MUMBAI: India’s formal retail credit penetration more than doubled over the past decade, with the share of consumers who accessed credit at least once rising from 35% in March 2017 to 74% in March 2026, even as the credit-eligible population expanded from 79 crore to 89 crore.The expansion was accompanied by a sharp rise in…
“Go out there, build something. My biggest lessons came from failed startups”: boAt co-founder Aman Gupta tells Gen Z students Marwadi University hosted entrepreneur, investor and boAt Co-founder Aman Gupta for a fireside chat during the orientation programme for its incoming first-year students. The session brought together more than 650 students, who interacted with the…
The review found instances of “business overreach” but no evidence of mala fide intent or personal gain MUMBAI: HDFC Bank’s board on Monday imposed a penalty of Rs 1 lakh each on managing director & CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan, chief financial officer Srinivasan Vaidyanathan and group head of retail assets Arvind Vohra, and also issued warning…
Foil and cling wrap pose risks when storing certain foods. Plastic wrap can leach chemicals into fatty foods, especially when heated. Aluminum foil reacts with acidic or salty foods, releasing aluminum into them. Heat accelerates chemical release from both materials, so avoid direct contact. Match the wrapping material to the food type for safer food…
A. R. Rahman has reacted to the online controversy surrounding Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, which some social media users have labeled “anti-national.” The composer shared a satirical Instagram post mocking the criticism and added a laughing emoji. The film marks Rahman and Ali’s fifth collaboration together. Imtiaz Ali’s recent directorial, ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, has…
WI vs SL 2nd Test Day 2 Live: Sri Lanka ended the opening day of the second Test in complete control, reaching 338/5 at stumps against the West Indies at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. Looking to bounce back after a disappointing defeat in the series opener, the visitors produced a dominant batting…
The next time you pick up an apple or a box of strawberries, imagine seeing the smiling face of the farmer who grew them staring back at you. It sounds unusual, but in parts of Japan, that’s exactly what shoppers get. A simple photograph tucked inside a fruit or vegetable box has now sparked a…
It usually happens when nothing seems wrong. You’ve had your meals, work is done or paused, and still the mind quietly drifts toward something sweet – a chocolate, a biscuit, or that “just one bite” moment that rarely stays one.What makes it interesting is not the craving itself, but how predictable it often is. Psychology…
It’s hard to imagine that visiting a temple can help ease diabetes. But in the quiet village of Koilvenni in Tamil Nadu, thousands of devotees believe that a visit to the ancient Karumbeswarar Temple helps. Popular as India’s “Diabetes Temple,” the Karumbeswarar Temple has gained immense popularity for a unique ritual involving sugar, ants, and…
The reason is simple. Toilet surfaces are cleaned more frequently and remain relatively dry, while scrubbers stay warm, moist and full of organic matter, creating the perfect environment for microbes to multiply. That does not mean your scrubber is guaranteed to make you sick, but using one long after it has worn out increases the…