Chandrasekaran assumed leadership of Tata Sons in 2017 during one of the most turbulent periods in the group’s history. (Reuters photo) N Chandrasekaran on Wednesday stepped down as chairman of Tata Sons, ending a tenure of nearly a decade during which he transformed the salt-to-software-to-SUV conglomerate by expanding its presence into emerging sectors such as…
In the heart of Yosemite National Park, where granite cliffs rise above ancient forests and waterfalls cascade into deep valleys, lies a quieter kind of wonder: Ackerson Meadow. One of the largest mid-elevation meadows in the Sierra Nevada, and the largest in Yosemite, it is a place of stillness, wildlife and ecological importance. But for…
At 77, writer Catherine Hiller decided to step outside her comfort zone by paying $69 to attend a cuddle party in New York City. She expected an evening of affectionate physical contact with strangers, imagining people embracing, stroking one another and forming cosy groups. Instead, the experience was far more subdued. The event was strictly…
From a blind school in Chennai to Cambridge and IIT Madras: Prof Hemachandran Karah’s inspiring journey. (Photo: LinkedIn) For many students, the journey from school to higher education is filled with familiar challenges — examinations, competition, financial pressures and the uncertainty of choosing a career. For Prof Hemachandran Karah, the path involved an additional barrier:…
Japanese Kick streamer Nanatty is facing backlash after a short livestream clip began spreading online and allegedly showed her using a racial slur while speaking to another streamer. The clip appeared on social media on August 11, 2026, and quickly drew attention from people in the streaming community. Another post also accused Nanatty of making…
Satyam Kumar’s story begins in a farming household in Bihar and leads, more than two decades later, to a research role at Texas Instruments in the United States. In between lies a path that runs through the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, a PhD at The University of Texas at Austin, and a research…
Dam removal on the Middle Fork Nooksack River, Washington (American Rivers photos) The United States removed 100 dams across 30 states in 2025, reconnecting more than 4,893 miles of rivers, according to a report by the organisation American Rivers. The organisation said it was the largest number of upstream river miles reconnected through dam removal…
Shan Masood and Babar Azam Pakistan’s successful Caribbean campaign has brought a significant boost in the latest ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, with captain Babar Azam returning to the top 10 while Abdullah Shafique and Sajid Khan also made notable gains. Babar’s rise comes after Pakistan secured an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in…
A person uses his phone near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Wednesday. (File Photo) France has banned unsolicited telemarketing calls unless consumers have given prior permission, in a move described by a consumer advocacy group as a “small revolution” for consumers.The ban, which took effect on Tuesday, applies to businesses across all sectors. Companies can…
Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis (AP/PTI) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have announced a 16-member squad for the opening Test of their two-match series against India, with veteran wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella making his return to the Test side.Dhananjaya de Silva will captain the team, while Kamindu Mendis has been named his deputy. Dickwella has been included as…
