Mangaluru: The first six-day in-person cohort of SaathiShift, a startup focused on providing personalised companionship services to senior citizens, was held recently, with a strong emphasis on learning how to care for someone else’s parent with empathy and responsibility.The Companion Training Programme, conducted in partnership with Luminara Group for mental health, brought together a diverse…
Bengaluru: Eating out in the city is set to become costlier, with restaurant bills likely to rise by 3% to 10% as hotels grapple with rising LPG costs and supply shortages. Several small and mid-sized eateries have already increased menu prices over the past few days to stay afloat.An eatery owner from VV Puram, operating…
Bodhana Sivanandan (Photo by John Saunders) NEW DELHI: Indian-origin chess talent Bodhana Sivanandan has become England’s top-rated female player, according to the latest list by FIDE. At just 11, she now holds a rating of 2366 and has moved ahead of four-time British women’s champion Lan Yao. Based in North London, Bodhana’s journey is especially…
A spectacular drone display over Belfast has captured global attention after recreating the outline of the historic RMS Titanic in the night sky. According to reports and widely shared footage, around 950 drones were used to form a glowing silhouette of the ship above Belfast Harbour. The event took place on April 2, aligning with…
A growing concern is emerging in India as deficiencies in Vitamin B12, D, and iron creep into lives across various age groups and lifestyles. Today’s fast-paced living, characterized by unhealthy eating and minimal sunlight, plays a significant role in this trend. These nutrients are crucial—not just for maintaining energy and boosting immunity, but for our…
NEW DELHI: The 2026 Assam Assembly elections are shaping up as a defining political contest, a clash of experience and emerging leadership, legacy and new energy. At the centre of this battle are two high-profile constituencies, Jorhat, where Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has turned the race into a prestige fight, and Jalukbari, the long-standing stronghold…
The teaser of Ramayana has sparked divided reactions, and now Sunil Lahri has weighed in with a critical take on Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of Lord Ram. In an interview, Sunil Lahri admitted that while Ranbir’s look works to an extent, it lacks a certain quality associated with the character. The teaser of Ramayana has sparked…
Jasprit Bumrah’s direct hit (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals’ chase got off to a lively start, but an early mix-up brought sudden drama as Nitish Rana was run out in unfortunate fashion. At 39/2 after five overs, DC were cruising before the mishap halted their momentum.The incident came in the second over when Jasprit Bumrah…
MUMBAI: A structural shift is reshaping India’s microfinance sector, with regulated lenders displacing informal sources as borrowing from moneylenders fell to 1% in 2024–25 from 46% in 2011, according to a survey by Microfinance Industry Network and National Council of Applied Economic Research.The survey, which covered 10,342 borrowers across 10 states, shows a maturing market…
Mangaluru: South Canara District Central Co-operative Bank (SCDCC) posted a profit of Rs 131.1 crore for the year ended March 31, 2026, an 18.7% increase from Rs 110.4 crore last year, said president MN Rajendra Kumar. Speaking to reporters Saturday, he said the 112-year-old bank recorded total business of Rs 20,226.1 crore in 2025-26, up…
