MUMBAI: The rupee gained paise to close at 95.23 against the dollar up 46 paise from its previous close of 95.69 following statements from the RBI governor in support of the currency combining with a softening of crude oil prices in the international market on hopes of an Iran-US truce.“The rupee has strengthened, and the…
Veteran actor Rajeev Verma, known for films like Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Koi… Mil Gaya, has opened up about why he gradually stepped away from mainstream Bollywood and television despite being one of the most recognisable father figures on screen.Speaking in a recent interview with Dear Generation, Rajeev admitted that…
A steady day, Scorpio, with fewer surprises than usual. Income will balance your expenditures, and that alone gives you a calmer head while you commute, work, and handle home responsibilities.Long journey shall get cancelled, and it may actually be a blessing. The planets suggest delays and wasted time if you push travel today. Stay at…
New Delhi: In one of Delhi’s busiest markets, a new kind of service is changing how people shop. For an hourly fee, a hired “personal helper” will now accompany shoppers through crowded lanes, carry their bags, wait in food queues, help them find seating, guide them to transport points and set up a foldable chair…
Bombay high court’s vacation bench has granted interim relief to over 600 students of Pune University Mumbai: The Bombay high court’s vacation bench of Justices Shyam Chandak and Shreeram Shirsat on Monday granted interim relief to over 600 engineering students of Pune University, allowing them to appear for examinations subject to satisfactorily proving they had…
Bengaluru: The department of school education and literacy has announced an intensive statewide inspection programme to monitor school preparedness, enrolment, infrastructure, and learning standards ahead of 2026-27 academic year.In a circular issued by the commissioner of school education Monday, the department directed officials to conduct surprise school visits, review teaching-learning readiness, and ensure institutions are…
Rajiv Lochan, managing director, Sundaram Finance Chennai: Leading NBFC Sundaram Finance is evaluating an entry into the gold loan segment. This is part of its ‘Sundaram 75 Plan’, being executed to mark the 75th year of the Chennai-headquartered company in 2029, as it seeks to diversify into new areas of business.Rajiv Lochan, managing director of…
Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday criticised the central govt for not purchasing the harvested crops and appealed to the Left parties to fight against the Centre on procurement.“The Union govt is not procuring even 30 percent of the harvested crops. It was only the state govt which was purchasing every single grain…
The Country Club of Malibu Town get occupation certificate after years of waiting paving the way for reopening of the club after more than two years of closure._______________Picture by TOI The Country Club of Malibu Town get occupation certificate after years of waiting paving the way for reopening of the club after more than two…
Kolkata: City-based Anmol Industries Ltd, the fourth largest manufacturer in the country’s biscuits and bakery industry, is focusing on urban markets to raise its turnover in the next few years from the existing Rs 2,000 crore. Currently, Bengal market contributes about 20% of its turnover, which is around Rs 400 crore.“As of now, we have…
