Mint Mumbai - April 12, 2025

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April 12, 2025

The Lethal Power of Banned Books

A new book recounts the secret history of the CIA's literary programme to invade the Iron Curtain in the 1980s

5 mins

When Pets Turn Props

Not all social media trends are harmful, but pet parents may ignore the animal's comfort while creating content

2 mins

Here art comes alive

The 11th edition of Remembering Veenapani Festival in Puducherry combines ragas with plays

2 mins

Netflix gets 'Latent'

Imagine a Roman coliseum where the lions wear baseball caps and the gladiators are armed with punchlines.

4 mins

The past and future of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

A lavishly produced coffee-table book attempts to grapple with the past and present of the scenic archipelago

4 mins

Correcting' historical wrongs is a slippery slope

In 1654, the future Mughal emperor Aurangzeb issued a set of strict instructions to one of his sons. The prince was to wake up 72 minutes before sunrise, commanded the father.

5 mins

When AI Does All the Talking in a Relationship

AI dating assistants are changing the way people connect and are raising questions about navigating romance

5 mins

Raw mango, fish and the ides of spring

I did not think I could write another column on a Goan fish curry.

3 mins

Getting to know the Dong Ding

I have spent this week getting acquainted with the Dong Ding oolong and emerged slightly awestruck.

2 mins

Midnight diners: what chefs eat after work

Late nights are a daily affair for chefs, and when they clock out, they hunger for kebabs, Indian-Chinese and tall glasses of 'doodhcola'

3 mins

ISL final: Bagan and Bengaluru lock horns

Saturday's final will be a tussle for power as both Bengaluru and Bagan like to play a possession-based, high pressing game

5 mins

'Pace is what fizzes me up the most'

Punjab Kings bowler Lockie Ferguson on speed, partnerships, finding an edge in a batter's world

5 mins

Is micro-cheating taking a toll on your relationship?

Is 'liking' an ex's reel or midnight texting with a teammate cheating? Crossing small lines in a relationship can be a breach of trust

4 mins

Head to Lisse for tulips without the crowds

Lisse in the heart of the Dutch flower region has endless fields of tulips in bloom, stretching as far as the eye can see

4 mins

A Commentary on the Times

Anita Dube paints a picture of the unsettling realities of our times, and the perpetual human desire for the sublime

4 mins

The joys of companionship and community

The story of Black Country, New Road is full of surprises and unexpected twists.

4 mins

Hina Nagarajan LEAVING ON A HIGH

The outgoing MD and CEO of Diageo India talks about moving into a global role, scrambling to get her mark-sheet to IIM-A, and why family support is crucial for mid-career women

7 mins

Yuan Unlikely to Be Devalued: Economists

Economists optimistic that China will use other channels to offset impact

1 min

Small co fear losing benefits

prises have also been revised. Medium enterprises have now been classified as those with investments up to ₹125 crore (₹50 crore earlier) and turnover up to ₹500 crore (₹250 crore earlier). And micro businesses can invest up to ₹2.5 crore in plant and machinery and achieve an annual turnover of up to ₹10 crore, up from the previous limits of ₹1 crore and ₹5 crore, respectively.

1 min

Austria seeks deeper alliance with India

Sitharaman's visit to Austria is aimed at deepening ties through high-level talks, exploring new avenues for collaboration

1 min

Equity MF flows at 11-month low in March

Net equity inflows into mutual funds dropped to an 11-month low in March, reflecting heightened market volatility and an ongoing correction.

1 min

Japan to help India with power roadmap

Japan is stepping in to help India clean up its power sector.

1 min

Bond market turmoil prompted US to pause tariffs

Turmoil in the bond market prompted US President Donald Trump to announce a 90-day pause in his sweeping \"reciprocal tariffs,\" according to Raymond E. Vickery Jr., former US assistant secretary of commerce for trade development.

1 min

Record March e-way bills signal year-end factory push

E-way bills saw a sharp rise-20% higher than March last year and 11.5% more than February

2 mins

China willing to address trade deficit with India

Beijing has signalled its intention to address India's concerns about a growing trade deficit that was estimated at a record $100 billion in FY25, people close to the development said, with the aim apparently of placating New Delhi through more imports amid Beijing's escalating trade war with Washington.

1 min

Mauritius seeks energy security aid

Mauritius, on 5 Feb, recorded a new peak power demand of 568MW, crossing previous record of 525.7MW

1 min

China Raises Tariffs on US Goods to 125% in Retaliation

China retaliated against Donald Trump's latest tariffs by hiking duties on all US goods, while calling the administration's actions a \"joke\" and saying it no longer considers them worth matching.

1 min

Rush for ACs, coolers begins as searing summer arrives

Stable electricity supply, low AC penetration encouraging people to buy cooling appliances

2 mins

Why Sebi Set Up Panel to Revise Conflict of Interest Norms

To strengthen governance standards, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has constituted a high-level committee to review and enhance its conflict of interest and disclosure framework for board members and senior officials.

2 mins

SBI Caps Sees Key Exits Amid Restructuring

The project advisory and structured finance group comprises a team of over 220 professionals

2 mins

FII Sell-Offs Choke IT Stocks in March Amid Trade Fears

After Tata Consultancy Services Ltd kicked off the earnings season with its slowest full-year revenue growth in four years, the question now is if the rest of the pack will follow the same script.

2 mins

Industrial growth at 6-month low in Feb amid weak demand

The slowdown The drop in industrial activity highlights domestic challenges amid heightened global uncertainties.

2 mins

Trump Team Races to Cut Tariff Deals With More Than 70 Nations

The Trump administration has embarked on a high-speed effort to negotiate ad hoc deals with more than 70 countries hoping to escape higher tariffs, with any agreements likely to fall short of the kind of fully-fledged trade pacts that traditionally shape global trade.

3 mins

Public wifi ambitions falter as telcos resist lower tariffs

Public wifi hotspots seemed like a good idea five years ago when the government rolled out a scheme to provide affordable internet nationwide through a network of neighbourhood data providers.

2 mins

Small firms cry foul, fear larger cos may corner MSME benefits

Some of India's tiniest businesses are pushing back against a recent change in central rules that they fear will allow bigger rivals to eat their lunch.

2 mins

Bulls return to D-Street, bears still on prowl

Experts urge caution as FIIs continue selling spree, global trade volatility persists

3 mins

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