GTRI has urged the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to issue detailed operational guidelines for the government’s newly notified quality certification mechanism, saying the success of the reform will depend on transparent implementation Trade policy think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has urged the Department for Promotion of Industry and…
NEW DELHI: French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja was crowned champion of the fourth edition of the Chennai Grand Masters after holding Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi to a draw in the final round on Wednesday, while world champion D Gukesh endured a disappointing campaign, finishing last in the elite tournament.Firouzja finished the competition with 4.5 points after…
Jannik Sinner of Italy (AP/PTI) Jannik Sinner produced a commanding performance to defeat seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 and book his place in the Wimbledon men’s singles final. The world No. 1 avenged his Australian Open semifinal loss to Djokovic and showed he has fully recovered from the disappointment of his French…
Social media often turns everyday experiences into larger conversations, and this time, the spotlight is on life inside Indian offices. A post by an NRI about adjusting to work culture after returning to India has caught the attention of professionals across the internet. Instead of talking about salaries or job titles, the discussion revolves around…
Actor-director R. Parthiban has stepped in to clear the air after his recent interview about a hurtful message he received following the demise of his mentor, filmmaker K. Bhagyaraj, triggered widespread speculation online. His emotional revelation led many on social media to guess the identity of the person behind the message, with some even naming…
A beach suddenly lights up with every crashing wave. A tiny insect flashes through a dark forest. Thousands of glowing dots turn the ceiling of a cave into what looks like a starry sky. It may seem like something out of a fantasy film, but these spectacles are created by real animals. For some, glowing…
Hotels are usually built for travellers, but some are designed for creatures no bigger than your thumb. Scientists and conservationists have spent years creating these miniature refuges for wild bees in the form of small nesting structures fitted with narrow tunnels that mimic the hollow stems and cavities many solitary bee species naturally use to…
Raghav Juyal, who rose to major prominence last year with Netflix’s The Ba*ds of Bollywood, created and directed by Aryan Khan, recently opened up about the filmmaker’s reserved public persona. Having shared a close friendship with Shah Rukh Khan’s son for years, Raghav addressed the question that has often sparked curiosity online—why Aryan rarely smiles…
BPCL reported its first quarterly loss in 15 quarters (file photo) State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) on Wednesday reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 3,962.13 crore for the April-June quarter of FY2026-27, its first quarterly loss in 15 quarters, as elevated crude oil prices and regulated fuel prices eroded marketing margins.The company had…
Saif Ali Khan admitted regret over ‘Kartavya”s ending, revealing the villain’s arrest was discussed but never executed despite completing the film three years before release. He also expressed disappointment with ‘Devara’ and ‘Jewel Thief’, stressing that “every film should count” as he seeks more meaningful projects going forward. While Saif Ali Khan may not guarantee…