Times of India

Chandrasekaran said the world is full to its brim with possibilities, though it is rapidly changing, disruptive and is increasingly becoming AI-led.

Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solanki made history in May 2025 by becoming the first woman officer from India’s Army, Navy or Air Force to serve as Aide-de-Camp to the President. A Haryana native and former district-level badminton and volleyball player, Solanki joined the Indian Navy in 2012. Her journey from sports and naval service to Rashtrapati Bhavan highlights discipline, perseverance and the changing role of women in India’s armed forces.

The 2008 global financial crisis hit India through markets, capital flows and trade, but its banking system remained resilient. The shock exposed gaps in financial resolution and regulation, prompting reforms including the IBC, stronger safeguards for systemically important banks and higher buffers. Nearly 18 years later, India is stronger, but rising AI investment raises fresh questions about leverage and financial stability.

An IIT Bombay student died by suicide in his hostel room after he was allegedly caught using a mobile phone during an exam, triggering protests on campus. The institute said no disciplinary action had been initiated and that the student had been counselled, while his mother alleged torture and demanded justice.

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has firmly dismissed the government's recent proposal to impose fees on UPI transactions that exceed two thousand rupees. Party officials emphasized the need for the Centre to seek alternative funding sources for enhancing digital infrastructure. They proposed tapping into the Reserve Bank of India's dividends for this purpose, warning that this charge could adversely affect both merchants' earnings and consumer expenses.

In a candid moment, former captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his comfort food during Test matches. Facing long hours of play often stirred feelings of anxiety and sleeplessness, yet his mother's baked banana wafers brought him peace. With their familiar taste, these beloved snacks accompanied Rohit throughout his illustrious Test career, grounding him amid the pressure.

Jennifer Winget recently marked her nuptial celebrations with a dazzling function in Mumbai. The mehendi ceremony was filled with joy as the actress showcased her beautiful pink lehenga alongside her husband and renowned industry friends. The event built upon their intimate UK wedding, with celebrities gracing the occasion. Winget also took the opportunity to promote her upcoming project, Shaque: Trust No One, making it a memorable celebration.

'Mirzapur The Movie' continues to add small but steady sums to its overall tally as it enters Day 16, with its India net collection now at Rs. 206.91 crore. The Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal and Ravi Kishan starrer, well past its opening surge, is now running on the strength of a loyal audience base in its third week, with the worldwide gross closing in fast on the symbolic Rs. 300 crore mark.

Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang has rejected fears that AI could lead to humanity's extinction by 2030. In response to Donald Trump's claims labeling such scenarios as a hoax, Huang insists that the technology does not threaten human existence. He advocates for rapid industry advancement while prioritizing the delivery of safe, consumer-ready products.

Henry Ford initiated the Fordlandia project in the lush Amazon rainforest of Brazil to secure a steady rubber supply. However, his corporate methods often clashed with local traditions and agricultural practices. The plantation faced numerous obstacles, including pests and diseases harming the rubber trees. Despite investing heavily over seventeen years, Fordlandia ultimately succumbed to failure, illustrating the challenges of integrating foreign business models within local ecosystems.