MUMBAI: Amazon is betting a fresh $300 million (over Rs 2,800 crore) on India to widen its operations network and boost its quick commerce business, a space where the firm has been a late entrant, lagging in market share.The Seattle-based e-commerce company has set a target of more than doubling the footprint of its quick…
VinFast has announced a major restructuring exercise involving its manufacturing business in Vietnam in a deal valued at around USD 530 million (approximately VND 13.3 trillion). The move is aimed at improving capital efficiency, reducing debt burden and helping the EV maker move faster towards profitability.As part of the restructuring, VinFast will separate its manufacturing…
Salman Rushdie, in ‘The Golden House,’ reveals love’s deeper truth: we’re drawn to strengths initially, but lasting love embraces weaknesses. This perspective challenges fairytale notions, emphasizing acceptance of the whole person, flaws and all, for genuine intimacy. It’s a call for authenticity over perfection in relationships. Salman Rushdie has always noticed the nuances of human…
For its low-priced packs, Britannia has largely relied on shrinkflation, keeping the retail price unchanged while reducing the quantity in each pack. BENGALURU: Britannia Industries may implement another 1.5-2% price increase next quarter, largely through “shrinkflation” in its Rs 5 and Rs 10 packs, as higher sugar, palm oil and fuel costs continue to weigh…
India’s diaspora is the largest at around 19 million, with significant numbers of international immigrants living in UAE, US and Saudi Arabia. With this backing, India continued as the top country receiving remittances, but 2024 was spectacular with inflows of $138 billion. The country also emerges as one of the biggest source countries for student…
Today’s love numerology offers courage, attraction and greater clarity in the romantic signals. As Mercury becomes direct in the sign of Gemini, it heightens the need for connection. It can make people more apt to show interest rather than hiding their feelings. A quiet admirer can approach for a talk. A crush might reply quicker,…
Despite its name, sukku coffee contains no coffee at all. A cherished Tamil household remedy, it is prepared using dry ginger, coriander seeds, black pepper, cumin and palm jaggery simmered together into a warming drink. Its bold, spicy flavour makes it especially popular during the monsoon and winter months, when many people turn to it…
Experts say the hiring landscape is becoming increasingly project and demand driven. India’s IT sector is seeing a big shift in hiring – especially at the fresher level with big firms being selective in talent acquisition. Not only that, there is an emerging trend of delaying onboarding at the fresher level, leaving many hires in…
PM Narendra Modi saluting the Indian contingent taking part in the Bastille Day march past at Champs-Élysées in Paris in 2023. (Image credit: PMO) When Prime Minister Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron in Nice on June 14, 2026, it was more than another bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit. In…
Candace Owens addressed criticism from Donald Trump during a livestream after he called her “vile” in a Truth Social post. Responding with sarcasm, she questioned the motive behind his remarks and suggested political pressure may be involved. Owens framed the attack as part of an ongoing pattern, hinting at deeper dynamics while avoiding a detailed…
The National Testing Agency has clarified that the rescheduling of CUET (PG) 2026 examinations for 565 candidates affected by disruptions in Meghalaya and overseas centres did not alter the evaluation process. Responding to concerns over multiple exam dates, NTA said all candidates were assessed using absolute marks, with no normalization or special advantage granted to…
“One does not change a winning team” — French wisdom teaches us why change is not always the answer “One does not change a winning team” (French: On ne change pas une équipe qui gagne) is one of the most widely used modern French proverbs. Unlike many ancient folk sayings, it emerged from the world…
