BENGALURU: With many employees seeing a moderate dip in net take-home salaries in their latest payslips, companies are issuing explainers to help them understand the impact of the new labour codes.The reduction is largely due to changes in salary composition. Employee provident fund (PF) contributions have increased, as they are now calculated as 12% of…
MUMBAI: The boardrooms of India’s most powerful philanthropic trusts are looking at an uncomfortable May 8 reckoning. The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT) and Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT), which together hold a 52% controlling stake in Tata Sons, will convene to review their nominee directors on the holding company’s board, among other agenda items.The…
Mohsin Naqvi and Babar Azam (Image credit: PSL) NEW DELHI: Babar Azam finally enjoyed his breakthrough moment as captain, with the relief evident on his face. Peshawar Zalmi ended their long title drought by beating Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets in the PSL 11 final at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday, where Mohsin Naqvi presented…
NEW DELHI: The race for the Maharaja’s crown of thorns — Air India CEO’s position — has entered its final stage with the selection narrowing down to four names, including AI chief commercial officer Nipun Aggarwal, erstwhile Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan, who is now senior vice president at Singapore Airlines (SIA), and two expatriates.The airline’s…
Gujarat Titans’ captain Shubman Gill (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill admitted his side would have preferred a smoother chase but was pleased to walk away with two crucial points after a tense win over Punjab Kings.Chasing 164 on a slow surface, GT were pushed deep into the final over before sealing a…
Jasprit Bumrah (BCCI Photo) CHENNAI: On Saturday evening, Mumbai Indians once again left it on Jasprit Bumrah to try and achieve the near impossible–defend 160 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium against the Chennai Super Kings.Bumrah bowled his heart out, dismissed the red-hot Sanju Samson, and took 1-20 in three overs. But CSK played him out,…
Morgan Stanley maintained its overweight rating on Bajaj Finance with the target price at Rs 1,120 against Rs 1,090 earlier. Analysts said the NBFC major’s adjusted profit before tax for the Jan-March quarter (Q4FY26) was up 26% on the year (YoY) and was ahead of estimates. The company’s credit costs improved sharply with lower bad…
Why cats get “bored” with food faster than you think? Image credit – Gemini Cat owners might relate how their fur babies keep showing puzzling habits every now and then. A common scenario is when the cat starts eating, stops midway, and leaves. After taking a brief pause, the cat returns and continues eating. Any…
A single particle over Utah pointed to a cosmic ray with no clear origin. Image credit – Gemini One of the strongest cosmic rays in history was detected in May of 2021 in Utah. Amaterasu hit Earth’s atmosphere and caused a big shower of secondary particles. By 2023, scientists had determined that it was the…
An ancient dugout canoe, remarkably preserved for 1,200 years in Lake Mendota, Wisconsin, has been discovered. This invaluable artifact offers a tangible link to the Ho-Chunk Nation’s ancestors, showcasing their rich culture and connection to the lake. Image Credits: Google Gemini On occasions, the oldest stories on earth lie buried not too deep within our…
