MUMBAI: Auto financiers are pushing for innovation in lending, with a shift towards embedded finance and partnerships instead of generic EMI products, even as global markets adopt integrated digital credit at the point of sale.Speaking at the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) 5th Finance and Insurance Summit 2026 in Mumbai Rajan Pental, executive director…
Albania defends concert subsidy for Kanye West despite widespread outrage Albania’s government has defended its decision to allocate €4 million ($4.6 million) from its reserve fund to support a Kanye West concert in Tirana, as the rapper faces widespread outrage over past comments glorifying Hitler and selling swastika T-shirts.Culture minister Blendi Gonxhja said the funding…
A quick look through homemade toilet cleaner recipes reveals a familiar pattern. Different methods come and go, and social media is full of new cleaning shortcuts every few months, yet the same handful of ingredients continue to appear. Baking soda, white vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, citric acid, lemon juice and essential oils have become staples of…
Government housing schemes have traditionally focused on enabling home ownership by providing financial assistance to beneficiaries through loans or grants. However, while most housing schemes primarily focus on providing permanent homes, reducing the long-term cost of occupying those homes has received comparatively less policy attention. Odisha, on the contrary, is painting a different picture. PMAY…
Not everyone is rowing with the crowd. Norway fans have plenty to celebrate as their football team continues its promising run at the FIFA World Cup 2026, marching their way to the quarter-finals and are set to take on England on Saturday for a place in the last four.The descendants of the Vikings – best…
Welcoming a baby is often described as nothing short of a miracle. Across cultures and languages, many names reflect this feeling of gratitude, hope and unexpected joy. Whether inspired by faith, tradition or heartfelt emotion, these names symbolise blessings, new beginnings and life’s precious gifts. Here are ten beautiful baby names from around the world…
Loitering munition flying during a demonstration. (Image credit: Elbit Systems) Loitering munitions, also known as ‘suicide drones’, are increasingly becoming an important part of the evolving military equations. These airborne weapon systems combine the capability of operating in an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance mode as well as in a strike mode. Both these capabilities now…
Jordan Cox feels sorry for Virat Kohli (Image: X) England batter Jordan Cox has expressed disappointment over the lack of privacy afforded to Virat Kohli, revealing that the former India captain was secretly photographed during what was meant to be a quiet catch-up in London. Cox, who met his Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) teammate and…
The Dalai Lama shared meditation techniques for a busy mind. He suggests observing the mind separate from sensory input and thoughts. Reflecting on others’ kindness helps settle the mind effectively. Practicing meditation in the morning builds a deeper connection to awareness. Consistency in practice is more important than perfection over time. Most of us know…
Excerpts from the interview.Q: What was the genesis of this book? Assa Doron: Alex and I have been working in India for around two decades and we’ve done collaborative research before on different aspects of health and public health in India. I did a book with professor Robin Jeffrey called ‘Waste of a Nation’. I…