PISCESGeneral:Home becomes your anchor today. Family is a warm and welcoming life. Even in the event that the outside world seems loud, the inside circle provides peace. The Moon helps to promote harmony in the home as well as Venus enhances emotional connection.It’s also a great day to discuss practical family issues regarding housing arrangements,…
Household spending in 2024-25 marked a further shift towards non-essential discretionary items and services NEW DELHI: As the economy recovered from covid pandemic, household spending in 2024-25 marked a further shift towards non-essential discretionary items and services, which have earlier seen decline, signalling premiumisation and a boost for govt revenues.After seeing a decline in 2023-24,…
Krishna Janmashtami (Pic credit: Sehwag’s X post) Star Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant, former India stars Virender Sehwag and Suresh Raina, Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah extended festive greetings to fans and devotees on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami on Friday. Kohli, Pant, Sehwag lead cricketers’…
Just as fans wait for ‘Harry Potter’ to return to screens with the release of its all-new web series this Christmas, the makers have begun work on Season 2.According to the latest reports, the cast of the upcoming series has expanded with new faces being cast as young Tom Riddle, Dobby the house-elf and a…
For children, festivals are often remembered through colours, food, music, costumes, and family traditions long before they understand their deeper meaning. Janmashtami can therefore be a beautiful opportunity for parents to introduce children to Lord Krishna, not through long explanations or forced lessons, but through stories, play, and everyday experiences. Krishna’s childhood stories are filled…
CAPRICORNGeneral:Good news from children can brighten the whole house today. It may be academic, personal, or just a sign that they’re moving in the right direction. The Moon supports joy and creativity, while Jupiter adds growth.This puts you in a more open-hearted mood than usual. You may feel like rewarding yourself too, and why not….
HUL is stepping up investments to defend market share MUMBAI: After two years of sluggish growth, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) is stepping up investments to defend market share amid stiff competition from a clutch of new-age brands and changing shopping patterns. On Friday, the consumer goods giant said that it will boost capex to 3% of…
Pakistan Coach Mike Hesson. (PTI Photo) Pakistan’s interim red-ball coach Mike Hesson has distanced himself from the decision to release seven players from the Test squad ahead of the third and final Test against England, saying three senior players had already been sent home before he was asked to take charge.The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)…
Pearl Monroe battled childhood leukemia and found comfort in Dolly Parton’s music during her difficult treatment journey. (Photo: Chad Tucker) When Pearl Monroe “Roe Roe” Tucker was battling leukemia as a young child, Dolly Parton’s voice became a source of comfort during some of her hardest moments. Years later, after completing more than two years…
Kurien had worked as a driver with the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) for 18 years. A Kerala bus driver had an unusual goodbye for the vehicle he had driven for years. On his last working day, Paul Kurien stopped beside his bus, leaned towards it and kissed it before walking away. The simple…
