6 min read Last Updated : Aug 01 2024 | 7:58 AM IST By Andy Mukherjee In the past year, more than 600 Indian banks moved $2.5 trillion, or 80 per cent of gross domestic product, between customer accounts. All these transactions originated on smartphones, with people paying a mobile number, or settling bills … Read more
New Delhi: In Delhi, political debate over the Wayanad landslides has begun. The Opposition questioned the efficacy of the ‘Early Warning’ systems and whether the Kerala government was alerted in advance. The Centre, however, blamed the state for not acting promptly. Union home minister Amit Shah stated that the Kerala government had been receiving signals … Read more
Hyderabad: A two judge panel of the Telangana High Court on Wednesday admitted a writ appeal filed by Electronics Corporation of India Limited [ECIL] on the question of liability to pay enhanced gratuity. The panel comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice J. Anil Kumar were dealing with a claim of the Public Sector Undertaking … Read more
Leaders of the BJP wouldn’t have much time for one of India’s finest filmmakers, the late Mrinal Sen. Even if they would have interacted with him, I am not sure they would have heeded the advice he gave me over four decades ago. This goes back to a retrospective of his films way back in … Read more
Tired of peacocking at high-profile weddings in heavily embroidered opulent outfits and jet-setting to pre-wedding celebrations, Indian celebrities and the fashion industry are finally giving themselves a much-needed break. In response to the 24×7 spectacle of luxury and grandeur, fashion stylists, influencers, and celebrities are embracing the fashion palette cleanser trend. It’s a move away … Read more
Forget solitary OTT movie-watching at home and chill with pop-up movie nights with your loved ones. Since their debut in cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Delhi, Pune and Goa, pop-up movie nights on open terraces, beaches, gardens, and open spaces have become the go-to place for youngsters to unwind and connect. It’s all about … Read more
Rajiv Gauba will make history when he steps down at the end of August, becoming India’s longest-serving cabinet secretary. A 1982-batch IAS officer from Jharkhand cadre, Mr Gauba will have clocked five years in the top role. His predecessors didn’t come close: Pradeep Kumar Sinha served four years and 79 days, while Y.N. Sukthankar, the … Read more
New Delhi: Defending the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday called it a fine balance between growth, employment, capital investment and fiscal consolidation, among others. While replying to the discussion on the Union Budget in the Rajya Sabha, Ms Sitharaman said that the Budget has taken into … Read more
Hyderabad’s enlightenment has become a linchpin in its resonant indie music renaissance. The digital wave has not only introduced the city’s youthful audiences to the refreshment of global tones but also woven a library of connections among artists, promoters, sponsors, and listeners. Economically, the interconnectedness is invaluable, as it allows various stakeholders to meet each … Read more
(From left) Raamdeo Agrawal, chairman and co-founder, Motilal Oswal Financial Services; Nilesh Shah, managing director, Kotak Mahindra AMC; Prashant Jain, founder & chief investment officer, 3P Investment Managers; and Andrew Holland, CEO, Avendus C 4 min read Last Updated : Jul 31 2024 | 11:59 PM IST Market mavens are divided on the recent … Read more