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«We had been getting cancellations over the weekend because of the weather and rains are affecting leisure bookings. An advisory has gone out to hotels in North India to accommodate guests in states such as Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh and not pressurise them to leave, if they are stuck because of road closures and can't pay immediately,» said Garish Oberoi, president, Hotel and Restaurant Association of Northern India (HRANI).

Prime Video is set to make a splash in the second half of 2023 with an impressive lineup of new movies and shows. The streaming service recently unveiled an exciting sneak peek video showcasing the highly anticipated releases coming in the next six months.

pop superstar sang ‘Jesus Loves Me’ and ‘Amazing Grace’, while riding a horse on the beach, in an Instagram video. The caption of the self-recorded video, which was shared by her on Saturday (July 15), is «Southern girl singing on my horse!!!» The pop superstar, who can be seen wearing a yellow and white bikini top, sang a pair of Christian hymns in the video. In the clip, the “…Baby One More Time” songstress is seen relaxing atop a horse.

For five years they reported and defended one of the great stories of modern Australian journalism. Their celebrated collaboration didn’t survive victory.

₹199 per month, allows users one credit per month that can be used to access one book of their choice. “We’re still in early days of building (the audio listening) category in India but expanding rapidly as we diversify our offerings beyond book adaptations to appeal to non-readers as well and find ways to localize in the regional languages," said Shailesh Sawlani, country manager, India, Audible, in an interview.

Bajaj Auto has asked its motorcycle part suppliers to prepare for doubling production for the newly launched Triumph range of motorcycles following a better-than-expected response to the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X models, multiple people aware of the company's plans said.Bajaj Auto has received over 15,000 bookings since the launch and counting. The ramp-up plans suggest that the company is striving to touch volumes of around 40,000-45,000 units in the current fiscal year and 100,000-120,000 units in the next fiscal year.

REC, a subsidiary of Power Finance Corp., plans to expand its lending in the renewable energy space to Rs 2.4 lakh crore by 2030, says its director-technical, VK Singh. While land and grid availability can be challenging for developing new green energy projects, policies of the government and support from states have been encouraging, he tells Shilpy Sinha. Edited excerpts:The renewables space has been gathering pace. How is REC positioned considering India's target of achieving 500 GW capacity by 2030? India is at 175 GW and needs to add 325 GW by 2030.

finance companies (NBFCs) are expected to continue their growth momentum riding on strong demand for loans even as credit costs are likely to remain benign in the first quarter ending June 2023. Analysts expect profit growth for NBFCs in the 15% to 25% range with loan books likely to increase by about 10%.

floods and waterlogging, roads caving in and homes and establishments collapsing across northern India have claimed more than 100 lives and displaced far more in the last two weeks. An early warning system (EWS) could have saved many lives and reduced damage by as much as 30%. India needs to take a leaf out of its own EWS book for cyclone to put in place a multi-hazard EWS, with a special focus on floods.

Some Republican candidates are finding creative ways to boost their donor numbers and to ensure they make it on stage as only six weeks remaining for the first 2024 GOP presidential debate to begin While biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy rolled out a plan to let people who raise money for his campaign to keep 10% of whatever they take in from other donors, Gov. Doug Burgum of North Dakota is offering $20 Mastercard or Visa gift cards in return for campaign donations of as little as $1 and businessman Perry Johnson is offering copies of his book in exchange for donations.

Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC). With expectations of strong loan growth and the integration benefits from the merger, HDFC Bank's Q1 results are poised to make headlines. Analysts estimate that HDFC Bank will report a standalone net profit of ₹11,580 crore for the April-June period, representing an impressive 25.9% jump compared to the same period last year.

Harvard researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize the field of anti-aging. According to the New York Post, a team of scientists at Harvard claim to have found a chemical cocktail that has the potential to reverse the aging process, bringing us one step closer to the elusive «Fountain of Youth» pill.David Sinclair, a Harvard researcher, took to Twitter to share the findings, which were published in the esteemed medical journal Aging.

₹23,000 crore FY 2023 from over ₹40,000 crore in 2019-20, said real estate consultant Anarock, citing cash flow improved on strong housing sales. Anarock even noted that the unfettered demand for housing across the country has enabled the leading large and listed developers to reduce their debt. The consultant analyzed financial performances of the top eight developers -- including DLF, Macrotech Developers (Lodha brand), Godrej Properties, Prestige Estates Projects, Sobha, Brigade Enterprises, Puravankara, and Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd -- engaged in the development of residential real estate.

₹10,000 each to the flood-affected families.Taking to Twitter, he said many poor families living along the Yamuna banks have lost their homes in the floods and some have lost all their belongings. "Many very poor families living on the banks of Yamuna have suffered a lot. In some families, the entire household goods were washed away.

oarfish, recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest fish with a bony skeleton, has made headlines as a group of divers encountered this unique creature near the east coast of Taiwan. Known in Japanese mythology as a harbinger of earthquakes, the appearance of this rare fish with bite marks on its body has sparked concerns of potential seismic activity in Taiwan. The captivating video, which swiftly went viral, was initially shared on the Instagram page «Wealth.» It showcases a group of divers encircling the radiant silver fish in the picturesque Ruifang region of Taipei County.

Florida are grappling with the implications of a new book-challenge law, forcing them to reconsider their approaches to selecting and teaching books. The law, which took effect on July 1 after being signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, requires districts to discontinue the use of any material deemed to contain «sexual conduct» as defined by the state. This has raised concerns among educators, media specialists, and book-access advocates who fear that valuable literature may be removed from classrooms due to the broad interpretation of the law. Media specialists like Kathleen Malloy in Leon County and others around the state are concerned that the new legislation, known as HB 1069, could restrict access to books containing scenes or content considered to be «sexual conduct.» Even books needed for important exams like the College Board's Advanced Placement literature exam and dual-enrollment classes may be affected. Some districts, awaiting guidance from the Florida Department of Education, have put their review processes on hold.

For Danielle Funston, a partner at Maddocks law firm, watching Sam Kerr and the Matildas at this month’s World Cup does not just offer her a fun way to spend time with her two daughters.

India-China border, nine km ahead of Malari village here has come under threat due to the rapid flow of the river as the monsoon fury continued over the northwestern Himalayan region. Malari is a small village near the Indo-China border near Joshimath in Chamoli district.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced the government will set up special camps for those whose Aadhaar cards and other documents were washed away in the floods. He made the announcement during a visit to a relief camp in north Delhi's Mori Gate.

housing sales, according to Anarock. Real estate consultant Anarock noted that the unfettered demand for housing across the country has enabled the country's leading large and listed developers to reduce their debt. Anarock analysed financial performances of the top eight developers engaged in the development of residential real estate.