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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.

When Jesuit priests met devils ancl monsters in India

In early modern India, certain Hindu practices sparked a massive appetite for news of foreign lands among European travellers

Pollution-proof your skin and hair

Experts suggest some simple steps to prevent short and long-term damage this winter

The cut masters

As Delhi-based, ready-to-wear fashion brand Lovebirds turns 10, its founders reflect on the challenges of going international

Gaggan Anand's 'memory revivers' in India

The inimitable chef talks about his love for local eateries, dining rules at his restaurant and hosting pop-ups

Tasting a dish in a drink, Bangkok style

Thai bartenders raise a toast to hyperlocal flair, reimagine food as drinks and get obsessive about the perfect flavour

The winning cups of the year

I have always enjoyed making booklists once a year, scanning award lists for old favourites as much as new authors. Nowadays the end of the year has me making a similar list for tea.

Voices of Manipur's creative community

(above) 'Pleasure over Matters' (2023), oil paint paper and yarn on canvas, by Thamshangpha Maku; and (below) Thoudam Victor's 'Aboriginal Cry'.

YouTuber vs baddest man

If Mike Tyson moved in next door to you, then before you saw his famous pet white tigers, the man himself would ring your doorbell. He is legally compelled to introduce himself as a registered sex offender.

The post-success void

Focusing on daily joys while enjoying the process of achieving goals can prevent emotional emptiness

Our messy association with elephants

The fog was burning off the top of the trees as the sun rose in Corbett Tiger Reserve. In front of us lay one of the most exciting things in the world: a path winding through the forest in soft light.