Author and philanthropist Sudha Murty engaged in a thought-provoking dialogue on gender equality, offering a nuanced perspective that highlighted the distinct yet complementary roles of men and women. Murty’s comparison of life to a cart or bicycle with two wheels effectively encapsulates her belief in the importance of both genders collaborating harmoniously for societal advancement….
Gaurav Munjal, CEO of edtech firm Unacademy, criticised Byju Raveendran, founder of Byju’s, stating that he elevated himself and ceased to heed advice from others. Munjal emphasised the value of receiving direct feedback. In a post on X, he claimed that Raveendran had stopped listening and lacked individuals capable of providing him with constructive criticism….
The Labour Ministry revised the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995, ensuring that EPS members with less than six months of contributory service will now be eligible for withdrawal benefits on Friday. This change is anticipated to benefit over 700,000 EPS members who exit the scheme annually before completing six months of contributory service. The labour…
The cigarettes-to-hotels conglomerate ITC saw 68 executives join the crorepati club in FY24, marking a 24.11 per cent increase from FY23. According to the company’s latest annual report, the total number of executives earning an annual remuneration exceeding Rs 1 crore was 350 in FY24. The total includes employees who received compensation amounting to Rs…
The eight key infrastructure sectors’ growth rose by 6.3 per cent in May on healthy expansion in the production of coal, natural gas, and electricity, though the growth rate is lower than in April, according to official data released on Friday. The production of the eight sectors grew 6.7 per cent in April. The growth…
The new Royal Enfield Guerrilla has been revealed and it will rival the likes of the Triumph Speed 400 when launched. It is a 450 cc motorcycle based on the Himalayan 450. It is of course a Roadster and shares elements with the Himalayan. If we are talking about its powertrain, it will get a…
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has achieved a significant milestone, with its market value exceeding Rs 21 lakh crore. This achievement comes on the back of a more than 20 per cent increase in its stock value this year, marking the company as the first Indian firm to reach this landmark. On Friday, Reliance Industries’ shares…
The recent telecom tariff increases by telcos are expected to generate approximately Rs 20,000 crore in additional operating profits for the industry once fully implemented, according to ICRA. Ankit Jain, Vice President and Sector Head of Corporate Ratings at ICRA highlighted that these enhanced financial metrics will provide the industry with the opportunity to reduce…
A corporate employee’s candid reflections on the toll of modern work culture have resonated with numerous individuals online. The woman’s post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), encapsulating the exhaustion and lack of personal fulfilment felt by countless workers, has ignited extensive debate on social media regarding the trade-off between productivity and personal well-being….
Share maret today: Despite hitting fresh record highs earlier in the day, the two key equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty, settled lower on Friday. The BSE Sensex settled 210 points lower at 79,032, while NSE Nifty50 slipped 34 points to 24,011. The Sensex jumped 428 points to hit a fresh record high of 79,672, while…
