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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Uttarakhand@25: Tracing the state's journey of progress and possibilities
uttarakhand at 25 As Uttarakhand marks 25 years of its formation, The Times of India presents Uttarakhand@25, a special campaign that reflects on the state's remarkable journey so far while exploring its aspirations for the future. Uttarakhand@25 features conversations with leaders, visionaries and changemakers who have played a key role in driving progress and accelerating the state's development across sectors. Under the leadership of chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who recently completed four years in office, Uttarakhand has seen significant progress across multiple fronts. His tenure has been marked by the introduction of key reforms such as the uniform civil code (UCC) and the stringent anti-copying law. The CM has also taken firm action against land encroachment and unlawful religious conversions, reinforcing the state's commitment to law and order. In the last four years, Uttarakhand has taken commendable strides in areas of rail, road, ropeway, and air connectivity. During this period, the Dhami government successfully launched the mukhyamantri udan khatola yojana to introduce air services in remote regions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Significant steps have also been taken to build ropeways to connect pilgrimage destinations in hilly areas. As the Dhami government enters its fifth year, the much-awaited Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is also set to open for traffic. Whether it's ensuring a safe and seamless Char Dham Yatra for devotees, implementing initiatives to boost tourism, or accelerating infrastructure development across the state, chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has focused on strengthening Uttarakhand's core sectors while prioritizing sustainable growth and public welfare. In an effort to promote local artisans and create employment opportunities, the Dhami government has launched House of Himalayas (HoH) — an umbrella brand dedicated to showcasing and marketing authentic, handcrafted products from Uttarakhand, while preserving the state's rich cultural heritage. Uttarakhand@25 captures the spirit of a dynamic and rising Uttarakhand. From highlighting grassroots innovations and infrastructural milestones to celebrating cultural heritage, the campaign aims to offer a comprehensive and inspiring look at the state's journey and the road ahead. The campaign launches with an inspiring conversation between chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and journalist Richa Anirudh, where he reflects on Uttarakhand's development journey so far and shares his vision for the state's future. The other interviews in this series feature key policymakers and ministers from the state including forest minister Subodh Uniyal, Dr Pankaj Kumar Pandey, IAS, secretary, road transport & infrastructure, Amit Kumar Sinha, IPS, special principal secretary of sports and surveyor general of India Hitesh Kumar S Makwana.


Scroll.in
2 hours ago
- Scroll.in
Hyderabad: CPI leader shot dead during morning walk
A Communist Party of India leader was on Tuesday shot dead by unidentified persons in Hyderabad's Malakpet area, The Times of India reported. The incident took place at about 7.30 am at a park in Shalivahana Nagar where K Chandu Rathod, alias Chandu Nayak, was taking a walk, the newspaper quoted South East Zone Deputy Commissioner of Police S Chaitanya Kumar as saying. The police said that about three or four unidentified assailants arrived in a car and threw chili powder on Rathod before opening fire, killing him on the spot. They fled the scene in the same vehicle. The police took Rathod's body to hospital, The News Minute reported. A case of murder has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act, The Times of India reported. The police was scrutinising security camera footage from the park and nearby areas, The Hindu reported. They were also looking at whether Rathod had known adversaries who could have a motive to kill him, The News Minute reported. 'He was facing threats from some people,' Communist Party of India leader K Narayana told The Times of India. 'Earlier, he was implicated in a murder case. The incident appears to be due to personal enmity not a political one. We are finding out more details.'


Time of India
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Metro... In Dino' Box Office collection day 11: Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta's film holds steady; earns Rs 1.15 crore on second Monday
Anurag Basu 's latest slice-of-life drama 'Metro… In Dino' is enjoying a steady run at the box office. Featuring a stellar ensemble cast of Sara Ali Khan , Aditya Roy Kapur , Neena Gupta , Pankaj Tripathi , Anupam Kher , Konkona Sen Sharma , Fatima Sana Shaikh and Ali Fazal, the film is proving to be a pleasant urban story that has found its audience. Decent hold in second week After wrapping up its first week at Rs 26.85 crore, 'Metro… In Dino' managed to stay afloat in its second weekend, collecting an additional Rs 11.70 crore. This took its total to a promising Rs 38.55 crore by the end of day 10. Box office collection day 11 On its second Monday (day 11), the film earned around Rs 1.15 crore according to early estimates by sacnilk, bringing its overall total to Rs 39.65 crore. Occupancy On July 14, the film saw an overall Hindi occupancy of 12.34%. Morning shows started off a bit slow at 7.44%, but things picked up by afternoon with 12.65% occupancy. By evening, more people stepped into theatres, taking it to 14.17%, and the night shows did slightly better at 15.09%. Review 'The Times of India' gave the film a mixed but fair review. It pointed out both the strong and weak parts. The review said, "Despite being largely pleasant, some tracks don't quite add up, feel uneven and don't know where to end. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo After an engaging build up, the second half feels a tad stretched. You also wish the story scratched the surface a little more, especially for Konkona-Neena Gupta track, where the actors have the potential and gravitas to dig deeper. " At the same time, the review praised the film for bringing back something Bollywood has been missing. It added, "There has been a scarcity of love stories in Bollywood and Metro In Dino, elevated by some fine performances, fills that gap perfectly. It is a breezy, intimate watch tailor-made for a rainy day."


Time of India
11 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Not An Option
Jane Street case, regardless of its outcome, must lead to measures for shielding ordinary investors from risky investments The alacrity with which trading firm Jane Street has deposited ₹4,875cr ($567mn) in an escrow account to resume trading shows how lucrative the Indian derivatives market is. Last year, the NYC-headquartered firm earned about ₹20,000cr ($2.3bn) here. In the 27 months from Jan 2023 to March 2025, its India profit totalled roughly ₹37,000cr ($4.3bn). And Jane Street is one of many players in the world's largest derivatives market – measured by contracts. This might sound like an achievement but is a concern actually. As Sebi's months-long investigation found, small retail investors responsible for India's derivatives trading frenzy might have been taken for a ride. It says Jane Street manipulated stock values on the Nifty50 index – 'an intentional, well-planned and sinister scheme' – to profit from derivatives. That was the reason for its July 4 order barring the company from the securities market. Jane Street will appeal the decision, but even if it is absolved of blame, the securities market remains a cautionary tale for small investors, and Sebi's data illustrates this best. India's 'middle class' is broadly said to start at the ₹5L mark – monthly earnings of around ₹40,000. But people earning less than this amount participated in three out of every four futures and options (F&O) trades last fiscal. In effect, derivatives trading became the new weekly lottery for a segment that might be struggling to pay bills. And just as lottery winners are rare, the vast majority of F&O investors lost money – Sebi says 91.1%. The average loss per investor was ₹1.2L. Investors younger than 30 years, who are the fastest growing cohort, making up 43% of participants now, were even more likely to lose. Altogether, retail investors lost ₹61,000cr in derivatives trading last fiscal, while trading firms, both Indian and foreign, pocketed – no surprise – ₹61,000cr. It's a spectacular wealth transfer in the wrong direction. Warren Buffett had described derivatives as 'financial weapons of mass destruction' in 2002, well before mortgage-backed securities played a role in the 2008 global financial crisis. There's no denying that derivatives have a role in the modern financial system, and are a useful hedge for businesses, but they are beyond the understanding of the ordinary retail investor, who should be shielded from them. Sebi has already taken regulatory measures, but better financial education is equally important. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email This piece appeared as an editorial opinion in the print edition of The Times of India.


Business Standard
a day ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Cogent Infotech's Anant Agarrwal Honored with National Business Ratna Award for Leadership Excellence
BusinessWire India Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) [US], July 14: Anant Agarrwal, Director of Marketing and Inside Sales at Cogent Infotech, a global IT consulting and workforce solutions organization headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, has been honored with the prestigious National Business Ratna Award 2025 by Business Connect--in the category of Corporate Leader of the Year 2025. The award recognizes his exceptional ability to blend strategic thinking, innovative vision, and empathetic leadership to drive organizational growth. Anant's journey at Cogent Infotech has been defined not only by his knack for anticipating market trends but also by his deep commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and agility. He is known for driving strategic initiatives from concept to reality, ensuring flawless execution and measurable impact. Through disciplined implementation and decisive leadership, he has helped the organization continually innovate and excel in a rapidly evolving marketplace. Reflecting on this milestone, Anant attributes much of his success to the guidance of Cogent's leadership, particularly President Manu Mehta, CEO Nandan Banerjee, and his direct manager, Vice President Shane Rocque. He credits their strategic mentorship and unwavering belief in his potential as instrumental in shaping his leadership philosophy and strengthening his ability to navigate complex business environments. They have fostered a culture that not only inspires strategic thinking but also empowers leaders at every level to drive meaningful impact. Cogent Infotech's distinctive culture, carefully nurtured by Manu Mehta and Nandan Banerjee, promotes continuous learning, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration. Under their guidance and with sponsorship from Cogent, Anant completed an Executive MBA from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode, enriching his strategic toolkit and preparing him to drive growth across global markets. Anant's strategic mindset took shape early in his career through formative experiences at The Times of India, where he developed insights into customer dynamics, strategic implementation, supply chain operations, and market strategy. During his tenure there, he proposed an innovative idea aimed at helping vernacular-language readers transition into English readers for The Times of India and increasing the adoption of The Economic Times within educational institutions. His suggestion involved including definitions for difficult English words at the bottom of each page, making the content more accessible and engaging for readers. Although the idea wasn't implemented at the time, The Economic Times has since introduced a similar feature, offering word meanings for select challenging terms, an initiative that closely aligns with Anant's original vision to enhance reader engagement and expand readership. Following his time at The Times of India, Anant further honed his skills at Club Mahindra, where he deepened his understanding of consumer behavior and developed the agility required to respond to rapidly changing market demands. At Cogent Infotech, Anant's career has progressed rapidly. Having joined the organization in 2021 as an Assistant Brand Manager, he rose through the ranks to become the Director of Marketing and Inside Sales. Under Shane Rocque's mentorship, he mastered the nuances of aligning global teams, managing cross-functional challenges, and executing complex strategic initiatives. Shane's influence reinforced Anant's conviction that clarity in strategic direction and empowered teams are essential for sustained success. Beyond his corporate achievements, Anant is also the creator of The Power of 3M, a blog ranked among the top 25 globally in the mythology category. Through this platform, he blends mythology, management, and mindset to offer leadership insights grounded in timeless wisdom. Drawing from shlokas and stories from the Bhagavad Gita and the Mahabharata, he interprets ancient teachings and translates them into modern management lessons, bridging past wisdom with today's business realities. For Anant, The Power of 3M is more than a blog--it's a reflection of his belief in integrating diverse knowledge streams to inspire modern leadership and foster innovative thinking. Anant says, "I define success as more than just achieving performance metrics. I believe that true success is built on creating the environment that makes those outcomes possible. For me, results reflect the underlying culture: a high-performing team isn't built by chance but through deliberate design." He evaluates success through tangible signals: the number of collaborative solutions developed, the quality of internal feedback loops, and the courage with which new ideas are pursued. For him, a culture centered on ownership, problem-solving, and experimentation is what drives sustainable results not only today but well into the future. Anant views Generative AI as more than just a tool; he believes it's fundamentally transforming business models by redefining processes, structures, working relationships, decision-making, business operations, and value chains. In the IT industry, it has begun to decouple growth and service delivery from traditional headcount-based models. Regarding the IT industry's transformation, Anant observes that headcount alone no longer defines success. The true differentiator now lies in how organizations combine domain expertise with intelligent automation. Its impact is already visible in areas such as code generation, software testing, personalized customer solutions, and advanced analytics, driving speed, precision, and innovation Anant emphasizes that leadership in this era requires clear judgment--understanding which tasks can and should be automated for efficiency, which can be augmented with AI support, and which can be amplified to drive maximum value. He believes that Generative AI should be integrated into the core strategy of the company and not viewed merely as a tactical decision. It's not about replacing people, but about helping them unlock new potential through smarter AI integration. Anant believes this mindset enables organizations to drive transformation rather than merely react, building adaptive, future-ready teams equipped for intelligent collaboration. At the heart of his leadership philosophy is a focus on developing leaders who look beyond performance metrics and value the softer dimensions of leadership--emotional intelligence, trust-building, and team alignment. While innovation and agility are critical for staying competitive, Anant believes that culture is the true accelerator. A strong, purpose-driven culture doesn't simply help organizations keep pace with change; it shapes how that change unfolds. Through mentorship, cultural stewardship, and strategic enablement, he remains committed to preparing the next generation of leaders for success in a complex and fast-changing landscape. Expressing gratitude for the recognition, Anant sees the award as a reflection of the collective vision and collaborative culture at Cogent Infotech. He extends heartfelt thanks to Manu Mehta and Nandan Banerjee for their invaluable guidance and support. "Their leadership," he says, "continues to inspire me to strive for excellence, anticipate change, and empower those around him to embrace the future with confidence."