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TCS skips post-earnings presser to mark Ratan Tata’s death anniversary

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**TCS Skips Post-Earnings Press Conference to Mark Ratan Tata’s Death Anniversary**
*By Mudit Dube | October 8, 2025, 04:18 PM*

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s leading IT services company, has cancelled its post-earnings press conference for the second quarter (Q2) results. The event, originally scheduled for October 9, falls on the death anniversary of Ratan Tata, prompting the company to call off the media address out of respect.

While the press conference has been cancelled, an analyst call will still proceed as planned on October 9.

### Honoring Ratan Tata
Ratan Tata, former chairman of the Tata Group and an iconic figure in Indian industry, passed away on October 9, 2024, at the age of 86 due to age-related health issues. TCS’s decision to cancel the media interaction on the anniversary of his death reflects the deep respect for his legacy.

### Board Meeting and Changes in Schedule
Earlier, on September 22, TCS announced a Board of Directors meeting set for October 9. During this meeting, the board is expected to review and approve the audited standalone financial results for the quarter and six-month period ending September 30, 2025.

In a separate filing on September 23, TCS had initially confirmed that its leadership team would address the media at 5:30 PM on October 9, followed by an earnings conference call at 7:00 PM. However, the media address has since been cancelled due to the observance of Ratan Tata’s death anniversary, while the analyst call remains scheduled.

### Market Outlook for TCS Q2 Results
Analysts anticipate moderate revenue growth for TCS in Q2. Some clients are expected to reduce business, and the company might face some share losses.

Axis Securities projects a 3.5% quarter-on-quarter growth in topline revenue, largely driven by the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector, Hi-Tech clients, and favorable cross-currency movements. However, they also forecast a 21-basis-point decline in EBIT margin, attributed to wage increases, higher investments, and lower utilization rates.

Investors are also closely watching TCS’s restructuring efforts, which include plans to separate around 12,000 employees. This move is aimed at sharpening the company’s focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technology priorities.

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Stay tuned for further updates on TCS’s Q2 performance and strategic initiatives.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/business/tcs-cancels-q2-press-conference-due-to-ratan-tata-anniversary/story

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PVL: Maddie Madayag still adjusting in return from overseas, Alas

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MANILA, Philippines — Maddie Madayag made her comeback for Choco Mucho after a fruitful stint with Kurobe Aquafairies in the Japan V.League and Alas Pilipinas.

Though Madayag saw limited action, she made a huge impact by scoring five points. Her contributions included back-to-back kill blocks that sealed Choco Mucho’s 33-31, 26-24, 25-23 sweep of Capital1 on Tuesday night.

https://sports.inquirer.net/643389/pvl-maddie-madayag-still-adjusting-in-return-from-overseas-alas

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Shabana Azmi becomes first Indian actor to be invited to conduct an acting masterclass at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, New York

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The legendary Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in New York, renowned for training icons like Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and Robert De Niro, has extended a rare honour to veteran actor Shabana Azmi.

After watching her acclaimed solo play *Broken Images*, the institute’s President, Victoria Kraner, personally invited Shabana Azmi to visit the school and conduct an acting masterclass for NYU theatre students. This marks a historic moment, as Azmi is the first Indian actor ever to receive such an invitation from the institution regarded as the mecca of acting.

When this writer reached out to the incomparable Shabana Azmi in the US, she expressed surprise. She said, “How did you get to know this so quickly? Yes, I have been invited to hold a masterclass at Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. How do I react to this honour? Like I do to all recognition. Just keep working, and never stop to admire yourself. And if the recognition for your work does our country proud, then I am happy.”

Azmi was also recently seen sharing a happy moment with Robert Ellerman, Director and teacher, and Victoria Kraner, President of the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.

*Also Read:*
[Shabana Azmi to tour North America with her play Broken Images, written by the legendary Girish Karnad]
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shabana-azmi-becomes-first-indian-actor-invited-conduct-acting-masterclass-lee-strasberg-theatre-film-institute-new-york/

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Shabana Azmi becomes first Indian actor to be invited to conduct an acting masterclass at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, New York

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The legendary Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in New York, renowned for training icons like Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and Robert De Niro, has extended a rare honour to veteran actor Shabana Azmi.

After watching her acclaimed solo play *Broken Images*, the institute’s President, Victoria Kraner, personally invited Shabana Azmi to visit the school and conduct an acting masterclass for NYU theatre students. This marks a historic moment, as Azmi is the first Indian actor ever to receive such an invitation from the institution regarded as the mecca of acting.

When this writer reached out to the incomparable Shabana Azmi in the US, she expressed surprise. “How did you get to know this so quickly? Yes, I have been invited to hold a masterclass at Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. How do I react to this honour? Like I do to all recognition: just keep working, and never stop to admire yourself. And if the recognition for your work does our country proud, then I am happy.”

Azmi was also recently seen sharing a happy moment with Robert Ellerman, Director and teacher, and Victoria Krane, President of the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.

**Also Read:** [Shabana Azmi to tour North America with her play Broken Images, written by the legendary Girish Karnad]
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shabana-azmi-becomes-first-indian-actor-invited-conduct-acting-masterclass-lee-strasberg-theatre-film-institute-new-york/

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Shabana Azmi becomes first Indian actor to be invited to conduct an acting masterclass at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, New York

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The legendary Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in New York, renowned for training icons like Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and Robert De Niro, has extended a rare honour to veteran actor Shabana Azmi.

After watching her acclaimed solo play *Broken Images*, the institute’s President, Victoria Kraner, personally invited Shabana Azmi to visit the school and conduct an acting masterclass for NYU theatre students. This marks a historic moment, as Azmi is the first Indian actor ever to receive such an invitation from the institution regarded as the mecca of acting.

When this writer reached out to the incomparable Shabana Azmi in the US, she expressed surprise. “How did you get to know this so quickly? Yes, I have been invited to hold a masterclass at Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. How do I react to this honour? Like I do to all recognition. Just keep working, and never stop to admire yourself. And if the recognition for your work does our country proud, then I am happy.”

Azmi was also recently seen sharing a happy moment with Robert Ellerman, Director and teacher, and Victoria Kraner, President at Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.

**Also Read:** [Shabana Azmi to tour North America with her play Broken Images, written by the legendary Girish Karnad]
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shabana-azmi-becomes-first-indian-actor-invited-conduct-acting-masterclass-lee-strasberg-theatre-film-institute-new-york/

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Russia mocks America: ‘Civil war is coming’…

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A Russian lawmaker has claimed that a civil war is brewing in America, while calling Donald Trump “dumb.” Andrey Lugovoy, a member of the State Duma—the lower chamber of Russia’s parliament—argued that Moscow should take advantage of the deep divisions between Republicans and Democrats to cause a government shutdown.

In a staggering appearance on Russian state TV, Lugovoy said the differences between the two US political parties have reached a point where they are impossible to resolve, and suggested that the Kremlin should interfere. He stated that he does not consider claims of an impending civil war in America to be a conspiracy theory.

Referring to the Republicans and Democrats, Lugovoy said: “They’re currently using political repressions against each other in the most proactive way… Secondly, they will never agree about migration, we’ve heard it from their statements. Of course, we should take advantage of this unsolvable problem.”

He went on to accuse the US of meddling in Russian affairs and argued that Moscow should adopt a more politically aggressive stance.

Lugovoy is a former KGB officer suspected by the UK of involvement in the 2006 murder of ex-Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko in London. Litvinenko died after ingesting radioactive polonium-210, which was believed to have been administered in a cup of tea. Lugovoy has dismissed these accusations as “absurd.”

During his appearance on the state TV show *60 Minutes*, Lugovoy suggested that Russia could be more politically aggressive through outlets like its controlled news channel, Russia Today. Representing the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia—a party considered part of the country’s systemic opposition—he claimed Moscow should buy journalists and politicians abroad.

“We should plant our people into US domestic life,” Lugovoy said, adding that he was “deeply convinced” of placing operatives within the Democratic Party. “We should further pit them [Republicans and Democrats] against each other. We should take advantage of their existing differences. We should drive them not only to an economic shutdown, but a political one. We shouldn’t be shy about it.”

He continued: “They often accuse us of interfering in their elections; we say that we aren’t, we really aren’t, but we should interfere. We are developing our propagandist activities — I mean it in a positive sense — in Europe and America. We should intensify it even more.”

Commentators and guests on Russian state TV often share anti-Western messages. Earlier in his appearance, Lugovoy criticized the US President by saying that Trump “says whatever pops into his head,” and added, “Mr. Trump says things that are obviously dumb from every standpoint.”
https://www.express.co.uk/news/2117945

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PVL: ZUS triumphs even as PNVF withholds ITC approvals

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RODRIGUEZ, Rizal—On a day meant to showcase international talent, it was the locals who delivered the drama.

ZUS Coffee and Akari opened the PVL Reinforced Conference on Tuesday with thrilling five-set action at Ynares Center Montalban. The match kept fans on the edge of their seats, demonstrating the intense competition the league promises this season.

However, the game proceeded without their highly anticipated imports, who were sidelined by what the league hinted was a strategic move affecting the sport’s international players.

https://sports.inquirer.net/643313/pvl-zus-triumphs-even-as-pnvf-withholds-itc-approvals

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Israel ‘in days of critical decision’ Netanyahu says, marking two years since October 7

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**Israel ‘In Days of Critical Decision,’ Netanyahu Says, Marking Two Years Since October 7**

President Isaac Herzog described the October 7 massacre as “the day Israel’s soul was torn apart,” reflecting on the profound impact of the tragic event.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized the gravity of the current moment, stating that Israel is in “days of critical decision,” as the nation marks two years since the massacre.

In a related event, Prime Minister Netanyahu attended a joint press conference at the White House in Washington, DC, on September 29, 2025. The press conference was held with then-US President Donald Trump (not pictured).

*Photo credit: REUTERS/JONATHAN ERNST*

*By JERUSALEM POST STAFF*
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-869699

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Reporter’s Notebook: The landscape of the Gaza Border shifted two years after the Oct. 7 massacre

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Reporter’s Notebook: The Landscape of the Gaza Border Two Years After the October 7 Massacre

On October 7, 2023, this road was strewn with burned vehicles, cars riddled with bullet holes, and lifeless bodies. The scene was a stark reminder of the brutal attack when Hamas terrorists infiltrated southern Israel, resulting in the massacre of more than 1,200 people.

Fast forward to Tuesday, and all was quiet. A memorial ceremony was held at the Nova Festival to mark two years since that tragic day. The event served as a solemn remembrance of the lives lost and the resilience of those affected by the tragedy.

October 7, 2025.

Photo Credit: Tsafrir Abayov/Flash90

By Seth J. Frantzman

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-869693

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Israel ‘in days of critical decision’ Netanyahu says, marking two years since October 7

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Israel ‘In Days of Critical Decision,’ Netanyahu Says, Marking Two Years Since October 7

President Isaac Herzog reflected on the tragic events of October 7, describing the massacre as “the day Israel’s soul was torn apart.”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized the gravity of the current moment, stating that Israel is in “days of critical decision.”

Photo credit: REUTERS/JONATHAN ERNST

In a related event, Prime Minister Netanyahu attended a joint press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump (not pictured) at the White House in Washington, DC, on September 29, 2025.

— By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-869699