FMCG sales growth in rural areas to outstrip urban markets: Report
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Rural India has bounced back as a buyer of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) such as soaps and soft drinks and sales of these goods are expected to expand at a faster pace than urban areas in the second quarter of 2024, according to a report by consulting firm Kantar. The […]
Atal Pension Yojana adds record 12.2 million new members in 2023-24
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) A record 12.2 million new accounts were opened in the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) during 2023-24 taking the total enrolments to 66.2 million under the government’s social security scheme, according to figures compiled by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Authority (PFRDA). According to APY data, around 70.44 per cent of […]
Overseas Indians’ faith grows in Indian economy with $1 billion deposits in April
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Showing their confidence in the resilient Indian economy despite global macroeconomic conditions, non-resident Indians (NRIs) deposited around $1 billion in the country in April alone. Last year, overseas Indians deposited $150 million in the same month, showing their growing belief in the Indian economy as there is increasing evidence of […]
India’s youth greatest asset, time to build human capital for robust growth: HUL Chairman
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) India, which is the fastest-growing economy, can further fuel its growth journey if the leading enterprises and companies collaborate with the government to build a robust human capital, according to Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) chairman, Nitin Paranjpe. According to him, India’s young and growing working-age population could prove to be […]
Justin Timberlake insists ‘he only had one drink’, freaked out in custody
Los Angeles, June 22 (IANS) Popstar Justin Timberlake, who was arrested on charges of driving under the influence, was held overnight ahead of his arraignment and was “freaking out” in custody and “staying up all night”. “He was freaking out and stayed up all night when he was in custody,” a source told People.com. Timberlake: […]
Jennifer Lawrence to star in her own production ‘The Wives’
Los Angeles, June 22 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Lawrence will be starring in the upcoming film ‘The Wives’, a murder mystery, which she is set to produce. Joining Lawrence on the producing team is Justine Ciarrocchi, her partner at the duo’s Excellent Cadaver production banner, as well as Tony and Independent Spirit Award nominee Jeremy O. […]
Big B lent his vocal prowess for ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ song, says ‘tough for a non-singer’
Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared that he has lent his voice to a song in the Hindi version of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ and said that it is “tough for a non-singer,” but “recordists today do unbelievable magic”. Amitabh took to his blog and shared details about the heavy costumes and prosthetics involved […]
Rapper Naezy: People now care more for emotions than about raps on women, alcohol
Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) Rapper Naezy, who first broke into mainstream rap with the song ‘Mere Gully Mein’ featuring fellow rapper Divine and is a contestant in ‘Bigg Boss OTT 3’, said that people now are more bothered about emotions and stories rather than raps about women and alcohol. “Rap and hip-hop have maintained their […]
Ranvir Shorey hopes to get good acting assignments after ‘Bigg Boss OTT 3’
Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) Actor Ranvir Shorey, one of the contestants in the third edition of ‘Bigg Boss OTT’, said he is hoping to get some good acting assignments after the reality show. When asked if he would be seen in more reality shows, Ranvir told IANS: “I don’t think I will be doing a […]
Euro 2024: Baumgartner, Arnautovic goals help Austria prevail over Lewandowski’s Poland
Berlin, June 22 (IANS) Second-half goals by Christoph Baumgartner and Marko Arnautovic helped Austria prevail 3-1 over a strong Poland side led by legendary striker Robert Lewandowski in a Group D clash in the UEFA Euro 2024 here on Friday night. Baumgartner’s strike and a penalty converted by Arnautovic was enough for Austria to secure […]
