Month: July 2024

The Shift from Manufacturing to Services in India: Reasons and Implications

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In recent years, India has witnessed a notable trend: manufacturers across various industries are increasingly shifting their focus towards the services sector. This transition marks a significant evolution in the country’s economic landscape, influenced by multiple factors ranging from technological advancements to changing global market dynamics. Understanding the Trend Historically, India has been recognized as … Read more

Pakistan failed to learn lessons from past debacles: PM Modi

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Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held Pakistan responsible for the surge in terror attacks in the Jammu region and said that “evil designs of masters of terror will never succeed” and that India would defeat every terror challenge. Calling Pakistan “‘aaqa’ (master) of terrorism and ‘sarparast’ (patron) of terrorists’”, the Prime Minister said … Read more

NatWest buys Metro Bank mortgage book for £2.4bn and spent £24m on axed share sale campaign – business live | Stock markets

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NatWest buys Metro Bank mortgage book for £2.4bn and spent £24m on axed share sale campaign Good morning, and welcome to our live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets. NatWest was forced to spend £24m on the former Tory government’s shelved “Tell Sid” campaign featuring Sir Trevor McDonald to promote the sale of … Read more

Moderate to Poor, Occasionally Good by Eley Williams review – a freewheeling collection | Short stories

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A courtroom artist sees the features of her date in the face of a defendant. A woman stranded on the pavement when her office’s automatic doors refuse to open finds her attention drawn to a doppelganger sitting in a restaurant reflected in their glass. A sound editor “oversee[s] … the levels of canned laughter” that are added … Read more

If you’re fond of seafood and salty air: readers’ favourite places to eat at the British seaside | United Kingdom holidays

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Warm your cockles in Southend The cockle chowder served in a cottage loaf at The Peterboat in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend, is to die for (£19.95). The prawn and chorizo linguine at £17.95 equally so! Fabulous location, right on the sea wall, and the service is always excellent. It’s so easy to reach on public transport that … Read more