Image used for representational purposes. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Alphabet unit Google on Thursday (July 16, 2026) lost its fight against a €750,000 ($854,250) fine imposed for gambling advertising on its YouTube video platform four years ago as Europe’s top court sided with Italy’s communication authority. Google had challenged the fine handed out by…
Chennai: India’s garment exports could jump from $16 billion to $19 billion-$23 billion from better coordination between fabric mills and garment units and improved productivity gains, according to a report by Vector Consulting. It argues that fixing fragmented supply chains, improving asset utilisation, and achieving productivity gains could unlock an estimated $3-$7 billion in additional…
Your work environment improves, reducing stress and increasing concentration for daily tasks. Romantic moods emerge, enhancing relationships and potentially bringing financial benefits through your spouse. Career prospects brighten with guidance from influential contacts and senior professionals. Students will find their focus sharp, aiding academic performance and future planning. Financial progress is linked to work and…
Vivek Oberoi reveals his family office has invested in over 30 companies, exited 11 with returns of up to 300%: ‘Every business’ dharma is profit’ While many know Vivek Oberoi as an actor, he has quietly built a significant presence in the investment world. In a recent interview, the actor spoke about his journey from…
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit New Zealand on July 16, 2026. | Photo Credit: GFZ New Zealand authorities withdrew a tsunami warning on Thursday (July 16, 2026) following a 5.9-magnitude quake on the western coast of the South Island. “This advisory represents a downgrade from warning,” the National Emergency Management Agency said, explaining that the…
Gunjan Srivastava, CEO & MD, Onida Electronics Chennai: The 45-year-old consumer electronics brand Onida, synonymous with its horned devil and the tagline ‘Neighbour’s Envy, Owner’s Pride’ in the 1980s and 1990s, is attempting to reinvent itself in a market now dominated by global and Chinese brands after a challenging phase.A decade of inconsistent branding, weakening…
The day moves at a middle pace, neither too exciting nor too heavy. That’s not a bad thing. With the Moon balancing your practical matters and Venus helping your social ease, you can keep things steady if you don’t expect miracles.Income and expenditure seem to balance each other, which means you can breathe, but not…
Artist earns $1,250 by selling cigarette butts, bottle caps and an AirPod collected outside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding; 50 collectibles sell out in 24 hours While thousands of Swifties gathered outside Madison Square Garden hoping to catch a glimpse of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on their wedding day, one man saw an…
A passenger boat sank off an Indonesian island, killing at least one person and leaving 24 others missing, the local search and rescue agency said on Thursday (July 16, 2026). An engine failure caused the boat to sink as it sailed near Selayar, a small island south of the larger Sulawesi, said the head of…
Chennai: Two men were arrested on charges of abducting and assaulting a 39-year-old lodge owner in Nolambur over a ₹15lakh debt. The two had also attempted to transfer ownership of his house in lieu of the debt.The complainant, Priyadarshan of Brindavan Avenue in Nolambur, had borrowed ₹22.5lakh from Senguttuvan to construct a lodge and repaid…