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United States President Donald Trump’s threatened steel tariffs that don’t kick in for two weeks are impacting U.S. buyers who already are seeing American-made metal cost more than imports.

college activities where you made meaningful contributions can serve as valuable assets on your resume. What may seem trivial or irrelevant experiences can actually help showcase skills that employers highly value like problem-solving, communication, leadership, and adaptability – skills that drive organizational growth and success. From organizing fests to participating in state-level discussions, and handling various societies and clubs, these activities showcase your ability to take initiative and work efficiently in diverse environments. So, to elevate your resume and make a lasting impression on the employer, here are 5 college activities worth including.

Reddit to share his experience. According to him, the Founder and CEO of the company asked him to fill out a form and submit an assignment within «half a day» as part of the selection process. The unrealistic expectation left him unimpressed, prompting him to post a screenshot of the email exchange along with his response. In his Reddit post, the candidate expressed his disbelief at the demands placed on him for such a senior position.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. For a novel so steeped in old-school ideas about art and friendship, Annie Zaidi’s The Comeback is quite sharp when it comes to depicting a decidedly contemporary phenomenon—the passive-aggressive Instagram spiral. When you really, really want one particular person to listen these days, you scream your lungs out in front of millions.

HPCL, the government headhunter struggled to find a suitable candidate for the top job at Bharat Petroleum, as most applicants were narrow specialists lacking multidisciplinary experience needed to run a large organisation. The Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB) last month interviewed a dozen candidates including BPCL Director (Finance) Vetsa Ramakrishna Gupta and its Director (Refineries) S Khanna but found none suitable for the job of chairman and managing director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), according to a PESB order. It advised the administrative ministry «to choose an appropriate course of further action for selection including the search cum selection committee,» according to the order. Incumbent G Krishnakumar superannuates as chairman and managing director of BPCL on April 30 this year.

Tanuj Mahashabde, widely recognized for his role as Krishnan Subramaniam Iyer in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, recently opened up about his personal and professional life in an interview. Known for portraying a Chennai-based scientist and the husband of Babita (played by Munmun Dutta), his character also serves as the treasurer of Gokuldham Society. During the interview with the Times of India, Tanuj humorously addressed his single status, joking that he is the «real-life Popatlal,» a nod to a character in the show who struggles to find a life partner. He playfully remarked that while his on-screen character has a beautiful wife, in real life, he remains unmarried. When asked whether his busy schedule keeps him from pursuing a relationship, he admitted he wasn't sure about the reason.

Entrepreneur and political figure Vivek Ramaswamy has sparked fresh debate online after an old video of him conducting a home interview without wearing shoes resurfaced on social media. The 39-year-old, who is now running for governor of Ohio following his 2024 presidential campaign, found himself at the center of criticism as some users questioned his choice to go barefoot, calling it «uncivilised» and «un-American.» The video has placed him in the spotlight and has ignited conversations about cultural norms, political image and public expectations from American leaders. An X-user shared a screenshot of the interview on the micro-blogging platform and wrote, “Vivek will never be governor of Ohio. This is unacceptable for America.” The user also circled his bare feet in the photo. While some defended his actions, pointing out that being barefoot at home is a common practice in many cultures, while others saw it as a lack of decorum, particularly for a public figure.

Bipasha Basu has been on the big screen. Singer Mika Singh, who financed her last project, Bhushan Patel’s web series ‘Dangerous’, lashed out at the actress and her husband Karan Singh Grover for unprofessional behaviour. In an interview with Pinkvilla, Singh claimed that he had initially intended to make a horror movie on a shoestring budget with the ‘Dil Mil Gaye’ actor. However, Bipasha’s interference inflated the budget from Rs 4 to Rs 14 crore. “See, I liked Karan a lot, and I wanted to back a film that would push my music to the forefront. I just wanted to make a low-budget film, around Rs 4 crore.We roped in director Bhushan Patel, who had previously helmed Alone, which featured Bipasha in a double role.”

Although Zelenskyy stood firm and did not apologise for the altercation, he deemed the episode «not good for both sides.» However, Zelenskyy expressed that it would be «difficult for us» to defend Ukraine from Russia if the US withdrew its support. He regretted that the clash with the US premiere was televised, but asserted: «Please be correct. I want to be polite.»

science of well-being, happiness expert and author Stephanie Harrison has developed a new philosophy on happiness. In an interview with CNBC Make It, Harrison shared five practical and science-backed strategies to help individuals lead more fulfilling lives.

Ikea as it continues to expand its footprint in the country. Despite a global downturn in the home furnishings sector, Ikea saw robust growth in India, with revenues surpassing 45 billion euros in FY24, demonstrating resilience amid subdued consumer demand. «Affordability is a key focus for us. In the last two years, Ikea India has lowered prices up to 16-39% in line with its global commitment and investment to pass on the benefit to the customers. This was a global move by Ikea to stay true to its affordability promise,'' Susanne Pulverer, CEO & chief sustainability officer, Ikea India told TOI in an interview. In FY24, Ikea substantially lowered prices across 63 markets to push sales in a shrinking home furnishing market. (Ikea financial year runs from Sept 1 to Aug 31). Of the 7,000 products sold at Ikea, nearly 1,000 are priced under Rs 200, ensuring that even those with tighter budgets can find something to purchase, she added. „We have nearly 300 million visitations (online and offline). And 30% business comes from online and it is also our fastest growing channel,'' she added

HDFC Bank, India's largest private lender by assets, will grow its loan securitisation business over the next few years to meet rising investor demand, the bank's chief financial officer said.

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, may face off against Jon Stewart on The Daily Show following Stewart's vehement criticism of Musk's government budget cuts. There could be a historic TV showdown with a clash of Titans.

Mar-a-Lago face trend has become a sensation in the U.S.

WPP expects its revenue and profit to be flat at best this year because of a weak Chinese market and uncertainty in the United States, it said on Thursday, as its shares hit a four-year low following disappointing results. For 2024, WPP reported a 1.0% fall in organic revenue, missing analysts forecasts of a 0.4% drop. Its shares fell 16%.

Sahil Singh, once a street vendor selling wallets in Mumbai and delivering food and milk, always dreamed of becoming a model. Forced to drop out of school due to financial hardships, he relentlessly worked on grooming himself for the industry, despite facing multiple rejections. In a recent interview, he shared his journey of resilience, revealing how he navigated life's challenges and pursued his dreams against all odds.

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