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Warm winter menus that make the heart sing

Taste the freshest flavours of December in dishes like 'bhaang' chicken, 'shaak' risotto and hay ice cream with a cherry blanket

Pair tea with cheese and chocolate

Last month I reached out to Dona Aideau who hosts tea and chocolate pairings, not something one hears about often.

Joe Sacco's art journalism

Joe Sacco has been called the heir to Art Spiegelman (Maus) and his award shelf creaks under the weight of trophies (Eisner Award for Best Original Graphic Novel, Ridenhour Book Prize, American Book Award, etc.). But the scale of achievements casts no shadow on the man himself. When hordes of fans turned up at his brief appearances in two Delhi bookstores last month, the response surprised the 64-year-old Maltese-American graphic novelist.

When the British chose pragmatism as strategy

In the 17th century, Visvagunadarsana by Venkatadhvari describes two celestial beings touring India. Flying from the Himalayas to Kanyakumari, they review the land's many towns and holy sites; one gandharva noticing only bad, the other more good.

Why are we not concert ready?

Infrastructure in India hasn't kept pace with the cultural explosion. Maybe we need to get creative

The ombudsman dilemma: Free relief or stacked deck?

With rejected claims and rising dispute barriers, can policyholders match the insurers' clout?

The history of a heritage sweater that's always hot

Fair Isle designs have, through centuries, followed geometric patterns, along with symbols related to the island life

Artificial intelligence: The latest opium of the masses

A new phenomenon is captivating the collective public consciousness. It does not require temples, prayer mats or Sunday sermons. Artificial intelligence seems to be replacing religion as the \"opium of the masses,\" an overwhelming force slowly taking control of our lives, promising utopian futures and sparking endless debates.

India in 2025: While challenges resurface, so do opportunities

India needs job generation for balanced growth. With world trade in flux, mid-tech sectors hold promise if deals are struck

The US Fed seems as clueless as markets about its 2025 path

Powell didn't dwell on Trump uncertainty. That's understandable

Let footpaths lead us to faster economic growth

If good roads are signposts of prosperity, so are urban walkways. But India's pedestrian infrastructure suffers neglect that an economy in need of inclusive growth cannot afford

We should expect 12 AI trends to stand out in 2025 and beyond

The first four predictions are about enhanced human-AI interaction and how our lives will change

Our manufacturing must adapt to a dynamic world

The global economic landscape is becoming increasingly interlinked and dynamic. Despite multiple shifts, 2023 saw global merchandise exports worth over $24 trillion, an increase of 6% over 2019, demonstrating resilience in the face of disruptions.

WHY PHYSICAL BANK BRANCHES REMAIN CRUCIAL IN AN ERA DOMINATED BY DIGITAL

Trust, human engagement, and relationship management remain crucial for customers

JAN AUSHADHI GETS A SHOT IN THE ARM

More than a decade after it was launched, the affordable-drug scheme is finally seeing sales pick up

Ola Electric set to expand network

Ola Electric on Thursday said it will expand its sales and service network to about 4,000 outlets on 25 December.

Genesis to acquire stake in SpiceJet

SpiceJet on Thursday said aircraft lessor Genesis will acquire a stake worth $4 million in the airline as part of settling a more than $16 million dispute.

Tata denies reports on Starbucks exit

Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) on Thursday denied reports on the exit of cafe chain Starbucks from the Indian market, terming them as \"baseless\".

Bharti Airtel clears 2016 spectrum dues

Indian telecom carrier Bharti Airtel has made an early payment of ₹3,626 crore to the government, the company said on Thursday, settling all its liabilities for the spectrum acquired in 2016.

PE investment in Indian real estate up 32% in 2024: Knight Frank

Indian real estate attracted $4.15 billion of private equity (PE) investments this calendar year, up 32% annually, led by higher inflow in the housing segment, according to Knight Frank India.

Supply-chain issues ground 102 aircraft

The government on Thursday said 102 aircraft are on the ground due to supply-chain issues and that it has been encouraging development of the ecosystem for manufacturing of planes by public as well as private enterprises in the country.

Concord IPO day 1: Subscribed 59%

The initial share sale of Concord Enviro Systems Ltd, an environmental engineering solutions firm, received 59% subscription on the first day of bidding on Thursday.

EV market likely to touch ₹20 tn by '30

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said the electric vehicle (EV) market potential is likely to touch ₹20 trillion and will create around 50 million jobs across the entire EV ecosystem by 2030.

The last-ditch efforts to win over critics of the Nippon-U.S. steel deal

The takeover bid has run into opposition from politicians and union leaders as well as skepticism from investors

Air India orders 34 trainer aircraft

Air India has placed an order for 34 trainer aircraft, including 31 single-engine planes, for its flying training organisation in Maharashtra that is expected to come up by the second half of 2025.

Private retailers' 'happy hours' irk state-run oil firm dealers

OMC dealers seek a price cut to protect share from discounts by Jio-BP, Nayara outlets

The next big Fed debate: Has the era of very low interest rates ended?

Fed officials are trying to figure out the just-right interest rate. Some think they may be close

Soaps to biscuits to cost more as palm oil, wheat turn dear

Companies may balance direct price hikes with grammage cuts to mitigate the impact of costs on consumers

Unable to criticize Putin, Russian oligarchs turn ire on central banker

Recent additional U.S. sanctions caused the ruble to plummet, while local companies are slashing expansion plans

Micromax, Phison set up JV for storage chips

MiPhi has started manufacturing from Micromax's Greater Noida facility