MUMBAI: India’s formal retail credit penetration more than doubled over the past decade, with the share of consumers who accessed credit at least once rising from 35% in March 2017 to 74% in March 2026, even as the credit-eligible population expanded from 79 crore to 89 crore.The expansion was accompanied by a sharp rise in…
India celebrates Day 8 success as Lovepreet wins silver, Seema takes bronze, and Neeraj reaches the final. India enjoyed another eventful day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Thursday, collecting a silver and a bronze medal while several athletes advanced to finals across athletics and bowls, and others concluded their campaigns.Weightlifter Lovepreet Singh…
How Mirabai Chanu’s unconventional education shaped a three-time Commonwealth Games champion. (ANI Photo) Mirabai Chanu’s “education” was built on resilience, life lessons, and unconventional learning environments rather than sitting in a traditional school classroom. While rigorous training schedules left her little time for a conventional desk education, her life story reflects a profound journey of…
The latest Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster has officially broken all records and set a new benchmark by recording the biggest opening day collection for a non-Indian film in the country. Early box office estimates confirm that the film has not only crossed the Rs 50 crore mark, but it has also comfortably surpassed the record…
Today, with the Moon in Aquarius, you may be feeling the need for a bit more space to breathe or a change in your daily routine. Dhanishtha Nakshatra supports collective effort, planning and movement. What to Do Today Watch the rhythm of the household. Identify the areas where delays, clutter, noise, or uneven responsibilities are…
Amid opposition’s walkout, Rajya Sabha clears it by voice vote NEW DELHI: Parliament on Thursday approved a bill to amend the anti-paper leak law, prescribing stricter punishment, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying an important step towards building a credible exam system has been taken.In a selfie-video message, the Prime Minister asserted that gangs behind…
Bertrand Russell was a British philosopher, logician, mathematician, and one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. Walk into a crowded coffee shop or scroll through social media, and you will quickly spot a familiar ritual. A heavy paperbound volume of James Joyce’s Ulysses or David Foster Wallace’s Infinite Jest lies open on…
India’s medal tally rises to 17 after Lovepreet Singh’s silver and Seema Kaliramna’s bronze on Day 8 of CWG 2026. India added two more medals to its tally on Day 8 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with weightlifter Lovepreet Singh winning silver and discus thrower Seema Kaliramna securing bronze to take the country’s…
August 2026 will include several important school holidays, including Independence Day, Milad-un-Nabi, and Raksha Bandhan. August 2026 will feature several important national and religious holidays across India, giving people an opportunity to celebrate cultural traditions and spend time with their families. The month includes three major occasions, Independence Day, Milad-un-Nabi, and Raksha Bandhan, which are…
R Madhavan revealed why he relocated to Dubai for son Vedant, said, ‘All my taxes are paid in India,’ recalled earning a captain’s licence R Madhavan had opened up about the real reason behind relocating to Dubai, revealing that the move was driven by his son Vedant’s swimming career during the Covid-19 pandemic. The actor…