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Biden warns of oligarchy and tech industrial complex in farewell address

President Biden said Wednesday that an oligarchy and a tech industrial complex were taking hold in America, warning of the risks of unchecked power in a farewell address that served as a bittersweet coda to his 50-year political career.

Versace Is Not the Right Fit for Prada's High Fashion Strategy

A mix of two distinct aesthetics will risk a wardrobe malfunction

Farmers, Consumption, Jobs, Small Biz Budget Priorities

The finance minister's proposals will be closely watched amid global uncertainties

Is online shopping a watershed or blip? Let's look at HCES data

E-commerce penetration is deepening but this doesn't herald a new retail landscape with no space left for physical stores

Will my health insurance cover diabetic retinopathy therapy?

I have been diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy. The doctor has recommended intravitreal injections over a period of a few months. This procedure is a daycare treatment and can be done on an outpatient basis and does not require hospitalization, but is a costly treatment. I am unsure whether my health insurance policy will cover these expenses. Could you provide clarity if such treatments are typically covered under health insurance plans?-Name withheld on request

Bharat Dynamics wins Navy contract

The defence ministry on Tuesday said it sealed a deal with state-run Bharat Dynamics Ltd to procure medium-range surface-to-air missiles (MRSAM) for the Indian Navy at a cost of ₹2,960 crore.

Blue-collar influencer popularity soars, but fails to monetize reach

Even as blue-collar workers seek social media recognition, brands are slow to respond to collaboration requests

Centre plans more measures to support small businesses

Govt is also looking at a credit guarantee scheme, besides a second window for TReDs to allow small transactions

Manipal eyes $1 bn IPO, calls pitches

Temasek acquired 41% stake in Manipal Health in April 2023 for more than $2 billion, valuing it at nearly $4.8 billion or ₹40,000 crore.

Even Harvard M.B.A.s Are Struggling to Land Jobs

Landing a professional job in the U.S. has become so tough that even Harvard Business School says its M.B.A.s can't solely rely on the university's name to open doors anymore.

Calls for Overwork Take Home Labour as a Given

Corporate advocacy of a long work-week assumes people's reliance for home chores on either low-paid labour toiling under harsh conditions or unpaid work—usually done by women

RBI Keeps Tata Sons in Upper NBFC List

Tata Sons had no loans as of 30 June, as against ₹18,809 cr, or 44%, of total liabilities in same period last year

India and Singapore Eyes Energy Corridor

India Has Already Signed an Agreement for Power Transmission Connectivity With Saudi Arabia

The ethics of AI will prove more important than the technology

Artificial intelligence could be the future of humanity and we must not let it slip out of our control

Infosys Beats the Street in Q3, Raises Guidance for FY25

A bright spot in Infosys' report card was its net profit in Q3, which came in 3.5% higher at $804 million

Superman, Snow White key to Hollywood's 2025 comeback

Actors' & writers' strike in the US in 2023 delayed the release of several films, but experts see its impact waning now

AI Democratizing Tech Deployment in Organizations: Buch

Madhabi Puri Buch, the chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), underscored the pivotal role of technology in driving the remarkable transformation of the country's capital markets in a pre-recorded address at the symposium on India's Securities Market Tech Stack (SMART 2025).

Isro Achieves Satellite Docking Milestone

India is now only the fourth country to achieve the feat

Bharat Mobility Expo Set to Drive in New Electric Vehicles, Hybrids Today

A Trend to Watch Out for at the Expo and Through 2025 Will Be the Dynamic Between EVs and Strong Hybrid Vehicles

China ramping up grid spending after green power boom

China's wind and solar power capacity more than doubled from 2020 to 2024 to 1,350GW

RBI Eases Rules Allowing NRIs to Open Overseas Rupee Accounts

For instance, an NRI in the US can now open a rupee account with New York branch of an authorized dealer bank in India

Factor Investing: Boosting Returns With Precision

Investors can't ignore factor indices as they keep beating benchmarks over long term

India and Gulf nations can bridge US-China divide

The World Economic Forum says rising powers like India and the Gulf countries can offer multilateral alternatives as the US-China geoeconomic rivalry deepens.

Consumer goods makers seek tax relief, rural boost

These measures are expected to revive consumption, which has been hit by high inflation

Meta Apologizes for Zuckerberg Remark

Meta India on Wednesday apologized for CEO Mark Zuckerberg's remarks during a podcast that the incumbent government in India lost power in the 2024 elections, and termed it an \"inadvertent error.\"

Google's Pichai joins tech CEOs in London cricket team bid

Alphabet Inc. chief executive officer (CEO) Sundar Pichai is joining Silicon Valley executives bidding for a London-based cricket team, according to people familiar with the matter.

DHL Group to add 30% freight capacity in India

German logistics giant DHL Group will expand its freighter capacity in India by 30% in 3-5 years, as it expects its business in the country to double by then, chief executive of DHL eCommerce Pablo Ciano said.

OPEC Sees Steady Oil Demand Growth in First 2026 Outlook

India and China Will Drive Growth, Consumption to Surpass the Pace of Supplies

The LA Blaze Will Be Harmful Long After the Embers Die Out

Los Angeles will suffer air pollution. So too other vulnerable cities

RBI to intervene in forex market, despite the tight liquidity

RBI's recent interventions cut India's forex reserves by $70 bn to $634 bn in 14 weeks till 3 January