BENGALURU: The timing of salary increases within many IT companies has shifted from the traditional April-June period to the third quarter of the year, introducing a level of uncertainty as the process is now influenced by the demand outlook. Salary increases have become more unpredictable in recent years, with the frequency and timing of these…
In Myanmar, it’s ‘Thiri Rama,’ in Thailand, ‘Ramakien,’ and in Indonesia, ‘Kakawin Ramayana.’ From Russia to America, the Ramayana has taken on new names and faces, proving that this ancient Indian epic is more than just an exported tradition – it’s a cultural remix. And it can just as easily don new costumes on stages…
BENGALURU: Union minister for electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, expressed confidence that technological innovation will continue to thrive despite the implementation of AI regulations. He emphasised that these regulations, which include appropriate safeguards, will not hinder the growth and development of AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies.Vaishnaw’s statement underscores the govt’s commitment to foster a conducive environment…
MUMBAI: Indian farmers are getting only about one-third of the final selling price of fruits and vegetables, while a majority share is skimmed away by wholesalers and retailers, a series of research papers published by RBI on food inflation has showed. This is in contrast to other sectors, such as dairy, where farmers receive around…
NEW DELHI: The commerce department has stepped in to work out a long-term solution to the credit woes of exporters, especially the smaller players, who are complaining of lack of access to finance with banks and RBI remaining mere spectator.Among the options being discussed is a credit guarantee fund for export finance, modelled on the…
The Union Cabinet on Thursday expanded the list of India’s ‘Classical Languages’ to 11 by including Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali in it. Tamil, Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Odia were already members of this league. Tamil was the first to get ‘classical’ status in 2004, while Odia, the sixth, got it in 2014.“Classical…
EAST MIDNAPORE: A man in his late 50s was lynched in East Midnapore‘s Patashpur on Sunday morning after villagers accused him of stripping a local woman and killing her by forcing her to ingest poison.Sukhchand Maity was dragged out of his home and beaten with sticks and bamboo poles. Police rescued him from the mob…
KOLKATA: From physical and mental torture, forceful collection of unaccounted for money, threats to fail examinations and sexual misconduct – a section of junior doctors and students had converted the RG Kar Medical College campus into their fiefdom in the past few years. The special college council has now pronounced stringent punishment against 59 perpetrators…
CHENNAI: Four people died and over 90 were hospitalised for fainting and dehydration at an IAF airshow on Sunday at Chennai’s Marina Beach, which was filled to capacity. About 15 lakh spectators turned up for the event, according to estimates, marking a record for an airshow.After the airshow ended, a large crowd attempted to leave…
KOLKATA: Courts do not have a magic wand to provide instant justice, Calcutta HC observed Sunday while hearing a case related to murder and alleged rape of a nine-year-old in Bengal’s Joynagar two days ago that sparked violent protests.Justice Tirthankar Ghosh made the observations during an emergency Sunday hearing, pointing out that the bigger problem…
