MUMBAI: Increased opportunities to hedge foreign exchange risk and longer trading hours are at the heart of a proposed overhaul by RBI to liberalise access to currency markets.The draft framework broadens the different types of derivatives that banks (authorised dealers) may offer to individuals and firms, extending hedging tools for currency and interest-rate exposures. Trades…
Actor McKenna Grace has officially landed the role of Daphne Blake in Netflix’s upcoming live-action adaptation of the hit children’s cartoon, ‘Scooby-Doo’.Grace, who previously voiced a young Daphne in the 2020 animated film ‘Scoob!’ will now portray Daphne in the eight-episode series, which was picked up by the streaming giant back in March 2025. McKenna…
Pakistan cricket team (AP/PTI) Pakistan’s T20 World Cup campaign has reached a critical juncture. A win against Namibia in their final league fixture on Wednesday is non-negotiable if Salman Agha’s men are to keep their Super 8 hopes alive. Anything less, and their tournament ends prematurely.The pressure has mounted quickly. After bold claims that this…
NEW DELHI: Despite the surge in gold and silver imports upsetting the trade balance, the trends for the two precious metals are very different. With the average price of gold rising nearly 25% on a year-on-year basis to $94,554 a kg during April-Dec, buyers became cautious, resulting in demand falling. Data released by the commerce…
Abrid Shine’s latest film ‘Spa’, rated A, is experiencing a slow box office run, grossing Rs 30 lakhs worldwide in its first five days. Despite modest earnings, the movie is lauded for its strong performances from its ensemble cast. Social media reactions are mixed, with praise for its bold themes and execution, though some find…
MUMBAI: Even as property prices continued to rise at a faster pace – 2.2 % in the Dec quarter, rental demand declined by 2.4% quarter-on-quarter across India, indicating a market adjusting to yield compression rather than a broad-based slowdown, Magicbricks said in a report. Chennai emerged as the top market in terms of gross rental…
Prakambanam, the horror-comedy starring Ganapathi and Sagar Surya, continues its strong box office run, completing 19 days with consistent footfalls. The film has garnered Rs 18.65 crore worldwide, with India net at Rs 12.19 crore and overseas contributing Rs 4.75 crore. Audiences are praising the performances, music, and engaging narrative. ‘Prakambanam’ continues to maintain a…
Sourav Ganguly and Imran Khan (Agency Image) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has called for former Pakistan skipper Imran Khan to be treated with dignity and proper care, amid growing concern over the latter’s health in prison.Ganguly’s remarks follow a joint appeal by 14 former international captains from five Test-playing nations urging the Pakistan government…
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was visibly frustrated with paparazzi as he left the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai in the early hours of Wednesday morning, after visiting his father, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, who is currently under medical care.Video footage circulating online shows Salman exiting the hospital, in his car. He was joined by his brother,…
Hollywood couple Shia LaBeouf and Mia Goth have reportedly pulled the plug on their marriage. The new detail about their relationship status comes amid the actor’s latest run-in with the law, where he was reportedly arrested in New Orleans on two counts of simple battery. Shia and Mia split As reported by Page Six, LaBaouf…
