From the 30-Sensex firms, ICICI Bank dropped 3% after its consolidated profit for the December quarter declined 2.68% to ₹12,537.98 crore, hit by an RBI-mandated ₹1,283-crore provision for agricultural loans wrongly classified as priority sector advances. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Monday (January 19,…
A serene day brimming with spiritual clarity and joyful family moments emerges, as children lend their support, ensuring academic achievements soften any anxieties. Business pursuits thrive, yet wise strategizing is essential. Romantic connections flourish with genuine expressions of affection, while family ties experience deepening warmth. A devotional mood may catch you early, even before breakfast….
Canadian-Indian entrepreneur Vijay Sappani said on X that taking a hardline stance on H-1B visas was “the best thing Trump did to Corporate America.” He added that the policy forced companies to “dive deeper into India where they can pay half of H1B salary for the same talent instead of bringing them to US.” Sappani…
Navya Nanda captivated with her understated elegance in an ivory Tamanna Punjabi Kapoor ensemble. The structured corset and flowing sharara offered a perfect blend of modern and traditional, proving that sophisticated style doesn’t require ostentation. Navya Nanda’s latest look is proof that you don’t need drama to turn heads. No heavy sparkle. No loud colours….
The firm reported almost a flat net profit of ₹18,645 crore for the third quarter. | Photo Credit: Reuters Shares of Reliance Industries Ltd declined over 3.5% on Monday (January 19, 2026) morning trade after the firm reported almost a flat net profit of ₹18,645 crore for the third quarter, as a decline in gas…
Sri Aurobindo was a famous philosopher, yogi and a poet. He advocated for Purna Swaraj. He left politics for the spiritual pursuits. His ideology was to transform the world by living in it and not by escaping the world. Sri Aurobindo’s statement – “Our works are part of an indivisible cosmic action” reveals a deep…
Ryan Reynolds asserts that sharing his failures with his children is just as important as celebrating his achievements. He underscores the value of setbacks in nurturing resilience and setting realistic life expectations. Ryan Reynolds is famous for his humour, charm, and career wins. Yet behind the laughter and red-carpet moments, he talks openly about the…
Representative image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee breached the 91-a-dollar mark for the second time in a month before ending 14 paise down at 90.92 (provisional) against the greenback on Monday (January 19, 2026), as renewed concerns over global trade uncertainties accelerated foreign fund withdrawal. Despite weak American currency and lower crude oil…
Above ground, Cappadocia feels otherworldly. Wind-carved fairy chimneys rise from dusty valleys, their pale pink and honey-coloured rock glowing under the Turkish sun. Hot-air balloons drift overhead at dawn, and hikers trace paths through canyons shaped by ancient volcanoes. Yet beneath this dramatic landscape lies something even more astonishing. More than 85 metres below the…
Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is a major festival celebrated in East Asia and the world’s Chinese diaspora. This year, in 2026, the much-awaited Chinese New Year is coinciding with an unusual and very exciting phenomenon in the universe in the form of an “annular solar eclipse,” also called…
