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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Maharani of Baroda challenges the misinterpretation of the royals in the Ishaan Khatter, Bhumi Pednekar, Zeenat Aman starrer series: 'The Royal ignore'
Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar starrer 'The Royals' stirred a lot of mixed reactions from the audience. While some liked the show, some criticised it. However, it has been trending and how - perhaps because even bad publicity could be good publicity. Not to mention, many have also loved it for Ishaan Khatter, Zeenat Aman and the picturisque shots of the royal palaces. Days after the release, now the Maharani of Baroda, Radhikaraje Gaekwad has penned a note, thus, giving a reality check of how the Royals in India actually are, as opposed to what the series displayed. She captioned her note as, "What watching The Royals elicited in me…" The Maharani started her note by saying, "One would imagine the royals of India, a community abundantly chronichled, photographed, biographed, and today well positioned in the range of arenas from politics, hospitality to magazine covers, would have a better chance of surviving an on screen portrayal such as the one in The Royals. Alas, that was not to be and such is our fate since 1947. " She added, "What began as a post independence, politically motivated propaganda of stereotypical Rajas soaked in whiskey and profligazy and Ranis in chiffons and pearls, continues to define us." Radhikaraje reflected on the pivotal shift that took place post-1947, when India's monarchy—spanning 565 princely states—gracefully stepped aside to make way for a democratic republic. While many of these rulers were known for their wisdom and benevolence, their legacies are too often confined to simplistic and outdated portrayals. She noted that although royal families lost their official titles and privileges, they continue to make meaningful contributions to society. From governance and education to hospitality and heritage conservation, these families remain deeply involved in shaping cultural and social landscapes. The Maharani of Baroda emphasised the evolving role of royal women, who are now emerging as leaders and custodians of their rich heritage (As opposed to what was showcased in the series). By actively preserving traditions, festivals, art forms, and historic landmarks, they ensure that their legacy endures in a modern context. Despite lacking formal power, they remain influential and deeply respected figures within their communities. She clarified that there were some bad apples and she makes no excuses for them, yet while monarchs rose and fell in China and younger empires such as France, Russia and Austria, India has the unique distinction of being one of the only countries where royals reigned for centuries without any known instances of revolt or assassination. Radhikaraje concluded her note by mentioning about the younger generation and how even they are contributing to promoting their legacy. Netizens loved how gracefully she slammed all the misinterpretation in the show. A user said, "Very well said, could not have been put better." Another one said, "Very well written and expressed honestly. My 2 bits please : you have given too much spotlight to a very badly made- caricaturish- with no background check - people have expressed their distaste, and the few who have enjoyed have just done it as a cheap flick and most probably not aware of the reality 😊 My Earnest request is to just ignore. " Meanwhile, the second season of the show has already been announced. Apart from Ishaan and Bhumi, the show also starred Zeenat Aman, Nora Fatehi, Dino Morea, Sakshi Tanwar among others. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Economic Times
06-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Bank of Baroda shares slide 8% after NIM pressure dents Q4 earnings
Bank of Baroda shares declined following the release of its March-quarter earnings. The bank reported a rise in net profit. Bank of Baroda's shares plummeted 8.1% following its Q4FY25 results, which revealed a 3.3% increase in net profit to Rs 5,048 crore. However, a 6.6% drop in net interest income to Rs 11,020 crore due to margin pressures overshadowed the positive aspects. Despite improved asset quality, increased provisions and the NII decline triggered investor concern. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Shares of Bank of Baroda slipped as much as 8.1% on Tuesday to Rs 229 on the BSE after the state-run lender reported margin pressures that weighed on its March-quarter earnings despite a rise in net of Baroda (BoB) reported a 3.3% year-on-year rise in standalone net profit for the quarter ended March 2025 (Q4FY25), at Rs 5,048 crore compared with Rs 4,886 crore in the same period last year. However, its net interest income (NII) — the key measure of a bank's core earnings — fell 6.6% to Rs 11,020 crore from Rs 11,793 crore a year earlier, reflecting the pressure on net interest margins (NIM).BoB earned Rs 30,642 crore in interest income during the March quarter, up 3.6% from Rs 29,583.40 crore a year ago, but its interest expenses surged 10% to Rs 19,622.39 crore from Rs 17,790.57 crore, crimping the bank's asset quality showed improvement, with gross non-performing assets (NPAs) declining to 2.26% from 2.43% on a sequential basis, while net NPAs eased slightly to 0.58% from 0.59%. Provisions, however, rose to Rs 1,551.51 crore compared with Rs 1,301.94 crore a year India's second-largest public sector lender by market capitalisation, announced a final dividend of Rs 8.35 per equity share for FY2024-25 and set June 6, 2025, as the record date for the improvement in bottom-line profit and asset quality, the market focused on the squeeze in margins and NII decline, triggering sharp selling in the stock.(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of Economic Times)
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Bank of Baroda shares slide 8% after NIM pressure dents Q4 earnings
Bank of Baroda shares declined following the release of its March-quarter earnings. The bank reported a rise in net profit. Bank of Baroda's shares plummeted 8.1% following its Q4FY25 results, which revealed a 3.3% increase in net profit to Rs 5,048 crore. However, a 6.6% drop in net interest income to Rs 11,020 crore due to margin pressures overshadowed the positive aspects. Despite improved asset quality, increased provisions and the NII decline triggered investor concern. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Shares of Bank of Baroda slipped as much as 8.1% on Tuesday to Rs 229 on the BSE after the state-run lender reported margin pressures that weighed on its March-quarter earnings despite a rise in net of Baroda (BoB) reported a 3.3% year-on-year rise in standalone net profit for the quarter ended March 2025 (Q4FY25), at Rs 5,048 crore compared with Rs 4,886 crore in the same period last year. However, its net interest income (NII) — the key measure of a bank's core earnings — fell 6.6% to Rs 11,020 crore from Rs 11,793 crore a year earlier, reflecting the pressure on net interest margins (NIM).BoB earned Rs 30,642 crore in interest income during the March quarter, up 3.6% from Rs 29,583.40 crore a year ago, but its interest expenses surged 10% to Rs 19,622.39 crore from Rs 17,790.57 crore, crimping the bank's asset quality showed improvement, with gross non-performing assets (NPAs) declining to 2.26% from 2.43% on a sequential basis, while net NPAs eased slightly to 0.58% from 0.59%. Provisions, however, rose to Rs 1,551.51 crore compared with Rs 1,301.94 crore a year India's second-largest public sector lender by market capitalisation, announced a final dividend of Rs 8.35 per equity share for FY2024-25 and set June 6, 2025, as the record date for the improvement in bottom-line profit and asset quality, the market focused on the squeeze in margins and NII decline, triggering sharp selling in the stock.(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of Economic Times)
