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According to a recent study, the giant iceberg responsible for sinking the Titanic could have been the result of snow that fell into southwest Greenland about 100,000 years ago. 
 The observations were taken when <keyword id="3275723" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Grant-Bigg">Grant Bigg</keyword> from Sheffield University in the UK combined observations obtained from 1912, the year in which the Titanic sank, and modern data on ocean currents and winds. 
 
As per a report from the 'Sunday Times', Bigg used a computer model which can calculate the icebergs' paths in any given year. 
 
"We take what we know about ocean currents, then add in meteorological readings for that year to calculate the prevailing winds," he said. 
 
He applied those methods to 1912, which pointed to the iceberg emerging from around Qassimiut on the southwest Greenland coast. 
 
In the mishap that happened on April 14, 1912, at least 1,517 people had died, because the ship collided with a glacier estimated to be 400 feet in length and 100 feet above the ocean surface. However, as per the new studies, the iceberg had been melting into the water for months prior to the incident, and was around 1,700 feet long and 75m tonnes in weight. 
 
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The iceberg responsible for sinking the Titanic was 100,000 years old

Watch and jewellery maker <keyword id="1824765" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Titan-company">Titan Company</keyword> on Thursday said its January-March quarter <keyword id="45663" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Revenue">revenue</keyword> growth has been "impacted severely" following disruptions on account of Covid-19. The company said its revenue from its jewellery division declined by 5 per cent due to "lost sales" in March. It had a revenue growth of 16.5 per cent in January and February. "Consequent to the serious disruptions in operations in March, revenue growth for the quarter and consequently for the year has been impacted severely," <keyword id="6359357" type="DOMAIN" weightage="20" keywordseo="titan">Titan</keyword> said in its quarterly update. The company further said it is working out its strategy to manage this crisis with particular focus on ensuring adequate liquidity is available till normalcy returns. "Cost will be another major focus area for the company in these trying times," Titan said. The company said sales of jewels division was picking up till the disruption on account of Covid-19. The company had closed all stores from March 22, following a nation-wide lockdown announced by the government. The company further said the wedding jewellery sales were good till Covid-19 disruption. Its 'Watches &amp; Wearables' division reported a growth of one per cent, despite the significant loss of sales in the month of March. "E-commerce was the fastest growing channel for both Q4 and full year. Retail sales in Large Format Stores or LFS (Shop-in-shops) also grew well aided by valentine activation sales and new product introductions," it said. While, its eye wear division reported a decline of 20 per cent in revenue in the January-March quarter. However, its other businesses segment, which is relatively small, witnessed a strong growth of 42 per cent during the quarter over the same period last year. "In fragrances, Fastrack perfumes continue to increase its distribution reach and is now available across over 1,800 outlets and e-commerce channels. "Taneira" opened two stores during the quarter, one each in Mumbai and Bangalore, taking the total store count for the business to twelve covering five cities," it said. India is presently going through an unprecedented complete lockdown of three weeks, ending on April 14, to prevent the spread of the virus. SEE ALSO:<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/topic/coronavirus">Coronavirus News and Updates</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/how-to-check-coronavirus-symptoms-at-home/articleshow/74960334.cms">What are the Coronavirus symptoms and how to check for them at home</a>

Titan says Covid-19 has a 'severe' impact on its Q4 revenues

<ul><li>Titan revised its revenue guidance from 20% to 11-13% year-on-year. </li><li>In its Q2 earnings, Titan’s net profit rose by 2% to ₹320 crores. </li><li>But it also saw a 2% fall in standalone jewellery revenues. </li></ul>It was a muted festive season and that is reflecting in Titan’s quarterly earnings that ended in September. Its standalone jewellery revenues fell by 2%. More importantly, it cut its revenue growth forecast from 20% to 11-13% for the current fiscal. As expected, its stock fell by 10% intra-day to trade at ₹1163 at 2.25 pm after its earnings were declared yesterday evening. After the management itself lowered its outlook, most brokerages followed suit. UBS group maintained its BUY rating but at a lower price target. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs maintained a neutral rating and also cut its price target. JP Morgan downgraded Titan to neutral. “In Q2FY20, muted consumer sentiment and sharp increases in gold prices hurt demand for jewellery. According to management, low ticket size discretionary purchase items were worst impacted. High promotions in August and September helped mitigate this somewhat with the non-discretionary wedding jewellery portfolio growing 30% year-on-year in Q2FY20,” said the UBS report. Titan reported 1.5% annual decline in profits despite actual retail growth of 7% due to maturity of hedges, added the report. In the second quarter, Titan’s net profit rose marginally by 2% to ₹320 crore.

As Gold prices rise, Titan loses sales, value and ratings

<ul><li>Shares of <keyword id="6359357" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="titan" source="Orion">Titan</keyword> jumped 10% hitting 52-week high as company witnesses strong demand recovery after the second wave across its businesses.</li><li>The company’s jewellery, watches and eyewear business grew by 78%, 73% and 74% on year in September quarter.</li><li>Check out the latest updates on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/">Business Insider</a>.</li></ul>News of a comeback in sales brought a wave of excitement for the investors of watches and jewellery retailer, Titan. Shares of the company rose as much as 10% crossing the ₹2 trillion mark in market capitalisation. Footfalls at malls and large format stores, for the chain, are still at 65% and 70% of pre-pandemic levels respectively. But sales growth looks good partly due to pent up demand and partly due to the low base last year. <div type="image" title="Titan cchart" height="900" width="1200" msid="86832317" hostid="261"></div> The company’s jewellery, watches and eyewear business grew by 78%, 73% and 74% on year in the September quarter. “The demand postponement triggered by the second wave of the pandemic in avenues like gift purchases, occasions I milestone buying, weddings, investments in gold etc. witnessed a strong comeback in Q2,” said the company in a statement to exchanges. As festivities come near large fashion accessory companies like Titan witness a strong demand recovery pushing sales almost back to pre covid levels. With covid restrictions easing down, stores become fully operational in most of its stores known for selling luxurious products. Analysts believe that Titan is growing its jewellery business as there lies a huge scope of revenues. “Titan is targeting to gain market share in the Jewellery segment due to strong focus on wedding segment, huge scope for store expansion (40-50 stores every year), and gold harvest &amp; gold exchange schemes. Further, the shift from unorganized (currently 70%) to organized (currently 30%) in the Jewellery segment will benefit branded players like Titan due to strong brand positioning and superior quality. Thus, we are positive on stock,” said Amarjeet Maurya, AVP - Mid Caps at Angel One. The craze around digital gold has also helped the Tata Group company gain some traction to its products. Titan’s feature to convert digital gold into jewellery later has received good response. “Digital Gold is a new pilot offering that helps customers purchase gold online and lock-in the gold prices with an ability to convert it into jewellery at a later stage. The early response has been good with enrolment of many digitally-savvy young customers,” said the company. Return of demand in gold is also because of the <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/business-glitters-for-jewellers-as-gold-prices-fall-17-economy-recovers-121100700102_1.html">reportedly </a>fall in bullion’s prices. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/shares-of-deepak-nitrite-aarti-industries-clean-science-and-technology-among-specialty-chemical-companies-gain-over-power-shortage-in-china/slidelist/86830789.cms">Deepak Nitrite, Aarti Industries, Clean Science and Technology among specialty chemical companies minting money over heat in China</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/retail/news/reliance-retail-to-run-7-eleven-convenience-stores-in-india/articleshow/86831029.cms">Reliance Retail to run 7-Eleven convenience stores in India</a>

Titan enters the ₹2 trillion club as gold jewellery and watches are back in vogue with the return of weddings and unbridled festivities

<ul><li> The Chief Design Officer at Titan, Revathi Kant, has been helping Titan create aesthetic products for 15 years now.</li><li>Kant first joined Titan when she was 22 and hasn’t left the company since. </li><li>We caught up with her to discuss Titan’s design evolution, how COVID-19 pushed the brand towards digitalisation and changed its traditional designing process.</li></ul>Revathi Kant, Titan’s Chief Design Officer, joined Titan when she was 22 and hasn’t left the company since. She has juggled between multiple roles internally, from research to marketing and Titan feels like her second home now. She moved to Titan’s jewellery brand Tanishq, as head of design, innovation and development in 2017. She has been helping the brand take its design game to the next level, despite not being from a design background. Even 30 years after joining the organization, her eyes sparkle as she walks us through Titan’s <keyword id="4450276" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="product-designing">product designing</keyword> process. <div type="Video" msid="81065223" hostid="261" title="Titan's Chief Design Officer walks us through brand's product designing process" dataSource="BUSINESSINSIDER" thumbUrl="https://denmark.timesinternet.in/cmslite/api/app/images.jpg?msid=81065223"></div> At Titan, ‘Design to Inspire’ has been its core design philosophy. It is considered a valuable and strategic asset because it helps companies remain relevant in a world that is undergoing unprecedented change, connect with consumers at a personal level and stand out in a sea of competitors. According to Kant, Titan was the first brand in India to come up with innovative design solutions and trendy products. It was an era where watches served a functional purpose and Titan’s design team decided to disrupt the industry by launching watches as a fashion accessory. Today, designs are created not just keeping the aesthetics in mind but also the functionality of the product, which has helped the brand become the world's 5th largest watchmaker. Walking us through the process of product designing and development, Kant said, “There are three key aspects to our design process. The first is the consumer, for whom you are designing, what are the needs, what are our aspirations, what is the new thing we are going to bring to the table. Second is finding key trends. We are all influenced by trends in a very big way. And especially, the pandemic has changed long-held mindsets: our attitude, behaviour and actions are all influenced by trends. So it's very important for us to be constantly looking at how trends influence our categories. And third, and the most important thing is whenever we create a design, it is not just the product we create, we create a story, we create a narrative, and this whole thing is dependent on what we call the ‘Design Stories.’” Kant and her team are living the dream. They travel to different destinations to incorporate real-life insights into their product designs. They call it, ‘immersion trips’. She is required to spend time at various locations of India to bring in a new, immersive perspective into her product designs. However, her job is not all play. Every new product that Titan works on requires thorough research, diligent execution that pays equal attention to both ergonomics and style. A Chief Designer Officer is also required to supervise customer orientation and excel management skills. “We immerse ourselves in the theme, which could be online immersion, and if things are fine, we always believe in immersing ourselves in that particular situation. For example, if temple architecture or a palace is the inspiration, you really need to be there -- we visit these places, look at them, experience its touch and feel, try to understand the nuances, gathering all that could which could inspire an individual,” shared Kant. <div type="image" title="30" msid="81065805" hostid="261"></div> “After interpreting it, we consider various constraints that could affect the manufacturing and designing process: it could be the manufacturing or budgetary constraints, we bring the business reality into it. The team then comes back, ideates and decides on a design for a particular product, be it watches, eyewear, fragrances or jewellery. Then it is fleshed out in the form of a product, which is shared with the internal stakeholders. Then we look at the feedback, if there are any, and look at it from a marketing point of view: how differentiated it's likely to be, what is its purpose in the market, how is it going to take on competition, is it going to be an image builder, is it going to act to the core. So, there are a lot of things which go around it. And once it is accepted collectively by both the design team and our internal stakeholder, it goes into this process of development,” she added. To bring this vision into reality, Kant then supervises the development process which starts with 2D sketching, 3D drawings, 3D prototyping, matching the product with the original inspiration, designer’s vision and then marketing comes into the picture. At Titan, the amount of time invested in ideation and conceptualisation differs from category to category but generally takes about 2-3 months. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Evolving with changing times" text="Evolving with changing times">Evolving with changing times</cmsannotation> While design has always been a part of Titan’s DNA, the process itself has undergone a lot of change over the years. It has evolved from being a look-good factor to solving a problem for consumers. Walking us through design’s evolution, Kant said, “Fundamentally, if you look at design from a macro perspective, it was just considered a feel-good factor in the early days. It was not seen as an integral aspect, design was seen as something which is aesthetically good but the fact is design is much beyond aesthetics, it is not just something which looks good. The purpose of design is to solve problems today and looking good is a very important part of it but it has to function fabulously and meet with the user's needs. The whole thing about comfort, about safety about ergonomics is such an important part in design. For example, for jewellery, security also plays an important role -- how secure is it? Even a small thing can’t fall off.” <div type="image" title="32" msid="81065690" hostid="261"></div> Today, as gen-z and millennials prefer comfort over fashion, Titan’s design has also started expanding its product range. They prefer light jewellery and minimal watches. Titan has always tried to keep consumer research and trends at its forefront to stay ahead of the curve and cater to a wide set of audiences. On how a traditional company like Titan has evolved with time, Kant said, “As we progress, we will be catering to the alpha kids, kids of millennials and to the generation coming after that, because we are a company which keeps pace with the consumer. Consumer behaviour is constantly changing and that has an impact on what we create because we are very clear that we are creating for the consumer. So if you are talking about the millennials and the Gen Z, to whom the Fastrack Run caters to or it could be our Zoop, which will cater to much younger TG, it is all about keeping pace and understanding the consumer. So it comes easily because there are two things which are constantly changing, which is at the root of our process, consumer and trends. As long as we track them closely, we can create a product for anyone and anywhere.” There’s a lot of pressure on a Design Officer to bring in differentiation in each product launch. Kant says that finding the fine balance between differentiation and relevance is what will give any business success. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="COVID’s impact on product designing process" text="COVID’s impact on product designing process">COVID’s impact on product designing process</cmsannotation> Titan’s immersive trips have come to a halt after COVID. Consumers have become more price-conscious and started caring about the environment more than ever before. Titan is also focusing on minimalism, sustainability and well-being. On a fundamental level, Titan had to move its whole designing process online. Sharing how COVID impacted Titan, Kant said, “We are trying to approve products, get this whole piece done online and that is a shift and we’re all getting used to it. And moving forward, I'm sure we will see a lot of benefits in this particular process which we will adapt even when we come back to a normal situation. It could be in terms of cutting down on travel cost, cutting down on time, faster approvals, saving a lot of time, there’s clarity in decision, these are the plus points of possibly doing it online. We will take the benefits of this and incorporate it and come up with a hybrid way of working, which will work well for us.” <div type="image" title="titan Traq" msid="81065731" hostid="261"></div> Titan is also experimenting with more colours and trying to bring in self-expression and optimism in its pieces. At the same time, it is trying to offer its consumers a little comfort zone that takes them down a memory lane and reminds of better days. “From August to September last year, there was a lot more optimism and people were looking up to doing things. So if I were to talk from the lifestyle space, there's a little more color because people are waiting to breathe, open out and do things which we have not been doing for the last many months. This whole thing of expressing oneself is getting translated. So when I talk from a jewelry point of view, it's more of a little more of a color, a little more of a celebration, more of optimism, a little more of positivity, all of that is sitting there, which as we move forward, and as things also around us kind of become better is something which will certainly happen. And nostalgia is another big piece, which I see continuing for a while. So all of these will certainly have a big impact on what we create and how we design,” said Kant. Apart from creating trendy products for Titan, this year, Kant’s focus would be to stick to fundamentals and help her team navigate the challenges that COVID throws in their way. A lot of her teammates live alone or are feeling isolated and as a leader, she will focus on motivating the team, looking optimistically at the future, and really charging them up.

How design has helped Titan to differentiate itself in the market and become the country’s biggest and the world’s 5th largest watchmaker

If you're like me, you've always imagined the <keyword id="27608" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="60" keywordseo="titanic">Titanic</keyword> as an unfathomably huge ship - a relic of an age in which shipping of all kinds was vastly more important and grander than it is today.
That's why this image tweeted by <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesASexton/status/399084701249323008/photo/1">James Sexton</a> is so arresting. 
The image, Sexton says, juxtaposes the Titanic with a modern cruise liner. It certainly puts things in perspective.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck">
Titanic to scale in front of a modern passenger ship <a href="http://t.co/dudXVoozLp">pic.twitter.com/dudXVoozLp</a>
- James Sexton (@JamesASexton) <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesASexton/statuses/399084701249323008">November 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

(If you know the source of this image, please let me know and I'll add.)

This Is What The Titanic Would Look Like Next To A Modern Passenger Ship

<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="224563" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="Tennessee-Titans">Tennessee Titans</keyword> players held a workout last week away from the team facility, despite <keyword id="103436" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="NFL">NFL</keyword> rules telling them not to gather during a team COVID-19 outbreak, <a href="https://www.paulkuharsky.com/news/titans-broke-protocols-gathered-for-a-workout-last-week">according to a report from Paul Kuharsky</a>.</li><li>Students at the Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville reported seeing Titans player working out, with one student identifying quarterback Ryan Tannehill.</li><li>The Titans' Week 4 game was postponed due to positive tests, and two more players tested positive on Wednesday, jeopardizing their Week 5 game.</li></ul>Despite being told by the NFL not to gather amid an outbreak of COVID-19, several Tennessee Titans players held a private practice away from the team facility, <a href="https://www.paulkuharsky.com/news/titans-broke-protocols-gathered-for-a-workout-last-week">according to NFL reporter Paul Kuharsky</a>.Kuharsky reported on Wednesday that a group of Titans players held a workout at Montgomery Bell Academy on September 30, one day after it was reported that <a href="https://www.insider.com/tennessee-titans-covid-19-minnesota-vikings-week-5-2020-9">three players and five personnel members had tested positive for the novel coronavirus</a>.The Titans practice facility was closed following the positive tests. The team was reportedly told there would be "no in-person meetings, workouts, or activities at the facility or elsewhere."The Titans' Week 4 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers was postponed. On Wednesday, two more Titans players tested positive for COVID-19, putting their Week 5 game against the Buffalo Bills in jeopardy.Kuharksy reported that students on the campus saw a group of players working that they identified as Titans players. Kuharsky added that one student identified quarterback Ryan Tannehill.Kuharsky shared photos of the workout:Before the Titans' Week 4 game was postponed, some players on the Titans and in the overall NFL world expressed concern about being unable to work out during the week.Tannehill told reporters (via Kuharsky): "You can't sit around on the couch for a week and be on a Zoom meeting and expect to go be at a physical peak on a Sunday, or whenever the game is going to be. It's going to look a little bit different for everybody, what they're able to do, where they can work out, in a garage, in a gym somewhere, I'm not even sure."Every man on this team is charged with prepping themselves, getting their bodies right, making sure that we're running, we're conditioned, and ready to go whenever the game comes around."Titans offensive lineman Roger Saffold took to Twitter on Wednesday to defend his teammates.On Wednesday, <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/1313907032009961473">Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer reported</a> that during a Monday meeting with head coaches and GMs, in an attempt to reinforce COVID-19 policies, the NFL showed photos of Titans players not wearing masks at their practice facility.Kuharksy wrote that the violation of rules could result in fines and/or the loss of future draft picks.The Titans did not immediately to a request for comment.

Titans players reportedly held a secret practice after being told not to gather during a COVID-19 outbreak, and now more players have tested positive

<ul><li><keyword id="1824765" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Titan-company">Titan Company</keyword> has partnered with country’s largest lender <keyword id="6354731" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="state-bank-of-india">State Bank of India</keyword> (SBI) to introduce Titan Pay, a watch that will enable contactless payments.</li><li>With this launch, SBI account holders can tap their Titan Pay watch on <keyword id="2438417" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="contactless-payment">contactless payment</keyword> POS machine without the need of swiping or inserting their SBI bank card. </li><li>Payments of up to Rs 2000 can be made without entering a PIN.</li></ul> The new normal has enforced upon an urgent need to bring about innovative &amp; safer purchase solutions in the retail space. The fifth largest watch brand in the world, Titan Company Limited has partnered with country’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) to introduce Titan Pay powered by <keyword id="7668181" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Yono-Sbi">YONO SBI</keyword>. Through this partnership, Titan and SBI are launching a range of stylish new watches with contactless payment functionality for the first time in India. With this launch, SBI account holders can tap their Titan Pay watch on contactless payment POS machine without the need of swiping or inserting their SBI bank card. Payments of up to INR 2000 can be made without entering a PIN. A secure certified Near-Field Communication (NFC) chip embedded in the watch strap by Tappy Technologies enables all the functionalities of a standard contactless SBI debit card. The payment feature on these watches will be accessible on over 2 million contactless MasterCard-enabled Point-of-Sale (POS) machines in the country. This exclusive collection of elegant watches include 3 styles for men and 2 for women and are attractively priced between Rs 2995 and Rs 5995 to make it widely accessible to all SBI and Titan consumers. Speaking on the occasion, <keyword id="737485" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="C-K-Venkataraman">C K Venkataraman</keyword>, Managing Director, Titan Company Limited said, “Titan has always been at the pinnacle of design and innovation. We have always launched products to cater to the changing needs of our consumers. SBI is the perfect partner to introduce a payment solution for the new normal that is fast, secure and seamless. This product will not only satisfy the consumer’s banking needs but will also serve today’s evolving consumers with its classic and sophisticated designs.” Sharing his thoughts on the association, <keyword id="254056" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rajnish-Kumar">Rajnish Kumar</keyword>, Chairman, SBI said, “We are glad to be a part of the launch of this unique proposition in the contactless payments space by Titan. It gives me immense pleasure to join hands with one of the world’s 5th largest watch manufacturer, to provide a smart and innovative shopping solution for our YONO customers with <keyword id="9949594" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="titan-payment-watches">Titan Payment Watches</keyword>. We believe this innovative offering will redefine the shopping experience for our customers with Tap &amp; Pay technology. With latest technological advancements, State Bank of India has always been striving towards providing innovative, best-in-class banking services for our customers”. Titan Company has always been at the centre of innovation and believes in harnessing technology for convenience and ease of the users. These watches address the needs of the new normal by eliminating payment barriers and making transactions quick, contactless, secure, and easy for consumers. Through constant investment in technology and design, Titan aims to continue advancing the products and offerings for the consumers in the smart segment.

Titan Company partners with SBI to launch watches that will help you make contactless payments

The shares of <keyword id="1824765" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="titan-company" source="Orion">Titan Company</keyword> dropped 1.66 per cent to Rs 2,495.95 apiece in morning trade on Monday. It is likely that the firm's <keyword id="6357824" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sales" source="Orion">sales</keyword> failed to live up to Street expectations and have influenced the stock's Monday trading. The shares of the <keyword id="150620" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="watchmaker" source="Orion">watchmaker</keyword> had declined 2.46 per cent in a span of five days while the firm's shares declined 4.56 per cent in a period of 30 days in 2023. The <keyword id="6359357" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Titan" source="Orion">Titan</keyword> Company said its sales across standalone businesses went up 12 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter of fiscal 2022-23, which is not quite up to Street expectations. The watchmaker had said on Sunday that the positive consumer sentiment helped all categories clock healthy double-digit growths despite a high base in the same period of last year, according to the company statement shared with exchanges. <keyword id="22670" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Watches" source="Orion">Watches</keyword> division's 14 per cent growth year-on-year (y-o-y) was led by strong traction in the wearables space, the company said. A slew of exciting product launches in the fiscal year leading to the festive season contributed well to more than tripling sales from the wearables sub-segment in the quarter compared to same period last year, the company had said on Sunday. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/personalities/news/india-holds-the-potential-to-build-100-adani-groups-says-gautam-adani/articleshow/96843556.cms">India holds the potential to build 100 Adani groups says Gautam Adani</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/meta-hires-vikas-purohit-as-head-of-global-business-group-in-india/articleshow/96849570.cms">Meta hires Vikas Purohit as Head of Global Business Group in India</a>

Titan shares fall as its Q3 sales fail to live up to street expectations

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The <keyword id="224563" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="Tennessee-Titans">Tennessee Titans</keyword> had two more players test positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, continuing an outbreak that started September 24.</li><li>Several Titans players reportedly had a private workout last week, despite the <keyword id="103436" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="NFL">NFL</keyword> telling them not to gather.</li><li>Members of the NFL are reportedly angry at the Titans, with some calling for a forfeiture and loss with their Week 5 game now in jeopardy.</li><li>A forfeiture comes with issues over pay, but rescheduling their Week 5 game also has a domino effect on other games.</li></ul>Two more Tennessee Titans players test positive for COVID-19 Thursday, bringing the team's total to 23 positives since September 24, <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30068886/sources-tennessee-titans-another-positive-coronavirus-test">according to ESPN</a>.One player on Thursday tested positive while another inconclusive test from Wednesday turned out to be a positive. The new positive tests on Thursday come after a player tested positive on Wednesday, continuing the <a href="https://www.insider.com/tennessee-titans-covid-19-minnesota-vikings-week-5-2020-9">Titans' COVID-19 outbreak,</a> which began last week.The Titans' Week 4 game vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers was postponed because of the positive tests.Although the team's practice facility has been closed, NFL reporter Paul Kuharsky reported on Wednesday that several <a href="https://www.insider.com/titans-players-workout-covid-19-outbreak-2020-10">Titans players held private workouts together last week</a>, despite the NFL telling the team not to gather. The NFL and NFLPA are reportedly investigating protocol violations, including the Titans' private workout.With the Titans' Week 5 game against the Buffalo Bills now in danger, the NFL league office and its players are furious over the team's apparent recklessness. <a href="https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/10/07/titans-could-end-up-being-hammered-by-league/">Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio reported</a> on Wednesday that there is "buzz" of an "historic" punishment for the Titans for violating NFL protocols.<a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-titans-likely-to-face-league-discipline-for-safety-protocol-violations-found-in-covid-investigation-221142734.html">Yahoo's Charles Robinson reported</a> that one league source said it's "not a matter of if, but when and how severe" the punishment is.<a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/1313907032009961473">Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer reported</a> on Wednesday that during a meeting with head coaches and GMs, the NFL showed examples of violations of protocols, including members of the Titans not wearing masks inside their facilities.One general manager told Robinson: "I absolutely hope [offending] teams are hit hard, especially if they are just outright disregarding things. If you're blatantly ignoring what you're supposed to be doing, you deserve to get hit hard."Some have suggested that if the Titans cannot play their Week 5 game, they should be forced to forfeit and handed a loss.The Titans may also be fined and docked future draft picks.<h2>The problem with a forfeit or rescheduling</h2><a href="https://twitter.com/judybattista/status/1314192951929643009">NFL.com's Judy Battista reported</a> that as of Wednesday, a forfeit and loss hadn't been discussed for the Titans. However, <a href="https://twitter.com/WerderEdESPN/status/1314194575167295488">ESPN's Ed Werder noted</a> that the league warned teams that there may be competitive penalties for violations.As <a href="https://twitter.com/mortreport/status/1314194416270221313">ESPN's Chris Mortensen noted</a>, there are problems with a forfeiture, including whether the Bills would get paid. As Florio noted on Thursday, the NFL and NFLPA agreed before the start of the season that the league could withhold player pay in the event of a cancellation or suspension, but it does not include a forfeiture.A forfeiture could also cause a ripple effect, like CBS asking for a refund for not getting to broadcast a game that it paid for.<a href="https://twitter.com/diannaESPN/status/1314195817671127041">ESPN's Dianna Russini reported</a> that the NFL is considering moving Titans against the Bills to Monday or Tuesday. If they do, then they also would have to move the Week 6 game between the Bills and Kansas City Chiefs, scheduled for Thursday, October 15, to Saturday 17.The domino effect is easy to see, and the schedule changes will only become more complicated with further positive tests, unless the NFL creates a Week 18 or even 19 to play lost games.As Battista reported, it's a "mess that's created a lot of anger around the league."

The NFL and its players are reportedly livid over the Titans' second straight week of positive COVID-19 tests that are threatening more games

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The Ravens beat the Titans 20-13 on Sunday to get <keyword id="3943373" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="lamar-jackson">Lamar Jackson</keyword> the first playoff win of his career.</li><li>Earlier in the year, the Titans had stomped on the Ravens logo before beating them in overtime.</li><li>On Sunday, the Ravens took their revenge, stomping on the Titans logo after a game-sealing interception.</li><li>Lamar Jackson left the field early while the final seconds ticked off the clock.</li></ul>The <keyword id="195002" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="Baltimore-Ravens">Baltimore Ravens</keyword> scored some sweet revenge on Sunday, beating the Titans in Tennessee to knock their AFC foes out of <a href="https://www.insider.com/nfl-postseason-power-rankings-super-bowl-odds-2021-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the playoffs</a>.Leading the Titans 20-13 late in the fourth quarter, the Ravens needed one final stop to secure the victory. Cornerback Marcus Peters came up with the big play they needed, picking off Ryan Tannehill and effectively ending the game.After the interception, the Ravens stormed onto the Titans logo to celebrate, taking revenge for an insult brought against them earlier in the year.Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense came out to close the game out. A few first downs later, and the Ravens were ready to kneel the game away. Jackson took the snap, took a knee, and started jogging off the field as the final seconds ticked off the clock.For the Ravens, the win was a long time coming, with <a href="https://www.insider.com/video-lamar-jackson-touchdown-run-spin-move-2019-11" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reigning MVP Lamar Jackson</a> recording the first playoff win of his career in his third attempt. In their past two meetings against the Titans, the Ravens had been beaten, once in <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/marlon-humphrey-says-ravens-losers-chokers-titans-2020-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a shocking playoff loss last year</a> and then again this year in the regular season.Ahead of their previous 2020 meeting, the two teams got testy on the field ahead of the game, with the Ravens taking issue with the Titans after the team <a href="https://twitter.com/MickeyRyan1045/status/1216165099368591360" target="_blank" rel="noopener">celebrated a bit too confidently on Baltimore's home-field logo</a>.On Sunday, the Ravens paid back the insult in full.While the Ravens and Titans <a href="https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-2021-opponents-are-finalized" target="_blank" rel="noopener">aren't scheduled to play in the 2021 regular season</a>, it feels like there's a solid rivalry building between these two teams.

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