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Al-generated commentary: a new ball game

Al-generated commentary is coming to Wimbledon. But can it match the feel and emotions of real-life commentators?

Step on the grass

The slick grass, especially early on, is known to trip up even the most experienced of players. That's the catch. Most of the younger players don't have enough mileage on the lawns

THE CHARM AND MYSTIQUE OF WIMBLEDON

At Wimbledon, tennis almost always comes first. Yet, this cathedral of the game also pulls in millions of pounds in TV broadcasting rights and sponsorship deals

What defines a café in 2023?

Want a croissant with a cocktail? Leave behind your laptop and head to a café in Mumbai

BIG, BIGGER, BIGGEST IN BENGALURU

The city's appetite for Staggeringly large pubs is only growing. How did it all start, and where is it going?

THE NEW BIG THREE ON THE WOMEN'S TOUR?

A new rivalry is blossoming on the women's tennis tour, a novel twist to the Big Three idea. Iga Swiatek has Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina hot on her heels

Everybody wants some

When the one and only Anthony Bourdain was asked to distil life's wisdom into one sentence, the most rock 'n' roll of television chefs pointed to a musician:

Balancing work and pets

Establish a consistent daily routine to manage work and pet parenting and to provide them a sense of security

The writers who drew me to Wimbledon

Librarian was too limiting a word for him, for really he was a detective and a navigator.

NLC India plans ₹24,000 crore solar investment by 2030: CMD

After the recent incorporation of its green energy arm, NLC India Renewables Ltd, the company is exploring the option of setting up a step-down subsidiary

American firms in China at risk from new law, US officials say

US counterintelligence officials are amping up warnings to American executives about fresh dangers to doing business in China under an amended Chinese law to combat espionage.

Int'l airfares to stay high due to inflation: Doyle

International airfares will continue to remain elevated compared to pre-pandemic levels because of higher fuel prices and the broader impact of inflation on operations, British Airways chief executive Sean Doyle said.

HDFC settles in the banking arm's fold

The two entities completed the process of their merger today

Abortion law in America's like a rude joke on US democracy

Turning it over to the people has resulted in deprivation of rights

Fiscal federalism needs a look-in by the 16th Finance Commission

It ll have to deal with some tricky matters such as domain overlaps, externalities and the delegation of funds to lower levels

Vande Bharat's appeal goes well beyond speed

This train service is not all that fast and surely no match for Chinese railway achievements. Yet, it's a scalable project and could easily impress millions in a country of rickety railways

Should I buy insurance right after acquiring any property?

Such insurance would cover your property against damages from various perils including fire, flood, earthquake and flood.

Amazon to face its biggest challenge yet from the FTC

Lina Khan's Federal Trade Commission has already filed three cases against Amazon.com Inc. Now she's gearing up for the Big One.

Russian military brass off radar post mutiny

General Gerasimov has not been seen in public or on TV since the mutiny

Byju Raveendran tries to allay staff concerns

Byju's was working to resolve the bondholder crisis at the earliest, he said

'India is a place where P&G can set up plants for exports'

In July last year, LV Vaidyanathan took charge as managing director and chief executive of Procter & Gamble (P&G) India that comprises four separate entities, including two large listed companies—Gillette India and Procter & Gamble Hygiene & Health Care.

Create, collaborate & innovate with Al as your co-pilot

Microsoft and Mint recently organized curated events, Mint Future Ready - Lead the AI Era, in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Gurugram to drive a deeper connection and conversation on the advancements in AI.

Good Capital takes aim at AI startups with $50 mn fund

Good Capital, an early-stage investor in unicorns such as Meesho and Lead school, has launched its second fund worth $50 million (₹410 crore) with a green shoe option of $15 million, general partner Arjun Malhotra said.

'Believe risk-reward has turned favourable'

Nuvama Asset Management, a backer of Ola Electric and Dailyhunt, has recently invested in two homegrown startups after 16 months.

TD Power Systems' promoters plan to offload over 24% stake

T D Power Systems Ltd, a producer of AC generators and motors, is planning to offload a 24% stake in the company, or over 37 million shares, as per a term sheet reviewed by Mint.

Reliance Cap lenders back IndusInd bid

Following the voting process, it was disclosed that 99% of the lenders backed IIHL's plan for the cash-strapped NBFC.

ICICI Bank approves delisting of brokerage

For every 100 shares of the co, investors will receive 67 shares of ICICI Bank

How technology helps to handle fraud and scale up digital payments

India is spearheading the global digital economy, with approximately 70 billion digital payment transactions recorded in 2022-the highest globally, according to Statista.

Sebi says MFs don't need more time

Markets regulator Sebi does not see any need for giving more time to mutual fund houses with large holdings in the merger-bound HDFC twins, to realign their portfolios post-merger since there's no material data and given the highly liquid nature of these stocks demanding such an extension.

After six years of GST, ₹1.5 tn monthly tax revenue is the 'new normal'

Tax officers are using data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning to curb tax evasion.