Apart from being super convenient, it saves money by removing the cost of printing and handling cash. The govt has now proposed a transaction fee. What will it mean for this payment mode?

When Vivek Oberoi refused to give up after ‘Company’ rejection, lived in slum for three weeks to convince Ram Gopal Varma, ‘Rented kholi in chawl’ Vivek Oberoi’s entry into Bollywood was shaped by persistence, rejection and an unusual approach to preparation. Before making his debut with ‘Company’ in 2002, the actor spent months trying to…

Demi Moore posted BTS photos from her daughter Tallulah Willis’ dress fitting ahead of her official wedding ceremony. She was joined by her siblings, Rumer and Scout. (Instagram) Demi Moore and Bruce Willis’ daughter, Tallulah Willis, recently tied the knot with her longtime partner Justin Acee in Sun Valley, Idaho. While the couple kept their…

In the heart of Yosemite National Park, where granite cliffs rise above ancient forests and waterfalls cascade into deep valleys, lies a quieter kind of wonder: Ackerson Meadow. One of the largest mid-elevation meadows in the Sierra Nevada, and the largest in Yosemite, it is a place of stillness, wildlife and ecological importance. But for…

Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi who has been in the news after ‘Dhurandhar’ has now spoken out strongly against the growing concern of adulteration in food, beverages and alcohol, urging authorities to impose severe punishment on those who put consumers’ lives at risk for monetary benefits. Bedi has expressed his opinion amidst Tukaram Mundhe’s current, aggressive…

Chiyaan Vikram is someone who has constantly reinvented himself for the screen. The actor has done a number of challenging roles over the years, from intense dramas to commercial entertainers. His long innings in Tamil cinema has also made him one of the established stars in the industry, and his earnings, properties and lifestyle are…

The incident took place around 1pm when the siblings were returning home from school during recess (AI Image) BHOPAL: A 9-year-old girl was allegedly raped in front of her 11-year-old brother, who was assaulted when he tried to intervene, in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhind district on Tuesday afternoon.The incident took place around 1pm when the siblings…

Why turbulence makes your stomach drop before your brain catches up (Canva) A perfectly ordinary flight can change in seconds. One moment, the cabin is quiet and people are watching a movie, sleeping or chatting. Then the aircraft gives a sudden jolt, drops slightly or moves sideways, and the stomach seems to follow it down.That…

New York and New Jersey have issued separate proclamations for August 15 ahead of India’s 80th Independence Day. (Photo: @IndiainNewYork) New York and New Jersey have issued separate proclamations for August 15 ahead of India’s 80th Independence Day, recognising Indian-American contributions and ties between India and the United States.The Consulate General of India in New…

AI generated representational image DRDO’s NETRA-2026 national seminar has brought electronic warfare into sharp focus as modern battlefields increasingly become contests for control of the electromagnetic spectrum, alongside conventional firepower.The two-day seminar on electronic warfare, digital twin and mission critical system design opened on August 11, bringing together more than 200 participants from the armed…