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Business Standard
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 prediction: Who will win PBKS vs MI match on June 1?
With the IPL 2025 final just one step away, all roads lead to Ahmedabad on June 1 as five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) face off against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. While Mumbai are coming into the match with a hard-fought win in the Eliminator, Punjab had one of their worst outing in Qualifier 2 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru MI vs PBKS match prediction: Mumbai's big-match muscle vs Punjab's fresh ambition MI enter the contest with an enviable record in high-pressure games. With five IPL trophies and 14 wins from 21 playoff matches, their experience in knockout cricket is second to none. In the past 17 seasons, Mumbai-based franchise has shown they know how to absorb pressure and deliver in the knockout matches. In comparison, Punjab Kings have struggled to make a deep playoff impact over the years. They've reached the playoffs just five times and have only one win to show for it. PBKS vs MI head-to-head: Close calls and Punjab's recent bragging rights In 33 matches, MI edge ahead with 17 wins, while PBKS are close behind on 16. This near-even rivalry adds spice to Qualifier 2 on Sunday. Notably, Punjab defeated MI earlier in IPL 2025, a result that gives them confidence heading into their first-ever playoff meeting with the five-time champions. That recent win proves PBKS can rise to the challenge against MI—and sets the stage for a fierce rematch with much more on the line. IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 prediction based on record at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad Conditions at the Narendra Modi Stadium could tip the balance. PBKS have made themselves at home in Ahmedabad, winning four out of six matches at the venue. MI, meanwhile, have found the going tough at the world's biggest cricket stadium, with just one win in six games, including a decisive loss in Qualifier 2 last year. Given this record, Punjab may have a psychological advantage going into the game, knowing the pitch and conditions are in their favour. MI vs PBKS final prediction: Will MI's legacy prevail or will PBKS create history? On one side, you have Mumbai Indians—a side built for the big stage, stacked with players who've been here and done that. On the other, Punjab Kings, eager to prove they belong in the title conversation and backed by form and favourable conditions. MI's experience can't be discounted, but PBKS's strong showing at Ahmedabad and their recent win over Mumbai suggest this could be a far tighter contest than their playoff histories might suggest.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Time of India
14 ships, one mole: How a young engineer exposed Indian naval warships' locations to Pakistani operatives
A junior engineer from Thane, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly leaking restricted information about 14 Indian Navy warships and submarines to Pakistani Intelligence Operatives. Ravi Verma, 27, reportedly shared the data through sketches, audio notes, and chats, after being honey-trapped online. Maharashtra ATS discovered detailed exchanges, including sensitive diagrams and a voice message, confirming Verma's direct knowledge and involvement. Investigations continue into a wider espionage network involving foreign handlers and possible blackmail. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Recruited through romance: Online honeytrap uncovered Diagrams, audio notes, and A diary of secrets Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Romantic trap or deliberate betrayal? A junior defence contractor has been arrested for leaking restricted information on Indian Navy warships and submarines to suspected Pakistani intelligence agents . Maharashtra's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) revealed that 27-year-old Ravindra Muralidhar Verma shared operational details of 14 naval vessels, compromising national security. Five of those details were confirmed to be accurate and classified, according to the Indian Navy's was arrested on Wednesday by the Thane unit of the ATS. He had been working with Krasni Defence Technology Pvt. Ltd., a Mumbai-based firm that handles repairs for key defence establishments including the Naval Dockyard, Mazagon Dock, and the Indian Coast Guard. His role in the firm's electrical department gave him access to restricted naval sites across say Verma was drawn into the espionage ring after receiving friend requests on Facebook in 2024 from accounts named "Payal Sharma" and "Ishpreet". These profiles, operated by suspected Pakistani agents, initiated contact by claiming to be Indian women involved in naval research. Within weeks, the conversations became personal. One of the women, using the alias 'Priti Jaiswal', later moved the communication to allegedly began sharing information in return for emotional validation and money. A senior ATS officer said, 'He was very much aware of what he was doing and to whom he was passing on the sensitive information. He was getting money in exchange for providing the information.'Despite strict protocols barring phones inside naval sites, Verma found ways around the rules. Police said he memorised details while working and recreated them later as sketches, diagrams, or audio messages which were then sent to his foreign handlers via WhatsApp and social media. One audio message dated 11 March 2025, retrieved from his phone, had Verma reporting:"Sir kuch reply nahi de rahe, unka net shayd se band hai. Uno ye aaj ka update de dena. Aaj mein roundup pe gaya tha. So sari sari ship dekhi hai? Vo sari meine diary mein karke tumko kiya ki hai, Aur sir ko bhi kiya hai, par wo online nahi hai."He confirmed to his handler that he had inspected ships that day, logged the details in his diary, and forwarded them both to the handler and a person referred to only as 'Sir'.The next day, 12 March, Verma photographed a notebook page listing the names and locations of 14 naval warships. This image was later found in a folder on his phone and was allegedly sent to his foreign handler. Naval authorities have confirmed that at least five of the ships listed were real and their positions classified as restricted ATS said Verma had been communicating with multiple handlers disguised as 'college friends' of Priti and Ishpreet. Forensic analysis retrieved messages, diagrams, videos, and audio files sent over months of interaction. The chats had been deliberately archived by Verma, possibly to avoid mother, Rekha, has insisted her son was manipulated and emotionally exploited. 'Yes, Ravi spoke to someone on Facebook, but the woman trapped my son,' she said. 'He is my only support.' She claimed he had told her about 'bad women' online and expressed a desire to delete his Facebook account.A case has been registered against Verma, 'Priti Jaiswal', and the unnamed 'Sir' under the Official Secrets Act , 1923, and Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Investigators are also looking into whether Verma was blackmailed or financially coerced after initial sources said Verma had received funds from multiple accounts, both Indian and foreign. The ATS is verifying these transactions and tracking whether others in the company's network might have been similarly has been remanded to ATS custody until Monday. Authorities are continuing to analyse data from his devices and social media accounts to map the extent of the leak and trace the identities of the operatives involved. The ATS has not ruled out the involvement of a broader spy ring.
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
LTIMindtree CEO Debashis Chatterjee retires early; Venugopal Lambu takes charge amid leadership confusion
Debashis Chatterjee , chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD) of IT firm LTIMindtree , has opted to retire due to personal reasons effective May 30, six months before his term ends on November 13 this year. Venugopal Lambu , currently the CEO Designate, has been appointed CEO and MD of LTIMindtree with effect from May 31, the sixth-largest IT services company by revenue, said in a statement. The decision was taken at the board meeting of the Larsen & Toubro (L&T) subsidiary at its 29th annual general meeting (AGM) on Friday. Lambu has also been appointed as a director on its board with effect from May 31, 2025, up to his original date of appointment as director, i.e. January 23, 2030, the statement added. Before rejoining LTIMindtree, Lambu served as the CEO of talent recruitment firm Randstad Digital, the $3 billion digital arm of Randstad. Lambu, who has previously worked at LTIMindtree from October 2020 to January 2023, was appointed CEO designate in January this year. Lambu's comeback is seen as a strategy to stabilise the ship at LTIMindtree, which has seen a series of over 10 senior executive exits over the past two years, especially after its formation in November 2022. Chatterjee led the newly formed LTIMindtree after serving as CEO and MD of Mindtree from 2019 until its merger with L&T Infotech. 'Debashis Chatterjee has been working closely with Mr. Venu Lambu to ensure a seamless leadership transition, facilitating continuity and strategic alignment as the company moves forward,' the statement added. The Mumbai-based software services provider reported subdued financial numbers over the past quarters, with the fourth and final quarter of FY25 ending March seeing its profit rise 2.5% on a revenue growth of 9.9% at Rs 9,772 crore. The quarter was helped by foreign exchange gains arising from the rupee's weakness against the dollar. The overall business demand continued to be impacted by macro uncertainties and cautious client spending, along industry lines. For the full year, its net profit declined 1.7% to $544 million, while revenue grew 4.8% to $4.5 billion. LTIMindtree's order book for the January-March period declined marginally to $1.6 billion from the previous quarter's $1.68 billion, but improved from $1.43 billion a year earlier. This month, LTIMIndtree clinched its largest-ever deal -- a $450 million, seven-year engagement with a global agribusiness player.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
When recruiters reach a new low: Job seeker shares they were grilled over father's income, marital status in viral Reddit post
Sometimes, recruiters cross a line when conducting interviews. In a troubling incident that has stirred conversation online, a job seeker recently shared their experience of being subjected to unprofessional and deeply personal questions during a job interview. The incident occurred during an interaction with the recruitment team of a Mumbai-based advertising agency, reportedly located in Ghatkopar. Among those present was the agency's director, who posed a question that crossed a clear boundary: the candidate was asked whether they were the sole earner in their family. This incident came to light through a post shared on the "Indian Workplace" subreddit. The user detailed how the question about their family's financial structure was asked in the middle of the interview, accompanied by several other invasive queries. In addition to the sole earner question, the agency's HR personnel inquired about the candidate's age and marital status, both of which are generally regarded as irrelevant and inappropriate during professional recruitment processes. The Reddit post quickly garnered attention, sparking a wave of criticism from fellow users. Many expressed shock and dismay at the invasive nature of the questioning. Some speculated that such inquiries were intended to gauge the candidate's level of desperation for employment rather than their qualifications or skills. Others pointed out that while asking about general family background might occasionally occur, explicitly probing into a candidate's household income and financial dependencies was an unprecedented and intrusive move. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo One user, reflecting on years of professional experience, remarked that they had never encountered or posed such personal questions in any interview setting. Another shared a similar experience of overreach by an HR representative who, prior to even scheduling an interview, asked for details including the father's occupation and income, the number of siblings, the mother's job, the home address's pin code, and even how the candidate intended to commute to work. Despite the extensive personal data gathered, the interview never took place. The episode has reignited conversations about ethical boundaries in recruitment practices and highlighted the importance of protecting candidates' privacy. While job interviews are meant to assess a candidate's fit for a role, the increasing frequency of inappropriate and intrusive questions suggests a need for greater awareness and accountability within hiring teams. The incident stands as a stark reminder that professionalism and respect must remain central to the hiring process.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Kanakia, hines tie up for ₹3,000 crore office project in Mumbai
Mumbai: US-headquartered real estate investment manager Hines and Mumbai-based property developer Kanakia Group have entered into an alliance to develop a commercial office project on a 3-acre land parcel near Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) with a total investment of around ₹3,000 crore. The alliance has further partnered with Japanese conglomerate Sumitomo Corporation and real estate firm Mitsubishi Estate for the development spanning 1.5 million sq ft premium office spaces. Of the total investment, the equity investment will be about ₹1,025 crore. "This project marks a significant milestone in our journey in India," said Amit Diwan, senior managing director and head of India at Hines. "It reflects our commitment to deepening our presence in Mumbai and highlights our strategic partnerships with MEC and Sumitomo." As per the terms of the joint development agreement, landowner Kanakia Group will be responsible for the approvals, while the investment will be made by Hines and the Japanese entities. In addition to their investment, Hines, Sumitomo and Mitsubishi Estate will execute the development. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo "This formation of this alliance with Hines, Mitsubishi and Sumitomo has allowed us to deleverage our balance sheet in a significant manner. The approvals for the project have already been secured and we expect the development to be completed by the end of 2028," said Rasesh B Kanakia, chairman, Kanakia Group. The project, comprising 12 upper floors and seven basements in Mumbai's business district, will see Mitsubishi holding a 50% stake in the development, marking its maiden project in the city and fifth in India. Diwan, Kanakia and property consultant JLL India, which acted as the advisor for the transaction, declined to comment on the project's investment specifics. Live Events The project is located on a corner site facing the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road and a connecting road to the BKC district. "Given India's strong demographic tailwinds, along with the right fundamentals and market conditions, we've been seeing more investor interest in the country and continued demand for our office and residential projects," said Diwan.
