Green cards not key to workforce strategy: TCS

BENGALURU: TCS CEO K Krithivasan said green cards have never been a key part of the company’s workforce strategy, as it has significantly reduced permanent residency applications for H-1B employees and stepped up local hiring in US. The company said the US suspension of green card processing would not fundamentally alter its talent management approach.“In … Read more

‘Jailer 2’ Kerala advance booking: Rajinikanth, Mohanlal film crosses Rs 1.61 cr in an hour; 800 screens planned across Kerala | Malayalam Movie News

‘Jailer 2’ Kerala advance booking; Rajinikanth, Mohanlal film crosses. Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ has recorded Rs 1.61 cr in advance ticket sales in Kerala within an hour of bookings opening, according to the official update shared by the film’s makers. The early response comes ahead of its scheduled worldwide theatrical release on October 15. Directed by … Read more

RBI measures: Rupee to gain sharply but forex liquidity likely to dry up

MUMBAI: Forex dealers expect a gap opening in the rupee-dollar exchange rate, with the domestic unit likely to record its sharpest gain in recent times. However, there is also a looming market freeze, with RBI’s aggressive anti-speculation measures risking paralysis of legitimate market-making, choking interbank liquidity and inadvertently penalising genuine corporate hedgers.Oil companies, normally the … Read more

Newspaper headlines: ‘Tax rises needed to plug £35bn gap’ and ‘Putin breaks Trump’s ‘ceasefire”

Several of today’s papers cover a warning form the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) of a funding gap in UK finances ahead of the chancellor’s Budget. The i Paper leads with the £35bn “gap”, saying tax rises will be “needed to plug” it. It attributes this to “high inflation and the UK’s defence spending pledge”. … Read more

DWTS’ Emma Slater Shares Reason Behind Bizarre Move in Jackson Olson Waltz

‘DWTS’ Pro Emma Slater Shares How Romance With Alan Bersten Affects Competition Emma Slater is waltzing Dancing With the Stars fans through a recent choreography choice. After a fan called out the professional dancer over a potential technical error during her and partner Jackson Olson’s performance on the Oct. 7 episode, Slater set the record … Read more

IND vs NZ: New Zealand name squad for India ODIs; Rachin Ravindra included for first three matches | Cricket News

New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra during the warm up before the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers New Zealand have announced their squad for the upcoming five-match ODI series against India, with Mitchell Santner named captain.Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, Rachin Ravindra and Tim Seifert are among the players included for the series, which begins on November … Read more

Festive phone market set to shrink in volume

NEW DELHI: India’s smartphone market is expected to witness a 12% decline in sales (by volumes) this festive season, even as the overall market value is projected to grow 5%, reflecting a shift towards pricier devices and longer replacement cycles, according to Counterpoint Research.Rising memory costs have pushed up smartphone prices, prompting consumers to defer … Read more

Matt Renshaw breaks Virat Kohli’s decade-old record with stunning 190 in Durban | Cricket News

Matt Renshaw has bettered a record held by Virat Kohli for nearly a decade, becoming the highest scorer while batting alongside the tail in a Test innings since 2002.The Australian batter scored 174 runs in partnerships with the lower order during his career-best 190 against South Africa in the ongoing Test at Durban, going past … Read more

Infosys plays down impact of PERM suspension

BENGALURU: Infosys said the US Department of Labor’s suspension of new and pending applications under the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) programme for certain companies, including the IT services major, is unlikely to have a material impact on its operations.In a statement to the stock exchanges, the company said it was aware of the decision and … Read more

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wishes father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan on 84th birthday with an UNSEEN PIC with Aaradhya Bachchan: ‘Dearest Pa, Dadaji..’ |

Amitabh Bachchan celebrates his 84th birthday today, October 11, and wishes have been pouring in from the film industry and fans across the world. Joining them, daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan took to Instagram to share an adorable, unseen picture of the veteran actor with his granddaughter, Aaradhya Bachchan.Sharing the photograph, Aishwarya wrote, “✨🎊Happy Birthday dearest … Read more

Sobhana Mostary scripts history, becomes first Bangladesh woman to score century against Australia | Cricket News

Sobhana Mostary (Image: IANS) Sobhana Mostary produced a record-breaking performance as Bangladesh recovered from a disastrous start to post 220/6 against Australia in the second ODI at Allan Border Field. The right-handed batter struck her maiden international century, becoming the first Bangladesh woman to score an international hundred against Australia.Mostary’s 118 off 134 balls proved … Read more

Manchester City: A statement win but does it carry weight in a season of limbo?

As Erling Haaland looked close to tears in front of Manchester City’s fans, including his father Alf-Inge, and head coach Enzo Maresca pumped his fists in jubilation, Anfield’s DJ slipped Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Little Lies’ on to the loudspeakers in a final message of defiance. Maresca said: “We knew there was going to be noise but … Read more

Australia tighten grip on Durban Test after restricting South Africa to 284, take 139-run lead after day 3 | Cricket News

Australian players having refreshments during a drinks break on day three of the first cricket test match between South Africa and Australia, in Durban, South Africa, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (AP Photo) Pat Cummins picked up three wickets as Australia built a 139-run lead over South Africa by stumps on Day 3 of the first … Read more

Inflation data, IT earnings, crude oil to steer stock markets this week, say experts

Investors will track September CPI and WPI data, earnings from major IT firms and global cues amid persistent oil price and geopolitical risks. NEW DELHI: Indian stock markets are likely to remain volatile and consolidate this week as investors track September inflation data, quarterly earnings from major companies, crude oil prices and global economic cues. … Read more

Every Twist Through Oct 2026

Chrisean Rock moved back into Blueface’s house at the start of October 2026, the newest chapter in a Blueface, Chrisean, Jaidyn timeline that now spans six years, four children, one prison sentence and more livestreamed fights than anyone can count. The reunion came barely six weeks after Blueface welcomed a son with his girlfriend Nevaeh … Read more

Abhishek’s blitz, Arshdeep’s strikes help India beat West Indies by 14 runs in Indore, take 2-1 lead in T20I series | Cricket News

India win by 14 runs (Image: BCCI) INDORE: A brilliant bowling display by India on a flat pitch with shorter boundaries at the Holkar Stadium guided them to a 14-run win over the West Indies and gave them a 2-1 lead in the series on Sunday.With dew not coming into play in the third T20I, … Read more