MUMBAI: Credit growth remained elevated across the banking system on a year-on-year basis for the quarter ended June 2026 with few banks reporting advances growing at double the rate of credit growth. In contrast, the wedge between credit and deposit growth widened with some banks (Bank of Baroda, IDBI and RBL) reporting a dip in…
American painter Edward Hopper believed art transcends words, capturing feelings that language fails to convey. His quiet, evocative scenes, like those in ‘Nighthawks,’ illustrate this. In our era of constant explanation, Hopper’s message reminds us that some profound experiences, whether in art or life, are best felt rather than articulated. True beauty often lies in…
Tamannaah and Lisa from Blackpink recently met for the first time at a launch event in Bangkok in contrasting black and while outfits. Recently, many celebrities attended a fashion event that was held in Bangkok. During the event last night, Tamannaah Bhatia and Lisa from BLACKPINK ended up going hand in hand on the red…
Prof. Ajit Parulekar, Director, GIM, during the event. NEW DELHI: The Goa Institute of Management (GIM) recently concluded a five-day Academic Leadership Programme (ALP) for principals of Delhi University colleges, bringing together academic leaders to discuss emerging challenges and opportunities in higher education.Held from June 29 to July 3, the programme saw participation from principals…
Nearly four decades after the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, the abandoned reactor remains one of the most hostile places on Earth. Radiation levels that would prove lethal to most forms of life still linger in parts of the exclusion zone, making it an unlikely setting for biological discovery. Yet among cracked concrete, rusting steel and contaminated…
Vidit Gujrathi Exclusive (Graphic designed by TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: The race for a place at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 in Paris through the India Rising: Road to EWC Chess qualifiers has boiled down to a blockbuster final between two established Grandmasters.India’s Vidit Gujrathi will take on Benjamin Bok of the Netherlands. Both have…
CHENNAI: Cyberattacks on two major Indian manufacturing facilities recently have highlighted growing cyber risks facing India’s factory floors once again.Bajaj Auto and one of its subsidiaries reported a ransomware attack that affected parts of their IT systems on June 23, while Tata Electronics disclosed a cyber breach a day earlier. Both companies said they activated…
Before you fill out that adoption form based purely on how cute a puppy looks, you need to step back and audit your actual lifestyle. A blunt truth: There are no bad family breeds on this list, but there are plenty of bad lifestyle matches. To keep yourself grounded, think through these core realities:1. The…
Organisers confirmed the Adelaide music festival will take a “fallow year” in 2026 while planning for future editions.Image credit (Instagram) A major Adelaide music festival has announced its cancellation for 2026, disappointing fans who were anticipating the event’s return. Harvest Rock, the two-day festival typically held in October, will not take place this year as…
PSEB introduces online Pustak Portal to provide discounted textbooks and transparent distribution The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has launched the PSEB Pustak Portal, an e-commerce platform that enables students, parents and schools to order PSEB-authored and printed textbooks online. The initiative aims to improve access to authentic textbooks, make learning materials more affordable and…