India is on track to record real GDP growth of 6.5-7 per cent in the current fiscal, while nominal GDP growth is expected to be around 11-12 per cent, according to a latest report by brokerage Jefferies.The brokerage also expects corporate earnings growth to accelerate to 17 per cent in the fiscal year beginning April…
Indian cricketers in Japan. (Pic credit: JCA) NEW DELHI: Alan Curr has stopped counting how many hats he’s worn this week.On Sunday morning, with a typhoon on the horizon, the Japan Cricket Association (JCA) COO pulled covers off the wicket. Later, he was putting up hospitality tents, checking security plans and helping transform a quaint…
Beaver Valley Headwaters Preserve in Siskiyou County, Calif. California’s Wildlife Conservation Board has approved $43.868 million in grants for 15 projects across 11 counties. The projects will support Tribal land acquisition, salmon habitat restoration, public access and protection of wildlife corridors.According to California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the funding includes $32 million in climate…
Shankar Baba Papalkar has dedicated decades to caring for orphaned, destitute and Divyang children. “I dedicate this award to Divyang children.” When social worker Shankar Baba Papalkar was told that he had been chosen for the Padma Shri in 2024, he did not speak first about the recognition. Instead, he spoke about the children who…
‘Hanuman Ansh’ has found an unexpected audience at the box office, with the film reportedly earning over Rs 329.30 crore worldwide. Producer Ragini Sona believes the film’s journey and success have been closely connected to the blessings of Neem Karoli Baba. Ragini opened up about her meeting with Baba’s daughter, Girija ji (Amma ji), before…
General:Home takes centre stage today, and not in a heavy way. More like a house opening its windows after a long spell of closed air. The Moon supports domestic matters, while Venus and Jupiter soften family interactions. Support and blessings from your mother, or a mother figure, can steady your heart more than you expected.This…
Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has described missing the Asian Games because of injury as difficult but said the biggest lesson for an athlete is to “accept” the setback and focus on making a comeback.The 28-year-old was set to chase a third straight Asian Games gold medal before suffering a…
Varun Dhawan, David Dhawan REACT after Salman Khan defends him against trolls; Neha Dhupia says, ‘Tiger zinda hai’ Varun Dhawan and his father, filmmaker David Dhawan, have responded after Salman Khan came out in support of Varun on the latest ‘Weekend Ka Vaar’ episode of ‘Bigg Boss 20’. The host spoke against online trolls who…
PM Modi mimicry at Rahul Gandhi event NEW DELHI: The Mamata All India Trinamool Congress on Sunday defended Rahul Gandhi over his mimicry of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Congress leader’s recent ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme in Indore, saying that “humour should have a place in politics.”The party’s senior Lok Sabha MP Saugata Roy…
Gold is likely to remain volatile and range-bound in the coming week as traders track movements in the US dollar and bond yields, developments in the the Middle East conflict and the direction of crude oil prices.According to analysts, after a week dominated by monetary policy and geopolitical developments, investors are expected to turn their…
