Mint Kolkata - May 03, 2025
Mint Kolkata - May 03, 2025
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In this issue
May 03, 2025
Looking back at Tagore and Ray
This month marks the birth anniversaries of two of Bengal's greatest cultural icons with oddly intertwined legacies
4 mins
Ghosting your therapist
They've been witness to the messy bits of your life, making it awkward to explain why you want to see someone else
2 mins
Build social connections
A fortnightly column about emotional well-being
3 mins
Modern romance, doggy-style
There is a screenwriting technique referred to as \"Saving the Cat.\" This suggests that a hero, before plunging into the story, perform a small act of pure goodness that instantly makes the viewer root for them, no matter how flawed or foolish they later become.
4 mins
Ram Prasad Bismil's autobiography debunks some of the myths around the daredevil image of youthful freedom fighters
Ram Prasad Bismil's autobiography debunks some of the myths around the daredevil image of youthful freedom fighters
5 mins
When Social Media Posts Overshadow a Tragedy
Many shared vacation photos from Pahalgam after the terror attack on 22 April—it wasn't just tone-deaf but also proved that social media separates us from reality
5 mins
A Reading List for Lovers of Spirits and Cocktails
Mixologists and experts list their favourite books, from travel tales to alcohol encyclopedias
2 mins
Add a flavour punch and probiotics with kimchi
During the start of the covid-19 pandemic, when the world outside felt uncertain and scary, I took comfort in a bunch of Korean home vloggers on YouTube.
4 mins
Travellers bring the global table home
Home chefs are setting their dining tables with pop-up menus inspired by their trips around the world
4 mins
Ritu Beri, the 'selfish' designer
Beri was among the first Indian designers to work in Paris yet doesn't have a string of stores in India. She tells Lounge why not
5 mins
Skip Touristy Galle and Bentota, Head to Kalutara
Kalutara, near Colombo, is a bustling city and home to one of the most sacred sites on Sri Lanka's Buddhist trail
4 mins
Walking like an Egyptian in Utah
Squeezing through the narrow Peek-a-boo and Spooky Gulch slot canyons is a nerve-wracking adventure
5 mins
Celebrating Jyoti Bhatt's visual lexicon
An ongoing retrospective offers a renewed appreciation of the artist's inclusive gaze
4 mins
Are microdramas the next big thing?
What do Sasural Murder Ka, Gumshuda Billionaire and Arabpati ka Badla have in common? They're all microdramas, a new digital storytelling sensation that has spawned a multi-billion dollar industry.
6 mins
Upamanyu Chatterjee, master of the absurd
A new collection brings together four sharp novellas by the writer, each crackling with his acerbic take on the human condition
4 mins
Life and death on the mean roads of Delhi
Losing her partner Ali to a road accident forced Vidya Krishnan to reckon with reckless driving from a new perspective
3 mins
Economy to surpass IMF's FY26 projections
India's economy will potentially grow at between 6.3% and 6.8% in 2025-26, likely settling near the midpoint of that range and surpassing the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) forecast of 6.2%, finance secretary Ajay Seth said on Friday.
1 min
Quick Commerce Is Eating Into Food Delivery Market
Rapid delivery firms, services like Zepto Cafe and Swiggy Snacc have started capturing share
2 mins
Nifty Waves Index set to tap creator economy
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday launched the Nifty Waves Index, which comprises 43 listed companies from sectors such as media, entertainment, gaming, film, television, digital platforms, and music.
1 min
Oyo Delays Third IPO as SoftBank Resists Move
Oyo is delaying its third IPO attempt amid opposition from its largest shareholder SoftBank and market volatility, now aiming to go public by March 2026 at a valuation of $7 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.
1 min
SECI, Reliance NU Suntech signs PPA
The 25-year PPA is likely to be commissioned in 24 months, and be Asia's largest integrated solar and BESS facility
1 min
Godrej tops realty sales in FY25, sets higher FY26 target
Godrej Properties targets ₹32,500 cr in FY26 bookings after posting record sales of ₹29,444 crore in 2024-25
1 min
Sebi resets ESG rating guidelines to curb conflicts
Disclosure rules have been eased for subscriber-pays ERPs, and stock exchanges must display ESG ratings clearly
1 min
Cash surplus at Adani Ports to fund Vizhinjam's growth
Vizhinjam's proximity to other Indian ports and tech use will cut turnaround times, save cost.
2 mins
Apple's US tariff-led $900 million pain is India's gain
Analysts warn of long-term volatility and uncertainty in Apple's business environment due to the trade war
2 mins
Apr manufacturing PMI at 10-month high
Total sales were supported by the second fastest upturn in international orders since March 2011
1 min
India, EU Look to Firm Up FTA by Year-End
For the EU, trade ties with India can reduce reliance on specific markets
2 mins
Services boost exports to all-time high
India's exports rose 6.01% year-on-year to an all-time high of $824.9 billion in 2024-25, propelled by a 13.6% on-year rise in services exports to a record $387.5 billion, showed the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) final services trade data released on Friday.
1 min
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