The waiver of merchant fees on UPI accelerated adoption during Covid, but growth slowed. The waiver of merchant fees on UPI accelerated adoption during Covid, but growth slowed. In an interview with TOI, Dilip Asbe, MD & CEO, explains how the new fee structure protects small transactions while charging larger merchants, who already pay fees…
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a global icon who began her career in Indian cinema, became one of Bollywood’s best-known faces, and later built a name in Hollywood too. She juggles her life between two huge industries with so much ease, even though her life stretches across continents. She is married to American singer Nick Jonas,…
J&K high court rejects ED plea to add charges in JKCA fund scam case JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir high court Friday rejected an Enforcement Directorate‘s petition that challenged a Srinagar CJM court’s order denying permission to add charges related to the receipt and concealment of stolen property in the alleged Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association…
NEW DELHI: Govt will raise nearly Rs 7.9 lakh crore from securities in the second half of this fiscal year, reducing the total borrowing for the current financial year by Rs 1,20,494 crore despite global headwinds.The reduction in total borrowing indicates govt’s commitment to fiscal prudence.A senior finance ministry official said the reduction is mainly…
Microsoft techie says excitement of living in US is fading after 2 years Moving abroad can change your life in ways you do not always expect. The excitement of a major move can be strong at first, but over time, even a completely new environment can become familiar. That shift can leave people wondering what…
Navratri is just around the corner, and for many people, this is when the festive season really starts.The mornings can be quite different during these nine days. There may be a diya burning in the puja room, prayers being said at home and a vrat meal being planned for later in the day. And then,…
Motivational quote of the day by Eddie Murphy: ‘I’ve mastered the art of walking away from the crashed plane’ — a powerful life lesson on failure, resilience and moving on(Image Credit: Eddie Murphy in the movie The Pickup (2025)) Failure can stay in your head for much longer than it actually lasts. A bad decision,…
Harmanpreet Kaur (BCCI Photo) India women’s long-serving captain Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down from captaincy in all three formats. The 37-year-old said she had fulfilled her responsibility as captain and is now ready to return to the game without the pressure of leading the side.“Today, I step down as captain of the Indian Women’s Cricket…
Curtains can change the appearance of a room without requiring a complete makeover. A plain window can become more colourful or decorative with simple materials that are already available at home. Old sarees, leftover fabric, flat sheets, and kitchen towels can all be turned into curtain panels.Those who enjoy craft projects can also add pom-poms,…
Minors on social media: SC asks Centre to enforce 18-year age threshold by law NEW DELHI: Agreeing with Supreme Court, Centre on Monday said it would soon insert a provision in the Information and Technology Intermediary Rules to prevent social media intermediaries from allowing children under 18 years of age to open social media accounts,…
