Representative image generated by AI (Gemini) In a move aimed at modernising retirement fund access, EPFO is working on a new mobile application that may allow subscribers to withdraw a portion of their EPF savings instantly through the UPI payment gateway. The app, expected to be launched around April, is part of efforts to reduce…
Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur known for classics such as ‘Masoom’, ‘Mr India’, and ‘Bandit Queen, recently revisited one of the most uncertain moments of his career. He revealed how his film ‘Masoom’ starring Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi was a flop initially and suddenly things changed. It unexpectedly turned into a hit after many days. Alongside a…
Nepal’s Sher Malla, second right, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Mumbai: After Bangladesh and Afghanistan, Nepal seems to be the latest South Asian country bitten by the cricket bug. Matching two-time world champions England shot for shot and ball for ball, Nepal came just four runs short while chasing 185 on Sunday in their…
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV) and its subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover Automotive today announced that it has begun operations at their new manufacturing facility at Panapakkam in Tamil Nadu’s Ranipet district, marking a key milestone in the group’s domestic manufacturing expansion. The first vehicle to roll out of the plant was the locally produced…
When exchanges are active and predictable, FPOs can aggregate produce and hedge prices before harvest. (AI image) By Dr. Arun Raste, MD and CEO, NCDEXIndian agriculture has always had the backing of strong public policy support. Systems like MSP, procurement and buffer stocking have played a stabilising role for decades. They give confidence to farmers…
Fans who attended Anoushka Shankar’s Kolkata concert were treated to an unexpected moment when Arijit Singh walked on stage for a surprise live performance. This was his first appearance and performance after announcing his decision to step away from playback singing. Arijit’s set instantly went viral on social media. Among those present backstage were music…
Italy’s captain Wayne Madsen is likely to miss the rest of the T20 World Cup league stage after dislocating his shoulder during their first match against Scotland, according to head coach John Davison. Madsen got injured while diving to stop a boundary and landed awkwardly, forcing him off the field with his arm in a…
Nissan India has confirmed that it will launch the Gravite in the country on February 17. This is a budget MPV, just like its Renault cousin Triber. Now, just days ahead of its debut, the company has released a new teaser that reveals more of the Gravite’s overall shape and also offers a brief look…
IT stock investors are struggling with sharp losses as the sector is going through a phase of massive sell offs. In the past three trading sessions, Nifty IT index has plunged almost 8%, erroding almost Rs 2.5 lakh crore from the market value. Traders are also concerned about concerns over AI automation, that could majorly…
Aruna Irani who is largely known for her roles as a vamp apart from her dance numbers in Hindi cinema, also did a series of memorable roles on television. She still continues to make a mark. But the actress posed as a competition to many leading ladies as her performances were considered quite impactful. In…
