Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajiv Shukla has defended the selection process after teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his India debut, saying the board gives opportunities purely on merit.Shukla dismissed social media claims that Sooryavanshi was being unfairly overlooked and said he had always believed…
The artificial intelligence wave is exposing deep structural cracks in India’s IT services model, with Nilesh Shah warning that large firms may struggle to pivot quickly enough to keep pace with disruption. Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Shah said expectations of a recovery within 12–18 months may be too optimistic, given the scale of change required. “This…
One of the NHL’s most surprising offseason developments emerged Thursday when reports indicated that Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade. The 30-year-old center, who is yet to confirm the news, is reportedly frustrated and is looking for a destination that will guarantee him a playoff run – a feat Detroit has…
Aamir Khan got emotional at IFFM, admitting overconfidence on Laal Singh Chaddha’s Rs 200 cr budget, expecting Rs 300 cr. He compared its failure to losing a child but found solace in family. The film flopped at Rs 130 cr box office but shone on OTT. Aamir Khan still can’t get over his 2022 flop,…
As taxpayers begin filing income tax returns for financial year 2025-26 (assessment year 2026-27), those claiming deductions for donations under Section 80G of the Income-tax Act should note the documentation and disclosure requirements applicable this year. While the deduction provisions under Section 80G remain unchanged, taxpayers claiming the benefit will need to ensure that the…
Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: SolarEdge Technologies — The solar stock popped 14% following an upgrade to hold from underperform at Jefferies. “We are tactically upgrading SEDG to HOLD, as the escalating ME conflict is triggering a replay of the European energy security dynamics that ‘turbocharged’ SEDG’s business during the Russia-Ukraine…
Karthi has officially started work on his latest Telugu film. The project launched with a grand pooja ceremony in Hyderabad on the last day.The film marks an important project in Karthi’s career because he enjoys a strong fan base in the Telugu states.Kalyan Shankar to direct the filmAs reported by Money Control, the upcoming entertainer…
Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram-parent Meta started alerting thousands of employees across the globe about layoffs. The company began notifying employees from Wednesday morning (may 20), starting reportedly with employees in Singapore who got the email at 4 am. Meta is not the only company to have announced AI-driven layoffs, other tech giants too have announced…
The tensions between the US and Iran have taken a digital turn. The war of words is no longer limited to official press conferences and speeches; it has spilled onto the social media, where Iranian embassies around the world are taking potshots at the comments made by US President Donald Trump. In one of the…
Most startup stories involve sleek glass offices and high-stakes pitches. But Prabhavati Nani’s “headquarters” is a sunlit kitchen in Ahmedabad. Her journey didn’t start with a business plan; it started with a heavy silence and a lifetime of recipes.At 90-something, she’s become a viral sensation, even earning a heartfelt shout-out from Anand Mahindra on X….
