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,…
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…
Shimron Hetmyer (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai witnessed a power-hitting masterclass as Shimron Hetmyer tore into the opposition attack with breathtaking ease. The left-hander unleashed a barrage of towering sixes, racing to a blistering half-century off just 19 balls and leaving the crowd stunned by his audacity and timing.With that knock,…
Bomb Cyclone Explained: Why this powerful winter storm is paralysing the US Heavy snow and strong winds are pushing across the northeastern United States as a powerful winter storm intensifies offshore. Forecasters say the system now meets the definition of a bomb cyclone after a rapid drop in central pressure over 24 hours. Blizzard warnings…
Harvard’s Financial Aid Expansion Leaves Some Students in a Gray Zone Nearly a year after Harvard College expanded its financial aid program to cover tuition, housing, and food for families earning under $100,000, some students say the policy has left them facing unexpected costs due to vague definitions of “typical assets,” according to a report…
Buying a property, house or flat is one of the most important decisions one makes in their lives. Whatever might be the purpose, be it for living, for rental, or long-term investment, real estate transactions involve high capital and long-term legal and bank-related commitments. Despite regulatory reforms, the sector continues to present risks because of…
Rudraksha is usually spoken about as something to wear, but many families prefer to keep one at home as well. The idea isn’t ornamental. It’s more about what it represents. In traditional thinking, anything associated with Shiva is seen as steadying rather than decorative, and Rudraksha falls into that category. Source link
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,…
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…
