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Hate Speech Study: Musk Threatens To Sue Researchers

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has threatened to sue a group of independent researchers whose research documented an increase in hate speech on the site since it was purchased last year by Elon Musk.

All you need to know about supplements

Decoding four key supplements your body needs and their natural sources

Men are easing into some self-care and pampering

While stereotypical notions of accepted manly behaviour persist, the tide is turning and men are indulging in massages and facials

The global bond market can't count on a robust rally just yet

Bets on the Fed’s rate upcycle peak may prove premature yet again

GST on online gaming: We have space to reach a middle-ground

India could consider a 28% levy on just the platform fees of online gaming intermediaries that fulfil regulatory obligations

Venture capitalists find it tough to escape the 'sunk cost' fallacy

They tend to double down on startup commitments rather than admit that their bet has gone bad

Success with chips will take much more effort

India's pitch as a trusted partner for global semiconductor makers and offer of financial incentives could yet be queered by the geopolitical context. We'll have to do plenty ourselves

Food, toys, salon visits and vet: Here is what it costs to keep a pet

Pet ownership is evolving into parenting, prompting some to extend their lavish lifestyles to their companions

CAUGHT BETWEEN DELUGE AND DEFICIT

Climate uncertainty can roil both paddy farmers and rice consumers, placing governments in a tight spot

Kotak bank denies receiving RBI communication on CEO

Bank dismisses report that RBI is pushing for an outsider to succeed Uday Kotak

Microsoft-Blizzard deal under scrutiny

Britain's antitrust regulator on Monday opened up its inquiry into Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal for comments as it aims for a final decision by 29 August on a $69 billion takeover it had previously blocked in April.

Delhi HC upholds ₹579 cr arbitration award for Marans

The Delhi High Court on Monday upheld the 2018 arbitration decision of a three-member arbitration panel, ordering SpiceJet and its owner, Ajay Singh, to reimburse ₹579 crore along with accrued interest to the airline’s former promoter Kalanithi Maran

Jet Airways' air permit extended

DGCA extends AOC till 30 Sept

Hollywood strike may hit Indian box office

The Indian box office has just begun to see some green shoots thanks to tentpole Hollywood releases

Airtel prepays part of spectrum dues worth ₹8,024 cr

Bharti Airtel acquired 128.4MHz spectrum for ₹19,051 crore in the 2014 auction, including spectrum belonging to Telenor’s India unit

NXP Semiconductors willing to set up fab facility in India

Chipmaker is already in talks with vendors to explore India as potential manufacturing base

2 Adani energy arms show mixed Q1 results

Adani Green Energy’s consolidated net profit increased by 50.5% year-on-year to ₹322 crore from ₹214 crore in the previous year, while its revenue rose by 41.3% to ₹2,404 crore from ₹1,701 crore in Q1 FY2023.

SBFC sees 2nd pre-IPO round

Investors of SBFC Finance, backed by private equity firm Arpwood Partners, have raised ₹90 crore ($10.9 million) in a secondary deal ahead of the Mumbai-based non-bank lender's initial public offering (IPO) later this week.

HNIs, family offices target bigger slice of realty mkt

The regulated nature of AIF platforms is one of the key factors for the growing interest

'There can be no bumpy roads to transport semiconductors'

There are a lot of Korean companies who are either already in the process of moving or have plans for advancing factories in India.

New FY24 highway target highest so far

According to officials in the ministry of road transport and highways, the government has taken up the highway construction target for FY24 to 13,800 km from 12,500 km earlier.

FSSAI cracks down on use of chemicals, pesticides in vegetables

FSSAI has directed all states and union territories to intensify surveillance of fresh produce due to mounting concerns over high concentrations of harmful pesticides and chemicals in vegetables and fruit sold in markets.

Minimum capacity may be cut for battery storage PLI

The govt held talks last week with firms like Panasonic, Minda Corp, Ather Energy, Maruti, Tata Motors, etc

Below-normal rain in Aug, normal in Aug-Sep, says IMD

After receiving excess showers in July, India is expected to see belownormal rainfall in August and normal precipitation in the second half of the June-September monsoon season, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday.

Aakash's minority stakeholders say no to Byju's shares

Chaudhry and Blackstone collectively own 30% of AESL, while parent Think & Learn owns 43%, and the latter’s founder Byju Raveendran owns 27%

Maruti to take reins of contract mfg firm

Carmaker to buy Suzuki Motor Gujarat from parent at book value

Why a four-day work week is good for health

A year-long research shows shorter hours improve employee well-being

'One mentor isn't sufficient in today's complex world'

Gynoveda's Vishal Gupta on why books are his mentor, and doing nothing is the best way to calm the mind

Lessons for career growth from the game of chess

From striking a balance between risk and reward at work, to planning your next move carefully, there's much to learn from the chessboard

Saudi Arabia set to host Ukraine peace talks on 5-6 August

Saudi Arabia is set to host peace talks among Western countries, Ukraine and key developing countries, including India and Brazil, early next month, as Europe and Washington intensify efforts to consolidate international support for Ukraine's peace demands.