The government will launch the seventh tranche of auctions for critical and strategic minerals on Monday, putting 19 blocks on offer across multiple states as part of efforts to strengthen domestic resource security.The move comes as India seeks to boost self-reliance in clean energy, advanced technologies, fertilisers and other strategic sectors amid global supply-chain disruptions,…
Productive procrastination is a clever brain trick. It’s when you spend hours color-coding your calendar or “organizing” your desk just to avoid that one big project hanging over your head. It feels like work, but it’s actually fear in a suit. To break the loop, “eat the frog” and tackle your scariest task for just…
MUMBAI: Kotak Mahindra Bank said on Saturday that its wholly-owned subsidiary Kotak Mahindra Capital Company (KMCC) will sell close to 31% stake in Infina Finance – a capital market lending arm – to a group of investors including the estate of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala through Aryaman, Aryavir, and Nishtha Jhunjhunwala Discretionary Trusts, Derive Trading and Resorts,…
NEW DELHI: With IPL 2026 just around the corner, former England cricketers have shared their predictions on who might lift the trophy, sparking debate among fans. While teams like Mumbai Indians (MI), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all in the mix, opinions differ on who has the edge this season.Former…
Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, has pushed back against the growing narrative that AI will kill off software companies. In a letter titled “Notes from the SaaS Funeral,” Hoffman argues that while AI has genuinely weakened the traditional SaaS moat, the leap from disruption to extinction is a logical overreach. The winners, he says, will…
Recent studies show that even infants as young as 10 months old can display basic forms of deceit. By the time they reach three years, almost all children engage in these playful fabrications. This instinct doesn’t come from a sense of right or wrong; rather, it arises from a natural drive to fulfill their desires…
With higher AQI, and dry winters, a lingering cough or mild chest pain can be easy to ignore. Adding to this unwelcome weather, daily stress-related changes or lifestyle shifts make us believe that it is a part of daily life. But these routine inconveniences may hide a larger truth. It can even be said that…
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Sanju Samson (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Sanju Samson (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Former South Africa cricketer Faf du Plessis has weighed in on Rajasthan Royals’ decision to part ways with their long-time star and face of…
Trade speculation around Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies has taken a new turn (Image via Getty Images) As the Toronto Maple Leafs were listening to trade offers for young forward Matthew Knies during the trade deadline, which prompted fans to keep wondering if the Leafs are going to trade Knies as part of a bigger…
NEW DELHI: Rinku Singh enjoyed a double bonanza on Tuesday. First, he was handed the vice-captaincy of the Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the IPL 2026 season, and then he was appointed as a Regional Sports Officer by the Uttar Pradesh Government. He was handed the appointment letter for the post by UP Chief Minister…