MUMBAI: Yum Brands is selling struggling fast food chain Pizza Hut in a $2.7 billion deal to two entities, the American company said on Tuesday. As part of the transactions, the Pizza Hut business excluding Mainland China will be bought by private equity (PE) firm LongRange Capital for nearly $1.5 billion while the China operations…
India’s booming domestic tourism, and long-distance highway travel are among the prime factors driving petrol consumption to record highs. As per recent data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC), some Indian states and Union Territories are consuming petrol significantly more per person than the national average. It is largely because of tourism and…
Spanish proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) Some sayings feel less like advice and more like leftover fragments from a different social order. This Spanish proverb is one of those.“The more a woman admires her visage, the more she ruins her house.”It has a bluntness to it that stands out immediately. The…
Abhishek Sharma (Pic credit: BCCI) India opener Abhishek Sharma celebrated a significant milestone in second T20I against England as he made his 50th T20I appearance at Old Trafford in Manchester. Since making his T20I debut in 2024, Abhishek has established himself as a key member of India’s T20I setup. In his first 50 T20Is, the…
Coffee has changed its image over the years. Once blamed for everything from anxiety to heart trouble, it is now backed by several large studies showing possible health benefits when consumed in moderation. Coffee naturally contains caffeine, antioxidants, magnesium, potassium, and plant compounds called polyphenols. One of the most studied compounds in coffee is chlorogenic…
MUMBAI: Delayed payments are putting working capital stress on MSMEs, with average overdue receivables beyond 360 days at around Rs 3.8 crore per firm and a national invoice payment cycle of 73 days, even as 82.6% of invoices are issued with credit periods of 0 to 30 days, a report noted. The Indian SME Receivables…
Photo credit: X/@clashreport North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen a series of artillery and missile tests, using the 76th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War to showcase Pyongyang’s efforts to strengthen firepower along its southern border with South Korea.According to North Korean state media KCNA, the tests involved an upgraded 240mm…
NEW DELHI: Venezuelan vice president Delcy Rodriguez arrived in India on Wednesday on a five-day visit to expand energy cooperation, as New Delhi seeks to diversify its crude oil procurement amid supply disruptions from the West Asia crisis.Besides energy, the two sides are also set to explore ways to shore up cooperation in areas of…
Raut claimed that Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray had donated Rs 1 crore along with the silver brick during the temple construction process NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday questioned the alleged disappearance of a 4-kg silver brick donated by the party for the construction of the Ram Mandir in…
The Times Internet Half Marathon 2026 brought together runners from across the country, each bringing a different story with them. Fitness goals, personal battles, and lifelong dreams, the race held it all. What unfolded on the track was a result of commitment, hard work, and endurance. Yashika Aneja Winner, Chip Time: 00:27:14At 32, Yashika Aneja’s…