MUMBAI: Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran is set to present a detailed roadmap of the company’s loss-making new businesses at a crucial board meeting on May 26, as he moves to defuse tensions with principal shareholder Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata.His presentation will cover Tata Digital and Air India, ventures that have absorbed significant investment…
Quote of the Day by Voltaire Voltaire was one of the most famous thinkers of the middle ages. He was one of the few thinkers to have a major impact on the modern world. He was a fearless writer, philosopher, historian and social critic who dedicated his life to fighting injustice, religious intolerance and the…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Centre has clarified that transgender persons—whether married or unmarried—are not eligible to avail surrogacy services under the existing provisions of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, in response to a clarification sought by Kerala, a state often projected as one of the country’s most progressive regions on transgender rights.In a communication dated April 15,…
The child’s mother, the man’s ex-wife, called for a full investigation A father in southern China has triggered widespread public outrage after reportedly signing a letter of understanding forgiving his girlfriend, who is accused of killing his 18-month-old son by kicking him in the abdomen.The case, which took place in the Guangdong province, gained national…
A lump appears. A doctor recommends a biopsy. Instead of relief that an answer is finally within reach, many families are overcome by fear. One sentence often changes everything: “Don’t get it touched. A biopsy will make the cancer spread.”This belief has existed for decades and continues to influence cancer care across India. As a…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia is prepared to reach a peaceful settlement with Ukraine, while insisting that Kyiv must make compromises and accept the realities on the battlefield.Speaking on Thursday, Putin said Russia was “ready to make a deal with Ukraine peacefully” and claimed Moscow remained open to negotiations. He argued that Ukraine…
Abdullah Mohammad Talib gets Abu Dhabi as exam centre NAGPUR: An 18-year-old NEET aspirant from Nagpur, Abdullah Mohammad Talib, got a shock when he saw his recently generated hall ticket: his examination centre was in Abu Dhabi, 2,500 km away, and he doesn’t have a passport. The National Testing Agency does provide exam centres abroad,…
Stock market crash today (AI image) Stock market crash today: Indian equity benchmarks, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, plunged in morning trade on Thursday as global cues turned negative due to a host of factors. While Nifty50 went below 23,800, BSE Sensex plunged around 1,200 points. At 11:18 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 23,810.30, down 367…
Gold prices continued to weaken on Monday, extending the decline seen in the previous session as investors grappled with growing expectations of higher US interest rates. At the same time, escalating tensions in the Gulf region pushed crude oil prices higher, adding to concerns that inflationary pressures could remain elevated. By 0124 GMT, spot gold…
Anamika Khanna Opens India Couture Week 2026 With a Dreamlike ‘Moonlit Palace’ Showcase in HyderabadAnamika Khanna knows how to make fashion feel like a story, and her latest couture collection was no different. The designer opened Hyundai India Couture Week 2026, in association with Nexxus New York, with a breathtaking runway presentation at the historic…