At the Nasscom Technology & Leadership Forum (NTLF) last month, we organised a panel discussion titled ‘India GCCs as the second headquarters of global enterprises’. The first time many of us heard the term ₹second headquarters’ in the context of global enterprises was in 2007, when then CEO of Cisco, John Chambers, sent his senior-most…
Bangladesh cricketers (AP Photo) In a dramatic turn, the Bangladesh government has decided to launch a fresh probe into whether the country’s withdrawal from the just-concluded ICC Twenty20 World Cup amounted to a failure of sports diplomacy, a day after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) requested the sports ministry to shut down an earlier investigation…
NCERT’s latest controversy India’s national school curriculum has once again been drawn into controversy, this time over a map in a Class 8 Social Science textbook that depicted the princely state of Jaisalmer as part of the Maratha Empire. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), the country’s apex curriculum body, has now…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the ongoing US-Israel military operations against Iran are “proceeding very well,” asserting that the damage inflicted could take at least a decade to rebuild.“The war is proceeding very well… We can’t let them have a nuclear weapon… They would have used it very gladly… We did a good…
On March 13, 2026, Isro announced that the atomic clock aboard IRNSS-1F had stopped working, with the satellite completing “its 10-year mission life”. While the phrasing was restrained, the impact is worrying. India’s homegrown satellite navigation system, born in response to the hard lessons of the 1999 Kargil War, is now under severe strain. Since…
A home is not just a physical entity; it is a place where energy, emotions, and faith converge. Many people prefer to give their home a name that represents positive and spiritual values. Lord Shiva is considered the personification of peace, power, and transformation. His presence is reflected in the names given to homes that…
Emphasizing family ties and the comfort of home is key today, as your eloquence resonates with everyone you encounter. You may find yourself opting to stay in rather than heading out for retail therapy. Support from your partner will smooth over family affairs, while those flying solo could score some extra attention while socializing. Family…
NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that the Indian economy has weathered several storms over the last few years, starting with the Covid crisis, and remains strong, while seeking to comfort cooking gas consumers and farmers.Replying to a debate on the second batch of supplementary demands for grants in Rajya Sabha, she…
Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has supported head India men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir, saying his approach puts the team ahead of individuals, while also speaking about his retirement, his time with India cricket team, and the current state of Test cricket.Speaking at RevSportz’s Trailblazers, Ashwin said he sensed the end of his…
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has commenced the online registration for the Industrial Training Institute Competitive Admission Test (ITICAT) 2026 through its official website, bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.The candidates who wish to take admission in various technical and vocational courses in the state’s government and private ITIs can register through the official website of the…