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The Hindu
18-06-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Fishermen return with ample catch on the first day after ban period
The shores of Pamban South and Mandapam on Wednesday morning witnessed a busy crowd selling and buying the first catch of fish after the 61-day fishing ban period. When the ban period ended on June 14, fishermen in Rameswaram, Pamban, Mandapam and other areas restrained from entering the sea in view of the heavy wind alert issued by the Fisheries Department. After the authorities permitted fishing, the fishermen from Pamban South and Mandapam ventured into the sea on more than 250 trawlers on Tuesday morning and returned to the shore on Wednesday morning. On Wednesday, more than 3,000 fishermen from Rameswaram and Pamban North launched their boats into the sea for fishing. The marine resources which replenished themselves during the ban period yielded a wide variety of fishes to the fishermen. As boats returned with ample fish varieties such as Seela, Paarai, Vilai meen, Nagarai, Mural, Kilathi, Oozhi and Soovarai,the public and the traders awaiting on the shore for the return of the boats, plunged into the crowd for negotiating their prices with the fishermen.
Fox News
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Kobe Bryant mural vandalized for 2nd time days before riots grip Los Angeles
A mural dedicated to the late Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, in downtown Los Angeles was vandalized just a few days before the city exploded into riots over the Trump administration's illegal immigration raids. The "Mambas Forever" artwork showed the late Bryant family members embracing each other. White spray paint was used to deface the piece, according to FOX 11 Los Angeles. The mural is located in the Fashion District of downtown Los Angeles, about 20 miles from Paramount, where the riots have taken place for several days. The artwork had just been restored on May 30 after it was initially defaced in April. Lakers star Luka Doncic helped pay for the mural's restoration at the time. It took weeks for the mural to be restored. Artist Louise Palsino celebrated the restoration just a few days ago in a post on Instagram. "Fully restored Kobe and Gigi mural all thanks to @lukadoncic and everyone who donated to the go fund me," he wrote. "It's great how a bad situation can bring so many people together to bring something back greater. There was so many people that had showed up to help out and it was highly appreciated. I really felt the LOS ANGELES love on this one." No suspects have been named. It's unclear if the mural will be restored for a second time. Bryant, an NBA superstar who spent his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, and his daughter were killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas in January 2020. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Business Wire
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Mural Survey: Despite Perceived Confidence in Go-To-Market Processes, 85% of Teams Report Regular Misalignment — Putting Outcomes and Revenue at Risk
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mural, the leading visual collaboration platform, today announced the results of its 2025 Global Go-to-Market (GTM) Alignment Gap Index conducted in collaboration with market research firm The Martec Group. The global survey uncovered that GTM teams made up of sales, marketing, and research and development (R&D) departments are often working toward different goals. It also found that decision makers and individual contributors on those teams disagree on the root cause of misalignment. GTM teams are increasingly pressured to get products to market faster with less budget and resources. Mural's survey uncovered that 85% of them feel confident about how they collaborate to accomplish that, but the same number frequently find that they are working toward different goals and objectives. That misalignment results in frustrated staff, wasted investment, and revenue forfeited to competitors who get their products to market first. 'Across industries and geographies, we see organizations eager to transform, full of fresh ideas and a drive for change. Yet the true test lies in keeping teams unified throughout the transformation journey, especially during critical go-to-market motions,' said Leigh-Margaret Stull, CEO of Mural. 'As companies accelerate these initiatives and bring new products, AI transformations and processes to market, misalignment can undermine progress. Our latest research reveals where go-to-market efforts hit the most friction and provides useful strategies to help teams align, move forward together, and realize their transformation goals.' Mural's survey also revealed additional challenges and trends impacting how GTM teams work together: Collaboration breakdowns negatively impact revenue: 89% of respondents recognized direct revenue-related impacts including reduced customer retention, lower conversion rates, and slower time-to-market. 83% recognized indirect revenue-related impacts including siloed systems and processes, lower morale, increased frustration, and frequent 'fire drills.' Decision makers are more likely to see poor strategy as a leading cause: Decision makers are twice as likely (43%) to attribute misalignment to a lack of clear strategy and goals compared to individual contributors (22%). Decision makers are also more than twice as likely to attribute it to unclear deadlines and priorities (24% vs 10%). Sales and marketing teams share learning styles, yet still struggle to communicate: They're equally likely to learn best visually or through reading and writing (61%). However, they are also nearly equally likely to say that it is difficult to communicate clearly between teams (41% for sales, 43% for marketing). Even with endless software options, GTM teams still collaborate in spreadsheets: Despite massive software investments that should eliminate the need for spreadsheets, 87% of individual contributors use them to collaborate. The same percentage also experience misalignment often either weekly or monthly. "Our research shows it's not enough to just spend time meeting together,' said Christina Bottis, CMO of Mural. 'Teams must collaborate to reach alignment so they can drive faster GTM outcomes. That alignment requires intentional co-creation, well-defined methods, and the right platforms applied across the GTM team. Mural helps teams achieve this by creating the central source of truth from which decisions get buy-in and made." Over half of Fortune 100 companies use Mural to plan and execute on their GTM strategies. Sales, marketing, and R&D teams use its AI-powered workspace to increase efficiency, boost productivity, and improve revenue. View Mural's full 2025 Global Go-to-Market (GTM) Alignment Gap Index for additional survey insights and guidance on achieving GTM alignment. About Mural Mural is a leading visual collaboration platform for driving organizational transformation and accelerating go-to-market results. Powered by AI-enabled, interactive workspaces, Mural empowers businesses to reimagine processes, unlock new ideas, and achieve outcomes faster through proven methodologies and visual tools. Learn more at Survey Methodology This survey was conducted online within the U.S. and Europe by The Martec Group on behalf of Mural from March-April 2025. Participants included 350 global marketing, sales, and R&D professionals in multiple industries who work in organizations ranging from mid-sized businesses to enterprise companies. They were asked about their current GTM practices, collaboration tools, challenges faced, and perceived impacts of misalignment on business outcomes.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mural Survey: Despite Perceived Confidence in Go-To-Market Processes, 85% of Teams Report Regular Misalignment — Putting Outcomes and Revenue at Risk
New data from Mural reveals the challenges go-to-market teams face in meeting business objectives due to breakdowns in collaboration. SAN FRANCISCO, May 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mural, the leading visual collaboration platform, today announced the results of its 2025 Global Go-to-Market (GTM) Alignment Gap Index conducted in collaboration with market research firm The Martec Group. The global survey uncovered that GTM teams made up of sales, marketing, and research and development (R&D) departments are often working toward different goals. It also found that decision makers and individual contributors on those teams disagree on the root cause of misalignment. GTM teams are increasingly pressured to get products to market faster with less budget and resources. Mural's survey uncovered that 85% of them feel confident about how they collaborate to accomplish that, but the same number frequently find that they are working toward different goals and objectives. That misalignment results in frustrated staff, wasted investment, and revenue forfeited to competitors who get their products to market first. "Across industries and geographies, we see organizations eager to transform, full of fresh ideas and a drive for change. Yet the true test lies in keeping teams unified throughout the transformation journey, especially during critical go-to-market motions," said Leigh-Margaret Stull, CEO of Mural. "As companies accelerate these initiatives and bring new products, AI transformations and processes to market, misalignment can undermine progress. Our latest research reveals where go-to-market efforts hit the most friction and provides useful strategies to help teams align, move forward together, and realize their transformation goals." Mural's survey also revealed additional challenges and trends impacting how GTM teams work together: Collaboration breakdowns negatively impact revenue: 89% of respondents recognized direct revenue-related impacts including reduced customer retention, lower conversion rates, and slower time-to-market. 83% recognized indirect revenue-related impacts including siloed systems and processes, lower morale, increased frustration, and frequent "fire drills." Decision makers are more likely to see poor strategy as a leading cause: Decision makers are twice as likely (43%) to attribute misalignment to a lack of clear strategy and goals compared to individual contributors (22%). Decision makers are also more than twice as likely to attribute it to unclear deadlines and priorities (24% vs 10%). Sales and marketing teams share learning styles, yet still struggle to communicate: They're equally likely to learn best visually or through reading and writing (61%). However, they are also nearly equally likely to say that it is difficult to communicate clearly between teams (41% for sales, 43% for marketing). Even with endless software options, GTM teams still collaborate in spreadsheets: Despite massive software investments that should eliminate the need for spreadsheets, 87% of individual contributors use them to collaborate. The same percentage also experience misalignment often either weekly or monthly. "Our research shows it's not enough to just spend time meeting together," said Christina Bottis, CMO of Mural. "Teams must collaborate to reach alignment so they can drive faster GTM outcomes. That alignment requires intentional co-creation, well-defined methods, and the right platforms applied across the GTM team. Mural helps teams achieve this by creating the central source of truth from which decisions get buy-in and made." Over half of Fortune 100 companies use Mural to plan and execute on their GTM strategies. Sales, marketing, and R&D teams use its AI-powered workspace to increase efficiency, boost productivity, and improve revenue. View Mural's full 2025 Global Go-to-Market (GTM) Alignment Gap Index for additional survey insights and guidance on achieving GTM alignment. About Mural Mural is a leading visual collaboration platform for driving organizational transformation and accelerating go-to-market results. Powered by AI-enabled, interactive workspaces, Mural empowers businesses to reimagine processes, unlock new ideas, and achieve outcomes faster through proven methodologies and visual tools. Learn more at Survey Methodology This survey was conducted online within the U.S. and Europe by The Martec Group on behalf of Mural from March-April 2025. Participants included 350 global marketing, sales, and R&D professionals in multiple industries who work in organizations ranging from mid-sized businesses to enterprise companies. They were asked about their current GTM practices, collaboration tools, challenges faced, and perceived impacts of misalignment on business outcomes. View source version on Contacts Media Contacts Bill Theis, btheis@ mural@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The National
21-04-2025
- Business
- The National
BEYOND offers ‘architectural artistry' in next stage of Dubai Maritime City community
BEYOND Developments is adding to its Dubai Maritime City success story with the announcement of a fourth project in its masterplan for the emerging waterfront neighbourhood. The company - a fast-rising name in the city's booming luxury real estate sector - has launched The Mural as part of its 8 million sq ft luxury waterfront project. BEYOND describes the latest development as a 'true design statement' and builds on the 'phenomenal success' of Sensia, which it reveals sold out within two days of launch. The developer says The Mural blends 'architectural artistry with an extraordinary waterfront lifestyle', which offers investors high capital appreciation and unique luxury living to 'match their aspirations'. A landmark addition to the emerging Dubai Maritime City residential district, BEYOND says The Mural will 'redefine the relationship between nature and urban design' by offering residents a tranquil waterfront environment while contributing to Dubai's evolving real estate landscape. Adil Taqi, chief executive Executive of BEYOND Developments, described investor confidence in Dubai as 'unstoppable - as evidenced by its number one FDI ranking for four consecutive years'. 'We are responding with decisive action, securing prime strategic locations to fuel growth and deliver value," he said. 'The rapid success of our projects so far, powered by a diverse international investor base, testifies to a dynamic trajectory inspired by our home city.' The Mural follows the success of BEYOND's earlier projects, including Saria, Orise, and Sensia, which it says have consistently attracted discerning investors from across the Mena region, Europe, Asia and America. The company said this widespread interest reflects the strength of Dubai's real estate sector and the growing recognition of BEYOND's 'commitment to deliver visionary, design-led developments that stand out on the global stage'. Demand for Dubai property continues to soar as the city's progressive regulation and adoption of proptech innovations offer investors confidence and security, attributes seen as essential for significant capital deployment. Dubai Maritime City has caught the interest of numerous domestic and overseas investors, as well as end users, not least for its prime location on the coast within easy reach of top attractions such as Downtown Dubai and Dubai International Airport. The Mural will be strategically positioned at the tip of the district, adjacent to a master-planned forest. BEYOND says the dual waterfront-and-greenery setting has shaped the architectural design, which seamlessly integrates nature and urban living. It is designed by British architectural firm Benoy, which devised a striking silhouette comprising two interlocking volumes, tilted toward the water and forest. Lush landscaping is incorporated into the facade through planters, while generous terraces will maximise natural light, views and outdoor living aspects. The 36-storey tower offers a selection of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, duplexes, maisonettes and a penthouse. And resort-style amenities available to residents will include a state-of-the-art gym, an infinity pool complex, landscaped terraces, barbecue and dining areas, and a dedicated yoga zone. Families are set to benefit from children's play areas and green spaces, while remote workers can utilise appealing outdoor co-working areas. The Mural's crown jewel, the Sky Terrace on level 32, will offer Jacuzzis, tanning terraces and sky dining. 'The Mural reflects our commitment to innovation and excellence in waterfront living,' said Mr Taqi. 'Every aspect is meticulously designed to focus on maximising the residential experience on an incredible site and raising the bar for Dubai's luxury real estate sector.' BEYOND, part of the Omniyat Group, says it is focused on the wider luxury real estate market and providing innovative and exceptional living solutions accessible to a broader demographic. The company says it is committed to creating spaces that are 'not just homes, but experiences' and aims to go beyond the conventional boundaries of real estate by crafting environments that 'inspire and elevate the human experience'. Scheduled for completion by Q2 2028, The Mural is BEYOND's fourth project and, the company says, is a testament to its rapid growth and vision. This page was produced by The National in partnership with BEYOND Properties
