Weak monsoon may hit consumption story

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI/CHENNAI: India’s consumption looks headed for a near-term slowdown with predictions of an El Nino-weakened monsoon likely to bring the lowest rainfall in 11 years.Deficient rains may weigh on rural demand, impacting volume growth and crimping sales of a host of products ranging from soaps, shampoos, packaged food to two-wheelers and durables. For companies…

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Anita Kanwal reveals daughter Pooja was left shaken by ‘compromise’ demands in showbiz: ‘I left my career at its peak to be with her’ | Hindi Movie News

Veteran actress Anita Kanwal has spoken candidly about the struggles her daughter, actress Pooja Kanwal, faced while trying to establish herself in the entertainment industry. Reflecting on the difficult phase, Anita revealed that she put her own flourishing career on hold, accompanied her daughter on shoots across the country and abroad, and shielded her from…

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How Nihal Sarin became first Indian chess player to get Esports Nations Cup invite: Will he be the only one? | Chess News

NEW DELHI: It has been a week of double delight for Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin. First, his qualification for the Esports Chess World Cup became official. Shortly after, the 21-year-old became the first Indian to secure a direct qualification invite for the main event of the inaugural edition of Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026.While Nihal…

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Gaurav Gera reveals he deliberately disappeared from social media before Dhurandhar: ‘Ahankaar ko check mein rakhna zaroori hai’ | Hindi Movie News

Actor and content creator Gaurav Gera has received widespread appreciation for his performance in Aditya Dhar‘s Dhurandhar starring Ranveer Singh in the lead, but the actor says the film’s success has not changed his outlook towards fame, ambition, or the way he approaches his career.In a recent conversation with Jist, Gera reflected on the overwhelming…

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CUET UG 2026 exam delayed at some centres due to technical glitch; NTA revises afternoon shift timing

Representational file photo The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2026 was delayed at some examination centres on Saturday after a technical glitch affected the start of the test, according to the National Testing Agency (NTA).In a statement posted on X, the agency said the problem was reported by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), which is…

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RR IPL 2026 Review: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s season, playoff fight and the road ahead for Rajasthan Royals | Cricket News

Rajasthan Royals (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: As the dust settles on the IPL 2026 playoffs and attention shifts to Sunday’s grand finale, one name continues to dominate conversations across the cricketing world — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Should Rajasthan Royals focus on improving their middle order for next season? The Rajasthan Royals teenager may have exited the…

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