MUMBAI: Private banks’ Q2 FY27 credit and deposit growth got a significant lift from RBI’s concessional dollar-rupee swap facility for FCNR(B) deposits. Banks mobilised billions of dollars and deployed part of the funds through overseas branches, boosting headline balance-sheet growth.The gap between headline and underlying growth was significant. Axis Bank’s advances grew 22.7%, but 18.8%…
The discovery was made on September 18 at the MN-DW18-1-H-D well in the Mahanadi Offshore Basin. In a big breakthrough, Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) has discovered gas in a deepwater well off India’s eastern coast. The find is located close enough to Odisha and may potentially enable quicker development if further appraisal establishes…
Growing up, we have all watched animal documentaries where a Bengal tiger or an African giraffe looks majestic in its natural habitat. Funnily enough, there are also candid moments when animals are caught in hilarious poses. The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards are an effort to celebrate this lighter side of wildlife photography. The awards give…
For countless fans of Tamil cinema, the names Ambika and Radha instantly bring to mind two sisters who reigned as leading heroines through the golden years of the 1980s. Their story begins in a Kerala household, where their mother, Sarasamma, played a defining role in shaping both their personal lives and professional careers. Over the…
General:The home front looks warm and active today, Capricorn. The Moon supports comforts and Moon’s mothers favour or support can become a real blessing, whether emotional, practical or financial.You may feel drawn toward home improvement, family outings or buying something for the house. Some of Libra could go for a movie, a picnic. Attend a…
In 1994, Jack Nicholson donated 60 acres of property to conserve the green stretches near Mudholland Drive.Image credit (Instagram) Veteran icon Jack Nicholson, who is best known for his work in ‘The Shining,’ once donated around 60 acres of land that was originally under his name. The actor has taken the underdeveloped land located in…
Psalm 46:10 emphasizes the significance of being still and trusting in God’s authority in a chaotic world. Silence can aid reflection and can foster better communication in relationships by preventing misunderstandings. While anxiety often leads to an urge to control conversations, acknowledging the limitations of our influence is vital. The act of being still is…
‘The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest’ gets CBFC clearance with zero cuts, Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia film receives U/A 16+ certificate Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s upcoming film ‘The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest’ has secured clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) without a single cut or modification. The certification comes…
We have all been there. The batter clings to the pan, tears the moment you try to spread it, or comes out soft and floppy instead of thin and crackly like the dosa at your favourite restaurant. The good news is that there is rarely a secret recipe behind it. A few small habits in…
Allu Arjun’s younger brother Allu Sirish complains of loud music till 2–3 am; says elders, children. Tollywood actor Allu Sirish has approached Hyderabad Police over loud music allegedly being played late at night near his residence in Shaikpet. The actor raised the matter on X and sought intervention from the authorities.Allu Sirish, the younger brother…
