Explained: How India’s transition from WPI to PPI will strengthen inflation measurement – what it means for policy making

PPI captures the prices relevant for the production process without being complicated by inclusion of indirect taxes net of subsidies or wholesalers’ margins. (AI image) By DK Srivastava, Chief Policy Advisor, EY IndiaConventionally, in India, two major price indices namely Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and Consumer Price Index (CPI) have been prepared periodically. The WPI…

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5 plants that attract snakes ( It’s a sign to avoid planting these in your gardens) |

Home gardens, while serene, can unfortunately become havens for snakes. These reptiles seek out dense, shady, and undisturbed areas, often attracted by the microhabitats created by certain plants. Species like bamboo, periwinkle, lemongrass, jasmine, and sandalwood offer ideal cover and cool resting spots, indirectly luring snakes by sheltering their prey. Garden planning should consider visibility…

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K Bhagyaraj Passes Away: Radhika Sarathkumar pleads to the media for privacy as K Bhagyaraj’s mortal remains brought home for public homage | Tamil Movie News

The Tamil film industry is mourning the demise of legendary filmmaker K. Bhagyaraj, with family members, friends, and colleagues gathering to pay their last respects. Actress Radhika Sarathkumar drew attention by making an emotional appeal to the media amid the emotional scenes at Bhagyaraj’s house. Radhika, who has been close to both Bhagyaraj and Bharathiraja…

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AI’s newest apprentices: Directors in boardrooms

BENGALURU: Corporate boardrooms are witnessing a quiet but significant shift: directors are becoming AI’s newest apprentices. The change reflects a growing recognition that AI’s impact extends far beyond technology. Directors are increasingly seeking a deeper understanding of how the technology can reshape operations, improve productivity and alter competitive positioning. In many companies, AI has become…

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Welcome To The Jungle Full Movie Collection: ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ box office collection Day 2 [LIVE]: Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty starrer is eyeing Rs 40 crore worldwide | Hindi Movie News

‘Welcome to the Jungle’ box office collection Day 2 [LIVE]: Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty starrer is eyeing Rs 40 crore worldwide ‘Welcome To The Jungle’, featuring a massive ensemble led by Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal and directed by Ahmed Khan, has opened to mostly positive audience response, with viewers enjoying the…

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Assam CEE 2026 result released at astu.ac.in: Direct link to download rank card here

The Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU) has declared the results of the Assam Combined Entrance Examination (CEE) 2026. Candidates who appeared for the entrance test can now check and download their rank cards by visiting the official website, astu.ac.in.The Assam CEE is conducted for admission to Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programmes offered by engineering…

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