For Bengaluru-based Arpitha Rao, a visit to the bank recently was not just about completing a financial transaction. It marked the end of an eight-year journey of managing an education loan, building a career, navigating motherhood and taking financial responsibility for herself and her family. After repaying her Rs 43 lakh education loan, Rao decided…
MUMBAI: Gold loan defaults have nearly doubled in five months even as outstanding balances tripled over three years, pointing to a rise in stress in a rapidly expanding segment of the lending market. Loans overdue by more than 90 days accounted for 0.3% of the portfolio in Aug 2026, up from 0.2% in March 2026….
Ash is a short, gender-neutral name inspired by the ash tree, known for its tall trunk and delicate clusters of leaves. In Norse mythology, Yggdrasil, the immense tree connecting the nine worlds, is often described as an ash. The name therefore carries associations of strength, interconnectedness and the enduring life of the natural world. Source…
Virgo’s weekly horoscope for November 2–8, 2026, highlights relationships, self-worth and everyday habits. Venus retrograde encourages a review of personal expectations, while practical planning may help with career and financial priorities. (AI Image) Dhanteras is here, as is the crowd in jewellery stores and utensil markets. Traditionally, this day is meant to bring a metal…
Trump issued fresh threats to Iran US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) issued a fresh warning to Iran, saying Washington could take further action against the country while signalling that he would prefer to avoid additional destruction. He also asserted that Tehran could not move ahead with its nuclear programme without US approval.“I…
Wall Street suffered a massive selloff on Thursday (local time), wiping out a whopping $2.5 trillion in market value in a single day amid AI fears. The fall came a investors pulled back from technology stocks amid growing concerns over heavy artificial intelligence spending and the possibility of tighter industry regulation.The Nasdaq plunged more than…
Amit Sadh has spoken about comparisons between his career and that of his ‘Kai Po Che!’ co-star Rajkummar Rao. The actor said in a recent interview that he admires Rajkummar Rao’s work and does not view his professional journey with envy. Reflecting on their time together, Amit Sadh also remembered Sushant Singh Rajput and the…
Lady Gaga‘s philanthropic organisation has donated $100,000 to an Atlanta-based nonprofit that provides young people with mental health support, educational opportunities and essential resources. The contribution from her Born This Way Foundation went to COR, an organisation working with students and families through school-based programmes. At Carver STEAM Academy and Carver Early College in Atlanta,…
Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes (Instagram) In 2024, the Kansas City Current turned a fashion event into an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the community. The NWSL club, co-owned by Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes, teamed up with fashion rental company Nuuly and United Way of Greater Kansas City to donate nearly 100…
MUMBAI: Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) reported a 20.1% year-on-year increase in net profit to Rs 12,076 crore in Q2 FY27 ended Sept 30, 2026, compared with Rs 10,053 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.Total premium income increased 11.6% to Rs 2,74,269 crore during H1 FY27. Individual new business premium income rose 14.9%…
General:The Moon positioned in Virgo within your seventh house shapes the entire day, favoring teamwork and straightforward dialogue, but don’t count on another person’s assistance automatically. Meanwhile, retrograde Saturn in Pisces occupying your first house signals the midpoint of your Sade Sati, urging you to set realistic boundaries on personal duties and endurance throughout this extended…
Ulrich performing with Metallica in 2025. Image Credit: Wikipedia Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich has sold two adjoining mansions in San Francisco for nearly $68 million, almost doubling the amount he paid for the properties from Salesforce founder Marc Benioff nearly a decade earlier. The homes, located in the city’s affluent Presidio Heights neighbourhood, were sold…
