Aditya Birla addresses tariff and investment concerns NEW DELHI: Amid concerns over low private sector investment, Aditya Birla Group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla Friday said the corporate sector was undertaking capital expenditure at a very fast pace.He said RBI data pointed to growth in bank loans to the corporate sector, which are evenly spread between…
Neeraj Chopra, of India, competes in the javelin during the World Athletics Diamond League athletics meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, Friday, August 21, 2026. (Laurent Gillieron/Keystone via AP) Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage edged out Neeraj Chopra by just nine centimetres in Lausanne, securing his third victory over the Indian star this season and tightening his…
Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft. In a corporate world obsessed with performance metrics, targets, and technical expertise, Satya Nadella believes one of the most powerful leadership qualities cannot be measured on a spreadsheet. For the Microsoft chief, empathy is not a “soft” skill to be casually added to a leader’s repertoire. It is among the hardest…
Laapataa Ladies actor Satendra Soni has filed a Zero FIR against Paid Paalki filmmaker Pushpendra Singh and Pragati Chauhan over alleged assault, threats, wrongful confinement and unpaid dues, with AICWA extending support and demanding a fair investigation. Actor Satendra Soni, who is known for his role in Aamir Khan-backed Laapataa Ladies, has filed a Zero…
Govt rules out ethanol diversion as cause of sugar price rise, cites lower output, festive demand and crop damage NEW DELHI: Sugar production during the current season (Oct-Sept) is estimated around 306 lakh tonnes, 11% lower than the initial projection of 343 lakh tonnes for the year by sugarcane-growing states, govt said Friday. It also…
Black rat eradication restored Midway Atoll’s ecosystem, helping Bonin petrels rebound from fewer than 5,000 to over 135,000 breeding pairs The successful removal of invasive black rats from Midway Atoll led to an extraordinary recovery of the local Bonin petrel population, which grew from fewer than 5,000 nesting pairs to more than 135,000 pairs. According…
BCG CEO says CEOs are adapting to geopolitical uncertainty, AI and faster-changing business environments. NEW DELHI: The element of trade and tariffs is “over-emphasised” and the current generation of CEOs have realised there are other challenges they need to overcome to survive, BCG CEO Christoph Schweizer said at the ET World Leaders Forum Friday. Business…
Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open (Image: AP) World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the 2026 US Open due to a persistent right knee injury, dealing a major blow to the men’s singles draw ahead of the final Grand Slam of the season. The 25-year-old Italian announced his decision on Friday, August 21,…
AP ICET counselling 2026 schedule out The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has announced the counselling schedule for the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) 2026. Candidates who have qualified for AP ICET 2026 can take part in the web counselling process for admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA)…
Kunal Kemmu’s ‘Vibe’ teaser: Netizens react, ‘Kunal, you are saving Bollywood comedy’ Kunal Kemmu, who impressed audiences with his directorial debut ‘Madgaon Express’, is back with his second directorial venture, ‘Vibe’. Starring Kunal, Preity Zinta and Sparsh Shrivastava in lead roles, the makers unveiled the film’s teaser on Friday, and it has already won over…
