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Mint Kolkata
Rupee stablecoins: Is it time to allow their use?
Should India permit the launch of rupee-pegged digital tokens? A cryptosceptic RBI is best placed to weigh its risks against rewards and articulate a vision for the evolution of money
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November 03, 2025
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The cost of being too experienced at work
Mid-level managers are vanishing as firms chase productivity through cuts, automation, and a preference for younger, cheaper hires
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November 03, 2025
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States’ interest-free capex loan may rise 15% in FY27
Only about a third of this year’s 41.5 trillion outlay has been utilized by states so far
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November 03, 2025
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WHEN THE SUN GOD HIDES IN A HAZE AND CLIMATE CALLS
The sun god failed to keep a date with devotees in Delhi on Tuesday. Thick smog played spoilsport on Chhath, the festival of sun worship.
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November 03, 2025
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Women may hold the key in Bihar again, and Nitish Kumar knows it
On board a local bus from Araria to Saharsa in the northeastern part of Bihar, on National Highway 231, Rajiv Kumar, a resident of Kishanpur village in Supaul district, says it is too early to predict the outcome of the assembly election.
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November 03, 2025
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Future of Tata Trusts troubled Ratan Tata the most, say his sisters
Sisters of the late industrialist Ratan Tata have voiced distress over the turmoil at Tata Trusts, describing last week's removal of Mehli Mistry as a retaliatory action by other trustees.
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November 03, 2025
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Mistry moves trusts regulator
Mehli Mistry has challenged the decision of the Tata Trusts to remove him as a trustee before the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner, and urged the regulatory body to hear his case before approving the decision by the country'slargest philanthropic entities last week.
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November 03, 2025
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Ford to retool TN unit with $370 mn
Ford Motor Co. plans to invest about 32.5 billion rupees ($366 million) in India to make new engines, the Detroit-based automaker said Friday, signaling renewed confidence in the country and defying Donald Trump’s promotion of American manufacturing as it reopens a factory closed four years ago.
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November 01, 2025
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The dangers of labelling
A fortnightly column about emotional well-being
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November 01, 2025
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Custom fits for four-legged divas
From bespoke 'sherwanis' to hand-embroidered leashes, pet fashion is nearly as indulgent as human fashion
4 min |
November 01, 2025
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How the Mughals built their empire on conquest and contracts
This timely book reminds us that the fate of nations has always been written as much in account books as in battles
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November 01, 2025
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Benetton ex-CEO Sridharan to join as Puma India head
Ramprasad Sridharan, former managing director and chief executive of Benetton India, is set to take over as managing director of Puma India, said two people in the know. India is one of the German sportswear retailer's fastest growing markets where it faces rising competition.
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November 01, 2025
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Stride raises $300-mn India, UK, GCC funds
Stride Ventures launched three funds across India, Gulf Cooperation Council and the UK, raising $300 million in the past six months to be deployed in respective territories, top executives at the venture debt platform said.
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November 01, 2025
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Big Tech is spending more than ever on artificial intelligence and it’s still not enough
Silicon Valley's biggest companies are already planning to pour $400 billion into artificial intelligence efforts this year. They all say it’s nowhere near enough.
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November 01, 2025
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Return of the small car to even draw rivals: Maruti’s Bhargava
years, including Hyundai’s Santro and Eon, and Tata Motors’ Nano. Newer entrants completely skipped this segment in the face of rising consumer appetite for SUVs, which also tend to accrue better margins for manufacturers.
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November 01, 2025
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A guide to teas from Sri Lanka
I just finished the last of my Ceylon tea stash from last year and caught myself wishing I'd had a guide to its teas and terroir. So I decided to put one together.
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November 01, 2025
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Japanese automakers seek new ignition in innovation, India
Japanese carmakers are pinning hopes on technology and new launches to counter Chinese rivals' expanding footprint, shortages of rare-earth magnets and chips, as well as US tariffs-with India keeping their growth engines humming.
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November 01, 2025
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Japanese auto seeks new ignition in tech, India
Then, Nissan announced a refresh strategy—Re:Nissan—toregain itsmojoamid mounting losses and layoffs.
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November 01, 2025
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Fiscal deficit in control despite public capex rise
Fiscal deficit at ₹5.73 trillion in April-September 2025, 36.5% of full-year target
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November 01, 2025
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Return of the small car to draw rivals: Maruti’s Bhargava
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, which sells two out of every five passenger vehicles in India, has said that the revival in demand for small cars after the goods and services tax cut could prompt even its rivals to reconsider the segment, long written off in favour of sport utility vehicles.
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November 01, 2025
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Lose the pepper shaker, grind it fresh
What does one write about a spice that sits quietly beside salt on every dining table?
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November 01, 2025
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Tata, Reliance, Adani outspend Big Tech on digital factories
In a striking inversion of global trends, Indian’s largest businesses are poised to out-invest Silicon Valley's giants in the country’s data centre build-out.
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November 01, 2025
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Pune firm cracks rare earth code; magnet gap stays
China had imposed an export ban on rare earth magnets and stopped shipping metal-processing equipment in April.
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November 01, 2025
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Snapmint secures $125 million from new funding round
Consumer lending platform Snapmint has raised $125 million in a new funding round led by General Atlantic, with participation from Prudent Investment Managers, Kae Capital, Elev8 Venture Partners, and existing angel investors, the company said in a statement.
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November 01, 2025
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Pune firm cracks rare earth code, but magnet gap stays
Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre, which monitors the funded companies.
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November 01, 2025
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When little details capture reality
There is a quiet gravitas to the works on display across the two floors of Art Alive Gallery in Delhi. Each watercolour, be it landscape, portrait or self-study, features an interplay of light, shadow and colour. Artist Shibu Natesan, 59, deftly works with these elements to imbue every painting with a unique atmosphere. The painter's gaze seems to be akin to that of a photographer's. The paintings are nearly photorealistic, conveying the feel of the environment, the personality of the subject and the essence of the landscape to the viewer.
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November 01, 2025
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Open fires provide a hot take on dining
Tandoors, fires and grills return to the kitchen as chefs try to draw out deeper flavours, and give guests a ringside view of their process
4 min |
November 01, 2025
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Apple sets India revenue record on iPhone 17 surge
The company has now logged 14 consecutive quarters of record iPhone sales in the country
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November 01, 2025
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A rebel and railway woman's view of India
Rahul Bhattacharya's ambitious new novel tells the story of modern India through the history of its railways, and the varying fortunes of one family
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November 01, 2025
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Berkshire’s new normal: No Buffett shareholder letter and no ‘Buffett premium’
Warren Buffett still has a couple months left as Berkshire Hathaway’s chief executive. The company’s shares are already feeling his absence.
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