Keep your eyes open on the road today. The Moon’s pressure and a harsh Mars influence make you prone to small mistakes while driving, crossing streets, or even handling tools at work. Don’t rush, not even by two minutes.Unnecessary tension can crop up. Be careful of accepting comments that sound rude or are being directed…
MUMBAI: Noel Tata has voted against the reappointment of Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh as trustees of Tata Education and Development Trust (TEDT), the largest corpus trust within Tata Trusts, in a move that widens fault lines within one of India’s most powerful philanthropic structures. It marks the first time Noel has made his opposition…
Luck will be on your side today, even if your mind keeps wandering. Jupiter supports your efforts and you may earn more than expected; today should feel like a sunny break after an otherwise cloudy week.Still, your mind remains restless. You might jump between tasks or tabs too often or keep checking your phone while…
MUMBAI: Indian banks are navigating a paradox where credit growth is outstripping deposit growth but margins are under pressure. On paper, a scenario where credit outstrips deposit growth should be a recipe for soaring profitability. However, a deeper look into the recent earnings calls of major public sector lenders shows that margins remain under pressure…
Carl Rogers (Image: Wikipedia) One of the most fundamental human needs is to be heard, yet it is also one of the least common experiences for many people. These days, talks move quickly. People interrupt, advise, correct, analyse or immediately relate someone else’s experience back to themselves. In that world, it can feel strangely powerful…
The Competition Commission of India has ordered a detailed probe into French spirits giant Pernod Ricard and seven other entities for alleged cartelisation in the Indian-made foreign liquor market. The investigation will examine restrictive conduct by Pernod Ricard with retailers and wholesalers, potentially violating competition laws. The CCI’s Director General will lead the inquiry, looking…
Ogden Nash (Image: Wikipedia) Marriage advice is often given in long speeches, relationship books, counselling sessions and complicated psychological explanations. But sometimes a single sentence can explain human relationships more honestly than pages of earnest discussion. It’s no wonder one quote by American poet Ogden Nash remains popular decades after it was first written. On…
Relief comes in quiet ways today. The Moon supports your sign, and that removes anxiety like fog lifting from a familiar road. Work conditions improve, and you’ll feel more in control of your day.Your father’s health shows improvement, which lightens your heart. At home, keep an eye on your mother’s health though. It can be…
NEW DELHI: Swiss pharma major Novartis is sharpening its strategy in India as a pure-play innovator across core therapy segments, including cardiovascular, oncology and immunology, after divesting its stake in its listed arm earlier this year.Significantly, India increasingly contributes to nearly every molecule that Novartis commercialises globally, and is moving further up the value chain,…
NEW DELHI: Crude oil prices are likely to stay higher for longer due to the disruption caused by the longer-than-expected Middle East crisis, ADB Chief Economist Albert Park has said.“With a higher oil price expectation, we actually have it as USD 96 per barrel as average for 2026 as per the new reference scenario. It…