International Monetary Fund Asia & Pacific Director Krishna Srinivasan on April 20 praised India’s growth trajectory under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s regime. Speaking to ANI, he said, “India has successfully navigated multiple shocks we’ve seen in the recent past, starting from the pandemic to the war in Ukraine and then the recent tensions in the Gulf. Growth at 6.8 per cent in 2024-25 is a very impressive number. And this is largely led by private consumption and public investment. I don’t see any red flags in the near term, but I would highlight one important aspect. Now, India has a young, growing population. India is likely to add about 15 million people to the labor force every year. Now, if you want to benefit from this demographic change, you will need lots of reforms. I think in particular, I would emphasize the need for significant investment in education and healthcare so that this growing labor force can contribute productively to the economy.”
20 April,2024 04:17 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with students at the seventh edition of 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' on January 29 in Delhi. Post the event, PM Modi greeted students who attended ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. PM Modi interacted with students, parents, and teachers from all over the country in his recent initiative of Pariksha Pe Charcha. Pariksha Pe Charcha is part of the larger movement - ‘Exam Warriors’ - led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to create a stress-free atmosphere for youngsters. It is a movement that aims bring together students, parents, teachers and the society to foster an environment where the unique individuality of each child is celebrated, encouraged and allowed to express itself fully.
29 January,2024 05:08 PM IST
The Republic Day weekend is a goldmine for film releases. Looking at the box office performances of Republic Day weekend releases in the past decade, SRK's Pathaan and Deepika Padukone's Padmaavat occupy the top two spots. While Pathaan earned Rs 57 cr, the latter got an opening of Rs 24 cr . Both films feature Deepika and were released on Jan 25 of different years. Fighter is the actress' third film to release on Jan 25. Here's looking at the clashes and box office performance of R-Day releases
25 January,2024 07:09 PM IST
Actor Tanuj Virwani is tying the knot with fiancee Tanya Jacob this weekend. In a conversation with Mid-day recently, the Inside Edge star revealed he is a huge fan of superheroes. From Marvel to DC, Tanuj loves it all. The actor has a massive collection of more than 400 superheroes and their figurines at his home in Worli. He says his house doesn't have a bedroom as most of the rooms have been converted into museum-like areas that hold figurines on glass shelves. Batman is Tanuj's favourite superhero character. He is eagerly waiting for the release of 'Deadpool 3'. Watch the full video to find out more about the actor's love for superheroes.
23 December,2023 07:00 PM IST
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To be able to counter the evil of packaged foods, it is essential to read food labels. And it is this awareness that Revant Himatsingka aka Food Pharmer intends to spread. Despite facing lawsuits, this 'Food Pharmer' is on a journey to raise awareness about the evils of packaged foods. “Today, being able to read food labels is an even more important skill than coding," says Revant Himatsingka aka Food Pharmer. In an exclusive interview with Mid-day, Revant Himatsingka shares friendly tips on how to read food labels and make healthy mindful choices when buying packaged foods. Watch the video.
29 November,2023 10:42 AM IST
The tensions in violence-hit Manipur heightened again after teenagers were allegedly “kidnapped and killed” by armed miscreants. Acting swiftly on it, Home Minister Amit Shah appointed CBI Special Director, and other officials in Manipur to investigate the matter. The CBI team led by Special Director Ajay Bhatnagar reached Manipur on September 27 to investigate the murder of two students. Meanwhile, Manipur CM Biren Singh informed that the CBI has arrested four accused from Churachandpur in this case.
02 October,2023 12:07 PM IST | Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15 as India celebrated Independence Day 2023 appealed for peace in Manipur from the ramparts of Red Fort. He emphasised that the resolution can only be found through peace. He said, “The largest democracy of the world and now also the leading country in terms of population. Such a large country, 140 crore members of my family are celebrating Independence Day today. The country stands with the people of Manipur. Resolution can be found through peace only. The Centre and the State government are making all efforts to find a resolution.
15 August,2023 10:29 AM IST | Mumbai
Mumbai-based music producer and singer plus songwriter Himonshu Parikh is also a keyboardist. He is also one of the founding members of the renowned indie-rock band - The Yellow Diary (TYD). He joined us on our latest episode of the Indie Insider. Interestingly, he reveals that the superhit song Roz Roz of TYD came out of an experiment. The draft of the song had a different melody also with a different hook. It was out of an experimental beat that Himonshu played. Himonshu has produced many songs for the Hindi film industry and OTT projects in recent times, like Kesariya from Brahmastra and Kho Gaye from Mismatched, Bedardeya from Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar and also Ayushmann Khurrana's latest single 'Raatan Kaaliyan'. Watch the full episode for more!
08 July,2023 10:48 PM IST
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its flagship World Economic Outlook projected that India will be the fastest-growing economy in the world amid financial sector turmoil, high inflation, ongoing effects of the Russia-Ukraine war, and three years of COVID. IMF lowered its growth projection for 2023-24 to 5.9 per cent from 6.1 per cent earlier but despite a significant drop, India continues to be the fastest-growing economy in the world, the World Economic Outlook figures revealed
12 April,2023 06:27 PM IST | Mumbai
Singer Sukhbir performs his hit numbers 'Ishq Tera Tadpave' and 'Billi Billi' from 'Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan' for viewers of mid-day. He opens up about how Salman Khan was personally involved in the making of the song, he also gives a glimpse into his next song for the same film, reveals he initially wasn't part of the new version of 'Sauda Khara Khara' from Akshay Kumar starrer 'Good News' but convinced the makers later and much more. #sukhbir #billibilli #salmankhan
09 April,2023 06:51 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
