MUMBAI: Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has hiked prices by 2-5%, signalling more increases could be in the offing going ahead as the company copes with a 8-10% cost inflation on the back of the West Asia war that sent oil prices soaring, weighing on raw material costs for a host of consumer goods ranging from detergents…
Starbucks is once again trimming its workforce, laying off about 300 US-based roles set to go as the coffee giant reshapes its operations in a bid to get back to what it calls “durable, profitable growth”.The job reductions, according to Reuters, will affect regional support offices, with Starbucks also moving to consolidate its US office…
Virat Kohli and Babar Azam (Image: Screengrab/X) Virat Kohli recently became the first player to complete 9,000 runs in the IPL, achieving the milestone during a match against Delhi Capitals. This feat not only makes him the highest run-scorer in the league but also places him at the top among players with the most runs…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi takes a stunning catch (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again grabbed the spotlight, this time with his brilliance in the field, producing a stunning catch during India A’s emphatic 101-run victory over Afghanistan A in the Tri-Nation Series.While the 15-year-old couldn’t make the most of his start with the bat,…
Long before India emerged as one of the world’s leading sugar producers, its fields told a different story. Farmers cultivated sugarcane, yet the crop often lacked the sweetness needed for large-scale production. Imported varieties offered higher sugar content, but they struggled to adapt to India’s climate. At this crossroads, E. K. Janaki Ammal stepped into…
The Uttarakhand Board (UBSE) declared the Class 12 results for 2026 on April 25, with girls outperforming boys not only overall but also securing the top ranks. Geetika Pant from Bageshwar and Sushila Mendiratta from Udham Singh Nagar have emerged as toppers in the Class 12 examinations, with both scoring 98% marks.The overall pass percentage…
CHENNAI: India’s carbon emissions have, for once, paused. In 2025, the country’s carbon dioxide output edged down, breaking a decades-long trend of steady increases. This is also the first time on record that emissions have fallen during normal economic conditions. Previous declines were seen only during exceptional disruptions, such as the 2020 pandemic and the…
India has taken a major step towards cleaner mobility, with E20 petrol now becoming the standard fuel across the country from April 1, 2025. The new mandate requires petrol pumps nationwide to supply fuel blended with up to 20 percent ethanol.The directive, issued earlier by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, applies to all…
Tiger Woods (Image credit: AP) NEW DELHI: Car crash, arrest, mug shot released, and multiple rules allegedly violated – golf legend Tiger Woods found himself in serious trouble after being arrested on a charge of driving under the influence (DUI). Woods was taken into police custody after his Land Rover rolled over on a two-lane…
Munaf Patel and Jasprit Bumrah (Image: BCCI and X/Screengrab) India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is widely regarded as one of the finest bowlers in world cricket today, with his impact and stature often placing him alongside icons like Virat Kohli in terms of influence. However, former India pacer and current Delhi Capitals bowling coach Munaf…
