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Time of India
25-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
RBI extends market hours for call money and repo to boost liquidity and efficiency
The Reserve Bank of India has extended the market hours for call money and repo transactions to boost efficiency of financial markets. The central bank is making the changes in market hours for the first time since 2019. The extension of the market hours is in sync with the increasing size of different domestic markets. The number of participants in different markets has also increased as has the diversity of products. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Médico: Eu imploro que os Brasileiros usem isso para emagrecer Palmilha Emagrecedora Compre já Undo The new market timings for call money will be from 9 AM to 7 PM from July 1, instead of 9 AM to 5 PM. The trading hours of market repo and tri-party repo (TREP) will be 9 AM to 4 PM from August 1. At present, market repo transactions for government securities closed at 2.30 PM while the tri-party repo for government dated stock closed at 3 PM, while corporate bond repos are being done until 5 PM. The central bank took the decision after examining the recommendations by a working group, which reviewed the trading and settlement timings of financial markets, as well as the public comments. The report prepared by the group was published on the RBI 's website. Live Events The group, set up in February, recommended preponing the timing of pre-announced LAF auction to 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM currently. Market trading hours are critical for the efficient functioning of financial markets, as they influence liquidity , volatility, and facilitate price discovery by ensuring timely incorporation of information into asset prices, RBI said in its report. The trading hours for the government securities market, foreign exchange market and interest rate derivatives market remain unchanged. The last comprehensive review of market timings, for financial markets regulated by RBI -- the government securities market, the money markets, the foreign exchange market and the markets for derivatives on interest rate, foreign exchange and credit -- was undertaken in 2019. Before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, financial markets in India broadly functioned from 9:00 AM till 5:00 PM. During the pandemic, market trading hours were truncated to minimise the risks arising from the outbreak. The market hours were restored to their pre-pandemic level along with the graded roll-back of the lockdown.
Time of India
15-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Elon Musk posts throwback to SpaceX's garage days after the 500th Falcon rocket launch; his caption reads...
Elon Musk posts throwback to SpaceX's garage days after the 500th Falcon rocket launch In a historic milestone in commercial space travel, SpaceX concluded its 500th mission with the Falcon family of rockets. The occasion was celebrated with the launch of 26 Starlink satellites from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base at 9:54 p.m. EDT on June 12, 2025. The mission not only represents technological excellence and reliability but also accentuates the transformation of a company that started its journey a little over a decade ago in a small garage. While the world witnessed Falcon rocket B1081 mark its 15th flight and come back successfully to a droneship off the coast of Southern California, the space community celebrated not just a launch, it was remembering SpaceX's evolution into a world leader in reusable space technology. With more than 7,600 satellites orbiting Earth and a frenetic mission cadence, SpaceX is redefining the playbook for space access, connectivity, and sustainability. Elon Musk's nostalgic post captures SpaceX's journey from garage to 500 launches As the aerospace community basked in the glow of the 500th Falcon mission, SpaceX founder Elon Musk commemorated the event with a nostalgic post on X. Posting a photo taken in 2006 of himself amidst early rocket parts in a humble garage, Musk captioned the photo: by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Médico: Eu imploro que os Brasileiros usem isso para emagrecer Palmilha Emagrecedora Compre já Undo "How it started." The photo was originally shot by Hans Koenigsmann, one of the original engineers at SpaceX, who posted: 'I am glad I took that picture in 2006.' This photo was a powerful reminder of the company's humble roots. From a spare, garage-dwelling group of engineers pursuing the vision of space accessibility at a reasonable price, the company has grown into a company that has launched more space missions per year than any previous company in history. Elon Musk's nostalgic post captures SpaceX's journey from garage to 500 launches 500th Falcon launch: A milestone noted with Starlink advancements The June 12 launch was one of the regular missions for SpaceX's continuous Starlink program, an international satellite broadband internet initiative to provide high-speed broadband connectivity to remote and underserved communities across the globe. The 26 satellites launched on this mission contributed to the constellation of more than 7,600 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO), further cementing Starlink's status as the largest satellite network ever constructed. Within an hour of the release, SpaceX verified successful deployment of the satellites. A congratulatory tweet from the company's official X (formerly Twitter) handle read: "Falcon completes its 500th overall mission! Congratulations to the entire SpaceX team for making the impossible possible on the road to rapidly reusable rockets!" The 500-mission milestone demonstrates not just operational effectiveness, but also the scalability and reliability of Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launch vehicles, which are the backbone of SpaceX's fleet. Falcon 9 B1081: The booster that keeps coming back One of the main features of the mission was the utilization of Falcon 9 booster B1081, which flew for the 15th time. Having lofted the satellites to orbit, the booster successfully landed on autonomous droneship Of Course I Still Love You deployed in the Pacific Ocean. This recovery keeps SpaceX's high booster reuse rate trend going. While B1081's 15 flights are impressive, the single Falcon 9 booster flight record is currently 28, a record Musk will break in the near term. The company has consistently demonstrated the viability of its reusable approach, with reused boosters becoming a standard part of almost every launch. To date in 2025, SpaceX has launched 72 Falcon 9s, with 54 aimed at building out Starlink. Numerous satellites contain direct-to-cell functionality, enabling cell phones to get messages and limited internet services even without standard cellular systems. From failure to dominance: The long road to 500 The path to 500 Falcon missions has not been without a few setbacks. SpaceX experienced several launch failures in its early life, including the first three failed Falcon 1 launches between 2006-2008. Success on the fourth Falcon 1 mission preserved the company from financial ruin. SpaceX has changed very quickly since then: 2010: First successful Falcon 9 flight. 2012: Dragon capsule docks at ISS. 2015: First booster landing completed. 2018: Falcon Heavy first launch with a Tesla Roadster in orbit. 2020: First crewed mission with NASA astronauts on board Crew Dragon. 2024: First fully stacked Starship goes to orbit. With a mix of both Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy missions, SpaceX has attained a mission cadence superior to national space agencies and private rivals alike. Reusability and cost savings: The SpaceX edge At the heart of SpaceX's success is its groundbreaking emphasis on reusability. Expendable, single-use rockets were the norm previously, making access to space expensive. By being able to recover and reuse Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy boosters, and fairings, SpaceX has reduced the cost of launch and boosted turnaround speed. The price of a Falcon 9 launch is estimated at less than $30 million much less than in the past launch vendors. This reduced cost facilitates high-frequency missions, deployment flexibility, and increased access to space-based services by governments and corporations. Starlink's growing footprint and telecom disruption With more than 7,600 active satellites and growing, Starlink is a major player in the international internet scene. It is currently operational in over 70 nations with further rollout planned across the globe in 2025. Notably, new releases have also had direct-to-cell features, enabling certain smartphones to access satellites to provide fundamental services such as text messages and emergency notifications, perfect for far-flung regions and areas struck by disaster. SpaceX has teamed up with carriers in the United States such as T-Mobile, Australia's Optus, and Canada's Rogers for these types of services, essentially making itself a complementary telecom player. What's next: Starship and Mars on the horizon As the Falcon family sets records, SpaceX is already looking toward the next frontier. The Starship program dedicated to deep space travel, lunar landing, and eventual colonization of Mars is the next chapter in SpaceX's quest. Starship-Super Heavy, the completely reusable system, successfully tested an orbital back in 2025, and the subsequent key test flight should happen later this year. Starship has been chosen by NASA to fly on its Artemis III mission returning humans to the Moon, solidifying SpaceX's position in future human space travel. In the meantime, the Falcon program remains the backbone of global launches, particularly for Starlink growth, commercial payloads, and crew flights to the International Space Station (ISS). Global impact and industry disruption SpaceX's 500th Falcon mission marks more than company success. It marks a disruption of the conventional aerospace model, compelling legacy participants such as Arianespace, ULA, and Roscosmos to evolve or be left behind. The company's reach now touches on: Driving launch costs down across the industry. Accelerating satellite-based internet availability. Redefining expectations around launch cadence and recovery. Serving as a model for lean, engineering-focused innovation. Also read | Bill Gates and Warren Buffett give credit to this 'one word for' for their success; it might change your life too
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Stanley Pup expands in 2025 with all 32 NHL teams and heartwarming rescue stories
NHL's 'Stanley Pup' to air during Cup Final (Credit: NHL) The Stanley Pup event is back for 2025 with more dogs, more teams, and a deeper mission. A year after its debut, the show expanded its reach to include all 32 NHL franchises. The playful event pairs puppies with NHL team themes. While encouraging pet adoption through uplifting storytelling and star-studded appearances. The show will air on truTV in the US on Friday. At 7 p.m. ET, Sportsnet in Canada on Saturday at 6pm, and NHL Network on Sunday at 7pm, it will also be available on NHL digital platforms, unlike its 2024 premiere. This featured only playoff teams, this year's edition. This ensures every NHL fan sees their team represented, from Seattle to Sunrise. This broadened approach came after fan feedback, and many felt left out when their team wasn't included last year, the producers have responded with full inclusion in 2025. This is creating a show that's not only more engaging. But also more equitable for fans across the league. Animal adoption and community support at the core At its heart, the Stanley Pup is more than just entertainment. The show's mission is to raise awareness around animal welfare and adoption. Monumental Sports and Entertainment, in partnership with local rescue organizations, has made it a priority to feature dogs in need of homes from the Washington D.C., by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Médico: Eu imploro que os Brasileiros usem isso para emagrecer Palmilha Emagrecedora Compre já Undo Maryland, and Virginia areas. Every dog appearing in the show is adoptable, and many have already found homes through last year's success. This year, the impact is growing beyond puppies, as the production has added cats. This will serve as part of the ice crew and in-game entertainment, even a rescue pig will sing the national anthem. This is emphasizing the message that all animals deserve love and care. The production also highlights stories from around the country, such as the efforts of Los Angeles rescue groups who stepped up during the Pacific Palisades and Altadena wildfires. With assistance from Petco Love, nearly 500 animals were cared for, many of whom have since been reunited with owners or adopted. NHL set for "The Stanley Pup" Celebrities and NHL players support the initiative The Stanley Pup will feature several NHL players including Victor Hedman, Jaccob Slavin, Sam Bennett, Alex Kerfoot, and Ryan Leonard. Their involvement goes beyond appearances, players introduce adoptable dogs, share personal connections to animal rescue, and help convey the emotional heart of the show. Read more: Flyers GM Danny Briere doubles down on 2025 NHL Draft plan, saying 'we're not afraid to take swings' amid chatter of big moves By blending hockey culture with adoption advocacy. The Stanley Pup has evolved into a meaningful broadcast experience, and it highlights the power of community. And the joy of rescue animals, and the growing bond between sports and social impact.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Why your post-lunch office routine includes a sudden toilet trip: 5 reasons
Image credits: Getty Images The digestive system is responsible for more than just digesting the food. It is a vital indicator of the body's health and it shows you through multiple signs what is exactly wrong with your body. A lot of times, when we go on sudden toilet trips post-lunch, we attribute it to the digestive system being just that quick in process or the food being a bit unhealthy. But did you know there can be other reasons beyond the efficiency of your digestive systems that lead you to pressurised toilet trips post-lunch? Here are 5 reasons why you need to go to the toilet urgently after eating. Gastrocolic reflex Image credits: Getty Images In the human body, ingestion and excretion are linked to each other. When you put something inside the body, it begins removing something out. This natural response is called the gastrocolic reflex. Filling the stomach stimulates movement in the large intestine which can cause you a toilet trip in as little as 15 minutes. This is done by the stomach to make way for the food coming in. 'Stretch receptors in the wall of your stomach sense its increasing size, and that creates signals within the autonomic nervous system, which connect to the colon, causing rhythmic contractions,' said Kyle Staller, a board-certified gastroenterologist and director of the GI Motility Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital to SELF. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Médico: Eu imploro que os Brasileiros usem isso para emagrecer Palmilha Emagrecedora Compre já Undo Dietary triggers Image credits: Getty Images The consumption of certain food items can speed up digestion and thus stimulate bowel movements. Eating foods rich in fiber, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains can accelerate digestion. Additionally, those containing spice, artificial sweeteners, and lactose also factor in. Emotional and mental distress Image credits: Getty Images Emotional stress like high anxiety and stress can also affect the digestive system. The gut-to-brain axis links emotions with gastrointestinal health and thus excessive anxiety makes you feel like vomiting or going to the toilet. Here, the intensity of the gastrocolic reflex increases thus causing pressure for the toilet. Existing health conditions Image credits: Getty Images Underlying health conditions could also create pressure on the digestive system to move things speedily. You could be suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome which affects the large intestine and increases the gastrocolic reflex. Conditions such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis can cause inflammation in the digestive system, thus causing the urgent need to defecate after eating. Circadian rhythms and routine Image credits: Getty Images When you make a routine, your body follows it. The body's internal clock co-ordinated physiological processes including digestion. Thus, for many, a post-lunch period could mean an increase in digestive activity and make toilet trips normal during that time. One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
This woman's dating research might reveal where your perfect match lives. She tracked 500+ matches for 'science experiment'
In a digital dating world full of endless swiping and mixed signals, one woman is taking a more methodical approach to finding love. Caitlin Trask, a 32-year-old from Denver, Colorado, has gone viral for her unique dating experiment—meticulously tracking her matches from the dating app Hinge in a detailed spreadsheet she refers to as her 'man catalog.' A Data-Driven Approach to Modern Dating Trask's spreadsheet isn't just a collection of random names. It's part of what she calls a 'dating science experiment.' The document logs details like age, height, occupation, city, religion, political views, and even subjective impressions such as physical attractiveness and communication style. For Trask, who describes herself as an 'analytical person,' this method helps her identify dating patterns and preferences. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. She was inspired by a colleague who found her fiancé by intentionally dating in different cities and countries. Taking a cue from that strategy, Trask decided to shift her own dating app location settings to cities beyond Denver in hopes of better matches. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brasileiros recorrem a linha natural para dores e cansaço — com desconto por tempo limitado AlwaysFit Undo Testing Compatibility Across Cities So far, Trask has experimented with cities including New York, Boston, Austin, and San Diego. Her goal is to determine which city holds the highest concentration of men she feels compatible with. She told People, 'Most guys that I am finding are my usual type, which means they have curly hair, good smiles and interesting prompts in their profile. Someone who it seems like I could have a fun conversation with is what I'm generally finding.' She's also noticed some unexpected patterns. For example, while people online often joke about the lack of tall men in Boston, her spreadsheet revealed that her Boston matches were all over 6 feet 2 inches tall. Going Viral with the 'Man Catalog' Trask shared her process on TikTok, and the video quickly gained traction with over 530,000 views. In the clip, she humorously says, 'Sorry I can't go out tonight, I have 513 men I have to document in my man catalog.' The response online has been a mix of admiration and amusement. Some praised her strategy, calling it a perfect blend of romance and logic. 'Women in STEM collecting data,' joked one commenter. Others shared that they also kept dating diaries and found it helpful. However, not everyone was impressed. A few viewers criticized the idea, with one writing, 'Major red flag on so many levels btw,' and another commenting, 'We spend way too much time thinking about men. They can't even be bothered to read our profiles. Enough.' What's Next in the Dating Experiment Despite mixed reactions, Trask is committed to the project. Once she gathers enough data, she plans to create charts and visualizations to help identify which city might give her the best chance at finding a meaningful connection. As she told People, 'The ultimate goal is to visit the places where I find there seem to be the most single men that I'm aligned with, and visit there and see if anything comes of it.' For Trask, this experiment is not just about love—it's also about taking control of the dating process in a thoughtful and intentional way.
