Super communicators know that great conversations also include active listening. They focus on the speaker without interrupting them, process what is being said, and respond thoughtfully instead of just talking. They are fully present in the conversation. They also use verbal and non-verbal cues— like nodding, smiling, maintaining eye contact— to show their engagement in…
NEW DELHI: To eliminate cash transactions at toll plazas for paying double the user fee as a penalty for not having a FASTag or for using a blacklisted one, the NHAI will implement a variable UPI payment system. The initial trial has started at the Kherki Dhaula toll plaza in Haryana and will be extended…
Sun Pharma, India’s largest drugmaker, is acquiring Nasdaq-listed Checkpoint Therapeutics, an immunotherapy and targeted oncology company, for $355 million (over Rs 3,000 crore).The acquisition will bolster the company’s specialty portfolio.Checkpoint is a commercial-stage company that develops novel treatments for patients with solid tumor cancers, and the acquisition includes UNLOXCYT, an FDA-approved treatment for advanced skin…
NEW DELHI: Why did the Indian think tank opt for five spinners? Would the Dubai conditions favour Team India? Did India’s pace attack look vulnerable, especially with Mohammed Shami just returning from injury and Jasprit Bumrah being unavailable? Could India replicate their 2013 Champions Trophy glory?All questions were put to rest as India defeated New…
Mumbai Indians’ Harmanpreet Kaur plays a shot (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Harmanpreet Kaur‘s fluent half-century, coupled with an exceptional bowling performance, propelled Mumbai Indians to a nine-run victory over Gujarat Giants in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) encounter on Monday. This win strengthened Mumbai’s chances of securing a direct berth in the final by finishing…
Since artificial intelligence has knocked on the doors, it has fanned the flames of debate: Whether AI takes away jobs or creates more? While the speculations circling around artificial intelligence positioning jobs at the chopping block cannot be completely shrugged off, it has, however, fuelled the rise of numerous job opportunities. A recent survey by…
The entertainment world is buzzing with major updates! From Yuzvendra Chahal’s outing with RJ Mahvash amid his divorce from Dhanashree Verma to Govinda revealing he was thrown out of BR Chopra’s office, and Akshay Kumar selling his Mumbai apartment—here are the top five entertainment stories of the day that have everyone talking! Dhanashree Verma shares…
Changing your hair colour can be an exciting way to refresh your look and express your personality. However, frequently colouring your hair comes with risks that can impact your hair health, scalp condition, and even your overall well-being. While occasional hair colouring may not cause severe harm, excessive use of chemical-laden dyes can have long-term…
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday conducted raids at 14 locations linked to the son of former CM Bhupesh Baghel and others in Chhattisgarh’s Durg district under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The action is part of the ongoing investigation into the alleged Rs 2,161 crore liquor scam in the state. A stone…
NEW DELHI: Investments in India are expected to grow at a faster pace than consumption in the financial year 2025-26 (FY26), a report by SBI Mutual Fund said. The report highlighted a gradual improvement in economic growth during the second half of FY25, fueled by supportive measures from the government and the Reserve Bank of…
