NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday raised import tariffs on gold and silver to 15% from 6%, according to Reuters. The move is aimed at curbing precious metal imports and easing pressure on India’s foreign exchange reserves.The sharp increase in duties comes just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to avoid buying gold…
Narrow garden beds often become chaotic due to plant overgrowth. The key to success lies in selecting plants with vertical growth habits and considering their mature size. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons There is a special frustration with the narrow garden bed. It may be the narrow stretch of soil between your front pathway and the…
Courage surges through you today like wind filling a kite. You might decide to do something extraordinary today, such as planning quick journeys for short visits, sudden errands or quick jaunts across town.Still, don’t confuse courage with carelessness. Mars pushes you to act first, think later. Keep your thinking cap on, especially around family matters…
‘Kara’, starring Dhanush and Mamitha Baiju, arrived in theatres with strong expectations. The film generated considerable buzz ahead of its release. However, it has not completely matched the hype, and its box office performance has remained moderate. ‘Kara’s day 13 earnings rise to 81 lakh According to Sacnilk, ‘Kara’ earned Rs 81 lakh on its…
NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said the ongoing global challenges should act as a “wake-up call” for Indian industry to become self-efficient and productive, make better use of free trade agreements, and reduce dependence on imports to strengthen the economy.Amid trying times, India has an opportunity to outshine others, he…
Elon Musk was turned away during a rocket meeting in Russia. Image credit – Wikimedia When Elon Musk started working at SpaceX, it had not yet become one of the most influential space companies in the world. The founder was then looking for ways to get to the rockets more quickly and cheaply. In 2001,…
Relief arrives. As soon as Jupiter, your ruler, provides support, while the Moon brings comfort through family and familiar faces.You’ll enjoy the day with family and friends. A social gathering or family function is likely, and you may actually feel present there, not distracted by worry. Good conversations, simple laughter, and good food can reset…
Tabu has always been one of Bollywood’s most admired and versatile stars. While the actress won hearts with powerful performances in films like Maqbool, she also impressed audiences with comedies and commercial entertainers over the years.However, apart from her films, Tabu’s personal life has often remained a topic of curiosity among fans, especially because the…
MUMBAI: Mitsui OSK Lines, which runs one of the largest shipping fleets globally, on Tuesday said that container rates may rise further as there is a gap between freight rates and increase in cost as bunker oil prices have doubled in Asia.During an interaction with TOI, the Japanese company’s global president and CEO Jotaro Tamura…
Stewart Butterfield extracted a small team chat system from a failed game. Image credit – Wikimedia The case of Stewart Butterfield and his colleagues shows how failure can become the foundation for success. In 2012, Butterfield’s multiplayer online game, Glitch, failed. However, instead of shutting off its lights, Butterfield and his colleagues understood that the…
