New Delhi: “No one should look up to me” said Lenskart Co-founder and CEO Peyush Bansal while speaking at the 2nd edition of Startup Mahakumbh.“One thing in hindsight that allowed us to scale to wherever we are today, and I think will continue to help in the future, is just having a very, very deep…
Union Minister Piyush Goyal questioned the value of Indian startups focused on delivery and consumer services, sparking widespread debate. Zepto’s co-founder Aadit Palicha defended their impact, urging support for homegrown tech champions instead of criticism. Aadit Palicha, CEO and co-founder of quick-commerce startup Zepto, has responded to recent remarks made by the Union Commerce Minister…
The proposed US tariffs would mean unprecedented trade restrictions since the early 1900s. (AI image) Is the world staring at a recession? Economic forecasts have darkened on Wall Street following Donald Trump‘s broad tariff announcements, with major financial institutions signalling recession concerns. Bloomberg reports that JPMorgan’s Chief Economist Bruce Kasman has elevated global recession probability…
Representative image (AFP) ALMATY: A surprise heatwave hit Central Asia in March, a new study published Friday showed, putting in danger crops and water supply in a largely rural region already heavily affected by the impacts of climate change. Temperatures across the month were up to 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit) hotter in the…
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin announced on Friday that the Assembly resolution seeking exemption from NEET for the state has been declined by the Centre, news agency PTI reported.The resolution, which was sent for Presidential assent, has been rejected. Despite this setback, Stalin reaffirmed the state’s commitment to abolishing the National Eligibility cum…
New Delhi: Homegrown loungewear and comfortwear brand Sweet Dreams has opened its 50th exclusive brand outlet (EBO), doubling down on its offline strategy. Founded in 1989, Sweet Dreams operates across the athleisure, sleepwear, innerwear, and kidswear segments. The company’s chairman and managing director, Hitesh Ruparelia, said the EBO model is a crucial lever in the…
A discrepancy emerged between the White House annex and Trump’s Rose Garden presentation charts for at least 14 economies. US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs announcement on ‘Liberation Day’ left many confused due to different rates visible in the chart that Trump displayed and the annexure released as part of White House’s executive order.For example,…
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday strongly criticised Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi over her comments regarding the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill, stating that her remarks were “unfortunate” and undermined parliamentary democracy.Without directly naming Sonia Gandhi, Birla noted that the Bill underwent thorough parliamentary procedure, with discussions lasting 13 hours…
NEW DELHI: Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus on Friday presented a throwback picture of Indian Science Congress from 2015 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the bilateral meet in Thailand.In the picture, PM Modi can be seen awarding a gold medal to Yunus at the 102nd Indian Science Congress.Sharing the images, government of Bangladesh said,…
Gujarat Titans’ Jos Buttler in action against RCB. (IPL | X) Over the years, Jos Buttler has experienced numerous highs and lows in his cricket career. He was a pivotal cog in Eoin Morgan’s England side, which revolutionised ODI cricket with its attacking mindset.Jos Buttler, who succeeded Eoin Morgan in June 2022 and promptly won…
