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Big IPO: Coca-Cola lines up bankers for HCCB IPO; $1 billion listing planned -check details

Coca-Cola has roped in investment bankers including Kotak, HDFC Group and Citibank for a proposed initial public offering of its Indian bottling arm, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), with the issue size pegged at about $1 billion (around Rs 9,027 crore), people aware with the matter told ET.The world’s largest beverage maker is targeting a summer…

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Ever wondered why towels have lines? The answer is surprisingly smart |

Those familiar lines on your bath towel, known as dobby borders, are more than just decorative. They are cleverly woven to reinforce the fabric, preventing stretching, fraying, and curling, thus extending the towel’s lifespan. These borders also aid in neater folding and surprisingly, improve air circulation for faster drying, keeping your towel fresh and functional….

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Harvard-trained​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ dermatologist shares skincare combinations that improve skin texture and reduce fine lines |

Skincare routines often focus on individual hero ingredients, but dermatologists say it’s the right combinations that truly make a difference. In a recent Instagram reel, Dr Neera Nathan, a Harvard-trained dermatologist, explained how pairing specific skincare actives can significantly improve skin texture, tone, and overall health when used correctly. From targeting fine lines and pigmentation…

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Trump lines up new $686 million military aid package for Pakistan

US President Donald Trump (AP) The TOI correspondent from Washinton: Amid strained ties with New Delhi, the Trump administration has notified Congress of a $686 million sustainment and modernisation package for Pakistan’s aging F-16 fighter jet fleet just weeks after Islamabad’s high-profile lobbying blitz secured warmer ties with the White House.The Defense Security Cooperation Agency…

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Late legend Dharmendra struggled with ‘Ikkis’ dubbing, rewrote lines in Urdu; reveals Sriram Raghavan |

Sriram Raghavan shares Dharmendra’s final film ‘Ikkis’ memories: tough October dubbing amid health woes, Urdu line rewrites, Jaideep chemistry, and eager prep. The icon’s passion swayed the project; he passed November 24, weeks before release, leaving deep regret. Dharmendra‘s legendary career concludes with Sriram Raghavan‘s war epic ‘Ikkis’. The veteran actor left us on November…

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Udit Narayan REVEALS ‘Bole Chudiyaan’ chaos: Nearly missed flight for final lines; said, ‘I was stressed’ |

Veteran playback legend Udit Narayan has shared an unbelievable behind-the-scenes story from the recording of the unforgettable hit “Bole Chudiyaan” from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.Speaking on the sets of Indian Idol, Udit revealed that what began as a usual studio session quickly turned into a dramatic, high-pressure dash between the microphone and the airport. Udit…

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Pankaj Tripathi says OTT platforms are limiting artistic freedom; reveals he has been stopped from improvising lines on set |

Bollywood’s versatile actor Pankaj Tripathi has voiced a concern that many within the industry quietly agree with — that streaming platforms have increasingly begun restricting the creative process.Speaking during a recent interaction with Bollywood Hungama, the actor-producer revealed that while OTT initially offered the freedom that television and cinema lacked, it has now reached a…

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