With appraisal season around the corner, conversations about pay hikes, promotions and performance rewards are returning to office corridors as companies reassess compensation strategies.Companies are preparing to roll out an average salary hike of 9.1 per cent in 2026, signalling a shift towards skills-based pay structures rather than uniform annual increments, according to a report,…
KL Rahul and Aquib Nabi (Image credit: PTI) HUBBALLI: Over a decade ago, four youngsters played a key role in shaping one of the most dominant phases in Karnataka cricket team history. KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shreyas Gopal and Mayank Agarwal were part of the golden era during which Karnataka won successive Ranji Trophy titles…
West Indies vs Zimbabwe (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: West Indies delivered a crushing performance to beat Zimbabwe by 107 runs in their T20 World Cup Super Eights match in Mumbai, starting their campaign in dominant fashion. With this win, West Indies have overtaken South Africa to go top of the Group 1 points table in…
With a long background in drug development, Suma Krishnan emerged as one of the most influential innovators in modern biotechnology. In her late forties, she began questioning a basic assumption in gene therapy. Why did treatment always have to be injected into the body. She believed genetic medicine could be applied directly to the skin….
Harvard lawsuit: What it means for future applicants and why your academic game matters more than ever (harvard.edu) For students dreaming of an Ivy League acceptance, headlines about legal battles and policy changes can feel unsettling. Will admissions rules change again? Will opportunities shrink or expand?According to an original report by CNBC, the latest lawsuit…
Akshay is currently seen hosting the popular game show Wheel of Fortune, where he often shares interesting stories from his personal and professional journey. In a recent episode, he spoke openly about his college crush — something he had never discussed on television before.The topic came up after a contestant named Adarsh recited a shayari,…
Astrology says that not all zodiac signs are meant to get along. Some combinations make you feel like you have instant chemistry, while others make you feel like you are always at odds. Astrologers say that this isn’t about blame; it’s about how different people are in terms of their temperaments, how they talk to…
Tata Motors recently launched the updated Tata Punch EV facelift in the Indian market. This marks the first facelift for the model since its 2024 debut, bringing subtle design updates, additional features, a new battery pack option, several mechanical changes and a few other enhancements. The prices for the new Punch EV facelift start from…
Trust and credibility will take centre stage at the DNPA Conclave 2026, where industry leaders are set to debate how confidence in news brands will determine the future of journalism in the coming decade.With digital platforms saturated by content and misinformation growing more sophisticated, discussions at the conclave will revolve around a central premise: trust…
Traffic jam in Delhi Mumbai expressway (Photo credit -PTI) More than one lakh motorists stranded during a massive traffic gridlock on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway earlier this month will receive toll refunds worth Rs 5.16 crore, after authorities decided to return charges deducted despite suspension orders.The disruption followed a gas tanker accident on February 3 on…
