Sow data, reap better returns on the field S ChandramohanIndia’s farmers are among the hardest-working entrepreneurs in the world. Yet they make some of the most consequential business decisions with the least information. Manufacturers know their inventories, demand forecasts, financing options and customer pipeline. Retailers track sales in real time. An airline uses predictive analytics…
Iran yesterday demanded that Qatar release three of Tehran’s pilots whose aircraft went down early in the West Asia war, though the Gulf state denied it was detaining them. Iran had previously reported one pilot killed and others missing after a sortie to Qatar in March, but news of their alleged capture was not publicised…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi, with a mark by his eye, looks back during the World Cup quarterfinal football match between Argentina and Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo) Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said his team’s 3-1 extra-time win over Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal on Sunday showed how comfortable…
IOB assistant branch manager arrested for ₹3.09 crore gold loan fraud Chennai: The Central Crime Branch (CCB) arrested an assistant branch manager of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) for pilfering 2,179g of gold jewellery pledged by customers, replacing the ornaments with fake jewellery and causing a loss of ₹3.09 crore to the bank. The cops haven’t…
Amitabh Bachchan began the latest episode of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 18’ on a different note as he revealed that he had suffered a knee injury during the previous day’s shoot. Unlike his usual energetic entry and standing monologue, the veteran actor chose to remain seated while addressing the audience.“Usually, I do my monologue standing at…
International Criminal Court in the Hague, Netherlands. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The United States on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) imposed sanctions against International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan and another senior official as part of its campaign against the body that it accuses of being “politicized.” Also read | ICC is at…
The French far right on Saturday (August 29, 2026) accused the left of seeking to “undermine civil peace” should Marine Le Pen win the Presidential election next spring, underscoring the increasingly confrontational tone of the campaign. With less than eight months until the vote, far-right leader Le Pen, 58, remains the front-runner in the polls….
As per Vedic astrology, Jupiter is the planet of wisdom and expansion. Jupiter is transiting into the Cancer sign on 2nd June, 2026. It is considered to be one of the most powerful placement for Jupiter. It is also very auspicious. It will remain in Cancer sign till 31st October. Cancer is ruled by Moon,…
Rohit Sharma added another milestone to his illustrious ODI career during the second match against West Indies in Guwahati on Wednesday, becoming the seventh batter to score 12,000 runs in Men’s One Day Internationals.The India opener reached the landmark while India were chasing a daunting 406-run target. He got there with a single off Roston…
‘Premalu’ star Naslen’s ‘Mollywood Times’ has found itself at the centre of a controversy related to its certification process. Reports say that the version screened in theatres may not match the version that was submitted to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for approval.The CBFC is reportedly examining the matter and also gathering information…