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Isro to study how crops grow in space

Demonstration of seed germination in outer space, a robotic arm to catch tethered debris there, and testing of green propulsion systems are some of the experiments planned on the POEM-4—the fourth stage of Isro's PSLV rocket that remains in orbit after launching a satellite.

On offer: Deals for seniors in hotels

Tour operators, hospitality industry roll out customised options for a senior population keen to travel for leisure, adventure

Hotels expect further rise in room rates next year

After hotel room rates hit record highs in 2024, they are set to rise further in 2025 driven by a surge in demand of 7-8 per cent across segments.

Looking back at 2024

The overarching theme of this year has been the RBI's new approach to vigilance

TIFF OVER TARIFF

Trump is talking tariffs once again. What does that mean for Indian exports?

INDIAN TECH STARTUP SCENE IN 2024: MORE UNICORNS, MORE EXITS

India's technology startup ecosystem got six new unicorns in 2024. There were two last year. The new unicorns – startups reaching $1 billion valuation – specialise in lending, logistics, software and generative intelligence.

How agentic AI will work for the world on its own

A new era in artificial intelligence (AI) is underway. In a few months, evolved versions of the technology will emerge and find mainstream applications.

'Cloud and AI will become synonymous in 2025'

JO DEBECKER, managing partner and global head of Wipro FullStride Cloud, believes that a combination of Cloud services and artificial intelligence (AI) will become the \"foundation\" for the success of enterprises. The processing power and data needed to build and train AI models come from Cloud. Debecker, in a video interview with Shivani Shinde, spoke about the two technologies and how Wipro is preparing to be an AI-powered firm. Edited excerpts:

Startups chart new course in space

Indian companies make a mark in downstream sector that uses space data for practical applications, reports SHINE JACOB

Boost term cover with rising income and liabilities

Increase health cover to tackle rising medical costs; consider super-topup and critical illness plan

Buyer entitled to market value if flat is resold

Subhash Ramjang Chourasiya booked a flat in a building to be called Sai Palace, which was to be constructed by Sai Krupa Builders at Village Goddev in Mira Road (East), located in Maharashtra's Thane District.

Capital's great takeoff: Soaring to Washington's dollar sky

Domestic markets faced turbulence last week, with the S&P BSE Sensex falling by 5 per cent, marking its worst weekly decline since June 2022.

CATCH OF THE DAY: PE/VC FUNDS REEL IN ₹1.13 TRILLION IN SHARE SALES

Net big from small and midcap exits

Nifty's Jenga stack shakes, 22,000 levels could topple it

Tests 50-WMA—a level not breached since March 2023—after 200-DMA fall on Friday

Hong Kong's billionaire dissident

On the morning of August 10, 2020, scores of armed police arrived at the headquarters of Apple Daily, one of Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy newspapers.

'Shift to 12-13% growth will create a selective market'

Corporate India is transitioning from a period of exceptional earnings growth exceeding 25 per cent over the past two to three years to a more sustainable growth trajectory of 12-13 per cent over the next few years, says VINIT SAMBRE, head - equities at DSP Mutual Fund (MF). In an interview with Abhishek Kumar in Mumbai, Sambre explains how this shift will likely create a more selective market environment. Edited excerpts:

Outrunning the herd: A fund that defies the ordinary

[FUND PICK] ICICI PRUDENTIAL BLUECHIP FUND

Envisioning an India-US FTA

There is a window of opportunity to deepen the relationship

Unsafe environment

India's factory floors remain hazardous

Mission on oilseeds needs more zeal

The government's recent decision to set up a National Mission on Edible Oils and Oilseeds to achieve self-reliance in edible oils in the next seven years does not inspire enough confidence in meeting the hitherto elusive objective.

For another day

Popcorn tax underscores the complexity of GST

Iran's regime in 'dire straits' as it faces energy crisis

Industries are forced to shut down due to the grim situation

Cease-and-desist order against Google in Japan on the cards

Japan's competition watchdog is expected to find Google guilty of violating the country's antitrust law, Nikkei Asia reported on Sunday, citing sources.

German authorities received tipoffs last year about suspect

German authorities said they received tipoffs last year about the suspect in a car attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg as more details emerged on Sunday about the five people killed.

Deception and betrayal: Inside the final days of Assad regime

As rebels advanced toward the Syrian capital of Damascus on December 7, the staff in the hilltop Presidential Palace prepared for a speech they hoped would lead to a peaceful end to the 13-year civil war.

Emerging mkts battle a surging greenback

From Brazil to South Korea, emerging-market central banks are forming a line of defence as a rising dollar pushes their currencies to multi-year lows.

Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal

US President-elect demands lower transit fees

We tried to close door that caused corruption

In a telephonic interview with Aditi Phadnis, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister SUKHVINDER SUKHU talks of rationalising power prices and subsidising the purchase of milk through sales of alcoholic products. He says the state's finances are back on track. Edited excerpts.

Reimagining land-pooling amid ground realities

Madhya Pradesh's BJP government is revising its land-pooling policy, inspired by Gujarat, to boost industrial investment, benefit farmers, and address concerns over bypassing LARR's safeguards amid land-related conflicts. SANJEEB MUKHERJEE explains the issue

Thinking unmet

The Himachal Pradesh chief minister came with an array of ideas two years ago. But inaction on administration has been a hobbling factor, writes ADITI PHADNIS