US multinationals are increasingly aiming to derisk from China amid souring trade ties. Complaints about red tape and favoritism mask a harsher truth: China’s market is brutally competitive and local rivals are winning.When Starbucks opened its first store in Beijing in 1999, it wasn’t just selling coffee; it was selling Western aspirations to China’s rising…
NEW DELHI: In just about six years, the railways has come full circle and more or less returned to the earlier system, not only for recruiting officers but also for appointing its topmost officials, including the chairman and members of the railway board, as well as general managers across all zones.In the recently notified Indian…
Rajahmundry Railway station (File photo) New Delhi: Passengers may soon find popular food chains such as KFC, McDonald’s, Baskin Robbins, Pizza Hut, Haldiram’s and Bikanerwala at railway stations. The railway board has revised its catering policy to allow premium brand catering outlets to operate at stations across the country.The proposal to issue guidelines for premium…
For students stepping onto the campuses of America’s most prestigious universities, one question has become uncomfortably familiar: Should someone intervene to stop top-tier graduates from heading into management consulting? What begins as a playful inquiry masks a broader reality: Elite schools have become the starting point of highly orchestrated career pipelines, where finance, consulting, and…
Peppermint is incredibly easy to add to the daily routine, and even small doses can make a noticeable difference in mental clarity. Use a diffuser with just a few drops of peppermint essential oil to create an energizing environment. Avoid placing the diffuser too close to the face. A warm cup can support alertness and…
Morne Morkel admitted the team did not anticipate such rapid wear and tear. (Getty Imges) NEW DELHI: India bowling coach Morne Morkel acknowledged that the team was “surprised” by how quickly the Eden Gardens pitch “deteriorated” after a dramatic second day that saw 15 wickets fall and the opening Test tilt strongly in India’s favour.Resuming…
Nowgam police station blast NEW DELHI: A day after an explosion at a police station in Nowgam claimed nine lives, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh for the victims’ families and Rs 1 lakh for those severely injured.As per an official statement, the compensation will be provided…
Farooq Abdullah (File photo) NEW DELHI: Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) chief Farooq Abdullah addressed India-Pakistan relations on Saturday in light of the blast at Nowgam Police Station which was after the explosion near Red Fort in Delhi. He made claims on Operation Sindoor “again” and India-Pakistan relations.The Nowgam incident resulted in nine casualties,…
America’s ageing and under-maintained roads are pushing cities and states to adopt artificial intelligence tools that can spot hazards, flag repairs and prioritise fixes in real time — a shift gaining pace amid rising traffic deaths and stretched public works budgets.From Hawaii and Texas to San Jose, local governments are deploying AI-powered dashcams, vehicle-mounted cameras…
AIIMS INI CET 2025 result expected shortly on aiimsexams.ac.in AIIMS INI CET 2025: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is expected to release the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET) 2025 result shortly on its official website, aiimsexams.ac.in. Candidates who appeared for the examination are awaiting the scorecards, qualifying status,…