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The Pole: JM Coetzee's irresistible late style

The novella is a miniature masterpiece, touching on mortality, language, 'anti-nationalism' and the frequently cruel nature of the artistic practice

Nourishing India: There's a clear way to achieve a healthy future

Concerted policy efforts are needed even as the country implements existing schemes to ensure nobody is left undernourished

The IMF ought to revise its opinion on the rupee

RBI should hold its ground against the Fund on exchange rate intervention. This is not a rupee-pegging game, but what works for us at today's comfort level of openness to capital

MSM Reits: How you can earn from tiny real estate holdings

Proposed fractional ownership structure allows for a minimum investment of ₹10 lakh

INDIA'S GI JOURNEY: FEW HITS, MORE MISSES

Close to 500 products have been included in India's geographical indications registry. But most are yet to make a mark

Drug cos asked to carry alert on anti-cold drug for infants

In June, govt banned 14 FDC drugs, saying that there was no therapeutic justification

Trump's political fate rests with the SC

A US Supreme Court (SC) shaped by Donald Trump is destined to play a pivotal role in determining whether he will land in prison - or return to the White House.

Xi lauds trade boom with Russia, to 'amplify' cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to \"amplify\" ties with Moscow during a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, as the two sides continue to deepen relations.

Houthis threaten to strike US warships if Yemen targeted

We'll not stand idly by if the Americans are tempted to escalate further, warns Houthi leader

Runaya to expand its portfolio, eyes mine tailings treatment biz

Mine tailings management is important, because it may hinder work at mines, and harm the environment

'Travel sector to keep soaring'

The year that’s drawing to a close saw many more young Indians flying abroad than before, a trend that Madhavan Menon, executive chairman, Thomas Cook India, expects to continue in the years ahead. In an interview, Menon spoke about visa-free travel, hotel rates and emerging trends. Edited excerpts:

India's auto parts makers' HIFY24 sales up at ₹2.98 tn

As per Acma, the country's apex body of auto parts makers, exports of auto components grew by 2.7%

Govt plans lower stake sale target in FY25, no big names

RINL may join FY25's divestment candidates including Concor, IDBI Bank, Shipping Corp

Dual delight: Theatres set to cash in on the Yuletide box office clash

Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki and Prabhas’ Telugu film Salaar are gearing up for a box office clash this weekend during the Christmas holidays. While this may spark a screen tussle in select markets, theatres across India expect to end the year on a high note considering that the two films target different demographics.

Sebi tweaks online arbitration process

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Wednesday tweaked the framework with respect to online resolution of disputes in the securities market to provide clarity on certain aspects.

SAT overturns Sebi order on Karvy pledged share

In Nov 2022, Sebi had issued an interim order against Karvy, barring it from onboarding new clients as a broker

Jio, Airtel add nearly 4.8 million subscribers in Sep: Trai

Reliance Jio added 3.47 million mobile subscribers in September, cementing its lead in the competitive telecom market, while Airtel's wireless subscriber tally rose by 1.32 million, according to monthly data put out by Trai.

'Long-term inflation targets at odds with near-term risks'

Inflation was at 4.87% in Oct, down from 5.02% in Sep and 6.83% in Aug. It rebounded in Nov to 5.5%

'RBI's AIF rules impractical, to shift industry dynamics'

Investors fear ₹40,000 crore impact as RBI restricts banks from AIFs with debtor fund links

DOMS, India Shelter dazzle on debut but pare listing gains

Stationery products maker DOMS Industries Ltd and housing finance company India Shelter Finance Corporation Ltd made stellar debut on the stock exchanges on Wednesday. However, the two stocks ended lower than their listing price due to profit.

Saudi Arabia is new China for investors

Throngs of consultants wearing Western attire have become a common sight in the lobbies of Riyadh's plushest hotels as Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman embarks on a multi-trillion dollar plan to wean Saudi Arabia off oil. In recent months they've been joined by another cohort of besuited individuals: fund managers, keen to get an early foothold in the next big emerging-market growth story.

ONGC, Oil India set to grow despite crude fall

Shares of Oil & Natural Gas Corp Ltd (ONGC) and Oil India Ltd have risen sharply, significantly outperforming the benchmark Nifty50 index with gains of 38% and 73%, respectively, so far this calendar year. These gains were fuelled by a rise in global crude oil prices, which buoyed the profitability and operating margins of these state-owned energy companies.

Livguard buys EV solutions co Emuron

Energy solutions provider LivGuard Energy Technologies Pvt. Ltd has announced the acquisition of e-mobility solutions startup Emuron Technologies, marking its entry into the electric vehicle (EV) solutions sector.

Paytm eyes young investors' wealth for profit

Sharma is overhauling its suite of money management products to tap the wealth of younger users.

Blackstone divests entire stake in Embassy REIT

Bain Capital, ICICI Prudential and Capital Group acquired 23.5% for ₹7,100 crore

Railways seeks to speed up land monetization, station redevelopment

Indian Railways is seeking to expedite station redevelopment and land monetization by proposing that the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) be recognized as an urban local body, two persons aware of the development told Mint. This move, aimed at fast-tracking projects across India, involves collaboration with state governments and the Union ministry of housing and urban affairs (MoHUA).

Two more opposition MPs suspended

CPI(M) MP A.M. Arif and Congress lawmaker Thomas Chazhikadan were suspended

Criminal code bills passed, Oppn to mount SC challenge

The home minister said the bills are citizen-centric and in sync with technological advances

Stricter regulations impact inflows to Gift City

A 20% TCS on LRS remittances has hit response for unsponsored depository receipts on foreign stocks

Govt races to add 270 mn more to Ayushman Bharat

The government aims to cover all targeted beneficiaries of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) by 26 January as Lok Sabha election nears, a tall task given that it involves bringing 270 million more people into the fold of its flagship health scheme.