NEW DELHI: Stock markets are likely to be guided this week by the outcome of state elections and high crude oil prices amid the West Asia conflict, say analysts.The developments related to the West Asia conflict and the Strait of Hormuz will also be tracked by investors, they said. Counting of votes for the five…
US President Donald Trump unveiled an initiative called “Project Freedom”, aimed at assisting commercial vessels currently stranded in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions in the Gulf region.In a post on Truth Social on Sunday (local time), Trump said that multiple countries had requested American assistance to help their ships safely exit the strategically…
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…
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…
The Kannada action-drama film, ‘KD – The Devil’, is entering the second weekend with consistent revenue over the opening weekend. Prem directed this movie, and Dhruva Sarja plays the main character. Also, the movie is set in Bangalore in the late 1970s and revolves around the underworld. The picture has managed to draw crowds through…
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,…
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…
Olivia Wilde has reacted to the online trolling and nasty comments about her looks during a recent red carpet appearance. The actress-director addressed the viral reactions to her red carpet look at the San Francisco International Film Festival on April 24, where she was promoting her new film, ‘The Invite’. Olivia Wilde reacts to viral…
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…