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THERE IS ADEQUATE ROOM FOR ALL IN INDIAN DEMOCRACY

These elections have made it clear that legacy and sympathy aren't enough to ensure victory

Trump's tariff proposal opens opportunity for India: Arvind Virmani

President-elect Donald Trump's pre-election threat of stepping up import tariffs could translate into an opportunity for India to capture a larger share of the US market in the medium term as it could accelerate the re-orientation of global supply chains away from China, federal policy think tank Niti Aayog member Arvind Virmani said in an interview.

Govt to bring more firms into its grievance redressal system

With a rise in consumer grievances, the department of consumer affairs (DoCA) has stepped up efforts to resolve complaints more efficiently.

B'desh prepares to probe power pacts, including one with Adani

A review committee formed by Bangladesh's interim government on Sunday recommended engaging an investigating agency to examine power agreements signed by deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's regime with different business groups, including one with India's Adani Group.

COP stingy on climate finance

A funding agreement at COP29 was key to help nations keep global temperature rise below 1.5°C

Poll vault may drive stocks, but how far?

Rally powered by short-covering may prompt selling too

Fledgling firm with no revenue whose CEO was indicted

The chief executive officer (CEO) of a two-year-old zero-revenue green energy company that scored a ₹10,000 crore ($1.2 billion) investment commitment from REC Ltd is among those indicted in the $250 million Adani bribery case.

No fresh PLIs on cards as disbursement figures fall

India's production sops programme which powered a ₹13 trillion manufacturing boom may not add any more sectors soon in the wake of slowing disbursements, two people aware of the matter said.

World Bank calls for reforming skills training in India

India must make a coordinated effort to reform and rebrand vocational skill training, besides aligning education with the job market, to leverage its demographic advantage to meet the $5-trillion target for its economy, the World Bank said.

FCPA cases take long to conclude after indictment

For investors keen to know the fate of billionaire Gautam Adani's indictment by US authorities, the watchword is patience.

Short-covering, relief rally add ₹7.27 trillion wealth

Markets up 2.39% to hit the highest in six months, a day after Adani's indictment

Wetter monsoon slows pace of adding new transmission lines

India's addition of new power transmission lines fell by half over a year earlier in the April-October period as a wetter-than-usual monsoon slowed work.

COP29's $1.3 tn fund plan disappoints Global South

The 29th edition of the UN climate change conference in Azerbaijan emerged from a deadlock with an annual climate finance goal of $1.3 trillion for developing countries, much to the disappointment of the Global South.

Jaguar rebrand is pink, diverse and doesn't feature any cars

Luxury automaker Jaguar is betting that a colorful and youthful rebrand will help it successfully launch fully into the electric-cars market.

Services up as manufacturing slows in Nov

The HSBC Flash India Services PMI was at 59.2 in Nov from 58.5 in Oct; manufacturing PMI fell slightly from 60.4 to 60.2

MSMED may protect medium firms too

The Centre may consider including medium enterprises for the protection granted under MSME Development (MSMED) Act, 2006, to resolve payment disputes.

Europe boosts Indian textile exports in FY25

Demand for Indian handloom, apparel partly fuelled by Bangladesh crisis

RBI nudges banks to cut speculative bet in rupee

The Indian central bank, in a rare move, instructed some banks to cut their long positions on the dollar-rupee pair on Friday, seeking to curb speculative positions with the currency at a record low, four bankers familiar with the development told Reuters.

Sony Pictures wins Asia Cup media rights for $170 mn

For the first time since 2012, the premium cricket rights have been sold at the base price, without competitive bids

DGCI accelerates reporting timeline for adverse effects

Come 1 Feb, India to enforce stricter drug safety rules, mandating 15-day reporting window

A roadmap on US indictments

How investigation against suspected wrongdoing reached indictment, and steps ahead in the US justice system

Why Seci struggles to find buyers for its RE tenders

With the steady decline in tariffs, older capacities turn out of favour when power from newer ones are bid out

Adani bribe indictment: AP to act, BJD denies allegation

Andhra Pradesh promised on Friday to look into and act on charges that the Adani Group and its top executives paid bribes in the state for solar power contracts, while the Congress vowed to press for action in Parliament.

Sebi checks disclosures with exchanges

India's capital markets regulator is looking into whether the Adani group violated rules mandating the disclosure of market-moving information, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Nikhil & Nitin Mohan MEN IN SUITS

The co-founders of Blackberrys Menswear on their conscious decision to focus on the blazers and suits category, staying relevant in a saturated market, and their own personal style

The challenges of adapting a Márquez epic

The writers of the series 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' discuss transforming a beloved classic

An artistic practice that defies genre

Prabhavathi Meppayil's solo show at Jhaveri highlights meditative works that play with sculptural mark-making

Can a night owl become a morning person?

Starting the day early can give you dedicated 'me time', but making the shift requires some hard work—and changing your sleep schedule

Special stories and design make reading inclusive

Raising Parents Art and culture ideas to inspire both children and adults There are now efforts to create inclusive reading experiences for the neurodiverse and those with learning difficulties

A matter of identity

Manu S. Pillai discusses the making of his new book, an exhaustive look at the evolution of a composite Hindu identity through the lens of history.