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India in economic sweet spot, inflation to moderate: Moody's

India's economy is in a sweet spot and its inflation is expected to moderate despite a temporary spurt, Moody's said, projecting optimism about the country's growth prospects despite recent underwhelming data.

Incentive engine to drive modern ships

Subsidies for green, high-tech ships under ₹18,000 cr policy

Cement firms wage war on costs as competition soars

India's cement makers who once flexed their pricing muscles are caught in a bruising price war, eroding margins at a time of rising demand.

Saudi Arabia doesn’t have enough money for its futuristic city

The giant futuristic planned city of Neom is proving a headache for Saudi Arabia. Costs are up, schedules are delayed, and in recent days the world’s largest construction project replaced its chief executive of six years.

EV adoption is a marathon, not a sprint: Audi India

The slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) sales is temporary, and the industry will grow over time, Audi India head Balbir Singh Dhillon said, pointing to the need for extensive charging networks and supportive government policies.

India's trade gap with China soars in Apr-Oct

The country's green transition increases reliance on Chinese imports

14 nations eye India's generic drug model

Countries will specify their requirements, with HLL and MEA coordinating with them for the pharma exports

India urges $1.3 tn annual climate grant

Intervening on behalf of like-minded developing countries (LMDCs), India said that developed countries need to commit to provide and mobilise at least $1.3 trillion every year in the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) till 2030.

Over 600 mn cyberattacks daily, AI can secure devices

Microsoft is developing a password-free authentication process to eliminate the risk of breaches

Small businesses ramping up cybersecurity, thanks to AI

Rising AI adoption is helping cybersecurity providers hike their marketable base in India

SBI set to raise $1.25 bn, India's biggest bank loan of 2024

State Bank of India plans to borrow up to $1.25 billion, in what would be the largest dollar-denominated loan from the country's financial sector this year, said two people in the know.

Festival retail auto sales up 12%: Fada

Festive period sales from 3 Oct to 13 Nov came in at about 4.3 mn units, compared to last year's 3.8 mn units

AI's expanding role comes with its own set of risks

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), with millions using generative tools like chatbots and image generators, comes with a hefty price.

Disney aims $1 bn profit in streaming in new fiscal

Old Hollywood is finally doing what Netflix Inc. has been doing for over a decade: making money from streaming.

Berkshire Hathaway takes a small stake in Domino's Pizza

Buffett's investment firm also discloses new position in Pool Corp., cuts stake in Capital One

Review Starlink, Kuiper reach: RIL

RIL has asked the telecom regulator to review the potential reach of Starlink, Kuiper before awarding satellite spectrum

Educating Americans about the reality Of Israel

A decade ago, in June 2014, The Atlantic published The Case for Reparations, Ta-Nehisi Coates's much-lauded essay about housing and financial discrimination against African Americans.

Alloys, spices and the endless search for home

Two recent works of speculative fiction explore the idea of finding home—here on Earth and away from it

'I said the tone needs to be a thriller'

Nikkhil Advani on presenting a personal side to great leaders and determining the tone of his new series, 'Freedom at Midnight'

Chaos and creation in the artist's studio

William Kentridge's 'Self-Portrait as a Coffee-Pot' is a brilliant dissection of his creative practice

Looking for that perfect beach along the NH66

With its picturesque towns, villages and views of the sea, the NH66 symbolises escape, discovery and hope

Beaune showcases Burgundy's legacy of wine, art and culture

With historic cellars, medieval architecture and fantastic dining options, Beaune offers more than just fine wines

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