ic ICICI Bank Q4 results: Profit jumps 26% YoY to Rs 1,221 crore; provisions rise 9% YoY By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T16:25:42+05:30 Analysts in an ETNow poll had projected the number at Rs 3,000 crore. Full Article
ic Manohar may continue as ICC chairman for 2 extra months, Graves favourite to take over By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-24T15:52:39+05:30 In all likelihood, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chairman Colin Graves will replace the former BCCI president, who, it is learnt, has decided against seeking an extension for a third two-year-term. Full Article
ic Australian Govt looking at travel exemptions for Indian cricket team's Test tour: Reports By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-25T11:38:07+05:30 Cricket Australia is under huge financial pressure due to global lockdown and has laid off 80 percent of its staff. India's four-Test tour in December-January could provide a relief to the struggling bldy Full Article
ic Next year's Olympics will be cancelled if pandemic not over: Games chief By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-28T11:39:01+05:30 The postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be cancelled if the coronavirus pandemic isn't brought under control by next year, the organising committee's president said in comments published Tuesday. Full Article
ic India lose top spot in ICC Test rankings to Australia By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-01T12:46:37+05:30 India lost the top spot in the ICC Test rankings to Australia on Friday, dropping to third after their stupendous 2016-17 record was eliminated from the annual update as per rules. Full Article
ic Baseline Ventures signs India’s under-19 cricket captain Priyam Garg By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-04T13:35:28+05:30 The multi-year deal will see Baseline managing all the commercial interests of Garg. Born in Meerut, UP, Garg made his first-class debut against Goa in 2018 where he went on to score an unbeaten 117. He recently led the Under-19 Indian team at the World Cup in South Africa where they finished runners-up. Full Article
ic Physical education teachers shouldn’t be seen as second class citizens: Margaret Whitehead By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T23:55:49+05:30 During the webinar, titled ‘Physical Literacy: For Nation’s Development’, the panelists discussed a lot of topics related to physical literacy, including its meaning, the challenges it faces, its need of promotion, the lax attitude towards it and its importance in everybody’s life. The panel also discussed the lax attitude towards physical education in India. Full Article
ic Gold price gains as poor macro data hit risk sentiments By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T09:50:21+05:30 Spot gold markets remained shut due to the lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus, according to HDFC Securities. Full Article
ic Crude oil prices rise on Saudi crude price increase, China export bounce By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T15:16:34+05:30 US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose $1.78, or 7.4 per cent, to $25.77, on track for its highest close since April 6 and up more than 30 per cent this week. Full Article
ic Gold prices ease but still above Rs 46,000 By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T09:32:59+05:30 Globally, gold eased on Friday as appetite for riskier assets improved after a string of strong corporate earnings. Full Article
ic Base metals: Copper, nickel futures climb on fresh bets By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T14:17:48+05:30 Copper prices on Friday traded 0.48 per cent higher at Rs 408.75 per kg in futures market. Full Article
ic Gold prices hold steady on more stimulus hopes post US jobs data By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T14:24:12+05:30 US gold futures were up 0.1 per cent at $1,728.10. Full Article
ic Gold bond issue price fixed at Rs 4,590/gm of gold By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T21:13:16+05:30 The issue price for Series I (April 20 to 24, 2020) was Rs 4,639 per gram of gold. Full Article
ic Oil crash busted broker’s computers and inflicted big losses By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T12:32:34+05:30 What he didn’t know was oil’s first trip into negative pricing had broken Interactive Brokers Group Inc. Full Article
ic Assam hikes liquor prices by 25 per cent By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T21:46:59+05:30 Assam cabinet held its meeting on Friday through video conferencing. Assam Industries and Commerce Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said the 25 per cent hike will add Rs 1000 crore to the government's kitty. Full Article
ic Varanasi's ghats, Hampi's attractions & Goa's iconic churches: Destinations which are every photographer's paradise By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-19T05:15:00+05:30 India’s diverse culture is truly a photographer’s delight. Full Article
ic Up your happiness quotient with these brilliant pics from around the world By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-19T05:40:00+05:30 On ‘World Happiness Day’, instantly quench your global travel quest. Full Article
ic Music and magic in the American South By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-27T13:20:01+05:30 Image credit: iStock The American South is all about the soul, it definitely attracts you in more than one way. Known for its generous hospitality, good-nat... Full Article
ic A whirlwind trip across the American South By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-31T15:10:00+05:30 Image credit: iStock The Southern States of America can leave a lasting impression. Live your Huckleberry Finn fantasies along the Mississippi River, sing a... Full Article
ic All natural—in pursuit of an American travel story By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-31T15:10:25+05:30 Image credit: iStock If you have completed your American travel bucket list by visiting Los Angeles, New York City, and the likes, then we suggest you rehas... Full Article
ic Comic commerce: What fuels the mini economy of vintage Indian comic books By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-04-27T23:00:00+05:30 Comic book buffs have created a mini-economy where collectors are willing to pony up big sums for rare editions. Full Article
ic Amazon says focus on original content to light up FireStick sales By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-05-20T08:00:56+05:30 Amazon Fire TV Stick is a content streaming device that plugs into an HDTV and lets customers access Prime Video and other OTT services such as Netflix and Hotstar. Full Article
ic Brains behind idiot box: A quick look at the history of television By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-06-22T23:30:00+05:30 The first public demonstration of colour TV broadcast happened this week 90 years ago, setting the foundation for a major change in the way audio-visual media is consumed. Full Article
ic Not just a film, 'Chhichhore' became a self-realisation exercise for Nitesh Tiwari & his team of writers By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-09-14T23:37:43+05:30 The writers of the film realised that academic failures do not mean it's all over. Full Article
ic Racism in food? US, North European cuisines enjoy a privileged status, while others are named 'ethnic' By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-09-14T23:43:36+05:30 In NYC and most of the US even today, non-northern European foods termed are 'ethnic'. Full Article
ic For the love of chicken & mutton biryani: How political gatherings helped caterers grow big By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-10-26T23:00:00+05:30 Tamil Nadu’s love for biryani probably stems from the state’s love of rice. Full Article
ic OnePlus India launch highlights: OnePlus 8 priced at $699, 8 Pro to cost $899; Bullets Wireless Z, Warp Charge 30 Wireless charger unveiled By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-14T20:15:45+05:30 Both phones will come in 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB storage variants. Full Article
ic States to which migrant labourers are returning must use this to attract investment: Vikram Kirloskar By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T16:02:57+05:30 'Moratorium will probably have to get extended in a lot of cases.' Full Article
ic Solid digital business model helped post strong Q4 numbers: ICICI Securities By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T16:20:27+05:30 ‘We are a cash generating company and virtually carry no leverage’ Full Article
ic Debt is going through the roof & we will pay the price: Jim Rogers By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T17:32:52+05:30 'Indian farmers could be rich if the govt would leave them alone' Full Article
ic A falling yen may not be the economic cure Japan seeks By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-25T18:48:09+05:30 The yen, which investors typically snap up as a safe haven in times of financial market stress, fell nearly 10% against the dollar this month, as pandemic fears spurred a stampede into the refuge of the world's most powerful currency. Full Article
ic Cain International in pact with Oberoi Group for serviced residences in London By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T17:57:51+05:30 Privately-held real estate investment firm Cain International has signed an agreement with the Oberoi Group for the operation of 23 serviced residences in Mayfair in London. Full Article
ic Realtors body Credai reports 40-50% hike in cement, steel prices; alleges cartelisation By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T16:36:11+05:30 Realtors' apex body Credai on Saturday said cement and steel rates have increased by 40-50 per cent in last few weeks despite the lockdown and alleged price cartelisation and unfair trade practices by the manufacturers. Full Article
ic JNU releases tentative academic calendar for Monsoon session, set to return to classes by June 25 By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T21:54:46+05:30 In case, the examination results are not ready by July 31, students will have the opportunity to provisionally register and move on to the next semester, the VC said. The entire monsoon semester registration process will be completely online making it easy for the students to register even from their homes. Full Article
ic Our first objective is to provide value to customers: Saugata Gupta, MD, Marico By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T23:00:00+05:30 A lot of companies have made a tactical move to making sanitisers. We want to be a little more strategic, because when things settle down, only big brands with differentiations will work., said Saugata Gupta, MD of Marico Full Article
ic 5G spectrum price suggested by DoT too high: Finance Ministry task force By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-30T22:38:34+05:30 The task force, in a report released on Thursday, acknowledged stress in the telecom sector and said the Supreme Court judgement mandating companies to pay around Rs 1.35 lakh crore has placed some operators in a "precarious position" due to the short period of time in which they have to meet their liabilities. Full Article
ic Govt panel seeks review of 5G spectrum base price By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-04T10:30:17+05:30 The task force has also called for a revamp of financing models for infrastructure and backed a return of development financial institutions, such as IDBI and IFCI, albeit with a sectoral focus. It has argued that banks and NBFCs are unable to meet the massive funding requirement and face several challenges, which is turning the clock back by close to two decades. Full Article
ic Saudi, American firms eye stakes in Reliance's Jio By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T10:54:10+05:30 Three deals in three weeks injected a combined $8 billion in the group and help it pare its debt. Full Article
ic CCFI claims that indigenous pesticides meet global standards By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-05T16:48:14+05:30 The body has also raised serious concerns with the new Pesticide Management Bill, which heightens the criminalisation of business operations, as there are penalties of up to Rs 50 lakh with an imprisonment up to 5 years or both, without differentiating between minor or major offences. Full Article
ic Few takers for CIL coal despite lower floor price at e-auction By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-06T12:35:53+05:30 Coal India planned to auction 60% of its 75 million tonnes inventory by May-June following which four subsidiaries planned to offer 46 million tonnes under different e-auction schemes. CIL reduced floor price for bidding from 20-30% above notified price to the notified prices and bulk of the offer was to be for auctions allowing consumers to lift booked quantities over several months. Full Article
ic Domestic steelmakers rely on exports as local demand slumps By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T12:58:38+05:30 The likes of Tata Steel and Jindal Steel & Power are exporting 80-90% of their production, while JSW Steel is looking at shipping out somewhere around 20-30% of its output. Full Article
ic COVID-19 opens up opportunities for chemicals sector; puts margin pressure on petrochemicals: Icra By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T22:04:01+05:30 The report further said the lockdowns have adversely affected the demand for chemicals and petrochemicals owing to decline in consumption and shutting down of manufacturing plants, supply chains and distribution networks. Full Article
ic Department of Justice Awards More than $16.5 Million in Public Safety Funding By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Acting Director Laura L. Rogers today announced awards of more than $16.5 million to support public safety efforts in the Northern District of Texas. Funds will help law enforcement agencies, local cities and counties, campus safety, and victim service providers and domestic violence shelters fight gun, gang, drug and domestic and sexual violence and bring criminals to justice. Full Article
ic Department of Justice Awards More than $122 Million in Public Safety Funding to Michigan By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Today, the Department of Justice announced awards of more than $122 million to support public safety efforts in Michigan. The funds will help law enforcement agencies and community organizations in jurisdictions across the state fight gun, gang, drug and sexual violence, and bring criminals to justice. Full Article
ic Department of Justice Awards More Than $29 Million in Public Safety Funding to Northern District of Ohio By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 The Department of Justice today announced awards of more than $29 million to support public safety efforts in the Northern District of Ohio. The funding from the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) will support violent crime reduction, opioid/substance abuse reduction efforts, victim services, transitional housing for domestic violence victims, law enforcement activities, justice mental health, and juvenile justice. Full Article