MUMBAI: Summer is here, and so is some refreshing news for consumers! In a significant ruling, the Gauhati high court has held that fruit pulp and juice-based carbonated drinks are not just “water or carbonated water alone.” That means they attract a lower Goods and Services Tax (GST)— falling under the lower 12% GST slab…
Honda NX500 off-road experience. As a relative newcomer to serious off-roading, I was excited but also a bit intimidated by Honda’s off-road camp at Aamby Valley. We had the NX500 and the Transalp 750 ready to ride. Knowing my limits, I figured the NX500 would be a better fit for me, as I had only…
Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan first shared the screen in Rakesh Roshan’s 1995 blockbuster Karan Arjun. At the time, neither had reached the superstar status they enjoy today, but their camaraderie on set was undeniable. However, the two often pretended to be at odds just to tease those around them.In a recent interview with…
The Trump administration has been resolute in its bid to axe the Department of Education since taking office. At times labeling it a “con job” and at others holding it accountable for the dwindling academic standards—even in innovation hubs like Silicon Valley—Trump has repeatedly signaled his intent to dismantle the department. With the recent decision…
Dwayne Bravo and Gautam Gambhir Former West Indies cricketer Dwayne Bravo, who has taken over as mentor at Kolkata Knight Riders from Gautam Gambhir, announced on Thursday his plans to combine successful elements from his predecessor’s approach whilst implementing his own distinctive methods for the forthcoming IPL. KKR, who clinched their third IPL title last…
Anurag Thakur (Photo Source: X) NEW DELHI: Of late, elections to national sports federations have garnered much attention. This time, in an interesting twist, the boxing body’s polls pit a seasoned Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) heavyweight against the incumbent, who too shares close ties with the ruling dispensation.In a high-stakes battle for the Boxing Federation…
Private bank, IndusInd Bank on Monday said that it expects a 2.35% decline in its net worth by December 2024, following discrepancies uncovered during an internal review of its accounts, reported news agency Reuters.The bank stated in a stock exchange filing that it has appointed a reputable external agency to independently review and validate the…
The new season of ‘Black Mirror’ has been announced with a spooky trailer. The new season will premiere on April 10, 2025. The trailer features a haunting cover of the classic song Dream A Little Dream, perfectly setting the mood for the unsettling stories that the show is known for.As always, ‘Black Mirror’ will dive…
Rishabh Pant’s sister Sakshi Pant turns traditional Kumaoni bride on her wedding Cricketer Rishabh Pant‘s sister Sakshi Pant tied the knot with her long-time partner Ankit Choudhary, on March 12, 2025. The star-studded wedding was attended by popular cricketers, including MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Indian cricket team coach Gautam Gambhir, Nitish Rana, Shubhman Gill, among…
Infosys chairman Nandan Nilekani BENGALURU: The future of energy will be a decentralised structure, with millions of small producers buying and selling power in a way that mirrors Unified Payments Interface (UPI), Infosys chairman Nandan Nilekani said at an event hosted by Arkam Ventures in Bengaluru on Wednesday.“The next UPI is energy,” said Nilekani, who…
