Promoter-driven firms and hospital operators are targeting stressed healthcare assets through insolvency processes due to lower valuations. Despite risks, the post-pandemic interest in healthcare is high, driven by insurance penetration and government schemes, leading to significant acquisitions and resolution cases.
In his New Year address, Putin vowed that Russia will move forward, focusing on progress despite facing challenges on the world stage. With Trump’s return to power, many are wondering how this will impact U.S.-Russia relations and what it means for the future of both nations.
Donald Trump could become a blessing for American car drivers, as petrol prices in the country may take a sudden dip after Trump comes to power. Economists are claiming that Trump would be a blessing for the same, and will receive a great amount of applause
The WHO is urging China to share more Covid data in 2025 to prevent another pandemic. They assert that it is essential for both moral and scientific reasons. WHO also plans to better prepare for the next pandemic. The UN body hopes that their efforts will be successful this year.
On New Year's Eve and Day, we honour time, life and creation, and thank the divine for what the past year has given to us. The past year has given many lessons, and New Year 's Eve is the time to reflect on these lessons.
The advent of Donald Trump on the world stage has set the ground that could (ironically?) redefine and sharpen liberalism in the land it flourished. The bluster of politics will be tried when it confronts the contradictions that sovereigns and economies, including the biggies, have been trying to peddle over the past few years.
India's rise through the rankings is a relative development. It stands to benefit from deterioration of the Chinese environment. But it is also overshadowed by much more rapid gains in Vietnam. The benchmark will necessarily have to be countries that are doing better than India for it to be able to offer an alternative base for global manufacturing value chains. The ranking methodology uses per-capita income to normalise scores, and this requires India to reduce both absolute and relative costs.
New Year's eve is about partying and celebrations but for the US territory of Puerto Rico, the end of 2024 has brought in a major power blackout, that has affected a major part of the island. Here's a detailed insight into what caused this
Vadim and Sergei Revzin's podcast 'The Mentors' offers practical tips for sticking to New Year's resolutions, emphasizing achievable goals, external accountability, sustainable processes, and celebrating wins to form lasting habits. They recommend avoiding overwhelming issues and focusing on small, manageable steps towards self-improvement.
Taking with one hand and giving (back) with another has always been industry SOP. Big tobacco sponsoring marquee sports from cricket to Formula 1 was literally par for the course, much before CSR or ESG became the new a-crony-mic emissaries of virtue of houses of 'vice'.
A research paper by RBI economists indicates that stock market returns have a weak link with decisions to invest in equity and mutual funds. However, urban investors are moving away from traditional safe instruments like fixed deposits due to BSE returns. Household income and occupation influence the likelihood of owning financial assets and maintaining a diversified portfolio.
New York, California and other states in the US are set to have new gun laws from January 1, 2025, as per a report.
Kim Kardashian's fascination with Princess Diana has grown, and she actively seeks Diana's belongings at auctions.
The new Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, aimed at enhancing aircraft design and manufacturing in India, will take effect on January 1, 2025. This legislation, passed by Parliament, modernizes the aviation sector by replacing the 90-year-old Aircraft Act, and includes provisions for regulating various aspects related to aircraft production and operation.
Jay-Z has been fighting allegations of sexual assault since 2000 with legal arguments based on timeline inconsistencies and geographic jurisdiction.
Steven Soderbergh's new spy drama Black Bag stars Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender in a tense tale of loyalty and betrayal. The film premieres on March 14 through Focus Features.
Happy New Year 2025 Wishes Status: This selection of over 100 Happy New Year WhatsApp status messages offers a variety of uplifting, positive, and heartwarming wishes for friends, family, and loved ones to celebrate the arrival of 2025 with optimism, gratitude, and a sense of new beginnings.
Happy New Year Messages: With 2024 coming to an end, people are waiting to embrace 2025 with open arms. On New Year's Day, people enjoy the occasion by enjoying themselves at lively parties and midnight countdowns with loved ones, share special meals, attend events, watching fireworks and much more. People also share warm and heartfelt wishes, messages and images to their loves ones on WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram.
Walmart is ready to help you stock up for your New Year's Eve celebrations, and whether you are planning a big party or a cozy night in, you will have enough time to get everything you need.
The CBDT has extended the deadline for filing income tax returns for residents to January 15, 2025, from December 31, 2024, following a Bombay High Court directive. This extension aids those dealing with Section 87A exemption complexities, helping taxpayers rectify errors or pending returns without penalties.
In 2025, new state and federal laws will be implemented affecting areas like artificial intelligence and domestic air travel. Adults will need Real ID-compliant licenses or passports for flights. AI laws will involve consent and privacy. Data privacy laws will be enacted in eight states. Changes in college admissions and gender-transition surgeries will also occur.
The second movie in the 28 Years Later series, The Bone Temple, will release on January 16, 2026. Directed by Nia DaCosta, the film continues exploring the post-apocalyptic world.
The Uttar Pradesh government will hold the 'Sanskriti Utsava' from January 2 to January 26, 2025, to celebrate the state's foundation day, aiming to discover and promote talent in classical, semi-classical, and folk arts, with various competitions spanning multiple levels across the state.
The West Bengal Special Task Force has arrested two individuals in Murshidabad for alleged links to the terror group Ansarullah Bangla Team amidst disturbances in Bangladesh. LoP Suvendu Adhikari calls for NRC implementation in Bengal amid increasing illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators. Investigations continue to uncover the militant network's extent.
Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy will star in The Good Daughter, a limited series adaptation of Karin Slaughter’s novel. This suspenseful crime drama explores two sisters' struggles with a violent past and its impact on their lives. Byrne also joins as executive producer.
