NEW DELHI: CII has released a 20-point plan to help shield Indian companies grappling with the impact of the West Asia crisis, including tax and duty rejig for energy inputs, customs waiver for LNG, and long-term capital gains tax exemption for primary market investment to boost foreign capital inflows.Drawing upon the Covid-era toolkit, the industry…
Meghan Markle warmed hearts worldwide by sharing enchanting snapshots from her family’s Easter festivities with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. The Duchess showcased delightful moments of innocent joy, featuring a playful egg hunt in their lush garden and Archie’s little creative masterpieces. Meghan Markle just gave everyone a warm, fuzzy feeling. The Duchess of Sussex…
Why are bond yields rising?Bond yields are climbing due to a combination of rising crude oil prices and a weakening rupee, both of which add to inflationary pressures. India’s 10-year benchmark yield has risen to around 7% from 6.68% a month ago. Crude oil prices have surged to $115–$120 per barrel, and with India importing…
IPL 2026 schedule this week (6-12 April): After nine thrilling matches last week, a trend is beginning to emerge on which teams are on a roll and which are still struggling to settle into the new season. So far, 11 matches have been played in the new season of the IPL, and four teams have…
Veteran actress Trisha Krishnan’s recent social media posts have sparked considerable discussion. Her enigmatic message, “Love is not everything, and yet everything is meaningless without love,” went viral. Additionally, she shared a quote advocating for peace over futile arguments, advising to “stay calm and don’t waste your breath trying to convince someone who prefers to…
US President Donald Trump has once again raised the stakes in the ongoing Middle East conflict, demanding that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz by a self-imposed Tuesday deadline or face sweeping military strikes. His latest warning, delivered in blunt and aggressive language, comes after weeks of escalating hostilities that have already disrupted global oil…
Chennai Super Kings (ANI Photo) Chennai Super Kings’ poor start to IPL 2026 continued with a heavy defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and former star Ravichandran Ashwin did not hold back while reflecting on the team’s struggles and his own difficult final season. CSK slumped to their third straight loss after being outplayed at the…
Director Anil Ravipudi has confirmed Krithi Shetty as a female lead in his upcoming multi-starrer with Venkatesh Daggubati and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. Shetty will romance Kalyan Ram in the commercial entertainer, slated for a Sankranthi 2027 release. The film is currently in pre-production, with the team finalizing the remaining cast and crew. Director Anil Ravipudi…
As many expatriate families in the UAE grapple with reduced wages and unpaid leave following recent geopolitical tensions, one business owner has stepped in with a personal initiative aimed at offering immediate relief.Maria Paz Banaag-Marquez, 59, who runs a well-established pastry chain across the UAE, has announced the distribution of free grocery packets to support…
Kolkata Knight Riders’ captain Ajinkya Rahane (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) With Kolkata Knight Riders enduring a tough start to IPL 2026, Ajinkya Rahane has found himself under increasing scrutiny following defeats to Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Rahane began the season on a positive note with a fluent 67 off 40 balls against Mumbai Indians, but…