Prices rise, darker days loom

MUMBAI: A packet of milk, a simple thali meal, packaged consumer goods, an air-conditioner that’s almost a non-negotiable purchase now for many households amid rising temperatures, a box of paint, gold jewellery, a restaurant feast or an air-ticket—the war has hit low income and middle class Indians, making them pay more for a lot of…

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A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’; Balances writing, producing and acting; Explains why release was delayed

‘KGF‘ star Yash is playing a much larger role than just the lead in the upcoming actioner ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’. The actor is also involved as a writer and producer and the pan-India film has generated major anticipation. After the success of KGF, Yash is now overseeing several aspects of filmmaking while…

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‘India’s growth drivers firmly in place, banks cleaner than ever’: KV Kamath

MUMBAI: Veteran banker KV Kamath is now the chairman of Jio Financial Services, helping guide its expansion in a crowded market. Kamath, credited with turning ICICI from a staid development financial institution into an aggressive retail powerhouse, remains upbeat on India and technology. Excerpts:PM Modi’s appeal to defer gold purchases and conserve fuel is seen…

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Rashmika Mandanna drops F bomb as she praises ‘Cocktail 2’ costar Kriti Sanon’s beauty

Rashmika Mandanna left fans and the media giggling and hooting during the song launch event of ‘Cocktail 2’ after accidentally dropping an F Bomb while praising co-star Kriti Sanon.Rashmika and Kriti dressed their best as they attended the grand launch event on Sunday night, with their hunky leading man Shahid Kapoor. The event, also attended…

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    Gen Z drives fashion, beauty e-sales

    NEW DELHI: Around half of India’s online fashion and beauty shoppers are now Gen Z, and platforms are rapidly realigning to keep pace. Significantly, the cohort also boasts 1.5x the e-retail spend share on categories such as lifestyle, beauty, and electronics compared to other age groups, driving growth in a market that has more than…

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