NEW DELHI: Indian exporters on Thursday flagged their concern over the charges being levied by shipping lines as well as gaps in the ECGC scheme announced by commerce department, while seeking measures to address concerns related to packaging material, which is in short supply. At a meeting on the West Asia crisis with commerce secretary…
BENGALURU: TCS remains optimistic about growth despite a muted FY26 performance, citing strong AI-led momentum and a steady deal pipeline. The company reported a 2.4% decline in constant-currency revenue-which excludes the impact of exchange rate fluctuations-while in dollar terms, revenue fell 0.5% to $30 billion. However, operating margin rose 70 basis points to 25%, a…
Synthetic DNA’s incorporation into electronics is changing neuromorphic computing’s methodology and is the new way of addressing the rising energy costs associated with current Artificial Intelligence. Integrating molecularly engineered DNA sequences with quasi-2D perovskite semiconductor materials allows researchers to create ‘memristors,’ or memory resistors, based on the brain’s ability to create new memories through synaptic…
NEW DELHI: Shaktikanta Das, principal secretary to PM, on Thursday said that the West Asia crisis highlighted the importance of energy security and self-reliance, while asserting that India is seen as a “safe anchor” as it offers stability, predictability and prospects of long-term growth amid global uncertainty. “Even with all the turbulence around the world,…
Indian-origin gas station owner in Canada Sukhwinder Kandhola said he faced racist attack after he unknowingly sold contaminated gas that damaged at least 18 cars. (Photo: CTV News) Indian-origin gas station owner in Ontario, Sukhwinder Kandhola, said he has been facing attacks after contaminated fuel was sold from his Eso gas station. “We didn’t do…
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a temporary ceasefire with Ukraine for the duration of the Orthodox Easter holidays, the Kremlin said, after Kyiv also proposed a pause in hostilities.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said earlier this week that he had passed a holiday truce proposal via the United States, even as talks to end…
Stand-up comedian Samay Raina has once again landed in controversy after a recent stand-up clip, where he joked about Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan. The remarks have triggered backlash online, with Ajaz Khan also reacting strongly. The actor didn’t hold back, calling out Samay’s remarks and warning him to “show respect.” Stand-up comedian…
A deeply personal story about Rajeev Krishna Annapragada has gone viral, highlighting the human cost of visa delays in the United States. Rajeev, a visually impaired Indian student who moved to the US to study at Columbia Business School, was unable to attend his sister’s wedding in India due to a lack of available H-1B…
Go out at night when the sky is clear and take a look around more often than not, you’ll see fewer stars than your grandparents did when they were young. And this isn’t just an illusion; satellite measurements now show that the Earth is becoming increasingly bright at night, thanks to the rapid proliferation of…
MUMBAI: Some friction, long viewed as a flaw in digital payments, is now being seen as a feature. An RBI discussion paper proposes to introduce a short delay, or “lag”, for high-value transfers above Rs 10,000. This gives customers time to rethink a transaction and cancel it if they suspect fraud. Customers may also be…