Indian workers are putting in fewer hours weekly compared to pre-pandemic levels, with self-employed individuals seeing the steepest decline. This trend, alongside modest real earnings growth, suggests lower aggregate demand and a recovery driven by a select few. Women’s increased labor force participation, particularly in rural agriculture, indicates distress-led employment. NEW DELHI: Indian workers put…
The Strait of Hormuz remains in a state of disruption after a weekend of escalations that saw ships come under gunfire, a US seizure of an Iranian-flagged vessel, and mounting confusion over transit rules. Commercial movement through the critical oil route has turned chaotic, with vessels reversing course, drifting near the chokepoint, or attempting passage…
US forces early Monday seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in a high-risk operation in the Arabian Sea, with visuals released by US Central Command (CENTCOM) showing Marines rappelling onto the ship after it was disabled by naval fire.According to CENTCOM, the interception took place on April 19 when the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance tracked the…
Rishab Shetty lauded Ken Karunaas’s film ‘Youth’ as a refreshing, emotional tribute to parents, praising its writing, direction, and acting. The movie, a box office success exceeding Rs 80 crore worldwide, continues to captivate audiences on Netflix with its simple, relatable story of school, love, and personal struggles, resonating deeply with the youth. Rishab Shetty…
MUMBAI : Multiple reports show that bankers are bracing for slower credit offtake in FY27 after a high base in FY26, with deposit mobilisation emerging as a constraint on margins.According to a survey by the Indian Banks Association and Ficci, lenders have entered FY27 with a constructive but more calibrated outlook, with nearly 71% of…
BENGALURU: A 56-year-old realtor-cum-small-time financier was found dead inside his car in Electronics City Saturday.The deceased is Naryanappa, a resident of Basapura. Public called police control room in the afternoon on coming across Narayanappa sitting inside the car, next to the driver seat, unmoved. Police found he was dead and, with the help of his…
Image via ishowspeedsui and jasontheween / X The rivalry between IShowSpeed and KSI has reignited in spectacular fashion, and this time it comes with a very public callout. Essentially, Speed has challenged the Sidemen member to a fight, and KSI is ready for the same. What initially began as a passing comment from KSI after…
North Korea has test-fired upgraded tactical ballistic missiles equipped with cluster warheads to refine the striking power of its short-range arsenal, ANI reported, citing state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).The launches, conducted on Sunday under Kim Jong Un’s supervision, come amid a series of recent weapons tests, including ballistic missiles, anti-ship cruise missiles, and cluster…
Director Jeethu Joseph, known for gripping narratives, addresses criticism of his films’ “serial-level” technical quality. He explains his preference for realism in lighting and art direction, aiming for authenticity over current trends. Joseph also points to targeted negative online campaigns influencing audience perception, while confirming ‘Drishyam 3’ will explore a different storytelling path. Mollywood director…
China’s increased purchases of ethane also come ahead of a planned mid-May visit by Donald Trump to Beijing. (AI image) China, the world’s second largest economy, is facing supply disruptions due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. China is on track to bring in an unprecedented volume of US ethane this month, as petrochemical firms…
