Image: Mustique/ Wikipedia Princess Margaret, the younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II, received a 10-acre plot on the Caribbean island of Mustique as a wedding present in 1960 from British aristocrat Colin Tennant, later Lord Glenconner. She subsequently commissioned renowned British designer Oliver Messel to build a private holiday residence on the property, naming it…

Stock market outlook: Where is Nifty50 headed? NEW DELHI: Dalal Street has had quite a run, clocking its strongest rally in 35 years with Sensex soaring an impressive 10% rise in the pre-Diwali session.But with the celebrations comes the big question: can the stock market keep the momentum going in Samvat 2083, or will investors…

BJP alleged that the Congress president was merely a mouthpiece for Rahul Gandhi and the Gandhi family NEW DELHI: The BJP on Monday launched a sharp attack on Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his description of Diwali as ‘khushiyon ka Eid’, with Union minister Giriraj Singh accusing him of practising appeasement politics and attempting to…

Bank holiday on November 9 NEW DELHI: The Diwali festivities continue, and bank customers in several states will have to plan their branch visits around upcoming holidays.Banks will remain closed on Monday, November 9, with further closures scheduled for November 10 and 11. The holidays will vary from state to state, depending on the festivals…