NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Tuesday said the govt was open and keen to “hear” discussions around the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax as it was “healthy” to have the debate.The minister, however, declined to be specific on the matter as preparations for the Union Budget in Feb are already underway.The FM’s comments raised…
Para-badminton player Pramod Bhagat, para-archer Rakesh Kumar, para table tennis player Bhavina Patel, and others during the send-off ceremony. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry has dropped under-fire para-shooting coach Jai Prakash Nautiyal from India’s contingent for the Asian Para Games 2026, approving a 166-athlete squad for the continental event in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, amid…
Adah Sharma has given a peek into her minimalist way of life, and it is anything but ordinary. The actor, who lives in the home once occupied by the late Sushant Singh Rajput, revealed that it has none of the furniture most people consider a necessity, including a bed, a sofa or a dining table….
A quick shower before swimming helps wash away sweat, dirt, body oils and personal-care products. Without it, these substances end up in the pool and can affect water quality. It takes only a minute and helps keep the shared water cleaner. A good pool experience is not just about knowing how to swim. Small choices,…
General:Money worries may sit in the front seat today if you let them. Expenses look ready to outrun income, and that can make you impatient with everyone around you.Jupiter, your ruler, usually protects perspective, but today’s planetary pull creates leakage through carelessness, emotional spending, or poor timing. Add tension with a younger sibling or someone…
NEW DELHI: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded India’s growth forecast for the current year to 7%, from 6.4%, making it the fastest-growing major economy.The agency joins others – including the World Bank, ADB, S&P and Moody’s – in upgrading its projections after official data estimated first-quarter growth at 7.8%. Most global agencies have…
Mumbai’s batter Ayush Mhatre. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil)( MUMBAI: In a major setback for Mumbai at the start of the Ranji Trophy season, their newly appointed vice-captain Ayush Mhatre has suffered a recurrence of his right hamstring injury and has been ruled out for a month. The setback means the young opener is set to miss…
Greta Gerwig debuted a first look at ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ on Tuesday, previewing a full-hearted adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ allegorical adventure and an IMAX-sized spectacle made for Netflix but designed for the big screen.Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” scores the trailer, which was also released online. Sharing the trailer on their official handle, the…
Actor and television presenter Shekhar Suman has revisited one of the most painful chapters of his life, recalling how he continued working while his eldest son, Aayush, battled a terminal illness. In a conversation with The Lallantop, Shekhar spoke about the family’s struggle during the child’s final days, the financial difficulties he faced at the…
General:You’ve got courage in your pocket today, and you’ll be tempted to test your limits. Good. Just don’t mistake boldness for invincibility.Mars gives you nerve, and the Moon adds movement, so short journeys, errands, quick visits, and unusual tasks may fill the day. You might try something outside your comfort zone, whether that’s speaking up,…
