Festive retail sales get hit, buyers await GST, price cut
NEW DELHI: The news of a reduction in goods and services tax (GST), while cheering consumers and companies, has also led to a peculiar problem for retailers – both offline (on ground) and online.Companies say that festive demand, that usually begins from Ganesh festival in Maharashtra and Onam in the south, is turning out to […]
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ eyes $15 million theatrical debut at weekend box office; singer EJAE says film’s success is “Insane, crazy, surreal” |
“KPop Demon Hunters” has captured the global zeitgeist this summer, smashing streaming and music chart records. Now it is coming for movie theaters.An animated musical about a trio of Korean pop starlets who fight demons with infectious songs and synchronized dance moves, “Demon Hunters” has been watched 210 million times and currently has five of […]
US stocks: Dow notches record high as Wall Street cheers Powell’s speech
Wall Street’s main indexes ended higher on Friday, with the blue-chip Dow hitting a record closing high, as investors piled into stocks after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at a near-term interest-rate cut during his Jackson Hole Symposium speech. His comments paved the way for a potential rate cut at the Fed’s September […]
Stuck in Mumbai traffic! Rohit Sharma’s reaction to fan on camera goes viral – Watch | Cricket News
Rohit Sharma (Screengrab) Team India batter Rohit Sharma may be one of the biggest names in world cricket, but he never forgets the fans who cheer for him every step of the way. The India skipper was recently spotted stuck in Mumbai’s notorious evening traffic in his brand-new Lamborghini. Even while waiting at a signal, […]
Why charge Rs 100 for Rs 20 water bottle? Delhi HC questions restaurants on inflated MRP, service charge | Delhi News
NEW DELHI: Declining to stay an earlier order prohibiting restaurants from mandatorily levying a service charge, Delhi High Court on Friday questioned how hotels/restaurants can charge customers above the MRP. It further asked restaurant associations, who have come in appeal, about the rationale to separately ask for a service charge instead of including it in […]
Supreme Court revises decision on stray dogs in Delhi; John Abraham REACTS: ‘I am thankful…’ | Hindi Movie News
John Abraham has once again shown his soft corner for animals, this time with a heartfelt note on the Supreme Court’s latest ruling on stray dogs. On Friday (22 August), the apex court changed its earlier decision of moving all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to shelter homes. As reported by TOI’s India desk, SC ruled […]
Private equity majors up stakes in private hospitals
NEW DELHI: Over the last five years, India’s private hospital sector has shifted increasingly into the hands of global private equity giants, reshaping the over $80 billion healthcare market through consolidation and scale.Once dominated by public institutions and family-run setups, the sector has witnessed a surge of private equity interest – a sharp departure from […]
Watch: Massive fire erupts at Louisiana auto supply plant; residents ordered to evacuate
Massive fire erupts at Louisiana auto supply plant A powerful explosion and fire at an automotive supply company in southeast Louisiana forced evacuations on Friday, sending huge flames and a towering column of thick black smoke into the sky above rural communities.The blaze broke out at Smitty’s Supply, a plant that manufactures lubricants and automotive […]
Tecno Spark Slim is headed to India with its very thin profile, here’s how much it will cost
Back in February at MWC, Tecno first presented its Spark Slim concept phone, which was just 5.75mm thick, in a bid to preempt Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge and the iPhone 17 Air. However, Tecno’s device still hasn’t launched, while the S25 Edge is official. That, however, will change soon. Tecno is now apparently planning to […]
India’s No.1 Family Car, Maruti Ertiga, To Get Bigger Boot
India’s top-selling family car (MPV), the Maruti Ertiga will soon receive a major dimensional upgrade. According to a fresh media report, the overall length of the MPV will be increased from 4.39 metres to 4.43 metres. While the wheelbase will remain unchanged at 2.74 metre, the boot space will grow bigger. Since the Ertiga Tour […]