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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

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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.

Supply-chain issues ground 102 aircraft

The government on Thursday said 102 aircraft are on the ground due to supply-chain issues and that it has been encouraging development of the ecosystem for manufacturing of planes by public as well as private enterprises in the country.

Air India orders 34 trainer aircraft

Air India has placed an order for 34 trainer aircraft, including 31 single engine planes, for its flying training organisation in Maharashtra that is expected to come up by the second half of 2025.

EV market likely to touch ₹20 tn by '30

Transport minister Nitin Gadkari says EV market has potential to create 50 million jobs by 2030.

Bharti Airtel clears 2016 spectrum dues

Indian telecom carrier Bharti Airtel has made an early payment of ₹3,626 crore to the government, the company said on Thursday, settling all its liabilities for the spectrum acquired in 2016.

The last-ditch efforts to win over critics of the Nippon-U.S. steel deal

The takeover bid has run into opposition from politicians and union leaders as well as skepticism from investors

Tata denies reports on Starbucks exit

Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) on Thursday denied reports on the exit of cafe chain Starbucks from the Indian market, terming them as \"baseless\".

Unable to criticize Putin, Russian oligarchs turn ire on central banker

Recent additional U.S. sanctions caused the ruble to plummet, while local companies are slashing expansion plans

The next big Fed debate: Has the era of very low interest rates ended?

Fed officials are trying to figure out the just-right interest rate. Some think they may be close

Micromax, Phison set up JV for storage chips

MiPhi has started manufacturing from Micromax's Greater Noida facility

Star dubs lift Hollywood films in India

Dubbing by Indian superstars like Shah Rukh Khan and Mahesh Babu can greatly lift the reach and box office potential of Hollywood animation films releasing in the local theatres.

Delhi HC rejects tax plea against Western Union

The Delhi high court rejected a plea by the income tax department against American multinational Western Union Financial Services, citing provisions of the India-US double taxation avoidance agreement (DTAA).