N Chandrasekaran will step down as chairman of Tata Sons when his current term ends on February 20, 2027, wrapping up a nine-year tenure that transformed the scale and breadth of one of India’s most influential conglomerates but ended with a standoff with Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata over his reappointment. MUMBAI: Tata Sons will…
NEW DELHI: For Anaya Bangar, the prospect of returning to competitive cricket is about much more than stepping back onto a field. It represents the culmination of a lonely and emotionally difficult journey that began when she started her transition in 2022.Now on the cusp of reclaiming her cricketing life, the 25-year-old trans athlete says…
DU allows colleges to offer UG admission based on Class 12 marks The University of Delhi (DU) has allowed select colleges to begin undergraduate admissions for the 2026-27 academic session based on Class 12 marks instead of Common University Entrance Test (CUET) scores.The admissions will be based on merit. However, candidates will have to meet…
Rupee rises 9 paise against US dollar Rupee began Friday on a strong note against the US dollar, gaining 9 paise to 95.65 as the American currency weakened in overseas markets.The recovery, however, remained constrained by elevated crude oil prices, according to forex traders.At the interbank foreign exchange, rupee started the session at 95.69 before…
Household spending in 2024-25 marked a further shift towards non-essential discretionary items and services NEW DELHI: As the economy recovered from covid pandemic, household spending in 2024-25 marked a further shift towards non-essential discretionary items and services, which have earlier seen decline, signalling premiumisation and a boost for govt revenues.After seeing a decline in 2023-24,…
Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant NEW DELHI: With more than a year left for the 2027 ODI World Cup, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared the players he believes should be in the squad for the tournament.Speaking on ESPNcricinfo’s YouTube channel, Ashwin divided the players into three categories – ‘Yes’, ‘Maybe’ and ‘No’ –…
India faces the prospect of up to 100% Trump tariffs for its Russian crude oil purchases. On August 5, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced 25% penal tariffs on India for its purchase of crude oil from Russia. One year later, India faces the prospect of up to 100% tariffs for its Russian crude oil…
You get up with a more positive step this morning. Happiness and joy are more readily available, and it is evident on your face, in your working pace, and even your way of answering the phone. Venus helps you to be your best self and the Moon helps you feel confident in your everyday routines….
Rahul Dravid with former international hockey players Sandeep Somesh (centre) and Anil Aldrin in Bengaluru on Friday Bengaluru: Rahul Dravid, once a hockey midfielder, famously put away the stick and stuck to weaving magic with the willow. Almost four decades later, with a stick in hand, he can still trap a ball with precision and…
Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth, who got married in 2024, recently offered an intimate glimpse into their Chennai home, describing it as “expansive but intimate” and carefully designed around comfort, personality and timeless aesthetics. The apartment features large windows that allow natural light to filter in, along with expansive balconies that offer sweeping views of…
