HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel emerged as the biggest gainers among India’s top-10 most-valued firms NEW DELHI: Despite a weak week for benchmark indices, four of India’s 10 most-valued companies added nearly Rs 93,000 crore to their combined market capitalisation, led by strong gains in HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel.The combined valuation of Reliance Industries,…
Second pregnancy changes the brain in surprising new ways A woman’s brain changes in very different ways during her second pregnancy compared with her first, helping her adjust to the demands of raising a larger family.The discovery comes from a study by researchers at Amsterdam University Medical Center, published in the journal Nature Communications. Scientists…
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and Count Binface Nigel Farage’s personal approval rating has fallen to its lowest level since the 2024 general election, according to an Opinium poll, as the Reform UK leader faces scrutiny over his party’s finances and political donations.The survey of around 2,000 Britons found Farage’s net approval rating had dropped…
Quote of the day by Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott Most people wait until they feel financially secure before giving anything away, telling themselves generosity is something for later. MacKenzie Scott decided against that logic almost immediately after her divorce made her one of the wealthiest women in the world. “My approach to philanthropy will…
E20 sparks concerns among riders The Centre’s push for mandatory 20% ethanol-blended petrol, or E20, has triggered a political row, with Opposition leaders citing a 2021 NITI Aayog report to question the nationwide rollout. They argue that the Centre departed from the phased transition and safeguards proposed in the report before making E20 the standard…
Q1 earnings, inflation, Middle East tensions among key triggers driving the markets NEW DELHI: The upcoming week is expected to be driven by a mix of domestic and global triggers, with investors tracking the progress of the earnings season, inflation data, geopolitical developments in West Asia and movements in crude oil prices, analysts said.The June…
Pakistan’s Babar Azam during a practice session ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan, at Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad. (PTI Photo) Pakistan fielding coach Shane McDermott has resigned ahead of the team’s upcoming tours of the West Indies and England, ending his stint after around a year…
Shekhar Suman takes a dig at Aamir Khan’s third marriage with Gauri Spratt: ‘Our government can’t run a double engine, he’s running a triple engine’ Actor-comedian Shekhar Suman has taken a humorous swipe at Aamir Khan following the actor’s marriage to Gauri Spratt. In the latest episode of his popular YouTube talk show Shekhar Tonite,…
Iran celebrates the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham Iranian state media and regime supporters celebrated the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham on Sunday, with state television presenters smiling on air and hardline outlets mocking the deceased lawmaker, while US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourned a close ally.“Graham dies, taking…
Why gold never tarnishes has finally been explained For thousands of years, humans have valued pure gold because it stays bright and shiny without becoming dull. Now, scientists have discovered that gold has a tiny self-protection system that actively stops oxygen from damaging its surface.The breakthrough comes from researchers at Tulane University, who found that…