The stories of devotees Noel Soriano, Eduardo Orais Jr., and Cedric Cruz show how faith, devotion, and sacrifice intertwine for the 'mamamasan,' sustaining a centuries-old tradition that continues to inspire millions
Opposition spokeswoman for Indigenous Australians, Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, endorses Warren Mundine for Liberal preselection. They campaigned together against an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Nayara Energy, backed by Rosneft, plans to invest ₹68,000 crore to set up a 1.5 mtpa ethane cracker at its refinery in Vadinar, Gujarat. This major overseas investment aims to enhance India's petrochemical sector, which is projected to grow significantly. The company has initiated front-end engineering work for the project.
Indian artisanal gin, single malt and coffee liqueur brands aim to ramp up exports by entering new markets this year. They have seen significant growth and global acclaim, with companies like Jin Jiji, Indri, and Himmaleh Spirits expanding their presence. The focus is on regions with growth potential, including China, Scandinavia, and Africa.
As much as half of the mobile phone manufacturing capacity in India is unutilised or repurposed due to weak demand globally and domestically. Larger manufacturers are coping better, but smaller players are shifting to other products. Low demand for feature phones and entry-level smartphones is a major contributor.
Starbucks, Barista, Chaayos, and Third Wave Coffee are facing a slowdown in growth due to rising competition and reduced consumer spending. Yet, smaller chains like Tim Hortons and Blue Tokai are thriving. Increasing café density and high coffee prices are adding to the challenges. Tim Hortons and Blue Tokai plan to expand further in the coming years.
Mid-tier manufacturing or process-based companies including Himadri Speciality Chemical, Ramco Group, and Gharda Chemicals are increasingly turning to private credit funds for financing due to slowed bank credit and tepid growth in mutual funds. These funds offer quick access to capital for expansion and acquisitions despite stringent terms.
Gold and silver import figures for April-November FY25 were revised significantly, with gold imports adjusted downward by $5 billion to $9.84 billion for November. This reduced the trade deficit and eased pressure on the rupee. The corrected gold import total for the period is $37.38 billion, down from the earlier $49.08 billion estimate.
A CLEVER parrot realised something was wrong when a burglar entered his owner’s home — and swooped into action.
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Police should reconsider reselling their used guns, the ATF said, pushing back against a policy linked to over 1,000 deaths between 2019 and 2023.
'He wanted to protect an essentially worthless fish called a smelt, by giving it less water (it didn’t work!)'
The fire has destroyed more than 1,000 buildings
A PACE program can be a big asset to any community, supporting financially struggling citizens in their own homes and keeping them out of skilled nursing facilities.
TEMPLEGATE takes on Thursday’s racing looking to keep the winners flowing.
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The president-elect trolls Canada, Mexico, Panama and Greenland — and they’re U.S. allies.
Consumer tech and personal electronics may see prices surge, as President-elect Trump doubles down on plan to increase tariffs on foreign goods.
Major parts of a Caulfield Racecourse grandstand were destroyed on Tuesday morning. Dennis Smith, a Fire Rescue Victoria incident controller, said the fire had caused significant damage to the Norman Robinson stand and had originated in a bar on the first level. Victoria police said no one was injured in the fire. A crime scene was established and police are investigating Suspicious fire engulfs Caulfield Racecourse grand
The traditional Pahalik precedes the grand Traslacion every January 9
“An outrageous attempt to sidestep the truth” — that’s how an American Friends Service Committee spokesperson responded to the paper’s refusal to run paid digital ads that call for an end to Israel’s genocide in Gaza. By Eloise Goldsmith Common…
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The wildfires in California this week have affected a number of celebrities who have homes in the area, with it reported that Ben Affleck has been sheltering with Jennifer Garner
Oscar nominations voting week is usually a mad rush to the campaigning finish line. Due to the tragic fires engulfing Los Angeles—and the shutdowns that have followed—the Academy has just made an unprecedented decision.
Migrants staying in emergency shelters throughout the five boroughs “accounted for almost 88% of the increase in sheltered homelessness in New York City,” the HUD report states.
Steve Guttenberg interrupted a news station’s regularly scheduled programming with an “important announcement” amid Los Angeles wildfires. As massive brush fires, exacerbated by winds up to nearly...
