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What the IPL auction holds for franchises
Player retentions revealed their thinking; now team owners have to make the most of what remains in the purse
Donald Trump has got the driver swing
It looks wild, but President elect Donald Trump is totally in control of his golf swing
Kalonji, the tiny seeds that pack a punch
Here's one ingredient that features in both my kitchen and bathroom cabinet: kalonji.
All you need to know about Gesha
The ultra-smooth, super premium Gesha coffee, with origins in Ethiopia, is winning fans in India
The science and art of menu creation
While seasons, produce quality and creativity are key, it is the patron who decides the success or failure of a menu
Women who travel for wellness
Women dealing with mid-career and mid-life decisions are turning to healing programmes tailored by women
The sound of wellness
Singing bowls. Sound gardens. Silent clubs. A wave of wellness and lifestyle trends and community initiatives are using sound-and the lack of it-to be heard over the constant buzz of a noisy, overstimulated world
A counterintuitive view on education
A book about Shomie Das, principal of three posh schools, serves as a rich distillation of his thoughts on education
The loss of sound in our noisy lives
Sound memory fades faster than visual memory. In a world as rapidly changing as ours, a museum of endangered sounds makes sense
A whole new League
When Arcane first dropped on Netflix, it didn't just break the mold for animated television—it shattered it into shiny fragments, each as intricate as the show's hand-painted aesthetic.
When pets get cancer
Advances in veterinary sciences have enabled several treatments, but early detection can make all the difference
Reduction of energy costs in the telecom sector
With telecom infrastructure companies looking for newer ways to cut back on energy costs, battery restoration technology provides telecom infrastructure firms with a viable, economical and green solution for uninterrupted power supply
Skip cheese and sip wine in Switzerland
Beyond chocolates and cheese, there's another Swiss gem to discover — vineyards that have been passed down through the generations
Bankers aren't always frank about bank regulation
The 'world's banker' Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, speaks his mind even if it means taking swipes at US regulators.
Baku: A climate breakthrough looks depressingly bleak today
The success of fossil fuel-favouring politics threatens the planet
Global solidarity levies can play a vital role in our climate efforts
Solidarity taxes could support redistributive measures and optimize how we collectively tackle a great challenge of our times
Speak for the Earth: It's the least we should do
This year's Booker prize winner turns our gaze to the planet from orbit and reminds us of the climate disaster that looms. Can odes sung to Earth move the world to act in its defence?
Aim for an efficient carbon market right from the start
India's economy is projected to grow dramatically over the next few decades. In nominal terms, it may double in size by 2030. This is exciting, but it comes with a significant risk.
Why health insurers refuse to cover certain treatments
While 12 modern treatments are covered, many advanced procedures are yet to be included
Address economic distress with structural reforms and not doles
Cash transfers may offer short-term relief but raising worker incomes is the only lasting solution
FUNDING FOREIGN EDUCATION: SHOULD YOU SAVE OR BORROW?
Education financing needs vary, but early planning is key to building your desired corpus
WHICH BLOC'S POPULISM WILL WIN MAHARASHTRA?
Both the ruling Mahayuti and opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi are dangling a slew of welfare schemes to woo the electorate
Will my cured illness be eligible for coverage after three years?
My health insurance policy started on 29 June 2022. I was treated for a disease in October 2016. The period between the treatment and the policy start date is over 56 months. As per regulations, pre-existing conditions are those diagnosed within 36 months of policy purchase date. I had a surgery on 29 August 2024. Will my claim for the latest surgery get reimbursed? - Name withheld on request
SECI barrels down on Reliance Power
SECI banned the power firm from its clean energy tenders for three years.
Blackstone revises Haldiram's stake
Blackstone has dropped plans to acquire a majority stake in the snacks business of India's Haldiram's but is now discussing purchase of a 20% stake at a valuation of $8 billion, which is still a sticking point, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
Delhivery reports ₹10.2 cr profit in Q2
Delhivery reported a net profit of ₹10.2 crore in the September quarter, against a loss posted a year ago.
Muthoot Finance Q2 profit rises 26%
Gold loan provider Muthoot Finance reported a 26% rise in its second-quarter profit on Thursday, boosted by strong loan demand, and raised its gold loan growth forecast for the financial year 2025.
India's sports industry to swell to $130 billion by 2030: Report
India's sports industry is set to swell to $130 billion by 2030 from $52 billion in 2023, driven by a surge in multi-sport fan base and deepening engagement from Gen Z audiences, according to a Deloitte-Google report.
JPMorgan bets on India derivatives
JPMorgan Chase & Co., in a first for any global bank, has set up a unit to develop derivative products in India's newest international hub, according to people familiar with the matter.
SpiceJet, Canada's EDC settle dispute
SpiceJet on Thursday said it has settled a $90.8 million dispute with Export Development Canada for a total consideration of $22.5 million, leading to the airline taking ownership of 13 Q400 planes.