MUMBAI: The Rs 1,668-crore IPO for Orkla India, the Indian arm of the Norwegian conglomerate, was subscribed nearly 49 times at close of bidding on Friday.Data from BSE showed that while the institutional part was subscribed almost 118 times, the portion reserved for high networth investors (HNIs) was subscribed 54 times. Data also showed that…
In an era when children’s first reflex upon waking is to check a screen, Wisconsin has taken a hard stance. The state on Friday became the 36th in the nation to restrict cellphones and electronic devices in classrooms, after Democratic Governor Tony Evers signed a bipartisan bill mandating districts to prohibit phone use during instructional…
Aishwarya Rai is one of the most stunning actresses in Bollywood. The diva celebrates her 52nd birthday today, and while she’s known across the world as one most beautiful woman, her husband Abhishek Bachchan has always seen her for much more than just her looks. Abhishek has often said that he didn’t fall in love…
High blood pressure impacts around one in every four adults in India and leads to over 1.6 million deaths annually. While it can be effectively managed through a combination of medication, dietary changes, and physical activity for many people, for a growing segment of patients, these efforts are not enough. These individuals, despite being on…
Today is about staying grounded in what you know is true for you. Others may have different views, and that’s okay, but you don’t need to adjust your values just to fit in. Your beliefs are your roots. Let them keep you steady as the day brings various opinions and ideas. When you’re clear within,…
MUMBAI: The “script” for the shocking Powai hostage crisis was apparently planned for over a month. Seventeen children had their hands tied and mouths taped at a recording studio Thursday, as everyone believed a “hostage scene” for a web series was being filmed. Panic set in only when the captor, Rohit Aarrya, pulled out a…
Flights were suspended for almost two hours at Berlin Brandenburg Airport on Friday after sightings of unidentified drones, the latest in a series of similar scares across Europe, an airport spokesman told AFP. Take-offs and landings were suspended between 8:08 pm (1908 GMT) and 9:58 pm and a “whole series of flights” were diverted to…
Parvez Rasool has explained why he retired despite being J&K’s highest wicket-taker last season Kashmir willow bats have long travelled across India and overseas. What never travelled was Jammu & Kashmir cricket or its players. Then Parvez Rasool showed up. He made his Ranji Trophy debut in 2008 and built a career that spanned 95…
Shikhar Dhawan and Ben Austin NEW DELHI: Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has shared a heartfelt message following the death of 17-year-old Australian cricketer Ben Austin, who succumbed to injuries sustained during a training session in Melbourne.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Austin was hit in the neck while facing balls in…
Growth in bank credit to industry eased to 7.3 per cent in September 2025, compared with 8.9 per cent in the same period a year earlier, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data released on Friday.On a year-on-year basis, non-food bank credit rose 10.2 per cent as of the fortnight ended September 19, 2025,…
Michigan’s $4.5B plan aims to fix special education gaps, strengthen student aid Michigan could be heading for one of the biggest changes to its education funding in decades. A new report released Thursday, as detailed by Chalkbeat, has called for a $4.5 billion overhaul of how the state funds special education — a move that…
Priyanka Chopra Jonas has once again melted hearts online by sharing an adorable moment with her daughter, Malti Marie. The actress posted a sweet video on social media, showing her little one taking charge behind the camera and “recording” her mother during a cosy day at home.In the video, Malti can be heard in her…
Delhi’s air has turned into a silent enemy. Former AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria has warned that the current levels of pollution are not just aggravating asthma and COPD but are also beginning to trouble people who have never faced breathing problems before. The city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) has dipped deep into the poor…
Today reminds you that real strength doesn’t come from holding everything in. Sometimes, being soft is the bravest thing you can do. You don’t have to pretend to be fine when you’re not. Let yourself feel deeply but also remember your power. Emotions don’t make you weak. They help you understand what really matters. Take…
NEW DELHI: India continues to keep close tabs on Chinese warships and spy vessels in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), even as it gears up to host the navies of both the US and Russia, among 55 countries, at the ‘Milan’ maritime exercise and International Fleet Review (IFR) at Visakhapatnam in Feb.“There is a continuous…
JD Vance was at the center of a major controversy after he said he hopes that his Hindu wife would one day convert to Christianity. As Vice President JD Vance addressed the row over his statement about his wife Usha Vance’s religion and made it clear that it was her faith that helped him reconnect…
Head of the UN office for disaster risk reduction Mami Mizutori tells Pradeep Thakur Covax is making progress towards having 2 billion doses available by the end of 2021, which should be enough to protect high-risk and vulnerable people. Excerpts from the interview:The World Bank estimates 150 million people will be pushed into extreme poverty…
Jemimah Rodrigues was the ray of hope for Team India women in every sense in the semi-final win over Australia (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade) Jemimah Rodrigues’ unforgettable night at the DY Patil Stadium was made even more special as she was named both the Player of the Match and Best Fielder after India’s stunning five-wicket win…
Abhishek Sharma top scored for India in the 2nd T20I against Australia at the MCG, scoring 68 from 37 balls (Lukas Coch/AAPImage via AP) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan didn’t mince words after India’s batting collapse led to a four-wicket win for Australia in the second T20I on Friday. Pathan described the contest as a…
File photo: Apple CEO Tim Cook (Picture credit: AP) NEW DELHI: Apple’s operations in India shone once again for the US tech and electronics major, which set an all-time revenue record in the country just as it recorded an eight per cent growth in global revenues, at $102.5 billion, led by “a tremendous response” to…
