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Ram temple grabs eyeballs, spikes ad rates for news TV

The consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on 22 January brought substantial advertising and viewership gains for news channels, particularly the ones focused on the Hindi heartland.

Now, PLI investments: Auto cos seek clarity, extension

Scheme required companies to make new investments every year between FY 23 and FY27

LIC expects income tax refund of 325,464 cr in Q4

Life Insurance Corporation of India has received an income tax refund order of ₹25,464 crore, and it is likely to be realized during the current quarter, its chairman Siddhartha Mohanty said.

Retail investors amped up Paytm holdings in Q3 before curbs crashed the stock

Small investors have been hit hard by the plunge in shares of One 97 Communications (Paytm), since the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued curbs on associate Paytm Payments Bank over repeated non-compliance with regulations.

Zomato savours Blinkit's rise

Zomato Ltd seems to have perfected the recipe for delivering strong results quarter after quarter.

Dezerv floats fund of funds for private credit market

Financial advisory and investment management platform Dezerv, which is backed by marquee investors such as Accel Partners, Matrix Partners, Elevation Capital, Whiteboard Capital and Blume Ventures, has set up a fund of funds, a top company executive told VCCircle.

Direct tax receipts touch 15.6 trillion

The Central government's direct tax receipts after adjusting for refunds has touched ₹15.6 trillion so far this financial year, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said on Sunday quoting figures up to 10 February.

Lighthouse exploring fashion jewellery bet

Bengaluru-based Kushal's has 74 brand outlets, primarily in South India

ELECTION MODE ON, CONSENSUS TO BE A RARE THING TO FIND

Three major developments from last week have the potential to affect how the country moves forward.

Gail seeks stakes in gas assets abroad

Setate-run Gail (India) Ltd is in talks with several entities to acquire stakes in foreign gas-producing assets, said chairman and managing director Sandeep Kumar Gupta as India pushes efforts to achieve energy security.

Farmer protest looms, with panel report months away

Farm laws' committee on support price, other issues still working to forge a consensus

Infosys back on campuses to hire for niche profiles 31

Infosys Ltd is back on campuses this year, reversing its previous plan to skip colleges and bringing some solace to institutes seeing a drought of recruiters.

Quality rules trip up luxury shoe imports

Coveted worldwide for their style, design and durability, but shut out of the Indian market over quality rules: That's the paradox facing European luxury brands like Dior and Louis Vuitton trying to sell their exquisite footwear in India.

SOP to speed up bankruptcy filing soon

Bankruptcy filings and admission may speed up in the near future with the government planning to issue rules on when creditors should initiate the process and how.

'Tech is only as good as what it does next'

India to beat US in no. of developers on GitHub by 2027: Nadella

Puppetry for all ages

Over 20 years, the Ishara puppet theatre festival has built audiences for traditional forms from around the world

Know your pet-sitter

Detailed instructions are crucial for your petsitter to understand your pet's routine and dietary requirements

Your art collection can tell the story of your life

Last month I wrote a piece on the act of buying art titled, Be curious, ask questions, buy art you love.

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Marriage is murder

Meet the Smiths. Her name's Jane, a name frequently partnered with the word plain; his name's John, like in a John Doe, or a Dear John letter. These are commonplace and indistinctive names, names made to blend in wherever they go, names that will not arouse suspicion on a business card or when called out in a coffee shop.

When an awards show finally felt relevant

There was something splendidly different about these women-dominated' Grammys— in the quiet but firm way these women made political statements

SEARCH FOR LOVE GOES IRL AGAIN

Burnt out by the constant swiping and game-playing on apps, singles are looking up from their phones and seeking out real-life mixers and meetups arranged by friends

THE SECONDARY MARKET

The sex lives of India’s Power Uncles reveals a crisis of small heartedness. But problems of inequality, destitution, conflict and cultures of lovelessness—which they have the power to fix—need bold, large hearts

Tasting grapes and bottling early spring

The light, aromatic and grape-y Muscat d’Alexandria is perfect to welcome a new season

NEW FOOD BUZZ IN GOA'S LATIN QUARTER

Old Goan homes and shops in Fontainhas and Sao Tomé are being converted into restaurants, serving contemporary dishes

A home air purifier that's the strong, silent type

Dyson's latest air purifier has a unique design, is meant for large spaces, and comes with an impressive air projection

'In a way, borrowing words is a rite of passage'

Manjiri Indurkar on her debut collection Origami Aai’, literary lineages, advertising and feminist narratives in poetry

'Little Rope' makes grief palpable

Sleater-Kinney’s new album is about finding a light in the darkness, coping with loss through friendship, communion, and hard-headed stubbornness

Chasing the aurora

The experience of seeing the northern lights is Surreal and magical, and 2024 is likely to be the best year to get a glimpse

India big on plans for energy transition

On February 6, PM Modi inaugurated India Energy Week 2024 in Goa. He said India is investing in energy like never before to ensure affordable energy