A collection of personal stories from queer team members was at the heart of a book launch in Delhi. Hospitality With A Heart, written by Amrita Tripathi, follows experiences of isolation, bullying and pressure to conform, while asking what it takes to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. “When we kicked off this…
The lucrative avocado business in western Mexico has long been shadowed by threats, extortion and cartel violence. In one of the latest developments in the region’s fight against organised crime, Mexican authorities have arrested an alleged drug cartel leader wanted in the United States, along with 19 other people, in an operation aided by intelligence…
A similar pattern of alleged negligence emerged in the Sept 6 collapse in southwest Delhi’s Satya Niketan, which killed seven people, including five students and two labourers. NEW DELHI: From crumbling houses to collapsing structures, a series of incidents across Delhi has raised a pressing question: how safe are the buildings people live and work…
Raha Kapoor, the daughter of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, celebrated her fourth birthday on November 6. Just a day later, Alia gave fans a glimpse into the festivities by sharing a collection of photos from the party. The snapshots show Raha soaking up her big day alongside her parents. In the very first frame,…
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), along with police and the administration, carried out a demolition drive outside the TMC leader’s residence NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday reacted to the demolition of a makeshift structure outside his residence in Kolkata’s Kalighat, saying he was unfazed by the action and would not…
ED tracking $1m transfer to ‘meddle in domestic affairs’ Agency mounts investigation against two foreign entitiesNEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated an investigation against two foreign entities for their alleged involvement in India’s domestic affairs and in connection with a suspicious transfer of $1 million to a UK-based firm having links to India.ED…
Kolkata: Former Howrah Municipal Corporation (HMC) mayor-in-council member and CPM functionary Imteaz Ahamad moved Calcutta High Court on Friday, challenging the delimitation of the civic body from 50 to 68 wards. He cited a recent order by the HC vacation bench staying the announcement of Kolkata Municipal Corporation polls based on delimitation until the matter…
With healthcare expenses increasing faster than urban inflation, many firms are stepping up by enhancing health benefits (Representative image generated using AI) MUMBAI: From rising doctor fees and expensive diagnostic tests to the growing cost of caring for ageing parents, healthcare is putting increasing financial pressure on urban working households, according to a survey. Healthcare…
From 9 November, financial matters and home duties take precedence, while Monday encourages impulse decisions. Earth days on Tuesday and Wednesday are ideal for budgeting and settling pending bills, but avoid stubborn relatives. Thursday and Friday focus on careful communication in professional settings, as misunderstandings may arise. The weekend’s Water energy promotes deeper emotional conversations,…
NEW DELHI: Mahindra & Mahindra’s consolidated net profit rose 25% to Rs 4,588 crore in the Sept quarter, as strong growth in its automobile business offset a decline in farm earnings. Revenue increased 25% to Rs 57,553 crore.Mahindra’s auto business reported a 55% increase in consolidated profit to Rs 2,388 crore, with revenue rising 39%…
