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Shantanu Naidu, the general manager at former Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata‘s office, penned an emotional post to bid goodbye to his “dear lighthouse”. His post came after the 86-year-old industrialist died on Wednesday, leaving an over two-decade-long legacy of helming a wide variety of verticals within the Tata Group. Mr Naidu, an MBA from Cornell University and founder of the Goodfellows startup, wrote in a post on LinkedIn, “The hole that this friendship has now left with me, I will spend the rest of my life trying to fill. Grief is the price to pay for love.” The 28-year-old is the fifth generation of his family to work in the Tata Group. Mr Naidu was seen… Read More »“Goodbye, My Dear Lighthouse”: Ratan Tata’s Trusted Aide Shantanu Naidu

The constant experimentation has surged the volumes for Tata Motors. Now, it’s time for the market to experience something new again. Nexon features a turbo-petrol engine that gets CNG as an option. Is it pleasing to drive and makes sense? Read along to find out in your first drive review of Tata Nexon iCNG: Under the hood: The 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine produces 100 PS and 170 Nm of peak torque in CNG mode. The torque is unchanged but there is a drop of 20 PS in output. It’s mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and an AMT is possibly in the works. The claimed fuel efficiency in CNG mode is 24 km/kg. Drive experience:… Read More »Tata Nexon CNG Review: Breaking Barriers

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived in Laos on a two-day visit to attend the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits to further deepen engagement with countries in the groupings.&nbsp;Modi is visiting Lao PDR on the invitation of Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone.</p> <p>Laos is the current chair of the ASEAN. During the visit, Modi will participate in the 21st ASEAN-India and the 19th East Asia summits.&nbsp;In his departure statement, Modi noted that India is marking a decade of Act East policy this year.</p> <p>”I will join the ASEAN leaders to review progress in our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and chart the future direction of our cooperation,” the prime minister said.</p> <p>The East Asia Summit will provide… Read More »PM Modi Reached Laos 2-Day Visit, To Attend ASEAN-India, East Asia Summits

Newly-appointed New Zealand Test captain Tom Latham says he is looking forward to his progression from a “caretaker” to a full-time leader of the side that will allow him to put his “own spin on things” starting with the tour of India this week. Latham, who has captained the Black Caps Test side in nine previous matches, took over as full time captain from Tim Southee, who stepped down last week. He will lead a 15-strong squad, including Southee, to India on Friday for the three-match series starting October 16. “It’s obviously a special feeling to be named full-time captain. It’s massive honour and a huge privilege. I think in the past, it’s always been… Read More »Latham Looks Forward To Giving Own Spin To Kiwi Brand Of Cricket vs India

England batter Joe Root continued to excel in the first Test against Pakistan in Multan, bringing up the sixth double century of his career. Root, who ended Day 3 unbeaten on 176, reached his double hundred in the first session of Day 4, as England overturned Pakistan’s first innings total of 556 with relative ease. Root’s sixth double century took him past the tally of England great Alastair Cook, who boasts five double centuries. Root only has to chase one more player down to become the Englishman with the most Test double hundreds. Root is now only behind Wally Hammond, who registered seven double centuries between 1927 and 1947. Six double hundreds also makes Root… Read More »Root Draws Level With Tendulkar, Registers Incredible Feat In Multan Test