Chinese proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) This proverb is striking, even uncomfortable in modern reading. It uses a vivid image – a kite cut loose from its string – to describe a woman without love or emotional anchoring. On the surface, it is poetic. Almost fragile in its wording. But the…
India’s push for flex-fuel vehicles can help meet twin national goals of cutting crude oil imports and reducing carbon emissions, but will require a full supporting ecosystem from fuel availability to wider model launches, Maruti Suzuki India MD and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said on Thursday.Speaking at the launch of the company’s first flex-fuel car, Wagon…
National and festival holidays are largely decided at the State level. Employers are expected to follow notified holiday lists. (AI image) Leave is often seen as a simple workplace benefit – an approved absence from work. In reality, it is one of the more structured and regulated aspects of employment in India. With the implementation…
BENGALURU: Corporate boardrooms are witnessing a quiet but significant shift: directors are becoming AI’s newest apprentices. The change reflects a growing recognition that AI’s impact extends far beyond technology. Directors are increasingly seeking a deeper understanding of how the technology can reshape operations, improve productivity and alter competitive positioning. In many companies, AI has become…
Border trade between India and China through the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district will resume this year after remaining suspended for six years, officials said, according to PTI.District Magistrate Ashish Bhatgai said preparations have been initiated following directions from the Union government for the trade session, which typically runs between June and September. The…
How crude price crash could turn the tide for India’s state-owned oil giants Profitability at state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) is expected to improve as declining crude oil prices boost fuel marketing margins, although rising debt levels and uncertainty over future fuel taxes could weigh on the sector’s longer-term earnings outlook, according to a JP…
NEW DELHI: India’s electric vehicles sales crossed a record 20 lakh-unit mark for the first time, as significant numbers in two- and three-wheelers and growing volumes in cars added strength to the greens.According to retail sales numbers released by Federation of Automobile Dealers’ Association (FADA), a total of 24.5 lakh units of EVs were sold…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding celebrations may not unfold entirely at Madison Square Garden after all.After AP confirmed that Taylor will officially wed her NFL beau, Travis this weekend at Madison Square Garden, a new report has implied that the wedding ceremony and the celebrations may be held at two different locations.According to TMZ,…
Rumours around a possible relationship between Vihaan Samat and Radhikka Madan have been doing the rounds since 2024, especially after she attended a screening of his film ‘CTRL’. Their frequent appearances together at events and subtle social media exchanges have only intensified the chatter, even though both actors have chosen to remain tight-lipped about their…
Tired of foggy bathroom mirrors after a shower? A simple trick involving shaving cream can keep your mirror crystal clear. The secret lies in surfactants within the cream, which reduce water’s surface tension, preventing droplets from forming. There’s nothing quite like that experience of emerging from a relaxing shower just before starting your day, only…