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MUMBAI: Leading rating agencies have revised downward India’s GDP growth estimates for the next few quarters and up to 2027, thanks to the impact of the war in West Asia on the economy. After global ratings major Moody’s and domestic major Crisil’s revisions last week, on Tuesday ICRA, the local arm of Moody’s, and India…
BENGALURU: With many employees seeing a moderate dip in net take-home salaries in their latest payslips, companies are issuing explainers to help them understand the impact of the new labour codes.The reduction is largely due to changes in salary composition. Employee provident fund (PF) contributions have increased, as they are now calculated as 12% of…
Yash and Kiara Advani‘s upcoming action-drama ‘Toxic: The Fairytale For Grown Ups’ has been making headlines for its bold visuals and high-energy trailer, but the film is now at the centre of a fresh controversy. Reports suggest that Kiara may have approached the film’s team with a request to modify or reduce certain intimate scenes…
Volkswagen India recently revealed the much-anticipated Volkswagen Taigun facelift SUV in the Indian market. The pre-bookings for the new SUV are now open, with customers able to reserve one either online or at authorised dealerships by paying between Rs 11,000 and Rs 50,000. The facelifted model brings a refreshed design influenced by Volkswagen’s global lineup,…
INDORE: A squeeze in the supply of commercial LPG cylinders is casting a shadow over the ongoing peak wedding season across Madhya Pradesh, forcing hotels and caterers to rethink menus, cut down live cooking stations, and explore alternate cooking options.Industry bodies say the timing could not have been worse. The current fortnight is among the…
MUMBAI/BENGALURU: The war in West Asia has hit home for restaurants across the country. A severe crunch of LPG supplies means a temporary shutdown for some, while many have already moved to induction cookers to stay afloat or restricted menu choices to do away with slow-cooking items, report Asmita Dey and Supriya Roy.Anjan Chatterjee, founder…
Railways is implementing focused cost-cutting initiatives across maintenance, procurement and energy sectors to fortify its financial position before dealing with increased wage expenses anticipated from the Eighth Pay Commission recommendations.Established in January 2024, the Eighth Pay Commission must submit its recommendations within an 18-month timeframe.The previous Seventh Pay Commission led to wage increases of 14-26%…
Home loan borrowers are set to get relief as several major banks have started cutting lending rates after the Reserve Bank of India lowered the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% on December 5, 2025. Following the repo rate cut from 5.50%, lenders have moved to reduce MCLR-, RLLR- and RBLR-linked rates, paving…
Burpees are a high‑intensity, full‑body movement that works your arms, chest, legs and core, while driving your heart rate up. That surge makes them an excellent calorie‑burner, and a reliable way to trim fat belly fat. Research in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, indicates that high‑intensity workouts like burpees, can achieve abdominal‑fat loss, better…
