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These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday.The Estée Lauder Cos. and Puig End Merger TalksThe Estée Lauder Companies and Puig confirmed they were in discussions regarding a potential merger, but they have now terminated thoe talks. “Today, we are reiterating our confidence in the power of our incredible brands, our talented teams and our strength as a standalone company,” Stéphane de La Faverie, president and CEO of The Estée Lauder Cos., said in a statement. {The Estée Lauder Cos.}War in Iran Is Straining Beauty Indies and ConglomeratesThe war in Iran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz…
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NEW DELHI: A doctor at a private hospital in Lucknow has been arrested after a female student accused him of rape during treatment, police told news agency PTI on Friday. The student was admitted to Tejas Hospital in the Bakshi Ka Talab area on May 18 after suffering a health-related episode. According to police, the accused doctor allegedly took the patient alone into the operation theatre and asked her father along with female staff members to wait outside.Deputy Commissioner of Police Twinkle Jain said the victim alleged that the doctor administered an intoxicating injection before sexually assaulting her during treatment.…
Nepal men’s team captain captain Rohit Paudel was involved in a controversial dismissal during Nepal’s ICC Cricket World Cup League Two match against the USA at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground on Friday.The Nepal captain was given LBW off Milind Kumar on the final ball of the 38th over, even though replays appeared to show that the ball had hit his gloves while he attempted a sweep shot.Paudel was batting on 46 at the time, with Nepal placed strongly at 194/2 and looking set for a big total. The ball rolled towards the wicketkeeper after appearing to take a…
Intermittent fasting has gained quite a lot of traction in the world of health and wellness. It is primarily used to create a calorie deficit, as it involves eating within certain windows and fasting during others, allowing the body to burn stored fat. On paper, it sounds simple and doable, but in practice, it may be different. With this eating pattern getting so much spotlight, many people jump on the bandwagon and try it. But is it really for everyone?Intermittent fasting is the go-to technique to create calorie deficit. (Picture credit: istickphoto)ALSO READ: Can intermittent fasting be risky? Study says…
Chandrachur Singh was once considered among the most promising actors to emerge in Hindi cinema during the late 1990s. With critically acclaimed performances, a soft-screen presence and memorable romantic roles, he quickly became a familiar face for an entire generation of movie lovers.From ‘Maachis’ to ‘Kya Kehna’The actor gained major recognition after appearing in films like ‘Maachis’, ‘Josh’ and ‘Kya Kehna’. His performances alongside stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Preity Zinta helped him establish a strong presence in Bollywood within a short period.Before entering films, Chandrachur Singh reportedly had very different career ambitions. He was academically inclined…
In today’s episode: TVK inducts VCK and IUML leaders into its Cabinet, raising questions about the DMK’s strength; the Delhi High Court questions the WFI over Vinesh Phogat’s eligibility and more. Source link
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a record dividend payout of Rs 2.87 lakh crore to the government for FY 2026-27. The payout comes at a time when the economy is dealing with the effects of the US-Iran war and global oil price shock. The dividend announced on Friday is the highest ever and stands 6.7% above the Rs 2.69 lakh crore transferred during FY2024-25.The RBI’s surplus transfer alone contributes nearly 91% of the budgeted non-tax revenue under the category of ‘dividend/surplus from the Reserve Bank of India, nationalised banks and financial institutions’ for FY27.With additional dividend inflows…
It was earlier reported that the timeline for engineering and pharmaceutical admissions could be disrupted due to the NEET 2026 examination Mumbai: Seeking to quell growing anxiety among students and parents, the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell on Thursday clarified that engineering admissions across the state will proceed as scheduled, despite concerns triggered by recent reports linking delays to the NEET examination cycle.It was earlier reported that the timeline for engineering and pharmaceutical admissions could be disrupted due to the NEET 2026 examination and its pending re-test results. The CET Cell, however, has now drawn a clear distinction,…
Bengaluru: Even as Supreme Court continues to examine the eco-sensitive buffer zone surrounding Bannerghatta National Park (BNP), Karnataka govt’s decision to build a massive international cricket stadium near the park has triggered opposition from green activists and residents.The 80,000-capacity stadium — touted to be the second largest in India — is to be built at Indlawadi village in Anekal taluk of Bengaluru Urban district. CM Siddaramaiah is scheduled to lay the foundation stone Saturday.The 70-acre site identified for the stadium falls within the larger eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of BNP, the extent of which remains under judicial scrutiny. In 2020, the…