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'FCI's open market sales helped moderate wheat, rice, prices'

Open market sales have proven to be an effective tool for moderating rice and wheat prices, said union consumer affairs, food and public distribution minister Piyush Goyal, adding that the Food Corporation of India (FCI) should emerge as a trusted partner of farmers and the public.

NSAS meet to discuss Ukraine peace plan

National security advisors (NSAs) of several countries met in Davoson Sunday to discuss a peace formula for Ukraine and pushed for early restoration of peace in the war-hit country, with host Switzerland asserting that India can play a key role with its influence and relations with Russia.

North-east may get up to ₹1,000 crore as gas subsidy

The allocation, however, will be lower than the ₹1,633.02 crore outlay announced for FY24

Vivek Ramaswamy has a strategy, but it rests on Trump's exit

For those who speculate about what Vivek Ramaswamy really wants out of his long-shot Republican presidential bid-perhaps a podcast or a television contract the wealthy biotech entrepreneur has one answer.

News TV eyes viewership gains in temple coverage

The grand consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on 22 January promises to set off a year of big gains for television news channels, many of which have been running exhaustive coverage leading up to the inauguration, and even plan to set up studios in the ancient town for the historic day.

IBC route sets cash registers ringing for creditors in 2023

For businesses and lenders resorting to bankruptcy action in the face of payment defaults by their clients, 2023 has turned out to be a great year, going by the outcome of debt resolution under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).

GPS toll test from Feb, in beginning of end for FASTag

The Centre plans to begin testing GPS-based toll collections on five to 10 highways from next month, a top government official said.

Budget likely to feature sovereign green bonds

The Union budget may propose to issue sovereign green bonds worth at least ₹20,000 crore as part of the borrowing programme for fiscal year 2025 (FY25), two people aware of the matter said.

Tech surprise traps retail option sellers

Retail traders who took huge punts ahead of the tech pack results are in for serious trouble if they don't hold the underlying stocks, market analysts said.

'Can't stop staffers quitting for better'

Companies must offer value to employees: TCS CEO Krithivasan

EaseMyTrip eyes ₹1,000 crore fundraise

Online travel platform EaseMyTrip aims to raise ₹1,000 crore within the next 3-4 months in order to largely focus on inorganic growth of the company in businesses unrelated to aviation sector, co-founder Prashant Pitti told Mint.

Play Store set to host all real-money games

Move to hinge on domestic regulation; fees model being \"evolved\"

Marriott's Moxy brand debuts in India at Bengaluru

Marriott operates 148 hotels in India, including eight which are operational since April last year

Wage costs of IT firms ease

Let-up follows clampdown on excessive spending such as counteroffers, significant increments to retain talent

Realme to expand local output of 5G devices, wearables

Realme has secured market share with the introduction of the sub-₹10,000 smartphones category

Mumbai gets closer to mainland, via Atal Setu

PM Modi opens India's longest bridge; calls it reflection of 'Developed India'

Remote workers are losing out on one key aspect: promotions

Remote work tends to be a better fit for people who are already more established in their careers

Tata Consumer acquires Capital Foods, Organic

The total addressable market for the categories that Organic India is present in is ₹7,000 cr in India

Factory output powers down in Nov, food fuels inflation in Dec

Food inflation, measured by the consumer food price index rose to 9.53% in Dec, up from 8.70% in Nov

Parking trouble awaits pvt jets on way to Ayodhya

Private jets flying India’s top politicians, business executives and other celebrities to Ayodhya for the inauguration of the Ram temple later this month face a unique problem: a lack of parking.

Ayushman Bharat cap may double to ₹10 lakh

The government may double the ceiling on its flagship health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) from the current ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh in the interim budget on 1 February, two officials aware of the matter said.

Tech stocks power market to new high

The Nifty and Sensex broke out of a two-week range to hit record highs on Friday, after beaten-down tech stocks rose the most in almost three-and-a-half years on hopes that rate cuts in developed economies would increase software spends by companies located there. The outlook for equities remains bullish, with IT stocks set to join the rally with banking stocks after a year of underperformance.

HCL Tech shines as Wipro revenue lags

Revenue growth highest at HCL Tech; Wipro profitability rises

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15 years of fearless exhibition-making at Experimenter

Prateek and Priyanka Raja have created spaces for diverse practices and politically charged art that appeals to all

Sports goes simpler, one reel at a time

Instagram content creators are breaking down the nuances of football and Formula 1 with interesting snippets

The music festival you have never heard of

Every winter, Iceland hosts a music festival across multiple venues in Reykjavík - and you can steal away to take in the natural beauty

Not for the faint-hearted: ice swimming in Copenhagen

Denmark's 8,700km-long coastline offers numerous opportunities for winter swimming, with Copenhagen's frosty beaches and harbour baths ideal for a polar plunge

A two-month test for a fast, light laptop

The top-drawer M3 Max MacBook Pro has the power to let you hook up high-refresh rate displays and external keyboards when tethered at home, and go flexible when out

Tasting melon, soil and clouds

Wines from France's Laroque D'Antan are made soulful by the microbiologist family that runs it