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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,…
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…
Indian cricketers in Japan. (Pic credit: JCA) NEW DELHI: Alan Curr has stopped counting how many hats he’s worn this week.On Sunday morning, with a typhoon on the horizon, the Japan Cricket Association (JCA) COO pulled covers off the wicket. Later, he was putting up hospitality tents, checking security plans and helping transform a quaint…
Vidarsa Vinod, Sonam Maskar and Elavenil Valarivan pose after winning silver medals. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India opened their medal account at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with two silver medals on Sunday, both coming in the women’s 10m air rifle competition, as Elavenil Valarivan emerged as the standout performer on a day that also brought…
‘Hanuman Ansh’ has found an unexpected audience at the box office, with the film reportedly earning over Rs 329.30 crore worldwide. Producer Ragini Sona believes the film’s journey and success have been closely connected to the blessings of Neem Karoli Baba. Ragini opened up about her meeting with Baba’s daughter, Girija ji (Amma ji), before…
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…
It sounds absurd: someone breaks into your system, and instead of emptying your database, they start making you pay for their AI.But that is increasingly the point.A stolen AI credential can give an attacker more than access to a company. It can give them computing power that the company has already paid for.Attackers are increasingly…
General:Home takes centre stage today, and not in a heavy way. More like a house opening its windows after a long spell of closed air. The Moon supports domestic matters, while Venus and Jupiter soften family interactions. Support and blessings from your mother, or a mother figure, can steady your heart more than you expected.This…
Durov said he has stayed away from alcohol, tobacco, coffee, pills and illegal drugs for more than 20 years. Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has spoken openly about the unusual rules he follows around food, exercise, technology and everyday habits. In a conversation with computer scientist and podcaster Lex Fridman, Durov (41) described a lifestyle built…
Bank holiday in September Bank customers planning a branch visit on Monday, September 21, should note that banks will remain closed in parts of the country for regional holidays.According to the Reserve Bank of India’s holiday calendar, bank branches in Assam and Kerala will remain closed on September 21.The closure is not applicable nationwide, as…
