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Capex flexibility tops states' budget wishlist
Kerala, Punjab call for special financial packages, higher borrowing limits
'Adani foray into cement drives deep discounts'
Competition in India's cement sector heated up with the entrance of the Adani Group in September 2022, top manufacturers bumped up discounts to maintain market share, according to a report from British wealth manager Investec.
Tata Steel's Dutch plant gets warning
Tata Steel Netherlands will face fines of almost €27 million if it doesn't take measures within eight weeks
Banks win SC relief on 30% credit interest cap
The Supreme Court on Friday overturned the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)'s 2008 decision to cap interest rates on late credit card bill payments at 30% per annum, bringing relief to lenders that had appealed the consumer forum's ruling.
Leave a movie midway, and get some money back
PVR Inox's move is part of efforts to widen audience base and improve movie-going frequency
Claims of Reliance Infratel's indirect creditors upheld
The apex court upheld ₹10,952 crore claims by four indirect creditors of Anil Ambani-led RCom's tower biz
Pushpa 2 most-watched film of 2024, Coldplay hot
Nostalgia also took centre stage with re-releases like Kal Ho Naa Ho, Rockstar and Laila Majnu still drawing viewers
Bombay HC upholds Adani's bid to develop Dharavi slum
The project gained momentum in 2016 under the Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena led govt
LIVING THE DREAM
The co-founder and CEO of Dream Sports talks about the correlation between academic mediocrity and success, setting the culture at the organisation, and the boom in fantasy sports in India
TKIL in talks with oil, steel cos for green hydrogen plants
TKIL aims for 100 MW electrolyser capacity by 2025 and has allocated ₹1,500-2,000 crore
From Swindon to the by-lanes of Bandra
In a stage adaptation of Mark Haddon's book, Atul Kumar re-imagines the characters in Colaba
Rappers, strippers and chickens: Our IFFK 2024 picks
From Palme d'Or winner 'Anora' to Hong Sang-soo's new lo-fi charmer, here are some favourites from the festival
As the fabled Mustang Valley in Nepal gets integrated into modernity, the ancient economy of transhumance is fading
As the fabled Mustang Valley in Nepal gets integrated into modernity, the ancient economy of transhumance is fading
Warm winter menus that make the heart sing
Taste the freshest flavours of December in dishes like 'bhaang' chicken, 'shaak' risotto and hay ice cream with a cherry blanket
Pair tea with cheese and chocolate
Last month I reached out to Dona Aideau who hosts tea and chocolate pairings, not something one hears about often.
When the British chose pragmatism as strategy
In the 17th century Visvagunadarsana by Venkatadhvari, two celestial beings go on a tour of India. Flying from the Himalayas to Kanyakumari, they review the land's many towns and holy sites, with one gandharva noticing only bad, the other more good.
Joe Sacco's art journalism
The graphic novelist reflects on the evolving legacy of his work on Palestine and his need to respond to the violence there
Your RK film festival
STREAM OF STORIES
The natural world is falling silent
The sun was rising when a bird at the very top of a bush raised its head and started warbling. It was haloed by the pink-orange sun, and so I couldn't immediately see it. I could hear it though—and it picked at my memories neatly—a tuning fork whose crescendo kept rising in meaning. I remembered afternoons with a song that sounded like a \"be-careful,\" \"be careful\" call.
Why are we not concert ready?
Infrastructure in India hasn't kept pace with the cultural explosion. Maybe we need to get creative
Lots of Christmas cheer and art
A Mint guide to what's happening in and around your city
The history of a heritage sweater that's always hot
Fair Isle designs have, through centuries, followed geometric patterns, along with symbols related to the island life
The US Fed seems as clueless as markets about its 2025 path
Powell didn't dwell on Trump uncertainty. That's understandable
We should expect 12 AI trends to stand out in 2025 and beyond
The first four predictions are about enhanced human-AI interaction and how our lives will change
Let footpaths lead us to faster economic growth
If good roads are signposts of prosperity, so are urban walkways. But India's pedestrian infrastructure suffers neglect that an economy in need of inclusive growth cannot afford
The ombudsman dilemma: Free relief or stacked deck?
With rejected claims and rising dispute barriers, can policyholders match the insurers' clout?
WHY PHYSICAL BANK BRANCHES REMAIN CRUCIAL IN AN ERA DOMINATED BY DIGITAL
Trust, human engagement, and relationship management remain crucial for customers
PE investment in Indian real estate up 32% in 2024: Knight Frank
Indian real estate attracted $4.15 billion of private equity (PE) investments this calendar year, up 32% annually, led by higher inflow in the housing segment, according to Knight Frank India.
Ola Electric set to expand network
Ola Electric on Thursday said it will expand its sales and service network to about 4,000 outlets on 25 December.
Genesis to acquire stake in SpiceJet
SpiceJet on Thursday said aircraft lessor Genesis will acquire a stake worth $4 million in the airline as part of settling a more than $16 million dispute.