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A Series of Unfortunate Lit Fest Events
A seasoned speaker spills the tea on lit fest fiascos, from managing venue mix-ups to indulging writers' whims

Textiles sector eyes zero tariffs in India-US trade
The move could double India's exports of apparel to the US, experts urge Centre
'Not worried about family fight over inheritance'
amir K. Modi, scion of the KK Modi group, says he's busy building his own consumer-facing business amid an inheritance dispute within the family.

Centre Plans To Double Digital Banks To Boost Inclusion
To create value at scale, the Centre will first need to spread financial literacy in rural and remote areas, say experts

Spotlighting lesser-known Andhra food
Several micro-cuisine restaurants are focusing on the diversity of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

The Timeless Allure of Rubellites From Mines to Masterpieces by Jaipur Gems
More than just visually striking, rubellites are stones that speak of passion, love and creativity, making them a truly special addition to any collection

K.P. Singh: The City Builder
Dressed in a claret-coloured shirt and dark slacks, K.P. Singh is just back in New Delhi from Lynndale, his 110-acre home in Mussoorie, where he brought in his 95th birthday with family and friends, and musicians flown in for the occasion.

Can Ultraviolette break even in 2026?
Ultraviolette Automotive aims to ride its two new 2-wheelers, bookings for which have started, to break even within the next 18 months, the firm's co-founder said on Friday.

Cricket, beer, and bites: Food chains eye 40% sales surge
As Team India prepares to face New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final this Sunday, restaurants, bars, and beer manufacturers across the country are gearing up for a demand surge.
Cricket, beer, bites: Food firms expect 40% sales surge
finals—always drive up demand, both in bars and restaurants as well as home consumption.

The missing X-factor: few women in India's dealing rooms
Even as women make their presence felt in India's finance sector, with many making it to corner offices and boardrooms, female participation remains abysmally low in one area: equity dealing rooms.

SC to review Dharavi bid; Adani project on
Court to assess Seclink's claim, seeks Maharashtra, Adani Group's replies

Will Adani Wilmar's Tops Buy Become Its Growth Catalyst?
Adani Wilmar Ltd (AWL) is doubling down on branded foods with its ₹603-crore acquisition of G.D. Foods Manufacturing (India) Pvt. Ltd, the maker of Tops sauces and pickles.
Rebel Foods bets big on 15-min deliveries
We are offering guarantee that you will get your food delivered in 15 minutes or get it for free, says Rebel Foods CEO

New Sebi chairman vows transparency, market wants more
India's new securities markets regulator, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, pledged to address the concerns of foreign investors, pursue \"optimum regulation\", and enhance transparency—only to leave market experts wanting more.
What reciprocal US tariffs could mean for India
If the US imposes reciprocal tariffs, India's exports to the country could drop by $2-3.5 in FY26

In the soothing embrace of art
Inside the dimly lit interiors of Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) in Delhi, 87-year-old Gulammohammed Sheikh leads a group of art enthusiasts on a walkthrough of his latest exhibition, Of Worlds Within Worlds.

Folk jams with electronic
A lilting flute melody floats uneasily over see-sawing synths and a bass attack so heavy that it rattles the delicate, coloured-glass windows.
Vidya Balan aligns with Federal Bank and creates a brand revolution
Federal Bank, a leading name in the Indian banking sector, announced a significant milestone in its brand evolution by appointing Vidya Balan as its inaugural brand ambassador.

The Fabulous Baker Boy
The entertainment industry has been vocally resistant to Artificial Intelligence, believing that unchecked usage will endanger the work of writers and visual artists.

'Sati' was real. But it was also great propaganda
In 1818 the rani of Travancore confronted a strange problem. A woman called Veeramma, widow of an immigrant soldier, wished to burn herself with his remains. Permission was denied, only for Veeramma to stage a protest.
CCI staff barred from stock bets to stop conflict
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has proposed to prevent its employees from specified investments, including any direct or indirect investments in commodity derivatives and equity-related investments other than certain exceptions like mutual funds, to protect the integrity of its regulatory decisions.
WTO chief seeks calm as trade war mounts
The World Trade Organization (WTO) chief called for calm Friday in the face of a swelling global trade war as US President Donald Trump slaps steep tariffs against friends and foes alike.

RBI's VRR auction sees tepid demand as liquidity eases
Banking liquidity deficit has fallen from a peak of over ₹2 tn in Jan to about ₹20,000 cr in Feb

ICAI backs NFRA's revision of forex reporting norms
ICAI's president said the proposed amendments provide useful information to users of financial statements
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HPCL gets new chief, four more large PSUs in queue
The petroleum selection board has put out ads for chiefs of ONGC, NTPC, BPCL and NHPC

The Luxury Customer Wants to Be Cuddled Much More
Value Retail's chair Desirée Bollier on the growing demand for 'superfluous service' and experiential retail

Amitava Mukherjee Named NMDC CMD
State-owned iron ore miner NMDC on Thursday announced the appointment of Amitava Mukherjee as its new chairman and managing director (CMD).

RBI Seeks Tighter Gold Loan Checks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plans to ask lenders to follow stricter underwriting processes for gold loans and monitor the end-use of funds as it tries to cool growth in the fast-growing segment, seven people, including industry sources and those aware of the regulator's thinking, said.