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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Cabinet’s approval of ₹1,500 crore incentives for FY25 to promote low-value unified payments interface (UPI) transactions is certainly a disappointment for investors in One97 Communications Ltd stock—Paytm’s parent company. The stock has been in focus lately in anticipation of this development.

Anora (2024) in key and multiple categories at the 97th Academy Awards, there lies an irrefutable fact. It is the noteworthy commercial success of Anora (2024) globally. The film was made on a budget of $6 million.

New York Times word puzzles is a daily ritual. Whether it’s Wordle, Connections, or Strands, these challenges have captivated puzzle solvers worldwide. Among them, the NYT Mini Crossword holds a special place as a concise yet engaging alternative to The Crossword, which remains exclusive to paid subscribers. If you are tackling today’s Mini Crossword for Sunday, March 23, 2025, and need a nudge in the right direction, we have compiled hints and solutions for each entry. To maintain the element of challenge, hints are provided first, followed by the complete answers for those who seek a direct resolution.

If you’ve ever wondered why the stars vanish when you’re soaring through the sky, you’re not alone. The answer, according to astrophysicists, is all about light—both inside and outside the plane.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Ever stared at a stubborn pimple in the mirror, wondering, “Why me?" While genetics and hormones play a role, your diet might be a culprit too. That creamy latte, protein shake, or sugary treat could be fuelling your breakouts.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. On 21 March, ready-to-wear label Bodice returned to the runway (a big lawn) in Delhi with a standalone showcase for its spring-summer 2025 collection that blended India’s textile heritage with Japanese influences. At the heart of the collection was Bemberg by Asahi Kasei, a 100% regenerated cellulose fibre, cupro crafted from cotton linter.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. We’ve all heard it before—"You can become anything in life if you really want to." But what if the real problem isn’t effort or ambition, but not knowing what we truly want? Many people spend their lives chasing wealth, believing it to be the ultimate measure of success. Yet, despite amassing fortunes, they find themselves unfulfilled.

standup comedian Harshit Mahawar argued if you cannot get the coveted work-life balance, why not aim for 'work-wife balance'? In a hilarious post that has gone viral, achieving over 17K likes, Mahawar suggested busy employees turn colleagues into spouses to get the best of both worlds. Mahawar began his post on a rather sombre note, observing that in India, employees who have a family are in a lose-lose situation. If they are workaholics, they don’t have much time for family; however, losing their job causes them to get ostracised from their family. He then gave an innovative solution to this dilemma: Marry your colleague! Mahawar argued such an arrangement comes with several perks, such as:

Speaking at a Business Today event here, Jaishankar also said that after decades of hearing the virtues of globalisation, the world today is grappling with the reality of industrial policies, export controls and tariff wars. He said that ensuring a favourable energy environment for coming decades is understandably one of India's key diplomatic objectives. Beyond fossil fuels, it extends to developing and deploying renewables on a large scale as well as exploring the potential of small modular reactors, he said. «The fifth biggest economy of the world must necessarily develop a broad and diverse set of energy relationships,» Jaishankar said.

US State Department's decision to freeze funding for Fulbright and other scholarships has left thousands of Indian students in limbo, stripping them of an opportunity that once changed lives, said study abroad consultants. Apart from taking away financial support, the stoppage has effectively blocked academic exposure for a host of students who are capable but with limited means, and stranded some mid-course. Shreya Mudgil was pursuing an MPhil in English from Kurukshetra University. As a 2019 Fulbright scholar, she spent a year primarily at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, with all expenses covered and a stipend to boot. It was an opportunity she could only dream of till then. More than just academic exposure, it reshaped her introvert personality. Mudgil, head of marketing at food startup Conosh, now moves effortlessly in elite culinary circles, rubbing shoulders with celebrity and Michelin-starred chefs. «A hundred percent of that transformation came from the exposure Fulbright gave me,» she said.

George Foreman, the legendary heavyweight boxer who defied the odds by reclaiming his world title at the age of 45 and later became a multimillion-dollar entrepreneur, passed away on Friday at 76. His family announced his death on Instagram, though no cause was given. A two-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist, Foreman first rose to fame with a stunning second-round knockout of the undefeated Joe Frazier in 1973.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Sassoon Docks, tucked away in the bustling heart of South Mumbai’s Colaba, is a living testament to the city’s maritime soul. Just a stone’s throw from the Gateway of India, it is more than a mere port—it is the fish-scented, beating heart of Mumbai, where history, hustle, and heritage converge in an unforgettable sensory symphony.

The Shadowless Church. The moment its surreal images surfaced online, the internet went into a frenzy. A church that seemingly casts no shadow? The mystery surrounding it has sparked countless debates, conspiracy theories, and architectural admiration. Unlike anything ever seen before, the church’s ethereal glow, minimalist grandeur, and puzzling illusion have left both tourists and design experts awestruck. But what is the secret behind its ‘shadowless’ name? How does this mesmerizing structure defy the play of light and shade? Let’s unravel the magic behind one of China’s most astonishing architectural marvels.

Currently, IHT receipts are 11% higher than the same 11-month period in 2023/24 when they stood at £6.8bn. «Another year, another record-busting IHT haul for the Treasury – that is four consecutive years of all-time highs,» said Just director Stephen Lowe. «Frozen thresholds and rising property prices have been the predominant forces behind this increase to date but changes announced at the Autumn Budget, which will be implemented from April 2026, look set to bring in even greater amounts over the remainder of the decade and beyond. „The removal of pension death benefits from inher...

Jim O'Neill, Former Economist, Goldman Sachs, says for the rest of this decade, it is quite likely that US equity markets are going to underperform much of the rest of the world. A more positive way to put it is, the rest of the world which was very cheap, particularly Europe and to some degree China, is probably going to outperform the US and of course that has already been the case in the short two-and-a-half months of 2025 so far. While the period between now and April 2nd will probably see some near-term recovery of the dollar, O’Neill does not think that the combination of what the US is trying to do is at all good for the sustainability of the dollar and he thinks this time next year, the dollar will be a bit weaker against major currencies around the world. We are talking at a time when nobody knows what is coming. All we know is that American markets have reversed and there are fears of a genuine slowdown in the United States. Investors are moving out of the long dollar trade. What is the big headline of March 2025 for financial markets? Jim O'Neill: As I have discussed with you in December, you have to be very careful of a very strong consensus when some of the underlying factors are not so clear-cut and I was quite sceptical on the immediate euphoria of Trump being elected as this was going to further accentuate so-called American exceptionalism and the reality that we have seen over the first 60 to 70 days the US is not exceptional.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Shardul Shah got the call he had been waiting for on his 37th birthday in January 2020. A promising Israeli cybersecurity founder that he had been asking for years to launch a company was in need of funding.

In the post, he explained, how, after relocating to Rajarajeshwari Nagar three years ago, he saw another face of his beloved city. His daily commute to his office near MG Road had become a significant factor in his frustrations, leading him to reflect on the changing nature of the city. For years, his family had relied on personal vehicles as their primary mode of transportation, finding it both convenient and efficient. Lately, he argued, navigating Bengaluru's roads had become increasingly cumbersome. The pollution, particularly dust, had worsened to an alarming degree.

Anand Mahindra recently shared his thoughts on a heartwarming video that left a deep impact on him. The video, which has been circulating for over a year, showcases a luxury car owner’s generous and empathetic act, reminding Mahindra of the deeper emotional connection people have with automobiles. In the video, the luxury car owner spots a poor man taking a selfie with his car. Upon seeing the owner, the man tries to run away. But the generous owner himself takes photos of the poor man with his luxury car but also takes him for a ride in the car. Reflecting on the video, the Mahindra group chairman emphasized that cars are not just means of transportation but symbols of joy and excitement. As a business leader in the automotive industry, Anand Mahindra expressed his hope that Mahindra’s designers and engineers, both present and future, would approach vehicle design with passion. He stressed the importance of crafting cars that go beyond functionality, bringing happiness to those who experience them. The video resonated with Mahindra as it highlighted how vehicles can evoke strong emotions and forge unforgettable memories. His response underlines the philosophy that automobiles are more than just machines; they are a source of delight and inspiration.

Federal Reserve's hint at rate cuts this year also fostered appeal.

Zomato confirmed the approval by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) on the name change of the company to Eternal Limited, with effect from March 20, 2025. «The name of the company, thus, stands amended to “Eternal Limited” with effect from March 20, 2025, and the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the company stands altered to the extent of the change of name of the company,» Zomato said in a regulatory filing. This follows the update earlier this month, where the shareholders of the Gurugram-based company had sought its shareholders’ nod to change the name of its parent entity to Eternal Ltd,ET reported.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India's largest airline IndiGo expects to fly 200 million passengers annually by 2030, an 80% increase from the 113 million passengers it flew in 2024, led by its fleet expansion from 439 aircraft to 600 by the end of the decade. Top executives of InterGlobe Aviation, IndiGo's parent company, told analysts in Gurugram on Wednesday that the airline would expand beyond its domestic network to lucrative international routes, taking its share of international outbound traffic to 40% from the current 28%.