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Marico stock rises 3% after company reports gradual uptick in Q4 growth Notably, Tanishq expanded its presence by inaugurating new stores in Dubai and Chicago (USA) during the quarter. Within India, out of the 27 new store additions (net), Tanishq accounted for 11, while Mia contributed 16 new stores to the network. The domestic business of Watches & Wearables experienced a solid annual growth of approximately 7%.

water crisis in the city, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the Karnataka State Cricket Association and other state authorities concerned to furnish details of water being used at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during the IPL matches here. Apart from the state cricket association, NGT has also asked the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) and Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) to submit the particulars about the quantity and source of the water by May 2. «We are studying the notice, and as such the stadium complies with the NGT norms. So, we are confident of going ahead with the matches,» said Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) CEO Shubendu Ghosh. The Tribunal has taken suo motu cognizance after reports emerged that the Chinnaswamy Stadium has been getting treated water supply for IPL matches.

Titan's revenue jumped 17% year-on-year in the fourth quarter and 36 stores were added in the same period. The overall store count currently stands at 3,035.

Mint in an exclusive interaction. Secondary markets (non-metro cities) are rapidly becoming a very important market size-wise for the growth that these cities are experiencing and these airports are experiencing. "In order to allow us to use our infrastructure more efficiently, we are in talks with airlines to serve those secondary markets.

drone attack overnight damaged equipment at energy facilities in Ukraine's southern Odesa region, the national grid company Ukrenergo said on Friday via the Telegram messaging app. Separately, the Ukrainian military said its air defence had shot down four drones used overnight in attacks targeting the region's energy infrastructure. Ukraine's air force said it also shot down nine Russian drones overnight targeting the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Russia also used two S-300/S-400 missiles and three Iskander-M ballistic missiles in its attack, it said.

Ukraine fired dozens of drones at Russia's southern Rostov region, home to its army headquarters for the military offensive, in the early hours of Friday, Russian officials said. Russia's defence ministry said it downed 53 Ukrainian drones overnight — 44 over the Rostov region — while the governor said a power station was damaged in the attack. Rostov-on-Don, the capital of the region that sits just across the border from Ukraine, is the command headquarters for Russia's military campaign and home to a swathe of Russian military sites.

Comparing the statistics between the two cities, the Indian Institute of Science's latest study underscores a striking resemblance. Over the years, Bengaluru's urban sprawl has surged from a mere 8 per cent in 1973 to a whopping 93.3 per cent in 2023, marking an unprecedented 1055 per cent increase in concrete structures. This unchecked expansion has led to a drastic 79 per cent reduction in water spread area, significantly impacting water availability. Hyderabad's trajectory isn't too far off. Data from the municipal administration and urban development department (MAUD) indicates a substantial surge in commercial and residential built-up areas. Between 2010 and 2014, the city witnessed a growth of 50.7 million square feet (sft) in commercial built-up area, followed by an expansion of 100.4 million sft from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, the built-up residential area saw a surge of over 500 million sft from 2015 to 2021. Although precise current figures are unavailable, experts estimate a surge of 70 per cent to 80 per cent in the last three years.

Cappadocia, Turkey, or savouring a superb cup of kadak chai. Top bosses share one experience that scores a perfect 10 for them.

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investing in real estate? Here’s the story from a book we read a while ago… Otis Booth, an American billionaire newspaper executive and investor, came to Charlie Munger when he was studying law, asking Charlie to handle the sale of some real estate assets. Considering the location that Booth was looking to part with, Munger immediately advised him to keep the property and develop it by building his own apartments. To this, Booth reverted… Charlie, if this is such a good idea, and you’re so sure it will work, why don’t you put up some of the money and join me. I won’t do it without you. What followed was Munger and Booth joining forces and investing around $100,000 to build that property.

The prospect of welcomed rainfall has elicited optimism among residents. According to IMD, Bengaluru and South Interior Karnataka can expect summer showers starting from the second week of April, continuing with thunderstorms until month-end. A Prasad, a senior scientist at IMD Bengaluru, noted, «The rain may commence on Ugadi with light showers in isolated areas, progressing to moderate rainfall during the latter part of the festive week.» Officials further disclosed that rainfall would be dispersed throughout the city, accompanied by gusty winds and thunderstorms. Although precipitation may not be uniform across Bengaluru, certain areas are anticipated to receive above-average rainfall.

Taxes and death are two of life’s great certainties, we have always been told. The record of both, however, suggests they could also be great oddities, the kind that make jaws drop in wonder. Take taxation, the less morbid of these two.

US Presidential elections: Joe Biden, Donald Trump win Connecticut, NY primaries Former Representative Denver Riggleman said on X that the filing of the bill was no April Fools' joke. "No sane VA rep would support it.

Kendrah Wong should be planning her son’s birthday party. He was supposed to turn 12 on May 8. Instead, Wong is preparing a funeral for her only child after he was killed by two large dogs Monday in Edmonton.

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is forecasting home prices could match peak levels seen in early 2022 by next year and reach new highs by 2026.

Senior finance and central bank officials from Southeast Asia and major economies are meeting in the scenic Laotian city of Luang Prabang to discuss ways to help the region build resilience against shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disaster...

Daily lives are noisier than ever, and many travelers are seeking relief in silence

Federal officials are investigating whether a Southwest Airlines flight veered off course and flew over the air traffic control tower at LaGuardia Airport last month

Authorities in New York City say they have disrupted an online fraud operation that stole millions of dollars by duping victims into making phony cryptocurrency investments

₹2,431 crore for all cities on the MCF list. Delhi, Chandigarh and Srinagar, as cities within Union territories, are not covered by the MCF since Finance Commissions prescribe transfers from the Centre only to independently governed states. The Patna Urban Agglomeration (ranked No.

Japan has "fundamentally altered" his views about the cleanliness in his country as he compared the bathrooms in Japan to the operating rooms in US hospitals. Kimmel said that even bathrooms in Japanese cities are cleaner. After his visit to Japan, Kimmel said he realised that the US, he once thought to be "pretty buttoned-up" despite the scope for development, is actually a "filthy and disgusting country".