In Thiruvananthapuram, a female YouTuber and her husband were found dead. Their son discovered her lying on the bed and her husband hanging. The couple’s deaths are under investigation by police, who suspect foul play. Chemical analysis will determine the exact cause of her death. Read More
Reliance’s Campa Cola challenges beverage giants PepsiCo and Coca-Cola with its aggressive pricing strategy, offering 200 ml bottles at Rs 10. To counter this, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are employing tactics such as better retailer margins and potential lower-priced packs, particularly in markets like Kerala and West Bengal. Read More
Swiggy plans a Rs 11,327 crore IPO on Nov 6, aiming for $11.3 billion valuation, adjusted from up to $13 billion due to market conditions. Prosus, Accel, and Elevation Capital will sell part of their stakes. This follows a $10.7 billion valuation in Jan 2022. Read More
Dhanteras, marking the beginning of Diwali, celebrates Lord Dhanvantari and Goddess Lakshmi, symbolizing health and wealth. Buying gold, silver, and utensils is customary. An age-old sweet remedy made with honey, cinnamon, and cardamom is believed to bring prosperity, happiness, and good health when consumed on this auspicious day. Read More
Rajinikanth’s action drama ‘Vettaiyan’ continues its strong box office run, earning Rs 144.75 crore in India over 18 days. The film, featuring stars like Amitabh Bachchan and Fahadh Faasil, has maintained impressive occupancy rates, especially in Tamil Nadu. Despite a strong first half, the movie’s second half becomes preachy and feels lengthy, leading to... Read More
A police head constable, D Girija, died by suicide after her husband blamed her for the accidental deaths of their pet dog’s puppies. Childless, the couple had been caring for their dog. Following an altercation, Girija was found hanging at her Kancheepuram residence. Read More
Imports from China into India rose nearly 11% to $46.6 billion between April and August, driven primarily by computers, telecom equipment, and components, while exports dropped 8%. Electronics, machinery, and organic chemicals made up two-thirds of imports, widening the trade deficit to $40.8 billion. Read More