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As per ToI report, the issue of overcharging has long been a complaint from customers, with an elaborate system in place to siphon off extra cash that doesn't make its way into Tasmac's coffers. Now, as per ToI report, Tasmac's managing director, S Visagan, has sent a circular to all senior regional managers, instructing them to take action against supervisors and salesmen if MRP violations are reported. Failure to do so will result in penalties for the managers themselves.

Miners are turning to machine learning, cutting-edge chemistry and other innovative means to increase the supply of critical materials such as copper and graphite amid the rising demand for green technologies. In 2011, Nico Cuevas, a Mexican immigrant and Arizona resident, realized Tesla would require a source of graphite for battery anodes to build electric vehicles in the U.S. Fortunately, it just so happened that a friend’s family owned an artisanal graphite mine in Mexico.

New Zealand have taken a surprise lead against Norway in the opening game of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Chandy's mortal remains reached his hometown in Kottayam district of the state, the stronghold of the Congress stalwart, on Thursday morning. The body was, thereafter, kept at the Thirunakkara Ground in Kottayam where a massive crowd, including senior political leaders from various parties, had been waiting since the previous day to pay tribute to the Congress veteran who died in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

Taliban's order to close down beauty parlours. As reported by AFP, the ban on beauty parlours is the latest measure imposed by the Taliban to restrict women's participation in public life. Since taking control in August 2021, the Taliban has imposed various restrictions on girls and women, including barring them from schools and universities, prohibiting them from visiting parks, funfairs, and gyms, and mandating them to cover up in public.

Home to restaurants from some of the world's most well-known chefs and acclaimed eclectic local concepts, Dubai has distinctly carved a place on the culinary capital map over the years. The Gulf city is the 36th destination to be covered by the prestigious Michelin Guide and a total of 90 restaurants are included in the 2023 edition of the Michelin Guide Dubai, which includes 14 Michelin Star restaurants.

Diablo IV or Diablo 4 has been an instant hit with gamers across the world. The European video gaming market also felt the positive impact of the Diablo IV as the last month's sales in the continent recorded a staggering figure of 15.5 million, as per GSD data. For those unaware, this data covers digital games primarily from major AAA games publishers and physical retain games from major European cities. If we segregate the numbers, then the obtained data shows that more than 5 million were sold physically and around 10.5 million digitally. Now, the big credit behind the uptick in sales goes to Diablo IV. The hype surrounding the game seems to have paid off, after a 20 per cent hike was recorded from June previous year.

Authorities in South Africa say a suspected underground gas explosion during Johannesburg’s evening rush hour ripped open roads and flipped more than 20 cars in South Africa’s biggest city

United States telecom giant AT&T has a handful of Australia’s biggest infrastructure and superannuation funds, including Macquarie Group, tearing their hair out this week.

Retirement planning is a moving target for many people, and that necessitates having a plan B or even a plan C, financial advisors say.

IATSE) is holding a vote on whether the 1,500 people on a so-called pink contract should go on strike. The move has been taken after the talks between Disney Theatrical Productions and Broadway League came to an end without a conclusion. If the majority votes for the strike, 1500 people working in 45 theatrical shows with 28 productions on Broadway and 17 on Tour will join the strike, bringing the filming job to a standstill. The IATSE has said that if the deal is not struck, these workers will begin the strike on Friday. To go for a strike, the unions must get at least 75 percent yes votes, but it doesn’t mean necessarily going on the strike. The negotiations may take palace and the majority vote may be a ploy to warn and show strength for a better bargain. The pink workers are generally employed directly by the production houses and either they work out of the city or go on a tour. They are covered under IATSE Local One. Talking to journalists, IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb said that the pink workers need to show unity and strength to ensure they get better wages and the working conditions that they deserve. The previous contract came into effect on July 1, 2019, and it ceased to exist on July 2, 2023. The first negotiation was held on May 25, when the two sides sat, talked, and held negotiations for 19 hours. Some progress was made in the negotiations, particularly on the issues of healthcare and housing for the touring workers. But wage hikes and the daily and weekly rest periods are some of the sticking points. A spokesperson for the Broadway League, an association of producers and managers, refused to comment.

India’s largest private sector lender HDFC Bank Ltd is working on establishing a more inclusive workplace, enhancing customer service and strengthening digital infrastructure, chief executive officer Sashidhar Jagdishan said on Wednesday. In his message to shareholders in the bank’s annual report, Jagdishan emphasized the importance of fostering a supportive culture to effectively harness talent, potential and capabilities. To achieve this goal, the bank has implemented a managerial behaviour framework based on the principles of nurture, care and collaboration.

Russia warned that from Thursday any ships traveling to Ukraine's Black Sea ports will be seen as possibly carrying military cargoes after Ukraine said it was setting up a temporary shipping route to try and continue its grain exports. The moves by both countries on Wednesday came just days after Russia quit a deal — brokered by the United Nations and Turkey — that allowed the safe Black Sea export of Ukraine grain for the past year, and revoked its guarantees of safe navigation.

Amber Heard, known for her high-profile legal battles with Johnny Depp, is once again in the midst of trouble, this time involving the FBI. The actor recently made headlines for her return to the big screens with the indie movie In the Fire, but her legal woes continue to haunt her. Reports surfaced in 2022, revealing that Amber Heard was under investigation, and the FBI was involved in the case. The investigation stemmed from allegations that Heard smuggled her dogs, Pistol and Boo, into Australia while accompanying her then-husband Johnny Depp during the filming of Pirates of the Caribbean 5 in 2015. Heard reportedly brought her dogs without declaring them, leading to charges of illegal animal importation. She ultimately pleaded guilty to falsifying travel documents in an Australian court in April 2016. Recently, it was disclosed that the perjury case involving Amber is still ongoing, with Australian authorities collaborating with the FBI to locate witnesses in America.

New Delhi: Paddy farmers in Punjab and Haryana are in distress as 60% of their cultivated land is under water after the extremely heavy rainfall between 7 July and 10 July. This may hit yields significantly resulting in lower crop production if the paddy fields are not affected further. Punjab and Haryana have witnessed rainfall in large excess of 96% and 91% above the long period average (LPA), respectively during 1 June to 12 July.

HDFC Bank will `nip in the bud' the transgressions of managers and will build an `inclusive' organisation that would help it address the attrition, CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan wrote to shareholders. The private lender which has faced a lot of flak over alleged misdemeanour by its managers said that they were cognizant that the experience of working with HDFC Bank can be better on several counts.

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Mumbai: Building a more inclusive workplace to curtail attrition, improvements in customer service, and a stronger digital infrastructure are some of the priorities at India’s largest private sector lender HDFC Bank, its chief executive Sashidhar Jagdishan said on Wednesday. In a message to shareholders in the bank’s annual report, Jagdishan said that since talent, potential and capabilities can best be harnessed through an enabling culture, the bank has adopted the managerial behaviour architecture of nurture, care and collaborate. The ‘nurture, care, collaborate’ initiative covered over 12,000 managers in FY22 was extended to the senior leadership levels and over 6,000 new managers in FY23.

₹20 and snacks at ₹50. Water services will also be provided at affordable rates, the Indian Railways said in a statement.

forest department of Bengal has embarked on a significant endeavor to enhance the green cover of the region. A mass afforestation drive was recently organized, with the objective of planting white and red sandalwood trees along Red Road, one of the prominent thoroughfares in the state. The main goal of the initiative is to successfully repopulate these specific trees in other states such as Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.