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An army general looks back on the conflict of 1948
Commanded by Destiny: A General's Rise from Soldier to Statesman: By General S.M. Shrinagesh, Penguin Random House India, 328 pages, ₹699.
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May 17, 2025
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Everest 1965: When Indian mountaineers came of age
But the slope led on and on. Heavens, was there no end? And then, suddenly, there was an end—no more little humps, only a white little dome curving slightly above us. Incredible! It was the summit of Everest,\" writes Captain H.P.S. Ahluwalia in his book Higher Than Everest (1973).
8 min |
May 17, 2025
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Ireda Files Second Bankruptcy Case Against Gensol
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (Ireda) on Friday said it had filed a bankruptcy application against Gensol Engineering's electric vehicle leasing unit, two days after filing a bankruptcy case against the troubled company.
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May 17, 2025
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ReNew to set up 2.8GW hybrid RE project in AP
Nasdaq-listed ReNew Energy Global Plc on Friday announced an investment of ₹22,000 crore to set up a hybrid renewable energy project in Andhra Pradesh.
1 min |
May 17, 2025
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India Asks IMF To Reconsider $1 Bn Loan To Pakistan
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) should reconsider a $1 billion loan to Pakistan, alleging Islamabad was \"funding terror.\"
1 min |
May 17, 2025
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Setting the table for a summer brunch
Be the perfect host with these simple ideas for tablescaping—and keep the flowers fresh
2 min |
May 17, 2025
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History as a tragic hall of mirrors
Shabir Ahmad Mir's new novel, The Last Knot, is set in Kashmir under the Dogra rule, but the overall mood it conjures up isn't a million miles away from the state of darkness and despair that the region has found itself plunged into over the last several decades.
4 min |
May 17, 2025
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Lakshmi Mittal said to buy 'Beverly Hills of Dubai' home
Lakshmi Mittal, among Britain's richest residents, is the buyer of one of Dubai's priciest mansions, people familiar with the matter said.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
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Air India merger fuels SIA profit
Singapore Airlines (SIA) reported a record annual net profit on Thursday, boosted by a one-off gain from the merger of Air India and Vistara, but lower air fares in response to increased competition weighed on operating profit.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
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Airtel's New Tariff Repair Formula
Bharti Airtel Ltd's average revenue per user (Arpu) for Q4FY25 was flat sequentially at ₹245, but management said it would have been ₹248 had it not been for two less days in the quarter.
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May 16, 2025
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Kotak eyes ₹800 cr more for credit fund
Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company is targeting ₹800 crore more from wealthy individuals and firms for its new Kotak Credit Opportunities fund, after raising an initial ₹1,200 crore, Saurabh Tripathi, chief investment officer (CIO) at the company's private credit, said.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
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JSW Energy profit rises 16% to ₹408 cr
SW Energy on Thursday posted a 16% rise in consolidated net profit to ₹408 crore in March quarter compared to a year ago, aided by contributions from KSK Mahanadi thermal project and organic wind capacity additions.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
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Indian defence company stocks surge to record highs
Fire power Nifty India Defence index on Thursday traded 55 times to trailing twelve-month earnings compared with a historic average of 38 times.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
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Govt plans to sync warranty with device installation date
Currently, the warranty period begins on the purchase date, reducing its effective duration
2 min |
May 16, 2025
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'Dealings with Pak to be only bilateral'
India's relations and dealings with Pakistan will be \"strictly bilateral\", which is a national consensus for many years and there is \"absolutely no change\" in that consensus, external affairs minister S. Jaishankar said on Thursday.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
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Tariff Whiplash: The US Truce With China Offers Hollow Relief
Supply disruptions and recession fears will keep US demand low
3 min |
May 16, 2025
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Beyond the Numbers: Why Less Can Be More for Your Diversified Portfolio
Recently, I came across a 1996 article titled \"Spreading the Wealth\" by Jon Newberry. It explained diversification's math with a clarity often missing today.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
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Court rejects plea by Nirav Modi
Fugitive Indian diamond magnate Nirav Modi's bid to be released on bail pending his extradition to India was refused by a London court on Thursday, despite Modi citing potential threats to his life as a reason he would not flee Britain.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
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Splitting hospital expenses across 2 policies: Key rules
A step-by-step guide to using both corporate and personal health covers to manage claims
4 min |
May 16, 2025
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Creditors, investors salvage record 284 cos from bankruptcy in FY25
Creditors stand to recover over ₹67,000 crore from these transactions in FY25, a 42% rise from year-ago
2 min |
May 16, 2025
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Peak XV nets ₹1,200 crore by exiting investment in Porter
Peak generated about $3.6 billion in cash exits over the past five years and over 30 of its portfolio firms have gone public
2 min |
May 16, 2025
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IKF Finance raises ₹1,465 crore in Norwest-led funding round
KF Finance, a non-banking financial company based in Hyderabad, has raised around ₹1,465 crore ($175 million) from global investment firm Norwest and existing investor Motilal Oswal Alternates, the company announced on Thursday.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
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Delhi HC orders seizure of another 76 BluSmart EVs
The high court has barred Gensol and BluSmart from transferring or selling the vehicles
3 min |
May 16, 2025
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Warren Buffett reveals he stepped down after finally feeling his age
Buffett plans to step down as CEO in December and make way for Greg Abel, though he said he intends to keep working
4 min |
May 16, 2025
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Apple India iPhone Plan to Stay Despite Trump's Pushback
India to be key hub, with higher supply of iPhones to the US, despite Trump urging Tim Cook to curb production here
2 min |
May 16, 2025
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A caste census should help India identify and tackle deprivations
This enumeration must be done with enough care to ensure it yields useful data for policy responses
3 min |
May 16, 2025
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Lula and Xi Agree to Boost Chinese Presence in Brazil
Deals send signal that Trump's protectionist threats have done little to dissuade Lula from betting more on Beijing
4 min |
May 16, 2025
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IKF Finance raises ₹1,465 crore in Norwest-led funding round
KF Finance, a non-banking financial company based in Hyderabad, has raised around ₹1,465 crore ($175 million) from global investment firm Norwest and existing investor Motilal Oswal Alternates, the company announced on Thursday.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
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Piramal Pharma contract biz hurt from US policies in FY26
The firm expects quick recovery in FY27, on track to be a $2bn co by 2030, says chairperson
3 min |
May 16, 2025
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Marico calls it: FMCG sector to rebound this financial year
Marico Ltd, the maker of Parachute hair oil and Saffola cooking oil, is optimistic India's fast-moving consumer goods sector will rebound this financial year as food prices finally show signs of easing and rural demand remains robust.
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