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Globe and Mail
2 days ago
- General
- Globe and Mail
Your daily horoscope: June 3, 2025
As an air sign you are good at adapting to new situations and that will be a factor in your favour over the coming year. Others may be worried by the frenzied pace of change but for you it will be exciting and full of opportunity. It may be true that you have all the facts on your side but that won't stop friends and colleagues saying and doing stupid things. Some people cling so tightly to their illusions that day becomes night even though the sun is still shining. You may think that other people should be taking on more of the workload but just telling them to do it won't change a thing. You need to find a way to make it financially painful for them if they carry on avoiding their responsibilities. If you get too involved in your daily routine you could miss out on a creative opportunity of some kind. Do what has to be done and do it well but keep one eye open and don't be afraid to drop everything if a better offer comes along. As one of the zodiac's more sensitive signs you are usually good at spotting when a family member is feeling low. If that is the feeling you sense today you must do what you can to raise their spirits. Start by reminding them how much you love them. Your leadership skills will be much in demand over the next 24 hours, so much so that you may have to ration yourself! Help those who clearly need it the most and tell those you can't help today to ask you again tomorrow. The fact that you gained from someone else's misfortune is no big deal so long as you did not engineer that misfortune for them. Life gives and life takes and over time we all get what we need and deserve the most. Tell them that. Your confidence is such that you honestly believe you can do almost anything, but take notice of the word 'almost' because one or two objectives may still be beyond you. Later in the week though they will come within reach as well. You may be concerned that you are not making the most of your chances but don't worry about it too much because there will be other opportunities to shine. Come the end of the week you will be spoilt for choice. If you owe someone a favour you must pay it back quickly. Even if they say they don't expect anything in return you can be sure they will want something from you in the future. It may cost less if you repay the favour now. You may be pretty straightforward in your dealings but some of the people you are going to have to deal with between now and the end of the week will be sneaky in the extreme. Keep your wits about you and don't let anyone make decisions for you. If you want to make your life both simpler and happier then a major clear-out of your possessions is a must. Find a new home for anything that no longer serves a clear purpose for you but which could be of benefit to other people. If someone you work or do business with keeps making life difficult for you then get ruthless and tell them your partnership is at an end. You don't need them today, you won't need them tomorrow and you probably didn't need them yesterday either. Discover more about yourself at
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
I-Sec maintains Buy on LIC, target price Rs 1,040
ICICI Securities has maintained Buy call on Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) with an unchanged target price of Rs 1,040. The current market price of Life Insurance Corporation is Rs 953.55. Life Insurance Corporation of India, incorporated in 1956, is a Small Cap company with a market cap of Rs 603689.41 crore, operating in Financial Services sector. ADVERTISEMENT LIC's key products/revenue segments include Premiums Earned and Other Operating Revenue for the year ending 31-Mar-2024. Financials For the quarter ended 31-03-2025, the company has reported a Consolidated Total Income of Rs 244088.33 crore, up 19.34 % from last quarter Total Income of Rs 204525.35 crore and down -3.51 % from last year same quarter Total Income of Rs 252965.31 crore. The company has reported net profit after tax of Rs 17616.30 crore in the latest quarter. The company?s top management includes Mohanty, Raju Paravasa Raju Vijay Kumar, Dr.V S Parthasarthy, Kamal, Mahalingam, Chib Duggal, Sharma, Kumar, Kumar Verma, Ramchandran, Pal Bhanoo, Mr.M Jagannath, Pandey, Prasad Tangirala. Company has Ramamoorthy (N) & Co as its auditors. As on 31-03-2025, the company has a total of 632 crore shares outstanding. Investment Rationale ICICI Securities' valuations are based on 0.7x (unchanged) FY27E EV of Rs 9.3 trillion. The multiple adequately reflects the risk of EV sensitivity to market movement and a lower core RoEV profile (compared to peers) on a high base. The brokerage estimates 5%/8% change in APE, VNB margin of 18%/18.5% (16.8%/17.6% in FY24/FY25) and unwinding of ~9% (FY24/FY25: 9%/9.6%) for FY26E/27E. They expect core RoEV at ~10.4% for FY26E/27E (vs. 11.5%/11.4% in FY24/FY25). Further improvement in VNB margin and tailwinds in investment returns could lead to a positive surprise ahead. Basis FY25 sensitivity, LIC?s embedded value declines by 6.7% (vs. 7.2% in FY24) with a 10% drop in equity levels and by 1% (vs. 0.4%, as on Mar?24) with a 100bps increase in reference rates. ADVERTISEMENT (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel) Disclaimer: Views and recommendations given in this section are the analysts' own and do not represent those of Please consult your financial adviser before taking any position in the stock/s mentioned.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Govt transfers religious book burning case to CID
Belagavi: The state govt has transferred the case of alleged burning of Quran, stolen from a mosque in Santibastawad village, on the outskirts of Belagavi, to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The incident occurred on May 11. Addressing the media here on Sunday, Belagavi' new police commissioner, Bhushan Gulabrao Borase, said the case of alleged burning of the holy book in Santibastawad village was handed over to the CID for further investigation. "Considering the sensitivity, the case was transferred to the CID, and I have instructed the officials to hand over the documents to the CID. We will cooperate with the CID officials and find the accused at the earliest," said Borase. He also assured of increasing police patrolling in rural areas of the city to prevent crime. On May 11, tensions arose in Santibastawad after unidentified miscreants reportedly stole and burned religious books from a mosque under construction. One copy of the Quran and two Hadit books were allegedly stolen from the mosque and found burnt in a nearby field the next day. Five special teams were formed to investigate the alleged desecration, but police are yet to nab the accused. Protests erupted in Belagavi seeking immediate action and the arrest of those responsible.
NDTV
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Taylor Swift Buys (Back) Rights To Her First Six Albums: "You Belong With Me"
New Delhi: Taylor Swift has officially acquired the rights to her first six albums in a new deal with Shamrock Capital. What This reunites Taylor Swift with her original catalogue six years after it was sold to Scooter Braun's Ithaca Holdings. The announcement was made via a handwritten letter posted on the singer's website. This marks the end of a years-long battle over her masters, which were originally sold without her knowledge in 2019. Financial details of the new deal have not been disclosed. "Hi. I'm trying to gather my thoughts into something coherent, but right now my mind is just a slideshow. A flashback sequence of all the times I daydreamed about, wished for, and pined away for a chance to get to tell you this news. All the times I was this close , reaching out for it, only for it to fall through. I almost stopped thinking it could ever happen, after 20 years of having the carrot dangled then yanked away. But that's all in the past now," Swift wrote. "I've been bursting into tears of joy at random intervals ever since I found out that this is really happening. I really get to say these words: All of the music I've ever made... now belongs... to me," she continued. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) Background The original sale of Taylor Swift's masters to Braun's Ithaca Holdings was a flashpoint in the music industry. The singer, who was signed to Big Machine Records, said she tried to buy back her work for years but was denied a fair opportunity. Instead, she was offered a deal to "earn" each album back with every new one she delivered. "I learned about Scooter Braun's purchase of my masters as it was announced to the world. All I could think about was the incessant, manipulative bullying I've received at his hands for years," she said in 2019. She added, "Scooter has stripped me of my life's work, that I wasn't given an opportunity to buy... Essentially, my musical legacy is about to lie in the hands of someone who tried to dismantle it." Braun later sold Swift's catalogue to Shamrock Capital in 2020 for a reported $300 million. In her letter, Swift thanked Shamrock for approaching the deal with sensitivity and understanding. "This was a business deal to them, but I really felt like they saw it for what was to me: my memories and my sweat and my handwriting and my decades of dreams," she wrote. Since the original sale, Braun sold his company, Ithaca, to Hybe, the South Korean firm behind BTS, and became CEO of Hybe America. He has since stepped back from artist management. Braun told The Hollywood Reporter on Friday that he's "happy for her." Swift began re-recording her old albums in 2019 to regain control over her music. So far, she has released re-recorded versions of Fearless, Red, Speak Now, and 1989. The only two albums left are her 2006 self-titled debut and 2017's Reputation. Swift has owned the rights to her master recordings starting with her 2019 album Lover, which was released through Republic Records, a part of Universal Music Group. In A Nutshell Taylor Swift has regained ownership of her first six albums in a new deal with Shamrock Capital, six years after they were sold to Scooter Braun without her consent. In a heartfelt letter, she thanked fans and Shamrock, calling it a full-circle moment in her fight for artists' rights.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Weight loss coach who dropped 20 kgs shares 5 morning routine for faster fat loss
Ann-Maria Tom, a weight loss coach, underwent a remarkable transformation and dropped 20 kilos. She regularly shares insights from her journey, including practical diet and workout tips, on her Instagram profile. On May 17, Ann-Maria Tom highlighted the importance of establishing a healthy morning routine for effective fat loss. She shared five key habits that played a crucial role in accelerating her results during her own weight loss journey. Also read | Woman who dropped 15 kilos in 4 months shares 10 habits that helped her weight loss: 'Protein is non-negotiable' A post shared by Ann-Maria Tom| Hormonal Weight loss Coach. (@ann_maria_tom) Kickstart your morning with cinnamon water to help balance blood sugar and boost insulin sensitivity. Just mix 1 tsp of cinnamon into 1 cup of warm water—simple and effective! Fuel your morning with hunger-controlling, insulin-friendly foods like chia seeds or Greek yogurt. Skip sugary and refined carb-heavy foods to stay in fat-burning mode longer. Hold off on coffee until after your 30g protein breakfast—this helps stabilise cortisol and fire up your metabolism the right way. Also read | Woman who lost 30 kg without hitting gym shares 5 daily habits that worked for her: Detox water to eliminating maida Reset your body's rhythm and supercharge fat-burning hormones with sunlight and a quick walk. Extra points if you do it after breakfast for better blood sugar control! In an earlier interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Kalpana Gupta Shekhawat, Functional and Metabolic Medicine Specialist, spoke of the importance of having healthy protein to start your day right. 'Simple lifestyle strategies can be effective without the burden of side effects. One such strategy is starting the day with a source of healthy protein, which could come in the form of sprouted lentils or Greek yogurt. Starting the day with protein has shown positive effects,' the doctor highlighted. She also mentioned the health benefits of consuming whole foods, whole grains, vegetables, lentils, millets, seasonal fruits and healthy fats such as avocado, ghee, olive oil, or coconut oil. Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
