R Madhavan earned Rs 70,000-80,000 in Mumbai before becoming an actor; recalls how a random street encounter led to his first acting job: ‘I thought it was a scam’Actor R Madhavan once dreamed of becoming rich and famous as a teenager. He believed in dreaming big and never limiting one's aspirations. ...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Quote of the day by J. R. R. Tolkien: 'All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is...' - inspiring quote by The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings author teaches life lessons on strength, resilience and why taking a different path doesn't mean you’re lostQuote of the day by J. R. R. Tolkien: J. R. R. Tolkien's quote reminds us that appearances can be deceiving. Something valuable may not alw...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman meets 3M CEO; explores expansion in advanced manufacturing and R&DUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met 3M Chairman William Brown to discuss India's manufacturing and innovation growth. They assess...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
Umiya Buildcon announces official company name change to MRO-TEK NetworksThe company will progressively transition its corporate communications, digital platforms and stakeholder engagement initiatives to reflect...
31 Aug, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Sitharaman meets US business leaders, pitches India as investment hubFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met several US business leaders in Chicago. She invited them to explore opportunities within India as a...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
7 of top 10 firms shed Rs 1.13 lakh cr in m-cap; Airtel, Reliance worst hitLast week observed a notable decline in market valuations, with seven out of the ten top firms witnessing a reduction of Rs 1.13 lakh crore...
30 Aug, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan to step down in OctoberEnding all speculation over extension, Jagdishan has told the board he won't be seeking reappointment. The bank will now fast-track the suc...
30 Aug, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
Union Bank, LIC Housing Fin, Canara Bank challenge NCLT nod to Subhash Chandra resolution planCanara Bank, Union Bank of India, and LIC Housing Finance will challenge a repayment plan. The National Company Law Tribunal approved the p...
29 Aug, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
‘Every billionaire will respond in less than 2 minutes’: Actor Madhavan agrees with the surprising habit that sets successful people apartActor R Madhavan, last seen in GDN, highlighted an intriguing aspect of billionaire behaviour, noting their inclination towards quick respo...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Yamaha R2 launched in India: New 204cc bike focusing on lightweight sits above R15; check price, engine, variants, riding modes and key specificationsYamaha has launched the new YZF-R2 in India as a more powerful step up from the R15. The 204cc supersport makes 26.5hp and 19.1Nm, weighs 1...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Now Chinese firms eyeing entry into Semicon India 2026Surging component imports drawing Chinese companies to Indian govt's flagship event
27 Aug, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
Actor Madhavan transforms barren land into lush coconut farm in Tamil Nadu. He shares 3 lessons from his sustainable farming journeyIn 2020, actor R Madhavan and his brother Subayogan turned a land near Palani into a flourishing coconut farm. The project combined traditi...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.14 AM IST
Actor R Madhavan agrees to Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s happiness philosophy. ‘A person is not happy because everything is right in his life. He is happy because…’Actor R Madhavan took to social media to share wisdom from Google CEO Sundar Pichai regarding the concept of happiness. According to Pichai...
24 Aug, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
LIC weighing plans to invest in health insurance, fintech: R Doraiswamy, CEO, LICLIC said the government’s ₹31,552-crore offer for sale reflects investor confidence and helped achieve 10% public shareholding. The insurer...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
LIC Q1 profit surges 23% on growth in value of new businessLife Insurance Corporation of India reported a twenty-three percent net profit rise. Value of new business jumped sixty-one percent, boosti...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
LIC sees no further government stake sale for 18-24 months, says MD; Q1 profit rises 23%The government will likely not sell more LIC shares for eighteen to twenty-four months. LIC has until 2032 to meet minimum public sharehold...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
LIC Q1 Results: Profit rises 23% YoY to Rs 13,492 crore, NPI up 7%LIC Q1 Results: India's leading insurer Life Insurance Corp (LIC) on Thursday reported a 23% year-on-year (YoY) growth in its standalone ne...
06 Aug, 2026, 05.42 PM IST