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BENGALURU:The good old days of predictable April hike cycles are passe for IT firms. What was once a dependable hike cycle has given way to single-digit increases and a wait-and-watch approach — often leaving employees in the dark about when, or even if, raises will come.For many IT companies, this reflects a familiar playbook of…
Nicole Kidman, the timeless star of Big Little Lies and Moulin Rouge, is no stranger to the spotlight—but lately, it’s her heart that’s making waves. Just months after finalising her divorce from country singer Keith Urban, whispers are swirling about a powerful suitor stepping up. According to TMZ insiders, Paul Salem, the big-shot Chairman of…
The idea of what makes a home truly comfortable and desirable has been slowly changing over the past ten years. In the past, home designs were mostly about how they looked, how big they were, and how dramatic the layouts were. But now, homeowners are thinking about how they want their homes to work in…
For some time now, neuroscientists worldwide have been peering into brains to see how reading from books compares with screen reading, even if you are reading an e-book or e-paper. Researchers’ conclusions are emphatic – reading better, and retaining more, are best done via the physical ‘device’: book, newspaper, periodical. Not their electronic cousins. Nor…
Australia’s Matthew Renshaw, left, plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Zimbabwe in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Australia batter Matt Renshaw said the pitch at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo was not the reason behind their 23-run loss to Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup, adding that teams from…
Gold prices traded steady as investors balanced ongoing uncertainty surrounding US-Iran ceasefire negotiations against rising inflation concerns and expectations of tighter monetary policy. While reports suggest US and Iran continue discussions on extending the current truce and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, key disagreements remain unresolved and any final agreement still requires approval from President…
Shimla has seen twin success stories this year as identical sisters Avisha Syal and Sirisha Syal from Auckland House School for Girls topped the ICSE Class 10 examination. Avisha scored 99.4 per cent, while Sirisha followed closely with 99.2 per cent.Speaking to PTI, the sisters shared their reaction soon after the results were announced. They…
Vic Mensa praised IShowSpeed’s 28-day Africa livestream tour, saying it helped challenge long-held stereotypes and reshape global perceptions of the continent. Speaking on a podcast, Mensa noted that millions experienced Africa in real time through Speed’s streams. He believes the journey provided authentic cultural insight, while Speed himself said the trip deeply inspired him and…
Quote of the day by Michelle Obama The meaning of real relationships is changing slowly as people are always connected through technology. It’s often hard to make deep and meaningful connections because of social media, busy schedules, and fast-paced lives. A lot of people know a lot of people, but only a few really get…
Sai Sudharsan. (AFP Photo) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin lauded Sai Sudharsan for his impressive knock for Gujarat Titans, highlighting the youngster’s clarity and understanding of his game despite the team’s narrow loss to Rajasthan Royals.Sudharsan played a fluent innings of 73 off 44 balls in the absence of regular skipper Shubman Gill, but Gujarat…
