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N Chandrasekaran, who joined the Tata Group in 1986 as an intern about four decades ago, with the dream of shaking hands with Ratan Tata. Chandrasekaran ended up succeeding him as chairman of Tata Sons in 2017. In his tribute to the late Tata Group patriarch, Chandrasekaran said, «For him, the small things mattered more. He paid close attention not only to people with the big ideas but what also mattered was his attention to the small things. He cared for the people who could not defend themselves and what set him apart was that he was a defender of the defenceless. I have seen it on so many occasions that he never said anything just for the sake of it and never acted upon anything for the sake of it.»

The action is a response to orders from President Donald Trump, who has directed agency managers to move ahead with the staffing cuts. Reports have it that almost 1,000 more NOAA staff will be fired, on top of the 1,300 already terminated.

Lenskart cofounder and CEO Peyush Bansal has stood out for building an omni-channel retail business in a competitive eyewear sector. The Gurgaon-based company managed to balance rapid scale with operational performance, growing to more than 2,500 stores in India and Southeast Asia, while keeping losses in check. “Businesses need to be built around a purpose and a mission, and sitting with India Inc’s top bosses, my belief has been further reinstated today,” said Bansal, who was adjudged the Entrepreneur of the Year at the ET Awards. “We are driven by the purpose of giving vision to people and I believe if you stay close to those values, rest everything will fall in place,” Bansal said, adding that the recognition takes the expectations from the company higher.

Can I Get a Witness?? is a new sci-fi film directed by Ann Marie Fleming. The story highlights the impact of extreme policies to protect the environment. The film features Sandra Oh, Keira Jang, and Joel Oulette. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2024 and will be released in Canada and the U.S. soon.

Yuzvendra Chahal garnered attention on social media platform after he was caught by the camera, where he was watching the finale of Champions Trophy 2025. Divorce rumours about Dhanashree Verma and Yuzvendra Chahal have circulated since 2022, with the couple unfollowing each other and deleting their pictures a while back.

Mohammed Shami had an eventful start to the Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. In the seventh over, Shami dropped a crucial caught-and-bowled chance off Rachin Ravindra, giving the in-form Kiwi batter a lifeline. The missed opportunity left skipper Rohit Sharma visibly frustrated, as India hoped to break New Zealand’s strong start. Bowling to Rachin, Shami sent down a full delivery at the stumps, which was driven powerfully straight back at him. The veteran pacer attempted a reverse-cup catch over his left shoulder, but the ball ricocheted off his little finger, slipping away for a single. Shami immediately looked in discomfort, prompting the physio to rush onto the field and tape his fingers.

office and retail spaces in Gurugram to tap demand for top-quality green commercial properties. DLF Cyber City Developers Ltd (DCCDL) is a joint venture between DLF and Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC. DLF holds nearly 67 per cent stake in the JV firm. In its latest investors presentation for the third quarter of this fiscal, DLF informed that its rental arm DCCDL has commenced construction of 5.5 million (55 lakh) square feet of Grade A plus office spaces in the new phase of its ultra-premium commercial project 'DLF Downtown, Gurugram'.

As we progress into the final quarter of FY25, multiple factors are reinforcing the sector’s positive trajectory.

Rachin Ravindra etched his name in the history books before being dismissed for 37 off 29 balls in the Champions Trophy 2025 final against India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. With his knock, Rachin became the first New Zealand batter to score over 250 runs in a single edition of the tournament, surpassing Kane Williamson’s 244-run tally from 2017. Coming into the final, Rachin had already amassed 226 runs in three matches, including two centuries in Pakistan. He got off to a strong start in the final, racing to 25 off just 14 balls in the first five overs.

India has been on a growth curve for the last three years, overtaking the US as London's single-largest FDI source market in 2022-23 and continuing through 2023-24. «Foreign direct investment from India has been the fastest growing and has been our number one market for the last two years,» said Laura Citron, CEO of London & Partners.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena honoured seven women, including social workers and paralympians, at an event here on Sunday. Speaking at an all-women bike rally organised by Navbharat Times, the Chief Minister said the women bikers were a symbol of empowerment. «You have proved wrong those who say women cannot do certain things,» she said. The seven women who were honoured included Humaira Mushtaq, the first international car racer from Jammu and Kashmir; Divya Kakran, an Arjuna award-winning wrestler; Sweety Mehta, a domestic violence survivor, who established NGOs for women with similar struggles; Rekha Jindal, who works extensively in the field of drug rehabilitation; Nalini Asthana, who has dedicated herself to teaching computer to slum dwellers; Kanchan Lakhani, a para-athlete, and Neetu Chaudhary, a social worker. The bike rally took off from Connaught Place at around 11 am on Sunday.

Dhanashree Verma, who recently ended her marriage with Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, took to Instagram on International Women’s Day to share a thought-provoking message. In her post, she quoted, “God is within her; she will not fall." She also penned a heartfelt caption that read, «To all the women out there, being fearless, truthful, strong, patient, and doing everything for their people, let’s celebrate us. Things will get better for us soon.» Her cryptic message quickly caught the attention of her followers, leading many to speculate that she was alluding to her recent separation from Yuzvendra Chahal.

Divya Mittal, an officer of the esteemed Indian Administrative Service (IAS), is no stranger to adversity. Her journey toward becoming a civil servant was paved with relentless effort, unwavering determination, and countless sacrifices. Before successfully clearing one of the nation’s most challenging competitive examinations, she pursued higher education at two of India’s most distinguished institutions—the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Delhi and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Bangalore. While securing admission into these premier institutes and eventually entering the bureaucratic system required immense perseverance, Mittal acknowledges that none of these hurdles compare to the complexities and emotional demands of motherhood. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, she shared a series of reflections about the trials and triumphs of raising two young daughters while simultaneously managing the weighty responsibilities of her profession.

India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Captain winning the toss will likely want to bat first and put on a challenging total on the board to create scoreboard pressure in the big match. Batting first will also put the opponents in the heat for 50 overs. Further, there will be minimal due and batting second might not be advantageous.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. ‘Climate Change & You’ is a fortnightly newsletter by Bibek Bhattacharya and Sayantan Bera. Subscribe to Mint's newsletters to get them directly in your email inbox. Dear reader, One of the first things that Donald Trump did when he became president was to withdraw the US from the 2015 Paris climate agreement.

Bangladesh — Rohingya refugees in crammed Bangladeshi camps say they are worried about a U.S. decision to cut food rations by half beginning next month, while a refugee official says the reduction will impact the nutrition of more than 1 million refugees and create «social and mental pressure.» President Donald Trump abruptly stopped most foreign aid and dismantled the U.S. Agency for International Development, which has significantly hampered the global humanitarian sector. Trump's Jan. 20 executive order froze the funding for a 90-day review. The World Food Program, the main U.N. food agency, recently announced that cuts to food rations will take effect from April 1 in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, where dozens of camps are inhabited by Rohingya refugees.

Indian students to apply for the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards, which offer a £10,000 (approximately ₹11.26 lakh) fee waiver for postgraduate studies aimed at creating a broader societal impact. Vice-Chancellor Professor Shitij Kapur highlighted the awards’ significance, particularly for Indian students, as he himself had left Delhi for higher studies abroad. He also emphasized the university’s long-standing Indian connection, mentioning freedom fighter Sarojini Naidu as one of its early female alumni. “We were one of the earliest universities in the UK to teach Sanskrit and Bengali, and Sarojini Naidu was one of our remarkable students in the very early days when King's started admitting female students,” Kapur told PTI.

Ukraine. Last week, that group of experts went public for the first time, publishing a 31-page paper that delves into the technical details of how a ceasefire along a more than 700-mile front line could be monitored and enforced. The paper was shared last month via another confidential channel: a recurring meeting in Geneva between American, Russian and Ukrainian foreign-policy experts who are close to their governments. The paper, one of the most detailed templates for a Ukraine ceasefire to have been published, is a sign of how quickly the topic of planning for a ceasefire has gone from a controversial and theoretical exercise to an urgent and practical issue.

Sarang Nath Mahadev temple in Varanasi to perform an 'aarti' and pray for India's victory in the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand. The fans expressed confidence in India's performance, citing the team's strong bowling and batting lineup. Speaking to ANI, cricket coach Saif Ahmed said, «I strongly believe that today, India will emerge as the Champions Trophy winners. Our biggest strength in this final is our spin attack. The team is playing with four world-class spinners, which gives us a significant advantage. Considering the team's overall balance and performance, the trophy is coming home, finally ending our 25-year-long wait.» «The match between India and New Zealand is going to be a thrilling one. The team is aware of its strengths and weaknesses. Their fielding is excellent--Kane Williamson and Glenn Phillips are capable of taking great catches. If Virat Kohli plays his best shots, very few would be able to make those catches. We have world-class bowlers and batters. We will win this ICC match by a good margin,» another coach told ANI.

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