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Steering Indian Economy: One Journey Ends, Another Continues
The journey that started in 1991, though interrupted a few times, continues today
Sardar of reforms: A legacy that is shaping India's future
Singh's reforms not only rescued India from the 1991 crisis, but also reshaped its economy into a global powerhouse
A TESTAMENT TO THE POWER OF QUIET CONVICTION
Manmohan Singh stood out as a leader who spoke sparingly but acted decisively
Q-comm correction on the radar for consumer brands
Industry executives say they may reduce dependence on instant delivery platforms in 2025
Milestones in the art world
2024 was the year of milestones for leading modernists and galleries. While it ended on a high note with a spate of important events, certain issues slipped under the radar
The year in books: Hits and misses of 2024
Actor Madhabi Mukherjee (seen here in a scene from Satyajit Ray's movie 'Charulata'), has her memoirs out in 2025; Amitav Ghosh's essays are another highlight of the coming year; and Aathma Nirmala Dious is one of 2025's promising debut novelists.
It's been a non-stop year for Indian hockey
\"Go hard, boys, go hard!\" P.R. Sreejesh's booming voice cut right through the heavy beats of the Punjabi hip-hop song blaring through the speakers of the spacious, well-equipped gym at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Youngest to oldest, sportspersons defied ageism
Indian sports had a successful year, but it also marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new one
Pains and gains: The year in south Indian cinema
Big-budget films from the south often disappointed in 2024. But there was progress on other fronts, with filmmakers looking for new settings and embracing mid-budget titles
Adding new chapters to the India fashion story
Homegrown designers put India on the runway as a hub of design and craft rather than a manufacturing centre
A pocket-sized trend report
In 2025, bartenders will seek to create unique cocktails to fit India's food habits and heritage
Drama and stories to fire up food in 2025
Chefs have emerged as the face of dining out with a focus on local ingredients, a trend that is likely to continue next year
Perfect gifts come from the most unlikely pincodes
This is not a gift guide. Though I love them and would find life very hard without them. If anything, this is a gift post-mortem—an examination of the corpse of our gifting good intentions.
Invest in enriching tools for children to manage money
Simplifying money matters can be daunting, but there are workshops and books to help kids save for a rainy day
2024's Most Unconventional & Brilliant Albums
From moody indie-rock to industrial noise, these albums are a snapshot of the expansive geography of pop music
The best sports books give a peek into the unknown
If you want to know the smell of wrestling, this is it. If you'd like to know this sport's sly cruelties, then it includes a thumb from a rival stuck into her cheek \"like a fish hook.\" If you wish to understand how effort empties athletes, then Sakshi Malik, the Rio bronze medallist, will paint that scene, too.
End the year with music, art
A Mint guide to what's happening in and around your city
Purists Don't Want Bakers to 'Mess' With the Mince Pie
Some Brits believe jazzing up the festive treat, made of dried fruit and pastry, takes away its nostalgic value
Do fashion collaborations give both brands an edge?
As more international brands look to partner with Indian creatives, a closer look at what will make these mergers truly meaningful
How will US federal workers react to the wrath of DOGE?
They face hard choices. The US should heed past advice on reforms
Watch 'Industry': Delve into imaginary trading
This serial does what the film 'Wall Street' did. It reveals how grubby investment banking can be. But it also shows the power of money to bury hatchets and forge unlikely alliances
A manufacturing sector revival is a must to uplift our economy
India requires structural changes that go beyond cosmetic policy tweaks to address the real issues
CFA or CFP: What's Right for Your Financial Career Goal?
Exploring the career paths of CFA and CFP aspirants from diverse professional backgrounds
Bridging the Insurance Gap for India's Self-Employed with Tech Solutions
Self-employed people struggle to access term insurance and other financial protections
Hospital room rent caps: How dual policies can affect claims?
My corporate insurance policy includes a room rent cap for hospital stays, while my individual insurance policy does not. Will staying in a higher-category room affect my claim? —Name withheld on request
Top 7 cities' housing sales to fall 4% in '24
Housing sales are estimated to fall 4% this year in seven major cities to nearly 460,000 units on lower launches, while sales in value terms are up 16% to ₹5.68 trillion, according to Anarock.
Haier to cross $1 bn in revenue in 2024
Haier Appliances India is set to cross the milestone of having a billion dollar revenue in 2024, helped by strong summers, festive season and ongoing trend of premiumization, and expects ₹11,500 crore revenue in 2025, its president NS Satish said on Thursday.
Women voters outnumber men again in Lok Sabha polls: EC
As many as 646.4 million voters exercised their franchise in the Lok Sabha polls held earlier this year with women voters outnumbering men, according to statistical data released by the Election Commission (EC) on Thursday.
Branded hotels to grow 13-14% in FY25
Branded hotels in the country are likely to see double-digit revenue growth of 13-14% in 2024-25, and 11-12% in the next financial year on demand surge, a report said on Thursday.
Russia Rejects US' Truce Call in Ukraine
Rejecting the ceasefire, Russia says it's ready to hold negotiations on a peace agreement.