India’s biggest listed companies added Rs 2.51 lakh crore in market value last week as a rally on Dalal Street lifted nine of the top-10 most-valued firms. Bajaj Finance emerged as the biggest gainer after its June-quarter earnings, while Hindustan Unilever was the only company to end the week with a lower valuation.BSE Sensex climbed…
Christmas cactus is something of an outlier on this list, since it’s a forest cactus rather than a true desert succulent, and that distinction actually makes it better suited to indoor life than most of its relatives. Unlike desert succulents that demand intense, direct sun, Christmas cactus genuinely prefers bright, indirect light, making it a…
Foreign currency inflows under the Reserve Bank of India‘s (RBI) special swap facility almost doubled in just two weeks, rising to $40.816 billion by July 31 from $20.718 billion as of July 17. According to the latest RBI data, Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] deposits remained the biggest contributor, accounting for the bulk of funds…
This Gen Z employee was told she was ‘too valuable to promote’ Employees chase promotions for the obvious reasons: better pay, greater responsibility, recognition for the hours put in. Many respond by exceeding targets, picking up new skills, mentoring colleagues and staying late when deadlines demand it. Career coach Simon Ingari recently shared a story…
Sawan 2026 begins on July 30th, marking the start of a sacred period of worship of Lord Shiva, fasting, prayer, self-control and spiritual healing. The month is especially important to people under the pressure of Shani (Saturn). Saturn is the planet of discipline, karma, delay, duty, hard work, justice and life lessons. When Shani is…
Library manager Michelle Hudson holds the book “Antiquities of Athens”, after its return in Kiama An Australian public library has received a book that was returned around 150 years overdue, with the “late fee” calculation coming to about A$28,000 (around Rs 16 lakh) under the library’s original rules.The rare copy of “Antiquities of Athens”, published…
Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh (PTI Photo) Mumbai: Punjab Kings’ vice-captain and prominent IPL batter Shashank Singh has decided to move from Chhattisgarh to Pondicherry for the 2026-27 season. “Shashank Singh and Prasad Pawar (Mumbai’s wicketkeeper-batsman) will be Pondicherry’s guest players in the upcoming domestic season. We will finalise a third guest player in a…
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) made their comeback to Indian equities in July after staying away for four consecutive months, emerging as net buyers with investments worth Rs 20,200 crore. Attractive valuations, improving corporate earnings and a better global investment environment helped bring foreign investors back.According to data from the Central Depository Services (India) Ltd (CDSL),…
Nepal-born British mountaineer Nirmal Purja. (AP photo) King Charles III and Prince William have paid heartfelt tributes to celebrated Nepal-born British mountaineer Nirmal Purja after he was killed in a devastating avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak, praising his military service, extraordinary climbing achievements and lasting legacy in the world of mountaineering.Purja, widely known as “Nims…
Snakes are scary slitherers, and spotting these venomous creatures almost sends chills down a person’s spine. While these reptiles are mostly spotted in shades of browns, blacks, greys and greens, they are rarely called “beautiful,”. But did you know that snakes also come in brighter rainbow colours? While this may seem like a context out…
UGC to launch NSPG and Ishan Uday scholarship application process soon The University Grants Commission (UGC) will soon begin the application process for two scholarship schemes through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). These include the National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies (NSPG) and the Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for the North Eastern Region. The…
Aries Your vibe this week is: “Choose quality over speed.” Not every opportunity deserves an immediate yes. Slow down just enough to recognise what’s actually worth your time. You’ll accomplish more by doing fewer things well than by trying to do everything at once. Taurus Your vibe this week is: “Protect what you’ve built.” You’ve…
