Regulatory ban puts Tata Sons AGM at risk

Chandrasekaran announced his decision to step down as Tata Sons Chairman on August 12 MUMBAI: The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust decided at its Thursday board meeting that it cannot jointly nominate a representative with Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT) for Tata Sons’ Aug 18 annual general meeting because of the regulatory ban on SRTT –…

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South Indian cinema embraces style over substance

From ‘DC’ to ‘Athiradi’_ South Indian cinema embraces style over substance South Indian cinema has continued to produce films that prioritise visual impact and theatrical entertainment. In 2026, movies such as ‘Kaattalan’, ‘Athiradi’, ‘DC’ and ‘Blast’ have followed different versions of this style-driven approach.These movies do not necessarily depend on complicated narratives. Instead, they use…

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Rahul Gandhi appears like a failed comedian: BJP

Several BJP functionaries came out strongly against Rahul and accused him of insulting voters NEW DELHI: BJP slammed Rahul Gandhi on Thursday for using “vulgar and crude” language in targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he appears less like the leader of the opposition and more like a failed stand-up comedian. Several BJP functionaries came…

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Exports grow at fastest pace in four years

Export of oil products soared 67.6% to $6.9 billion on the back of strong demand from several Asian countries NEW DELHI: India’s goods exports rose at its fastest pace in over four years, rising 19.5% to $44.2 billion in July, while imports were 17.4% higher at $76.2 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of $32…

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Galle crosswinds add a layer of intrigue to contest

Indian players during a training session in Galle, Sri Lanka. (ANI Photo) The outcome of the opening Test between India and Sri Lanka, beginning on Saturday in Galle, may be determined not just by the nature of the pitch but by how quickly India’s spinners adapt to the venue’s tricky crosswinds. The picturesque Galle International…

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Tata Motors PV profit dips 80% on rising input costs

Higher incentives weighed on profitability, with variable marketing expenses rising to 7.1% from 4.1%. NEW DELHI: Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) saw profit collapse in the June quarter as weakness at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and rising input costs overshadowed a sharp expansion in its domestic business.Consolidated net profit fell 80.3% y-o-y to Rs 775…

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