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CES 2025: What lies ahead in tech this year

With more powerful computing chips, the idea of PCs compact enough to be carried around in one hand is becoming real

Most favoured interpretations can prove unfavourable

India's stance on Switzerland's MFN status in a Nestle tax dispute has had adverse consequences

Monetary policy should lead the easing cycle our economy needs

Weak demand in the economy needs a response but budget tightening would mean the central bank must look for easing space

Elon Musk and His Critics Are Wrong About Free Speech on X

Both sides of this divide must read the US First Amendment again

Revision of the inflation gauge: Handle with care

India's consumer price index should be revised on the basis of the latest survey of household consumption expenditure, but with nuances of the country's situation kept well in mind

May 2025 spell climate hope after a super-warm 2024

Let's harness the negativity bias that humans are predisposed to for measures aimed at faster climate action

India Needs a Tad More Ambition and Resolve to Boost GDP Growth

We must focus on long-term fixes rather than near-term uncertainties for fast economic expansion

Insights on When to Step Back From the Stock Market

The stock surge since 2020 has made it harder to convince investors to step back if needed

What Course Will C.S. Setty Plot For SBI?

The new chairman's biggest challenge is to figure out where to steer a bank that is already humongous in size

How to merge multiple UANs?

I worked in two companies from 2011 to 2016, with separate UANs and provident fund accounts.

How this veteran fund manager is adapting to new market realities

After three decades of beating the indices, Prashant Jain shifts his strategy to brace for more tempered returns

Belson Coutinho is Akasa's new COO

Domestic carrier Akasa Air on Tuesday announced the appointment of its co-founder and marketing veteran Belson Coutinho as the company's chief operating officer (COO) from January.

Indian Tech Story Is Fascinating

The Indian technology story is \"fascinating\", and we hope it continues to grow at consumer electronics show (CES) where numerous startups and entrepreneurs from India are showcasing their innovations, a top executive at the world's largest tech event said.

'Child labour used in cotton plants'

Some of the best-known global apparel brands procured cotton grown in Indian farms that employ child and bonded labourers, a report by a US-based rights group alleged Tuesday.

Kalyan Jewellers' Q3 sales jump 39%

Kalyan Jewellers on Tuesday said its consolidated revenue increased 39% year-on-year during the third quarter of the current fiscal, driven by strong festive and wedding demand.

Strong earthquake in Tibet kills more than 120, flattens houses

A strong earthquake struck the foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet's holiest cities on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people and flattening hundreds of houses, Chinese authorities said.

Duty cut on phone parts to hit jobs

Any reduction in the customs duty on smartphone parts in the forthcoming budget will harm India's developing component ecosystem, discourage investment, increase imports and make local firms uncompetitive, potentially resulting in job losses, think tank GTRI said on Tuesday.

Oyo Hotels revenue declines 15% in FY24

Oyo Hotels and Homes Pvt. Ltd reported a sharp decline in revenue in FY24, which fell 15% to ₹1,113 crore for the fiscal year.

MRPL, ISPRL in deal for crude storage

The deal eliminates the need for constructing facilities, thereby reducing MRPL's costs. BLOOMBERG

Top 8 cities' housing sales up 7% in 2024

Housing sales rose 7% annually in 2024 across eight major cities to reach a 12-year high at 350,613 units on better demand for premium homes amid stable mortgage rates and strong economic growth, according to Knight Frank.

Indonesia Is Admitted to the BRICS

Indonesia has been admitted as a full member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, the group's presiding country, Brazil, said Monday.

Delhi to vote on 5 February, counting on 8 February: CEC

Last date to file nominations is 17 Jan, scrutiny of nominations will be done by 18 Jan

Elon Musk Is Roiling European Politics

Trump ally has flooded X with posts criticizing European politicians, causing a diplomatic conundrum for the continent's leaders

How are companies using AI agents? Here's a look at five early users

Artificial intelligence agents have emerged as one of the most exciting aspects of generative AI for business because they take chatbots to the next level, performing complex tasks without help from humans.

Theatres Face Slow Start to 2025 With Few Major Releases

Despite an All-Time Hit Like Pushpa 2, Trade Experts Said Hindi Film Revenue in 2024 Will Be 30-40% Lower

Brand Kohli Firm, Rohit's Legacy Tested

While Kohli's long-standing popularity remains strong despite recent challenges, Rohit's brand legacy, built on leadership, faces risks due to his form

Law Firms Pivot for Trump's Return

The charged political environment is spurring specialty practice areas designed to help clients navigate it

Demand for solo talks stalls Asean trade pact review

The review aims to enhance the pact's trade facilitation norms and maximize benefits for businesses

Meta Ends Fact Checking, Goes for Community Notes Instead

Meta Platforms chief executive officer (CEO) Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday announced a decision to do away with the company's long-standing fact-checking teams—choosing instead to establish a \"community notes\" mechanism akin to Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter.

Nvidia Shows New Chips, Inks Toyota Deal for Robotic Cars

Shares of Toyota, Nvidia's suppliers rise on optimism about the AI chip maker's prospects