Torrent Pharmaceuticals reported a robust 20% increase in net profit, reaching Rs 548 crore for Q1 FY26, fueled by strong performances in India, the US, and Brazil. Consolidated revenue grew by 11% to Rs 3,178 crore, with operating EBITDA rising 14% to Rs 1,032 crore. The India business saw an 11% revenue increase, driven by…
Mumbai Police have booked ten TISS students for organizing an unauthorized event commemorating G. N. Saibaba and raising slogans for Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid. The FIR, filed by the TISS administration, cites offences related to promoting enmity, unlawful assembly, and acts prejudicial to national integrity.
Kayla Nicole’s recent comments on communication in relationships, particularly regarding instant responses, have sparked renewed interest due to her past with Travis Kelce. She advocates for balance, emphasizing that constant availability can signal insecurity rather than affection. Nicole is now focusing on her own ventures and defining relationships on her own terms.
Bangladesh women’s cricket team faced a setback in their World Cup preparations, suffering consecutive defeats against the country’s Under-15 boys in the Challenge Cup. The U-15 team dominated both fixtures, outclassing Women’s Red by 87 runs and Women’s Green by 41 runs. Captain Nigar Sultana acknowledged that more international exposure would have been beneficial leading…
Sergey Lavrov accused NATO and the EU of waging a “real war” against Russia through Ukraine, during a G20 meeting. Britain dismissed Lavrov’s claims as distortions, while tensions escalate due to Russian airspace incursions into Poland, Romania, and Estonia. NORAD also intercepted Russian military aircraft near Alaska, amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Donald Trump indicated a potential meeting with Vladimir Putin to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war, following White House confirmation of openness to such talks. This comes after a US envoy’s discussions in Moscow with Putin, and a call between Trump, Zelensky, and NATO leaders. Trump has given Russia until Friday to show progress toward peace or…
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s comment to a female reporter that she was “missing something in life” for being a strict vegetarian has garnered attention. The remark was made during a breakfast meeting with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, where their differing food preferences were highlighted.
But jokes and commentary aside, the Brahmin Bogeyman is a peculiar and very long-standing secular tradition of Indian politics and academia, which goes back to the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. From an Ayn Rand socialist utopia in the North to a Stalinist one in the South, Brahmins have been an easy scarecrow politically. In America,…
Bridging the urban-rural divide: How universities and industries can transform skill-based education in India
In an effort to restore tranquility to the streets, Bhubaneswar traffic police are intensifying their focus on raucous, modified bike silencers. Offenders will not only receive FIRs, but their vehicles will be confiscated and they’ll be summoned to court in addition to current fines.
