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CEAT Ltd is seeking to strengthen its play in the premium ultra-high performance and luxury four-wheeler segment that is expected to significantly grow in the next three to five years, company MD and CEO Arnab Banerjee said on Wednesday. The company, which launched three new products ZR-rated, CALM Technology and Run-Flat tyres, is preparing itself to address an emerging trend in the premium 17-inch plus tyre segment, he told PTI. «The saliency of this segment is about 8-10 per cent today in the aftermarket and it is going to grow much faster than the rest of the market. It could be as high as 25-30 per cent in three to five years time,» Banerjee said. The launch of ZR-rated tyres, CALM Technology and Run-Flat tyres, strengthens CEAT's position as a premium, technology-driven brand, he added.

Punjab Kings, one of the founding franchises of the Indian Premier League (IPL), continue their quest for a maiden title since their debut in 2008. Punjab have consistently struggled to find success in the league, only reaching the final once (in 2014) in their 17 attempts so far. Last season was yet another disappointment as they finished ninth, just ahead of Mumbai Indians. However, the franchise has made significant changes in a bid to finally claim the coveted trophy. ALSO READ:Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025: Team, key players, and season outlook

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) head into the 18th edition of the IPL still in pursuit of their first-ever title. In the previous season, they made an incredible late surge, winning six straight matches to secure a playoff spot, narrowly surpassing Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on net run rate. Their journey, however, came to an end in the Eliminator against Rajasthan Royals (RR). With Rajat Patidar stepping up as captain and a number of key signings strengthening the team, RCB is optimistic that this could be the year they finally clinch the title. A major shift for RCB this season is the appointment of Rajat Patidar as captain. Moving away from their usual reliance on international stars for leadership, the franchise has placed its trust in a rising Indian talent. In addition, RCB has prioritized squad balance over chasing big-name players. Their bowling department, once a weak spot, has been significantly strengthened with the signings of Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar for a total of INR 23.25 crore.

BCCI will form the organising committee of the Women's ODI World Cup besides taking a call on the venues for the ICC event it will be hosting later this year at its Apex Council emergent meeting in Kolkata on March 22. The meeting will take place ahead of the IPL opener between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Eden Gardens. The BCCI last hosted a Women's ODI World Cup back in 2013. The exact schedule of the tournament slotted in October is yet to be worked out. According to the agenda accessed by PTI, there will be a «discussion on formation of LOC for Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 and discussion regarding venues for Women's Cricket World Cup 2025». India have made two finals of the 50-over event but fell short at the final hurdle. Harmanpreet Kaur's team will be aiming to end the long ICC trophy wait at home.

Heading into the 2025 season, the Capitals, led by Axar Patel and coached by Hemang Badani, are gearing up for a fresh campaign in their pursuit of the ultimate glory. Their first match in IPL 2025 is scheduled for March 24 against Lucknow Super Giants at Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. This could be the year that finally sees Delhi live up to its potential.

Jagrut Kotecha said. Pepsico will expand its snacks business in India, as consumption is very low vis-a-vis other countries and with growing urbanisation and more money coming in the pockets with a growing economy, Kotecha expects consumption of packed foods to increase. PepsiCo, the makers of Kurkure and Lays, has internally divided India into nine clusters to match the regional taste buds of «multiple Indias», he said, adding «if you say it's just one India, I think we are not doing enough justice to it.» «You need to design your portfolio, keeping those consumers of India like multiple Indias. So that's on being consumer-centric and starting to work and drilling down on that. And then understanding what the trends are in terms of taste, profile, health and wellness,» Kotecha told PTI.

In 2012, KKR won their first title because of Sunil Narine and Robin Uthappa. They won the title in 2014 again — the first season with Andre Russell in their ranks. The next three years showed promise but didn’t bring KKR another title, leading to Gautam Gambhir’s exit ahead of the 2018 auction. Dinesh Karthik took over as captain in 2018, guiding KKR to a third-place finish in his debut season. Midway through the 2020 IPL, he stepped down, passing the leadership to Eoin Morgan, who led the team to their third final in 2021. However, Morgan went unsold the following year, making way for Shreyas Iyer, who ultimately steered KKR to their third IPL title in 2024.

Real estate developers have acquired 5,885 acres land during 2022-24 for Rs 90,000 crore to build projects amid strong demand for housing and commercial assets, according to JLL India. Real estate consultant JLL India data showed that real estate developers bought 1,603 acres of land in 2022 for Rs 18,112 crore, 1,947 acres in 2023 for Rs 32,203 crore. During 2024, the land acquisition by developers touched 2,335 acres costing Rs 39,742 crore. During the 2022-24 period, real estate developers bought 5,885 acres for Rs 90,057 crore.

They are emblematic of a new generation of travellers stepping out of the cosy confines of their homes to experience festivals of all hues and colours — seeking immersion, adventure and a deeper connection with cultural traditions. Indians are increasingly planning trips around festivals, both within the country and abroad, said travel industry executives.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. On a Monday evening in late February, the Women’s Premier League featured its first-ever ‘super over’—an additional over following a regulation tie to determine the winner. UP Warriorz won that match, defeating the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their home turf by 4 runs.

This data, sourced from a survey by myBiz, the SaaS-based corporate booking platform of MakeMyTrip, sheds light on gender representation in corporate travel. The analysis, which covers flight bookings made by nearly 3,000 corporate clients with more than 200 employees and an annual travel expenditure exceeding ₹1 crore, reveals valuable insights into corporate travel trends across sectors and cities.

Indian cricket, Varun Chakravarthy had a brush with the silver screen. In 2014, he played a cameo in the Tamil movie ‘Jeeva,’ a sports drama that unknowingly mirrored his own life’s journey. The film depicted a cricketer’s struggle against odds, much like Varun’s real-life battle to carve a niche for himself in professional cricket. Not stopping at movies, he also made an appearance in the popular cooking reality show "Cooku with Comali". However, his true calling lay elsewhere—in cricket, where he would rise to fame as India’s mystery spinner, leaving batsmen baffled with his unorthodox variations. Varun Chakravarthy has been a key architect of India's ICC Champions Trophy win. He has been the second highest wicket-taker in the tournament. In the finals against New Zealand, he put the Kiwis on the backfoot with two crucial wickets. 33-year-old Varun Chakravarthy made his T20I debut in July 2021 and became the second-oldest player after Farokh Engineer to debut in ODIs in February 2025. He plays for Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket and is a key spinner for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Air India Express will begin flight services to Bhubaneswar from the Hindon civil terminal on March 30, making it the eighth new route to be introduced from the airport this month. The airline has already announced flights to Mumbai, Goa, Kolkata, Chennai, Jammu, and two Bengaluru services. Hindon’s civil terminal, launched in October 2019 under the Centre’s UDAN scheme, has been gradually expanding its domestic network. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi confirmed the upcoming Bhubaneswar connection on social media. «Aviation Bonanza for #Bhubaneswar! Sincere gratitude to Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi as new flights to Ghaziabad (Hindon) and Port Blair take off shortly under the #NewDestinationPolicy—boosting tourism, trade, and seamless connectivity,» he wrote on X. Officials at Hindon are awaiting formal confirmation. «The official confirmation on Bhubaneswar from Hindon will be made in a day or two. But from March 30, the operation on the said route is most likely to start. We are working on the schedule, the announcement for which will be made shortly,» an AI Express representative said.

The Kolkata bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), on October 18, 2024, approved the resolution plan filed by Uniglobal Papers, which was challenged by Merico Agro Industries and Nagri Farm Tea Co before the appellate tribunal. While approving the resolution plan, the NCLT in its order (paragraphs 18) had asked Uniglobal Papers, the successful bidder, to make an application for renewal of the leases and to get possession, if granted.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Each year, the Pickle Factory Dance Foundation—an artist-led not-for-profit in Kolkata— creates homes for dance in repurposed spaces. This annual event celebrates its fifth season this year.

I have nothing against people wearing suits and ties. I have nothing against people engaged in self-flagellation either. In fact, in both cases, I admire the effort and skill involved in pulling off something that gives the subject self-worth. But being ticked off for not wearing a 'suit-tie,' and then attributed some fiendish attempt to disrespect a gathering of suits is something I find utterly churlish. At the weekend Oscars, host Conan O' Brien (in a navy-blue shawl lapel tux) and Adam Sandler in a blue hoodie and basketball shorts mocked White House Armanipulation. The point isn't that Sandler was wearing a $175 neon blue Aviator Nation hoodie over a Hawaiian shirt in a sea of tuxedos and looking like 'a guy playing video poker at 2 am'. It was that O'Brien — who later revealed that the two of them had prepped for the Sandler-conceived gag — was ribbing the 'other ambush' that happened in the White House a few days before.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has signed South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder as a replacement for England pacer Brydon Carse, who has been ruled out of the upcoming TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 due to injury. Mulder, who has played 11 T20Is along with 18 Tests and 25 ODIs, joins SRH for ₹75 lakh. The all-rounder has taken 60 wickets in international cricket and has scored 970 runs across formats. Carse was originally picked by SRH for ₹1 crore but will now miss the season.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Grade-A real estate companies have been expanding their footprints from top-tier cities to tier-2 cities lately. A combination of factors such as affordability, relatively higher growth potential in untapped regions, and improving infrastructure, is enticing realtors and homebuyers towards tier-2 cities such as Agra, Chandigarh, Goa, Jaipur and Nagpur.

Kolkata Police detectives revisited a house in Tangra on Wednesday to reconstruct a gruesome crime that left three women dead last month. The case, which initially appeared to be a tragic accident, has now taken a darker turn, revealing financial distress and a suspected suicide pact.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Kolkata: As the sun set on Marquis Street in Kolkata, Mohammad Mazurul Islam, 75, and his wife Rashida Begum, 56, strolled around to check if they had missed out on buying any item from the list that they had made to take back home. They make two annual visits to the city for health checkups, and shop for themselves and their families.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. It’s called Bad Boy Martini. The cocktail at the restobar For The Record (FTR) in Goa was born last year when its founder and chef, Buland Shukla, had paan cravings and sought to create a Betel Leaf Margarita.