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Who are the Gen Z we keep hearing about in workplace surveys, social media discourse, and slightly bewildered dinner-table conversations? Are they simply those born after the late 1990s, fluent in TikTok, allergic to corporate jargon, the ones with ring lights on their desks, and memes for every mood? Or is the story, as always,…
Representaitve image (AI-generated) At least seven Indian pilgrims were killed and nine others injured after a passenger bus skidded off a mountain road and plunged into a valley in central Nepal, police said on Sunday. The pilgrims had been returning after visiting the famous Manakamana Temple when the accident occurred. Manakamana Temple is a popular…
NEW DELHI: Despite having adequate stock of fertilisers for ensuing kharif season, govt has stepped up its efforts to build a buffer even for the winter crops and is trying unconventional methods like ‘spot buying’, which is resorted to for immediate operational needs during unexpected supply disruptions. Besides bringing forward the maintenance of fertiliser manufacturing…
The modern social scene has undergone a seismic shift and theme parties have begun dominating the plains. It is not just an evening anymore; it is Bridgerton evening or a Swiftchella now.There is seldom a party invite that does not follow a theme. On the flip side, there are also hardly any popular themes that…
AGRA: Amid the West Asia war, Firozabad’s traditional glass and bangle industry that currently provides employment to around 1.5 lakh people from across India is facing tremendous challenges to keep up production, largely due to affected gas supplies and halt in raw materials from Iran. As many as 200 units in the city depend on…
A sharp sell-off in equities last week led to a significant erosion in the market value of the country’s most valuable companies, with the top 10 firms together losing Rs 4.48 lakh crore. Banking heavyweights State Bank of India and HDFC Bank saw the steepest decline in their valuations during the period. The fall in…
Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman (Image credit: AFP) India’s win against Steve Waugh’s Australian team at the Eden Gardens was among the first steps into Sourav Ganguly becoming one of the defining captains in Indian cricket. On the 25th anniversary of the famous win, Ganguly spoke on how the Test sparked a much-needed transformation of…
Abhishek Sharma (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Abhishek Sharma did not expect to begin the T20 World Cup 2026 the way he had planned, dreamt and desired. The swashbuckling opener, known for his blistering batting and high strike rate while pummelling bowlers all over the park, endured a nightmare start to the tournament. Abhishek was out…
Indian Navy Agniveer recruitment 2026 The Indian Navy has commenced the process of accepting applications for the Agniveer Sailor recruitment drive for the 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches. The drive has invited young and aspiring candidates across the country to apply for the various roles under the government’s military recruitment drive.The process of accepting applications has…
Milind Soman shared that his stint in the South Indian film scene, especially with his Tamil web series ‘Kaattaan’, felt refreshingly laid-back. He appreciated how the production moved smoothly and swiftly, thanks to the solid teamwork. Conversely, he pointed out the often unpredictable nature of Hindi cinema, where the pace can fluctuate based on the…
