The curious link between hemlines and the economy As wacky as it sounds, fashion and the economy have been linked by an unusual theory for nearly a century: the Hemline Index. In one of the strangest attempts to study economy, the theory proposes: skirts get shorter when times are good and when the economy struggles,…
The initiative, called ReadSG, was launched by Singapore’s National Library Board (NLB) on September 6, 2026 What if reading a book for 15 minutes could earn you a small cash reward? Singapore has introduced a national reading campaign that does exactly that, using virtual rewards that can eventually be converted into money. The initiative, called…
‘Brahmastra’ actor Saurav Gurjar in judicial custody after woman files complaint over marriage promise: Report Mahabharat actor and wrestler Saurav Gurjar is in judicial custody after a woman filed a complaint against him in Mumbai. She has alleged that he deceived and harassed her after promising to marry her. Gachibowli police have registered a case…
BCCI office bearers at the 95th Annual General Meeting BENGALURU: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to introduce a policy defining the scope of the Ombudsman and preventing its office from entertaining complaints concerning local or state-level matters, the TimesofIndia.com has learnt.The move is understood to aim at drawing a…
Gold is likely to remain volatile and range-bound in the coming week as traders track movements in the US dollar and bond yields, developments in the the Middle East conflict and the direction of crude oil prices.According to analysts, after a week dominated by monetary policy and geopolitical developments, investors are expected to turn their…
Shankar Baba Papalkar has dedicated decades to caring for orphaned, destitute and Divyang children. “I dedicate this award to Divyang children.” When social worker Shankar Baba Papalkar was told that he had been chosen for the Padma Shri in 2024, he did not speak first about the recognition. Instead, he spoke about the children who…
Kunal Kohli HAILS Salman Khan for taking strong stand on trolls and paparazzi: ‘Jab bhai bolta hai toh uske baad koi nahin bol sakta’ Filmmaker Kunal Kohli has praised Salman Khan for speaking strongly against trolling, body-shaming and inappropriate photos of celebrities on the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode of ‘Bigg Boss 20’. In a…
Elavenil Valarivan celebrates after winning silver medal in the women’s 10m air rifle event shooting match in the ongoing Asian Games 2026, in Nagoya, Japan. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan after she won the silver medal in the women’s 10m air…
India is on track to record real GDP growth of 6.5-7 per cent in the current fiscal, while nominal GDP growth is expected to be around 11-12 per cent, according to a latest report by brokerage Jefferies.The brokerage also expects corporate earnings growth to accelerate to 17 per cent in the fiscal year beginning April…
81-year-old Indian grandmother’s Alaska cruise leaves internet impressed A short conversation between a Gurgaon-based founder and her grandmother has caught attention on Instagram. What makes the exchange interesting is its simplicity. There is no long speech or dramatic message. Instead, the conversation moves naturally between a recent trip, everyday life and a question about what…