Exports supported under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme are estimated to have grown at over 20 per cent compound annual growth rate between 2023-24 and 2025-26 despite global headwinds such as weak demand, freight volatility, rising protectionism and geopolitical uncertainties, PTI reported citing an official on Tuesday.At the same…
American officeImage credit: Canva Something has changed in the cubicles of the American workplace, not overnight, but in a way that now feels difficult to ignore. The latest Gallup data does not describe a workforce in crisis in the traditional sense. There are no mass walkouts or sudden collapses. Instead, it reveals something quieter, and…
Tanmay Srivastava (BCCI Photo) LUCKNOW: Former Ranji player from Lucknow, Tanmay Srivastava, is set to make his debut as an on-field umpire in the IPL during the Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals match at Mullanpur on April 28.Srivastava, who made his IPL debut as a player for Punjab Kings in 2008, will return in a…
A proposed change to class sizes at Harvard University has become a point of contention in ongoing labour negotiations, with union representatives alleging a unilateral shift in working conditions.At a bargaining session this week, Harvard officials said that sections of its introductory Expository Writing “Studio 10” courses would increase from 10 to 15 students starting…
NEW DELHI: Nearly 97% of employers in India say English proficiency among employees is more important today than it was five years ago, while 87% believe the rapid adoption of AI is increasing the need for English skills at workplace, according to a global survey by ETS (Educational Testing Service), the organisationwhich is behind the…
Kavya Maran and Abhishek’s father Raj Kumar Sharma (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: Abhishek Sharma produced one of the most electrifying knocks of IPL 2026, but it was the emotional and jubilant scenes in the stands that truly captured the internet’s attention. As the Sunrisers Hyderabad opener brought up his stunning century, cameras panned to a…
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal is now the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (File) NEW DELHI: Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has been elected president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, becoming the youngest person to hold the position. The 37-year-old secured an overwhelming victory, receiving 73 of the 75 votes cast by councillors during…
Babar Azam (Pic credit: X) Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood has launched a strong defence of Babar Azam, calling it “unfair” to single him out over strike-rate concerns in T20 cricket while insisting the country lacks ultra-aggressive batters.Speaking after a Pakistan Super League match, Mahmood, assistant and bowling coach for Peshawar Zalmi, questioned the narrative…
MUMBAI: Fresh tensions between the US and Iran affected global investor sentiment on Monday, pushing up crude oil prices, weakening the rupee to a level below the 95-to-the-dollar mark, and leading to a sell-off on Dalal Street. As a result, sensex lost over 1,000 points in early trade, recovered some ground by mid-session, but fresh…
Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma of India lift the T20 World Cup trophy. (Getty Images) They were the overwhelming favourites coming into the tournament — a stunning run since winning the 2024 edition, playing in familiar home conditions and with almost all the players in form. But the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 did…
