MUMBAI: Private equity (PE) money is chasing the events and experiences economy in India-think KKR’s bet on ticketing and live entertainment platform BookMyShow or Blackstone’s investment in an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise. Young consumers are now driving household spends and they are allocating a big chunk of their budgets to experiences.Consider this: at Travis…
Is ‘Dead City’ Season 4 happening?(Image Credit: YouTube) Fans waiting to find out whether ‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ will return for a fourth season have received an encouraging update, but the makers have not officially announced a renewal yet. However, Scott M. Gimple, who oversees the wider ‘The Walking Dead’ universe, said the New…
India’s Yashvir Singh celebrates winning the silver medal in the men’s javelin throw final at the Asian Games. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: The last throw has become familiar territory for Yashvir Singh.At the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow earlier this year, Yashvir produced a stunning 85.41m with his final throw to win bronze.Asian Games Full Coverage…
Sebi orders Growpital to shut down MUMBAI: Markets regulator Sebi has ordered Growpital Platform, an unauthorised collective investment scheme (CIS) that had mobilised about Rs 192 crore to invest in agricultural farms for tax-free returns to investors, to wind up and return investors’ money along with 12% interest. Twenty eight entities associated with Growpital have…
Tamil actor Soori‘s latest sports action drama, ‘Mandaadi,’ is enjoying a strong run at the box office. Since its release on September 10, the movie has been racking up good numbers. On day 19, the film registered Rs 1.29 crore. ‘Mandaadi’ box office numbers According to Sacnilk, the film made Rs 1.29 crore, which came…
Dylan Larkin #71 of the Detroit Red Wings follows the play in front of Jason Robertson #21 of the Dallas Stars during the second period at Little Caesars Arena on December 23, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images) NHL club Boston Bruins have reportedly rejected the trade offer for Detroit…
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Chairperson S. Ramann MUMBAI: To ensure regulatory guardrails around pension products while giving customers greater choice, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority plans to roll out a suitability platform that will assess NPS subscribers’ risk appetite and ask suitability-related questions before they select a scheme.“Suitability and risk appetite…
IIP surges 8% in August, nearly doubles year-ago growth on manufacturing, power boost NEW DELHI: Industrial production rose 8% in Aug as against 4.7% expansion recorded a year ago, on account of robust growth in manufacturing and electricity sectors.Sequentially also, industrial production witnessed acceleration from an upward revised figure of 7.4% in July, latest data…
Chadwick Boseman left behind more than memorable performances on screen. The actor, who became internationally known for playing T’Challa in Marvel’s Black Panther, often spoke about purpose, perseverance and finding meaning in difficult moments.He shared the important message during the commencement speech at Howard University, his alma mater, where he graduated with a Bachelor of…
UAE investors plan fresh $25 billion India bet, aim to take total to $100 billion: Goyal MUMBAI: Union minister of commerce Piyush Goyal said UAE investors have expressed intent to invest another $25 billion, on the back of $25 billion already invested, with an eventual objective of taking investments in India to $100 billion.Citing the…
