New Delhi: SBI today said it has reported net profit of Rs 838.40 crore in fourth quarter of 2018-19 fiscal on a standalone basis as non-performing assets (NPAs) came down. The state-owned lender had witnessed a net loss of Rs 7,718.17 crore during the corresponding January-March quarter of 2017-18. IncomeRead More →
Eating out is a great way to relax and unwind. Even wondered why we enjoy eating at a restaurant more than eating the same food in the comfort of our homes. The ambience, the change in place, the service – everything comes together to set the mood for an enjoyable meal. What we eat directlyRead More →
At least 290 people died and more than 500 were injured following explosions at churches and hotels. WASHINGTON: The mother of a classmate remembered Kieran Shafritz de Zoysa as “an extremely artistic, sensitive, brilliant and thoughtful child.” A neighbor on his street in Northwest Washington said he expected the boyRead More →
Down to the garden gate … bucolic bliss at Barnsley House, Cirencester Barnsley House, Cotswolds Bucolic bliss awaits at Barnsley House hotel in Cirencester. Redesigned by Rosemary Verey in the 1950s, its 11 acres combine formal gardens, clipped yews, rock roses and mixed borders with an ornamental fruit and vegetable garden thatRead More →
A recent circular from the Director of Matriculation Schools in Tamil Nadu prohibiting schools across the state from conducting special classes in summer is being welcomed by stakeholders. On Tuesday, a circular issued by the Director stated that it is mandatory to provide holidays for students during the summer sinceRead More →
Retail loan growth lost some of its pop during the third quarter of fiscal year 2018-19 (FY19) as both value and volume slowed from levels seen in the previous quarter. Though overall growth remains robust, the liquidity impact due to the crisis in the non-banking financial companies (NBFC) segment wasRead More →
When most people think of franchises, they imagine fast-food chains, and there are 190,649 quick-service restaurant franchises in the United States. There are also 31,480 full-service restaurant franchises. As competition for hungry customers continues to grow, technology is becoming more important among all types of franchise eateries. When New York City restaurantRead More →
Have you watched the movie ‘Chef’? If you haven’t, it’s an inspiring tale of how a well-known chef (played by Jon Favreau of Iron Man) lost his credibility after a bad review but went on to rediscover his love for food and cooking when he decides to take up aRead More →
Hitesh Patel, an accused in the Rs 8,100-crore bank loan fraud allegedly perpetrated by Gujarat-based Sterling Biotech group, has been detained in Albania on the basis of an Interpol notice issued against him by the ED, officials said Friday. Hitesh Narender Bhai Patel was apprehended by law enforcement officials ofRead More →
CHENNAI: Both the AIADMK and the DMK announced education loan waivers in their manifestos for the upcoming parliamentary polls. While prima facie it might look like a great initiative for the youth, experts in the financial sector believe that it might have negative repercussions in the long run. According toRead More →
