Family businesses across India are booming — branching into new markets, adopting artificial intelligence, preparing for IPOs and investing in sustainability. But the growth masks a growing headache: the next generation isn’t lining up to take the reins. For decades succession was simple — founders built the company, children joined, ownership passed on. That script...
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‘Incapable of conducting exams’: CJP chief slams BJP over Maharashtra TET ‘paper leak’
Dipke accuses BJP of failing to conduct fair exams NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday criticised the BJP-led Maharashtra government over the alleged TET paper leak, saying the incident showed the government was “incapable of conducting any examination in a proper manner.“He further alleged that its focus was “solely on political...
‘Resignation received from Champat Rai’: Ram Mandir Trust says ‘shocked, hurt’ by donation row
NEW DELHI: Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Saturday said that it has received the resignations of General Secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra amid the ongoing controversy over the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.In its first public statement, the trust said that it is committed to ensuring...
‘He asks questions all the time’: Abhishek reveals what Sooryavanshi is like
Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Agency Image) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s meteoric rise has made him one of the most exciting young prospects in Indian cricket, with the 15-year-old continuing to attract widespread attention after a sensational run over the past few months. His fearless approach first grabbed headlines during IPL 2026, where he amassed 776 runs...
GCL Season 4 Draft: Carlsen returns, Divya set for debut – all you need to know
Divya Deshmukh and Magnus Carlsen (Agency Photos) The Global Chess League (GCL) is set to return for its fourth season with the much-awaited Season 4 Player Draft scheduled to take place in Mumbai on June 29. The league will once again bring together some of the biggest names in world chess before the tournament gets...
‘Betrayal of Hindus by BJP’: Uddhav Thackeray on Ram Temple donation ‘theft’
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday invoked the alleged theft of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and accused the BJP of “betraying Hindus of the country.”He also vowed that the Shiv Sena (UBT) would lead protests to ensure a “BJP-mukt Ram.”“Real Hindutva teaches...
‘Do not need validation’: PoK ‘PM’ mocks Pak defence minister over ‘not proper Kashmiris’ remark
“Prime Minister” of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir Faizal Mumtaz Rathore on Saturday slammed Pakistan’s defence minister, Khawaja Asif, for claiming that residents of Rawalkot and Mirpur in PoK are “not proper Kashmiris.“In a social media post on X, Rathore termed Asif a “boomer” and said that his antics are creating divisions instead of bringing people closer.“People of...
Eye on Pakistan & China: Anti-submarine Eurodrone spurs India’s layered maritime defence push
A full-scale mock-up of the Eurodrone equipped with a maritime search radar, sonobuoy dispenser, and lightweight torpedoes. (Image credit: Airbus) An anti‑submarine warfare version of the Eurodrone has been developed in a joint collaboration between Japan’s Kawasaki and the European consortium Airbus.This move highlights the growing importance of unmanned platforms for maritime surveillance and reconnaissance,...
‘Sooryavanshi is breathing down his neck’: Samson gets blunt warning
Sanju Samson (Agency Image) Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes Sanju Samson cannot afford too many failures with young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi waiting in the wings, following India’s disappointing start to the T20I series against Ireland.India, led by new T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, suffered a 34-run defeat in the opening match of the two-game series...
The ‘fun’ that isn’t funny: How ragging leaves lasting scars
Ragging isn’t tradition; it’s trauma that leaves lasting scars (AI image used for representational purpose only) Despite significant efforts to raise awareness and put in place laws meant to end ragging, this serious issue continues to exist in many schools and colleges. Many individuals choose to ignore ragging viewing it as a “tradition” or a...
