Instax Mini 13 review: Playful
If you have spent any time on Pinterest or Instagram, you have probably seen instant cameras popping up everywhere, almost like a must-have item. But beyond the looks, the real question is whether such devices add something special to your moments or if it’s just an expensive pick that most people will not use…
Jean Riachchi: Weathering the (l
Jean Riachi, CEO of I&C Bank in Lebanon and FFA Private Bank in Dubai, discussed the protracted crisis of the Lebanese banking sector, the impact of the current war in Lebanon, and the challenges ahead. Global Finance: How is the current conflict affecting the region’s financial sector? Jean Riachchi: This conflict will damage the economies…
Datanomics: accuracy improved
The impact of agricultural development on overall GVA is declining Gross value added (GVA) of the agriculture and allied sector declined in FY2014 and could only increase in the following year due to lack of monsoon, but the overall GVA growth in those years was 7.2-8 per cent. Other years also confirmed this. …
You can’t bowl the same way in T20
Lungi Ngidi’s slower ball, which troubled top batsmen in the T20 World Cup, remains equally lethal in the Indian Premier League. Ngidi started working on his slower balls at the insistence of Dwayne Bravo at Chennai Super Kings in 2018 and it took him a while to master this vital skill of the game in…
KV Raman Murthy takes charge;
Former Additional Controller General of Defense Accounts KVR Murthy on Wednesday assumed charge as a whole-time member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Murthy had earlier served as a part-time member on the board of SEBI as a government nominee. He has also been associated with the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA)…
Dabur is facing adverse growth conditions
The immediate concern is the impact of various headwinds on rural demand. Analysts at Systematics Research, led by Dhananjay Sinha, say the country’s rural economy faces the twin risks of a deficient monsoon in 2026 and rapidly rising input costs, threatening agricultural output, farm income, rural demand and food inflation. Macquarie Research believes a weak…
Mine hunters move towards Hormuz
AAmid the naval blockade of Iranian ports, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed that no ships broke the cordon in the first 24 hours, while reports suggested that a small number of ships may have transited the strait. The blockade ordered by President Donald Trump has effectively halted maritime trade to and from…
Best BS Opinion: Slow Shine
The IMF’s latest outlook points to a slowing global economy due to persistent geopolitical tensions, particularly in West Asia. Growth is projected to slow to 3.1 percent in 2026, even as inflation continues to rise, with even worse consequences likely if energy disruptions intensify. India appears relatively untouched for now with a growth rate of…
UK permanent residence: why 10
The UK is preparing to tighten its path to permanent residence, with plans to double the eligibility period for most migrants and extend it even further for some groups. But researchers and campaigners say that these changes will not yield the results the government expects. The proposals, led by Shabana Mahmood, will increase the standard…
Best BS Opinion: FPI Opinion
A decade after its launch, UPI has now become the backbone of India’s digital payments, with a scale that has made everyday transactions seamless but has also exposed new risks. As our first editorial notes, Fraud has increased rapidly, primarily through authorized push payment scams where users are manipulated into transferring funds themselves. The RBI’s…
