More than Rs 72,000 crore in unclaimed bank deposits, including amounts lying with foreign lenders, have been transferred to a fund maintained by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the government told Parliament on Tuesday. The money is held in the Depositor Education and Awareness (DEA) Fund and reflects balances that have remained untouched for…
The casting changes in Bhagam Bhag 2 have taken fans by surprise. Reports of Govinda being replaced by Manoj Bajpayee in the sequel to the cult comedy sparked mixed reactions, with some welcoming the shift and others feeling nostalgic about the original cast. Now, Paresh Rawal, who plays a pivotal role in the franchise, has…
Netherlands’ Bas de Leede celebrates his half century (right), and Tim de Leede’s portrait (left), at Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) There’s a portrait of Tim de Leede, Bas de Leede‘s father, hanging just outside of press box at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Like Bas de Leede, Tim de Leede…
File photo: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman NEW DELHI: Tobacco Board, under the administrative control of the Department of Commerce, has written a letter to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighting the adverse impact of the unprecedented increase in excise duties on cigarettes on the industry, as well as on millions of farmers and workers.The excise…
Hollywood icon Bruce Willis, battling frontotemporal dementia, continues to inspire with his zest for life. His wisdom, particularly his quote, ‘You can’t undo the past, but you can certainly not repeat it,’ offers a powerful message for navigating life’s challenges. This sentiment resonates deeply as he faces his health struggles with remarkable strength. The ‘Die…
Wanindu Hasaranga and Michael Bracewell (Agency Image) Sri Lanka and New Zealand have both been hit by injury setbacks in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, losing key all-rounders Wanindu Hasaranga and Michael Bracewell for the rest of the tournament. Both teams have acted quickly to name replacements, with Deshan Hemantha joining Sri Lanka and…
HYDERABAD: Aarvee Engineering Consultants Limited has received the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi)’s approval to proceed with its initial public offering (IPO) that comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs 202.5 crore and an offer for sale of up to 67.5 lakh equity shares by promoter Venkatachala Chakrapani Redla.The…
Stephen Hawking was told two years max at 21 from ALS, but Jane Hawking said no. Wed in 1965, she raised kids, wrote books, and cheered his universe-shaking work. Eddie Redmayne’s Oscar magic pairs with Felicity Jones in the 2014 film, ‘The Theory of Everything,’ showing wheelchair dances and tired Oxford nights. Their 1995 split…
Pakistan’s Usman Tariq, left, celebrates with teammates (AP/PTI) Sahibzada Farhan’s blistering fifty and a clinical spin attack propelled Pakistan to a convincing 32-run victory over the United States in their Group A T20 World Cup clash at the Sinhalese Sports Club on Tuesday. Farhan was the star with the bat, smashing 73 off just 41…
The TOI correspondent from Washington: A White House fact sheet announcing what it describes as a “historic” trade deal with India contains a headline-grabbing claim but little clarity on its most ambitious number. While the document highlights India’s intention to purchase up to $500 billion worth of US goods, it does not specify any time…
