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Oil ministry to save costs on pipelines using Gati Shakti

The ministry has saved 169 cr on the proposed five pipelines for the North East Gas Grid

India asks Pakistan to extradite Let's 26/11 accused Hafiz Saeed

India has asked Pakistan to extradite Hafiz Saeed, leader of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group, and a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

Oil cos raise ethanol procurement price

Oil marketing companies (OMCs) have increased the procurement price for ethanol made from C-heavy molasses by ₹6.87 per litre for the 2023-24 supply season that started in November, marking the highest rise in over five years.

CBIC extends GST dues recovery date

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has extended the deadline for tax officials to demand and recover dues from businesses for 2018-19 and 2019-20, as the government looks to resolve backlogs and bolster revenues.

Core sector growth at 7.8% in Nov, slowest in six months

Coal and refinery products recorded 10.9% and 12.4% growth, but cement and crude shrank

Why 2023 was a landmark year for Indian athletes

From Neeraj Chopra to the strong showing at the Asian and Para Asian Games, Indian athletes inspired and empowered

Critique or bias? The debate cleaving the art world

The Israel-Hamas conflict has caused a division in the art world with political critique being termed prejudice

New spaces open, old masters rule

New galleries and planned expansions widen the canvas for young artists, but the masters continue to reign at auctions

Moments in INDIAN CINEMA 2023

From an immaculate action set piece to a brittle confrontation between parent and child to a perfect slice of screwball comedy, these are the moments, large and small, touching and thrilling, that made Indian cinema in 2023

Words that defined 2023

A Lounge roundup of standout words and phrases that anchored significant moments this year-and could very well seep into our everyday conversations going forward

A road trip and a chicken Kolhapuri break

I write this column with great difficulty.

TRENDS that ruled DINING this year

Diners fell in love with clarified cocktails and Latin American cuisine, while chefs turned to hyperregional ingredients

The stars who open a doorway to the past

Icons provide the soundtrack for the way we would like to imagine ourselves, reminding us that we too are touched with stardust

CLIMATE CRITICAL IN 2023

While climate change impacts intensified in 2023, the richest countries responded with a shrug

CARRY YOUR AI AROUND

From devices that can be worn like a necklace to Al-powered smart glasses, the race to integrate AI in physical devices is heating up

How to avoid the dangers of greenwashing

Given the high financial costs, it's critical for diamond brands to help consumers discern between what's green and what's greenwashing

A year-end salute to a unique, captivating species

Tripping over the interesting is the redeeming allure of the internet. Last week I stumbled on the elegantly named Vulpes vulpes (the red fox), collided with Ursus maritimus (the polar bear) and then discovered a genus of moths called Athletes. I was idly Hudyan 7 dem surfing while writing a column and it struck me that these sporting people I write about all the time, they're pretty much a species on their own.

NEW ON SCREENS

Perpetually online youth, crash survivors, migrating mallards and other titles to close the year out with

DECIPHERING 2023 WITH 15 COMPELLING READS

Mint's Long Story is where we embrace the challenge of delving deep into a story and telling it well every day of the week. This space allowed us, over the course of a year, to report on and explore a wide range of stories that captured the zeitgeist. From the short-seller attack on the Adani group to the chaos at healthcare company Pristyn Care, from the human cost of futures and options trade to the underbelly of Bank of Baroda's app usage fiasco, we unearthed corporate stories that stirred the nation. Here are 15 stories that highlight the breadth and depth of our reporting, from among the 238 long stories we published in 2023.

2023 marked the return of the OG supermodels

As designers looked beyond celebrity showstoppers this year, the supermodels of the 1990s and 2000s returned in full force

Political outcomes aren't likely to impact the economy too much

Global economic trends are likely to be driven by AI and tech innovations for climate action, not prevailing uncertainties

Women's vote achieved: We need faster progress

Universal adult suffrage became a reality in 2023 after Vatican City gave women voting rights. Yet, patriarchal politics thrives. A real voice for all must not take another century

Why India's markets have so few accredited investors

Experts say there is a need to further simplify the accreditation process for such investors

Israel bombs Gaza as UN says civilians face 'grave peril'

Israeli forces on Thursday heavily bombed the besieged Gaza Strip as the centre of fierce combat against Hamas moves steadily south, where hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians are sheltering.

US allies wary of task force

Some are reluctant to be publicly associated with an international response to the Houthi attacks in Red Sea

Qatar court commutes death sentence of eight Indians

The former naval officers were given the death penalty for allegedly spying for Israel

Double-digit growth marks a historic year for hospitality industry

In a year defined by challenges, including soaring hotel fees, increased airfares, and heightened movement costs, it was a promising 2023 for the tourism and travel sector. This was facilitated by Indian tourists seizing every opportunity to explore, leaving their mark on the world stage.

Grim outlook for real-money gaming

After a disruptive 2023, many real money gaming operators are paring down estimates for 2024 as they prepare for a bleak future. Home to around 400 startups, the sector faces challenges in planning for near term growth due to the double disruptions caused by a new tax regime.

Consumer cos expect volumes surge in 2024

Optimism buoyed by election-year prospects, as well as easing inflation

Cautious optimism: OTT players adapt to changing trends

Services are diversifying, offering free content, knowing that relying solely on subscription may not suffice