emotional reactions and weakens your usual grace if you…
Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith are preparing to leave their lavish Malibu compound. (Photo: Shutterstock/Mike Helfrich) Former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan and his wife Keely Shaye Smith are preparing to leave their lavish Malibu compound after 26 years, with the actor admitting that repeated wildfire threats, the cost of maintaining the estate and…
Doja Cat has left fans worried after appearing on a Twitch livestream earlier this week. During the short stream, the rapper appeared to slur some of her words, repeat herself, and have trouble staying focused. Some viewers believed she may have been intoxicated, but that has not been confirmed. Her comments about feeling tired of…
General:This day has a bright edge to it, and you’ll notice doors opening faster than usual. Social honour, praise, or simple respect from the right people can come your way. Mercury sharpens your judgement, and Jupiter adds support from outside sources. That is why tasks move, contacts respond, and your name carries weight today.Still, it…
Malaysian students have built a prototype that attempts to recover electricity from one of the most overlooked sources of wasted energy in a home, water flowing down the sink. Developed by three students at Universiti Malaya, WattsUp is an IoT-enabled micro-hydropower system designed specifically for the weak and intermittent flow produced by household wastewater. Rather…
At 76, Sharat Saxena is proving that a major surgery is not enough to dampen his spirits. The veteran actor, known for his enduring fitness and tough-guy image on screen, recently underwent a six-hour lumbar spine surgery and shared a glimpse of his recovery with fans. And true to form, his first thought after the…
Pic credit: University of York The Devil’s Arrows, Britain’s tallest surviving prehistoric stone row, have long raised questions about where they came from and how they reached Boroughbridge. It turns out that ancient Neolithic builders hauled these enormous 25-tonne structures across at least 11 miles to get there.Researchers at the University of York and Curtin…
Mbappé addresses viral dictator memes and a bizarre nickname, admitting the comparisons leave him with mixed feelings/ Image: AP, X Kylian Mbappé has never been short of attention, but a strange social-media trend surrounding the France and Real Madrid star has taken his fame in a direction he would rather not embrace. Images of Mbappé…
Police uncover £1.3 million cannabis factory inside former BHS store in Slough. (Photo: Thames Valley Police) Two men have been jailed after police uncovered a cannabis factory containing more than 1,700 plants inside a former BHS store in Slough, with the crop estimated to have a potential street value of nearly £1.3 million.According to details…
General:There’s a daring spark in you today, no doubt about that. You’ll feel like trying something unusual, taking the lead, or saying yes to a task others avoid.The Moon inspires you to be more courageous. The Moon is a great motivator, and Mars gives you that extra push. Good. Keep in mind that bravery and…
Neena Gupta’s latest series ‘Chumbak’ may be set in an urban Indian neighbourhood, but for the veteran actor, the world depicted in the show is also a reminder of the Delhi she grew up in. Recalling her childhood, Gupta said working on the series brought back memories of a time when neighbours were deeply involved…
