Julie Sweet, CEO, Accenture The shares of Accenture plunged nearly 20% on June 18, extending a year-long decline of about 50%. The drop followed fiscal third-quarter results which showed revenues of $18.7 billion — up $1 billion year-over-year but below expectations and a 2% decline in new bookings compared to the same quarter last year....
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In days before he killed house help, friends saw marked change in doctor
Dr Manish Gupta (L), the victim, Meena (R) NEW DELHI: The arrest of dermatologist Dr Manish Gupta for bludgeoning and stabbing to death his domestic help of over 15 years has left residents of South Delhi‘s Mount Kailash struggling to reconcile the allegations with the man they thought they knew.As investigators work to establish the...
Man thrashes wife, tonsures her head; arrested after video surfaces
Man seen shaving wife’s head in viral video KOREA: A man was arrested in Chhattisgarh’s Korea district on Thursday for allegedly brutally assaulting his wife, tonsuring her head and forcing her to drink his urine.Reportedly, the said incident took place on Sunday in Pandopara village. However, an FIR was registered only after purported videos of...
When is Father's Day? History, significance, origin story, and all you need to know
Fathers may not always say “I love you” out loud, but their care is often reflected in the countless things they do every day. From offering guidance and support to making sacrifices for their families, fathers play a vital role in shaping our lives. Father’s Day is a special occasion dedicated to honoring these efforts...
'Unfortunately, there isn't a slot': Ex-India captain's blunt verdict on Ishan Kishan
India’s Ishan Kishan (AP Photo) Former India captain and ex-chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth believes Ishan Kishan possesses all the attributes needed to succeed in Test cricket, but feels the wicketkeeper-batter is currently a victim of India’s crowded red-ball setup.Kishan has enjoyed a remarkable resurgence over the past few months. After spending nearly two years on...
5 men gang-rape woman; doctors remove bullet, stone and wood from private part
A woman in Bihar’s Begusarai was allegedly gang-raped by five men. (Image Used For Representational Purpose Only) PATNA: A woman in Bihar’s Begusarai was allegedly gang-raped by five men who barged into her house late at night, locked her husband inside a room and subjected her to brutal assault.The incident took place on June 11...
How Trump’s policies are turning US dream into a nightmare for Indian students
For years, the path has been established – study in the US, get a job there, and eventually vie for a green card. (AI image) US President Donald Trump has time and again said that he ‘loves’ Indian talent – but he doesn’t seem to want it in America – or so his policies suggest....
'You'll be criticised for captaincy as well': Gavaskar's candid verdict on Gill
India’s captain Shubman Gill (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) Shubman Gill‘s remarkable purple patch continued on Wednesday as the India captain produced another batting masterclass, prompting high praise from Sunil Gavaskar after India’s emphatic ODI series-clinching victory over Afghanistan in Lucknow.Gill has enjoyed a stunning run of form over the past three weeks, piling up runs across...
Armed with new sub, Pak mulls presence in Bay of Bengal for first time since 1971
Built in China and equipped with Air‑Independent Propulsion (AIP), the Hangor gives Pakistan a stealthier, longer‑endurance conventional submarine capability. For the first time since the 1971 war, Pakistan has signalled that it is looking to have a sustained naval presence in the Bay of Bengal with PNS Hangor, a technologically advanced submarine that analysts say...
Why engineers in Meta's AI unit, built for it's key employee, are calling it a 'mess'
Meta’s new Applied AI unit, built to power Mark Zuckerberg’s $14.3 billion bet on chief AI officer Alexandr Wang, is in open revolt. The 6,500 engineers drafted into the months-old team call the work “soul-crushing” and a “gulag,” with one hijacking a company livestream to insult an executive. Amid 8,000 layoffs and a worker-surveillance backlash,...