The Indian rupee traded within a narrow range against the US dollar in early trading on Monday, depreciating slightly by 5 paise to 86.76. This limited movement occurred despite significant foreign fund outflows and a negative trend in domestic equities. Forex traders noted a negative bias on the rupee due to dollar-buying activity by foreign…
Ajinkya Rahane, despite being 36 and last playing for India nearly two years ago, remains hopeful of a national team recall. He emphasizes his continued “fire and passion” for the game and points to his experience and fitness as key assets. Rahane, who recently led Mumbai to the Ranji Trophy semifinals, believes strong performances in…
The growth in non-food credit of scheduled commercial banks slowed to 11.8% year-on-year (y-o-y) in November 2024, compared to 16.5% in the same period last year, as per data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Overall bank credit, which includes food and non-food credit, expanded by 11.8%, down from 16.3% in November 2023. Notably,…
Cricket enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly awaiting the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series between India and Australia. Set to commence on January 15, this highly anticipated contest will kick off at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, promising an electrifying showdown between two cricketing powerhouses. The series, comprising four Test matches, is a pivotal event for…
NASA and ISRO are gearing up to launch the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite in early 2025. This cutting-edge satellite will provide unparalleled insights into Earth’s surface, tracking even minute changes across land, glaciers, ice sheets, and vegetation. A joint venture between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and NASA, NISAR is designed to…
Filmmaker Karan Johar recently shared insights into his decision to sell a 50% stake in Dharma Productions to Adar Poonawalla, the Serum Institute chief. Speaking at the CNBC-TV18 Global Leadership Summit, alongside Poonawalla and producer Siddharth Roy Kapur, Karan revealed that the move was driven by the need to enhance profitability and self-fund more projects,…
macOS Sequoia 15 brings a fresh multitasking experience to Mac users, making it more efficient and enjoyable to manage multiple apps. This latest macOS update not only enhances Apple Intelligence features but also introduces streamlined multitasking, ideal for those who regularly work with multiple apps at once. Previously, Mac users had to manually adjust and…
“National Education Day 2024: Celebrating Maulana Abul Kalam Azad’s Legacy on November 11” India observes National Education Day each year on November 11 to honor Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the country’s first education minister and a key architect of independent India. Known for his visionary leadership, Azad played a crucial role in establishing foundational institutions…
Hong Kong has made its first discovery of dinosaur fossils, found on a secluded, uninhabited island in the city’s UNESCO Global Geopark. Initial analysis by experts suggests the fossils belong to a large dinosaur from the Cretaceous period, approximately 145 million to 66 million years ago, according to an official government statement. Further studies will…
Sanju Samson’s consecutive centuries against South Africa in the T20I series have left former Pakistan cricketer Ahmad Shahzad in awe of his aggressive batting display. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Shahzad was captivated by Samson’s power-hitting, saying he couldn’t believe if he was “dreaming or watching wide awake.” Shahzad praised Samson’s explosive shot selection, especially…
