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₹4,073 crore. Ebitda margin expanded by 70 basis points to 10.6%, but recovery was slower-than-expected due to elevated raw material prices. In the near term, the management expects the overall demand scenario across segments to be positive.

By Gram Slattery

Child Development: Child development encompasses the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social transformations that occur from birth through adolescence. This intricate and dynamic process is influenced by a combination of genetic, environmental, and cultural factors. Child Physical Development: This refers to changes in a child's body and their motor skills.

Harry Styles garnered significant attention from both fans and paparazzi. Alongside flaunting his well-toned physique, he unveiled what appears to be a new tattoo. The elegant italic font on his right leg reads 'Olivia,' leading many to speculate it is a tribute to his former girlfriend, director Olivia Wilde. Shared by TMZ News, the viral photos captured Harry Styles enjoying a leisurely boat trip on Lake Bolsena, where he showcased his abs and a collection of intriguing tattoos on his torso. Of particular interest was the prominently displayed name 'Olivia' etched into his thigh, with another word below it, leaving fans curious about its meaning and connection. It is to note that the photos were captured while Harry Styles was vacationing in Bolsena, Italy, enjoying a boat outing with James Corden and the rumored new girlfriend, model Jacquelyn Jablonski.

Myanmar's military-controlled government has extended the state of emergency it imposed when the army seized power from an elected government 2 1/2 years ago, state-run media said Monday, forcing a further delay in elections it promised when it took over. MRTV television said the National Defense and Security Council met Monday in the capital, Naypyitaw, and extended the state of emergency for another six months starting Tuesday because time is needed to prepare for the elections. The NDSC is nominally a constitutional government body, but in practice is controlled by the military.

Australia surged into the Women's World Cup last 16 on Monday with Hayley Raso scoring twice in a 4-0 battering of Canada as Nigeria joined them in the knockout phase. Olympic champions Canada were dumped out at the hands of a fired-up Australian team who knew they had to win in Melbourne to progress. They did it in style, their big victory putting them through as Group B winners, meaning they will probably avoid European champions England in the next round.

China's export curbs on gallium and germanium in r... moreChina's export curbs on gallium and germanium in response to US restrictions on high-tech exports highlight the escalating tech rivalry between the superpowers.

Piramal Enterprises tanked 8% to Rs 986 in Monday's trade on BSE after the firm reported its June quarter earnings and Rs 1,750 crore share buyback announcement. For the June quarter, the company posted a profit of Rs 508.78 crore compared with Rs 8,155.47 crore in the year-ago quarter. The company had recorded an exceptional gain of Rs 7,613.96 crore on demerged Pharma undertakings in the year-ago quarter.

Nora Fatehi, issued her statement, regarding a defamation case she filed against ‘Murder 2’ actress Jacqueline Fernandez in 2022. In her statement, the ‘Bhuj: Pride Of India’ actress clarified that she was not complicit in the Rs 200 crore money laundering case masterminded by conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar.

Twitter underwent a rebranding, replacing its beloved bird logo with a Unicode character resembling the letter X. The changes have already appeared on Twitter's mobile apps for both Android and iPhone, as well as its web client. This transformation is believed to be a step towards turning Twitter into a «super app» similar to China's WeChat, with potential support for payments, instant messaging, and calls.

Narendra Modi on Tuesday will visit Maharashtra's Pune city wherein he will be conferred Lokmanya Tilak National Award. Apart from this, The Prime Minister will also lay foundation stone for various development projects in the city. As per the statement issued by Prime Minister's Office (PMO), he will visit Pune at around 11 am and will perform 'darshan and pooja' at Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir in Budhwar Peth.

Exide Industries' June-quarter earnings have not impressed the markets. The stock fell over a per cent in morning trade on Monday (July 31), following a 2 per cent fall in the previous session. During market hours on July 28, Exide Industries reported a net profit of ₹224.1 crore in the quarter ended June 2023, registering a growth of 10.7 per cent as compared to a profit of ₹202 crore in the corresponding quarter of last year.

G20 Summit at Bali last October. India’s foreign ministry spokesperson reiterated that the two leaders exchanged courtesies but also spoke of the need to stabilise bilateral ties. Meanwhile, Indian foreign minister S Jaishankar and Doval himself have repeatedly told their Chinese interlocutors that the relationship could not return to normal without resolving the situation at the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh that arose from Chinese transgressions beginning in April 2020.

By Danilo Masoni

Sikhs in Singapore have distinguished themselves in their chosen professions and made significant contributions in diverse fields while retaining their culture, faith and unique identity, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said. He was addressing the 75th anniversary celebration dinner of the Sikh Advisory Board (SAB) on Sunday. «You have all distinguished yourselves in your chosen professions and made significant contributions in diverse fields… Crucially, Sikhs have done all this in Singapore while retaining their culture, faith and unique identity,» he told the gathering.

Queen of the Ring: Based on the True Story of Mildred Burke" remains undeterred, forging ahead with its production. The biopic, helmed by writer/director Ash Avildsen, is based on the acclaimed 2009 book of the same name, chronicling the life of revolutionary female wrestler, Mildred Burke. Despite the challenges, the film continues to progress, with filming currently underway in Louisville, Kentucky, and «Arrow» alum Emily Bett Rickards taking on the titular role. Originally slated to feature prominent WWE stars in significant roles, the production faced a setback as both Charlotte Flair and Liv Morgan had to withdraw from their roles due to various reasons. Flair, the former WWE Women's Champion, was initially set to portray June Byers, one of Burke's legendary opponents. However, her busy schedule preparing for a high-stakes triple threat match for the WWE Women's Championship at SummerSlam against Asuka and Bianca Belair, along with a packed roster of shows and promotional commitments, made it impossible for her to participate in the movie. Similarly, Liv Morgan, who was set to play Clara Mortensen, another renowned wrestler from Burke's era, had to step back after sustaining a shoulder injury during a WWE match against Rhea Ripley. This injury added to her recent loss of the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, making her participation in the biopic unfeasible.

Taiwan into an «ammunition depot» after the White House announced a $345 million military aid package for Taipei, and the self-ruled island said Sunday it tracked six Chinese navy ships in waters off its shores. China's Taiwan affairs office issued a statement late Saturday opposing the military aid to Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory.

Canara Bank expects its mutual fund and insurance joint ventures to apply for their IPOs over the next 18 months as the other shareholders have agreed in principle to the listing plan, its managing director K Satyanarayana Raju has said. In an interview with Atmadip Ray, Raju also said the bank's move to spin off its credit card business will help grow this business by leaps and bounds. Edited excerpts:You earlier told ET that the bank's management decided to list Canara HSBC Life Insurance and Canara Robeco Asset Management. How far have you progressed in this direction? We have spoken to the other shareholders and advised the respective management in these subsidiaries to prepare a road map for listing.

A jump in east coast gas prices helped offset the impact of declining LNG prices for takeover target Origin Energy, but domestic gas customers still on average paid less than half the rates struck in export markets.

Slatestone Wealth chief market strategist Kenny Polcari shares his market outlook and discusses the impact of ‘Bidenomics’ on ‘Varney & Co.’

KOLKATA: Former Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's condition is critical and he is on ventilator support with Type II respiratory failure, after he was hospitalized on Saturday afternoon. He is suffering from acute lung and lower respiratory tract infection. The former Chief Minister was admitted last afternoon at a premier private hospital Woodlands in Kolkata, following respiratory distress.