RBI deputy governor Shirish Chandra Murmu, speaking at the Global FinTech Fest in Mumbai on Friday, said digital lending should not merely make the process of extending credit faster. Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India wants lenders to ensure that algorithms used to make or materially influence credit decisions can explain why a borrower has…
Lokesh Kanagaraj made his acting debut with ‘DC’, Arun Matheswaran’s adaptation of the classic ‘Devdas’ story, and the film went on to emerge as a box-office success. As a gesture of appreciation, Sun Pictures head Kalanithi Maran gifted brand-new BMW cars to filmmaker Arun Matheswaran, actor Lokesh Kanagaraj and music composer Anirudh Ravichander. However, the…
Jairam Ramesh said the ad was not merely an insult to an individual or community but to ‘the dignity of all Indians’ NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday attacked the government over a controversial US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) advertisement targeting “Mr Singh”. The opposition called it an insult to all Indians and questioned…
‘I have certain ideas in my head’: Kunal Kemmu addresses fan theories of shared universe plans between ‘VIBE’, ‘Go Goa Gone’ and ‘Madgaon Express’, says he can ‘mould’ them The trailer of Kunal Kemmu’s upcoming directorial ‘VIBE’ has left audiences intrigued, with viewers praising its humour, pace and comic moments. However, it is the subtle…
Tharoor versus Chidambaram on BRICS. Photo credit: ANI NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has backed the Brics summit as an important diplomatic opportunity for India, breaking ranks with party colleague P Chidambaram, who has questioned whether recent Brics meetings have delivered tangible benefits.Defending the grouping’s relevance, Tharoor said it gives India a platform…
Paresh Rawal defends 72nd National Film Awards being held in Kevadia instead of Delhi (Image Credits IMDb) Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has defended the decision to host the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Gujarat, saying there is nothing unusual about taking one of the country’s biggest cinematic events beyond the national capital. The ceremony…
India hosts the 18th Brics summit in New Delhi NEW DELHI: The stage is set for the 18th Brics summit in New Delhi from September 12-13, with leaders discussing global governance, multilateralism, and the ongoing conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine.As the Brics chair, India has placed the global south at the heart of its…
Even as ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ successfully brings the popular crime franchise to the big screen, fans already have a wishlist for the next chapter. A section of viewers is calling for Vijay Varma to return as the Tyagi brothers in a potential sequel. Vijay left a lasting impression with his dual portrayal of twins Bharat…
NPCI Bharat BillPay has proposed a centralised digital infrastructure to connect invoices, payments, reconciliation and financing, to fix the biggest constraints on MSMEs. Mumbai: NPCI Bharat BillPay has proposed a centralised digital infrastructure to connect invoices, payments, reconciliation and financing, to fix the biggest constraints on MSMEs – the difficulty of turning sales into cash…
Malaysian students have built a prototype that attempts to recover electricity from one of the most overlooked sources of wasted energy in a home, water flowing down the sink. Developed by three students at Universiti Malaya, WattsUp is an IoT-enabled micro-hydropower system designed specifically for the weak and intermittent flow produced by household wastewater. Rather…