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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
ET Graphics: Monsoon watch
Monson forecast: Heavy-to-very-heavy rainfall likely over east Rajasthan, heavy-to-very-heavy rainfall likely to continue over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya during next 7 days. Decrease in rainfall activities over south peninsula in next 6-7 days and over central India from August 1. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Project Management MCA others Product Management Digital Marketing MBA PGDM Finance Degree CXO Healthcare Data Analytics Design Thinking Data Science Technology Others Management Data Science Public Policy Operations Management Artificial Intelligence Leadership Cybersecurity healthcare Skills you'll gain: Project Planning & Governance Agile Software Development Practices Project Management Tools & Software Techniques Scrum Framework Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Certificate Programme in IT Project Management Starts on Jun 20, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management Project Planning & Risk Analysis Strategic Project/Portfolio Selection Adaptive & Agile Project Management Duration: 6 Months IIT Delhi Certificate Programme in Project Management Starts on May 30, 2024 Get Details by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Highlights from Bollywood 2025 that captured attention Learn More Undo
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
NYT Connections hints July 29: Solve the Tuesday challenge #779 with these answers
The popular word-association puzzle, NYT Connections, continues to challenge and delight word enthusiasts worldwide. With its vibrant format and ever-shifting daily categories, the game has carved a space of its own among The New York Times' lineup of brain teasers. Today's edition, puzzle #779, once again tested players' vocabulary skills and abstract reasoning. What Is NYT Connections? Developed as a follow-up to the viral sensation Wordle, NYT Connections is a grid-based word puzzle that tasks players with identifying relationships among 16 words. These words must be sorted into four groups of four, each bound by a common theme. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Finance Technology Design Thinking Artificial Intelligence MBA healthcare Cybersecurity Management Degree PGDM Product Management others Data Analytics Others Operations Management Project Management Healthcare Digital Marketing MCA Data Science Leadership Public Policy CXO Data Science Skills you'll gain: Duration: 7 Months S P Jain Institute of Management and Research CERT-SPJIMR Fintech & Blockchain India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 Months IIM Calcutta SEPO - IIMC CFO India Starts on undefined Get Details The color-coded categories—Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple—signify ascending difficulty, with Yellow being the simplest and Purple the most abstract. The challenge lies in discerning subtle links that may not be immediately obvious. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Relive the Bollywood 2025 moments that went viral Learn More NYT Connections Today: Categories Unraveled For July 29, 2025, puzzle #779 introduced a set of deceptively simple clues that sent many players second-guessing their choices. The clues, however, when decoded, revealed clearly defined themes that were both familiar and clever. The categories and their respective themes for today, as per a Beebom report were: Live Events Yellow – DISCOUNT Green – IRRITATE Blue – POKER ACTIONS Purple – THINGS YOU CAN PUMP Each group featured four words closely tied to its theme, drawing from retail, emotion, gambling, and physical actions respectively. Hints to Guide Your Way To help puzzle solvers navigate the linguistic maze, a set of helpful hints was shared by online puzzle forums and enthusiasts. These gentle nudges provided context without revealing the answers outright: Yellow (DISCOUNT): Think shopping-related terms like markdowns or deals. Green (IRRITATE): Words tied to feelings of anger or agitation. Blue (POKER ACTIONS): Phrases common to card games in casinos. Purple (THINGS YOU CAN PUMP): Objects or items that can be inflated, pressed, or pushed using force. These clues served as stepping stones for both novice and veteran players navigating today's grid. NYT Connections Today: Puzzle Answer Key For those still scratching their heads or looking for confirmation, here are the correct word groupings: DISCOUNT: DEAL , PROMOTION , SALE , SPECIAL IRRITATE: BUG , NETTLE , RUFFLE , STEAM POKER ACTIONS: CALL , CHECK , FOLD , RAISE THINGS YOU CAN PUMP: BRAKES , FIST , GAS , IRON Each of these sets plays on distinct but familiar contexts, making today's solution both intuitive and satisfying for attentive solvers. Wider Popularity and Cultural Impact NYT Connections has become more than a daily pastime. It has spurred the creation of online communities that discuss strategies, share hints, and debate the nuance of daily answers. From office break rooms to Reddit forums, discussions about category logic and word ambiguity are widespread. The game also enhances cognitive flexibility, encouraging players to make thematic connections across diverse domains—language, culture, and even psychology. How to Play NYT Connections Players can access the game for free on The New York Times website. Each day's challen ge resets at midnight, offering a new puzzle grid. Solvers are given four chances to make incorrect guesses before the game ends. As the colors get darker (moving from yellow to purple), so too does the difficulty increase. Mastering the final set—often the most abstract—requires not just word knowledge but creative association skills. Why NYT Connections Works Word game experts point out that NYT Connections taps into our natural pattern recognition instincts. The game leverages simple design with challenging content—offering a rewarding user experience without overwhelming complexity. 'Games like these keep our brains agile,' says Dr. R. Narayanan, a linguistics professor based in Mumbai. 'They encourage lateral thinking and vocabulary enhancement in a fun and competitive format.' FAQs What is NYT Connections? NYT Connections is a daily word-association puzzle by The New York Times . Players are presented with 16 words and must organize them into four groups of four, based on hidden relationships or themes. Is NYT Connections free to play? Yes, it's available for free on The New York Times' website and refreshes daily at midnight.
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
RailTel shares in focus after Q1 profit jumps 36% YoY to Rs 66 crore
Shares of RailTel Corporation of India will be in focus on Tuesday after the state-run telecom and infrastructure services provider reported a 36% year-on-year (YoY) rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 66 crore for the June quarter, up from Rs 49 crore in the same period last year. Revenue from operations grew 33% YoY to Rs 744 crore, compared to Rs 558 crore in Q1 FY25. The profit after tax (PAT) is attributable to the company's shareholders. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Management Project Management Others MBA Data Analytics Data Science Technology Healthcare Operations Management CXO Leadership Degree Finance Cybersecurity Digital Marketing Design Thinking healthcare Product Management Public Policy MCA Data Science Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK GMPBE India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK General Management Programme India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK General Management Programme India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 Months IIM Calcutta CERT-IIMC APSPM India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK GMPBE India Starts on undefined Get Details by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Relive the Bollywood 2025 moments that went viral Learn More Undo However, on a sequential basis, RailTel's performance declined sharply. PAT fell 42% from Rs 113 crore in the March quarter (Q4 FY25), while revenue dropped 43% from Rs 1,308 crore. The earnings were released after market hours. In Monday's trade, RailTel shares closed 4.15% lower at Rs 378, down Rs 16.35. The company earned Rs 14 crore in other income compared to Rs 19 crore in the corresponding quarter of the last financial year and Rs 20 crore in Q4FY24. Live Events Segment revenue The telecom services revenue stood at Rs 335 crore in Q1 FY26, compared to Rs 328 crore in Q1 FY25 and Rs 359 crore in Q4 FY25. The project work services revenue stood at Rs 409 crore in Q1FY26 versus Rs 230 crore in Q1FY25 and Rs 950 crore in Q4FY25. The total expenses for RailTel stood at Rs 672 crore in Q1FY26 versus Rs 493 crore in the year-ago period. In the previous quarter, the state-run company reported expenses of Rs 1,189 crore. Among the major heads were 'Access and other charges', license fee to DoT, project expenses, finance cost and expenses made on employee benefits. Also Read: Street Favourite! 10 Nifty micro-cap stocks analysts expect to surge up to 55% RailTel shares target price According to Trendlyne, the average target price for RailTel is Rs 270, indicating a potential downside of around 29% from current levels. Among the analysts tracking the stock, the consensus rating is 'Strong Sell'. Despite the recent correction, RailTel shares have gained over 23% in the last three months and delivered an impressive 140% return over the past two years. The company currently has a market capitalisation of around Rs 12,168 crore. ( Disclaimer : Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of the Economic Times)
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Julian Brown Last Post, Interview and Video: See what he said before going missing since two weeks
Julian Brown's last post, interview and video are here. Brown, the metro Atlanta-based inventor behind the Plastoline fuel conversion system, has been missing since July 9. Known online as NatureJab, Brown gained fame for his machine that turns plastic into fuel. His final video and social media messages raised concerns about his safety, prompting speculation and online searches. Julian Brown Cryptic Last Messages Before Disappearance Julian Brown's last known communication was an Instagram video posted on July 9. In the clip, he said he was 'certainly under attack' and urged followers to keep their 'eyes open.' He also asked for prayers and asked viewers to 'screen record this.' He ended the message by saying he was still working and building, and 'nothing' would stop him. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category others CXO Operations Management Artificial Intelligence MCA Data Science Healthcare Digital Marketing Degree Leadership Others Data Science Project Management Finance Technology healthcare PGDM Cybersecurity Design Thinking Product Management MBA Data Analytics Management Public Policy Skills you'll gain: Duration: 16 Weeks Indian School of Business CERT - ISB Cybersecurity for Leaders Program India Starts on undefined Get Details Fans began circulating his posts across Facebook and TikTok after noticing his silence. One post noted, 'Has anyone else been following Julian Brown? I thought he just wasn't popping up on my timeline but HE'S BEEN MISSING FOR TWO WEEKS!' Others pointed to his disturbing comments about being followed and 'black helicopters circling his house.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Highlights from Bollywood 2025 that captured attention Learn More Undo Julian Brown's Invention and Environmental Mission Julian Brown invented a machine called Plastoline, which uses solar-powered microwave pyrolysis to convert plastic waste into usable fuels like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. The invention drew wide attention for its potential to reduce environmental waste and reliance on fossil fuels. Julian Brown Last Interview Brown told Bold Journey in a March 2025 interview that he had spent five years building the machine. He began the project during high school after seeing gaps in real recycling systems. Brown said his goal was to build something that would 'change the world.' Live Events Julian Brown Social Media Reach and Fundraising Efforts Julian Brown built a strong presence on social media under the handle @NatureJab, with 1.3 million followers and over 16 million likes on TikTok. He documented his experiments, setbacks, and breakthroughs in developing Plastoline. His last GoFundMe campaign aimed to raise $1 million to scale the machine into a full prototype. As of now, the campaign has raised $18,208. Julian Brown Injury During Explosion In 2024, Brown suffered second-degree burns during an explosion while testing the device. He continued working afterward and updated followers on safety improvements. Online Reactions and Speculation After his disappearance, some social media users suggested that Brown was being silenced for going against major energy industries. Others hoped he had taken time off to focus on work. No official police report or media confirmation has been released. One Facebook post read, 'Hopefully they find him safe and well and he's hiding out somewhere, but he was working on good things.' The lack of concrete updates has only added to the speculation. Julian Brown's Company Information Julian Brown operated under the company name Jab's Pyrolysis & Energy Recovery. His business was based out of PO Box #237, 8491 Hospital Dr, Douglasville, GA 30134. He encouraged people to send plastic to this address for reactor testing. His official business email is business@ and his CashApp is $Naturejab. FAQs What was Julian Brown's final video about? In his last video on July 9, Brown said he was 'under attack' and urged followers to stay alert, record his message, and pray for him. What is Julian Brown's invention Plastoline? Plastoline is a microwave pyrolysis machine that turns plastic waste into usable fuels like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel using solar energy.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
RBI proposes easing business authorisation norms for urban cooperative banks
The RBI on Monday proposed to replace the existing norms for urban cooperative banks (UCBs) with a harmonised eligibility criteria for certain business authorisations, permissions and approvals. The Reserve Bank has proposed that large UCBs (falling in Tier 3 and Tier 4 categories) which are in compliance with eligibility criteria for business authorisation (ECBA) and having a minimum assessed net worth (ANW) of Rs 50 crore may extend their area of operation beyond the state of registration, subject to prior approval of the Reserve Bank. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category others CXO Finance Design Thinking Technology Others Data Science Data Science Data Analytics Product Management Operations Management Leadership Artificial Intelligence Digital Marketing MCA Healthcare Public Policy Degree PGDM Management Skills you'll gain: Duration: 16 Weeks Indian School of Business CERT - ISB Cybersecurity for Leaders Program India Starts on undefined Get Details The UCB would be permitted to extend its area of operation to a maximum of two states in a financial year, subject to the availability of adequate headroom capital required for opening at least five branches in each proposed state, said the draft Master Direction - Business Authorization for Co-operative Banks (Directions), 2025. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Highlights from Bollywood 2025 that captured attention Learn More Undo A UCB may extend its area of operation to the whole of its district of registration without prior permission from the RBI, it said. "A UCB in compliance with ECBA may extend its area of operation to a maximum of three districts of its choice within its state of registration (other than its district of registration), without prior permission from the Reserve Bank," said the draft on which the RBI has invited comments till August 25, 2025. Live Events A bank will be considered as fully complying with ECBA if it meets certain criteria, including regulatory minimum applicable CRAR for the bank, net NPAs of not more than 3 per cent, and net profits during the preceding two financial years. The RBI has categorised UCBs in four tiers for regulatory purposes. UCBs with deposits of more than Rs 1,000 crore and up to Rs 10,000 crore fall in Tier 3 and those with deposits of more than Rs 10,000 in Tier 4. The draft also said a bank should determine its compliance with the ECBA every year based on the audited financial statements as of 31 March of the immediately preceding fiscal year and place it before its Board within 30 days from the date of adoption of the audit report.
