On Saturday, stock markets ended lower in a trading session. The blue-chip Nifty 50 ended down 0.23% to 21,571.80, while the S&P BSE Sensex fell 0.4% to 71,423.65, dragged by IT companies. However, gains in lenders helped limit some losses, Reuters reported.
Speaking of which, ICICI Bank second-biggest private bank—reported a record-high standalone net profit of $1.24 billion in the third quarter helped by robust loan growth. The bank’s total loans grew by 18.8% on-year, largely led by retail loans, while deposits grew by 18.7%.
Kotak Mahindra Bank had a different story. The private bank reported a lower-than-expected standalone net profit of $361.7 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2024, weighed down by higher bad loan provisions and shrinking lending margins.
In other news, Fluid Analytics was named a top innovator for its work towards global freshwater conservation at the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland.
Elsewhere on the Moon, Japan’s long-planned Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) has successfully touched down on the lunar surface. However, all is not well for SLIM, which may have a limited lease on life due to trouble with its solar cells. Lastly, here’s who is taking over Apple’s Vision Pro.
Over a decade ago, activist and entrepreneur Matthew Glover stumbled upon a scathing video that exposed the cruelties associated with the egg and dairy industries. Dumbfounded and helpless, Glover and his wife Jane Land decided they needed a resolution.
Thus the idea of ‘Veganuary’ was born on their kitchen table in York. The Veganuary challenge is underway, where you adopt a plant-based diet in January. On the other hand, there’s also a growing love for a meat-only diet. What makes for healthy living? Chefs and nutritionists weigh in.
Many people participate in the movement to understand if eating vegan food would contribute to improved health, while others try it out to do their bit for animal welfare.
This month, Fig and Maple, in Delhi and Goa, has embraced the freshness of cape gooseberry and starfruit through an eight-item menu that celebrates the versatility of these ingredients.
While veganism has found favour for its health and environmental benefits, some harbour apprehensions about replacing dairy in one’s diet. Since dairy has long been a staple in traditional diets, cutting it out can be a significant adjustment for some.