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What we frequently get wrong about mental health
Everybody talks about mental health so much these days; yet, somehow, we misunderstand it the most. We have a sea of information that is easily accessible to us, but very little understanding of what emotional pain actually feels like. From what I understand of Baek Se-hee’s book, I Want to Die, but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki, which was referred to in a recent Mint column (‘Why reasons needn't be ascribed for poor mental health,’ 27 October 2025), it is about a woman experiencing dysthymia who also talks about how she seeks comfort in her favourite food. The book is about her mental health journey.
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November 21, 2025
Mint Kolkata
Decoding Narayana stock spurt
Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd investors must be in the pink of health.
2 min |
November 21, 2025
Mint Kolkata
Delhi may miss the biggest e-bus roll-out
The 2,800 electric buses allocated to Delhi under the PME-Drive scheme meant to electrify public transport hangs in the balance, as the city government has yet to meet a crucial condition under the incentive plan.
2 min |
November 21, 2025
Mint Kolkata
LIFE OF VI: HOW INDIA AVERTED A TELCO DUOPOLY
The inside story of how the Centre created a limited legal reopening to prevent Vi's collapse
7 min |
November 21, 2025
Mint Kolkata
Reliance brings in Carrefour exec to boost grocery play
Carrefour senior leader Guillaume de Colonges to oversee Reliance Retail’s grocery business
2 min |
November 21, 2025
Mint Kolkata
Govt moves to curb online ads, self-medication of risky drugs
The government is planning a sweeping overhaul of drug-advertising rules to curb self-medication, unsafe sales and rising antimicrobial resistance, according to two officials and a document reviewed by Mint.
1 min |
November 21, 2025
Mint Kolkata
Bajaj's arm hires CIO from Kotak
The alternative investment management arm of the Bajaj Group, one of India’s oldest conglomerates, hired a chief investment officer (CIO) from Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Ltd, according to people familiar with the matter, underscoring an intensifying talent battle in the $169 billion asset management industry.
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November 21, 2025
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Inside the hot new Dubai restaurant run by an AI chef
The mastermind behind Woohoo's food and drinks menu is a $1 million-plus large language model that also does podcasts
3 min |
November 21, 2025
Mint Kolkata
Bluechips lift Street to a 13-month high
Eyes on Q3 earnings as Nifty crosses 26,200, FPIs turn positive
1 min |
November 21, 2025
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Carmakers tap EMs to shield exports amid China threat
Firms are increasingly using India as a cost-competitive manufacturing base and export hub
2 min |
November 21, 2025
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Bajaj Auto secures KTM majority stake
Bajaj Auto Ltd on Wednesday announced the completion of acquisition of a majority stake in Austrian motorbike maker KTM following receipt of necessary approvals from European regulators for its €800-million transaction.
1 min |
November 20, 2025
Mint Kolkata
VANCE, RUBIO OFFER CLUES TO 2028 US RACE
A study of their divergent styles and interaction can likely determine who might take on the mantle next
8 min |
November 20, 2025
Mint Kolkata
QSR chains go upmarket in face-off with gourmet brands
For long, western fast-food chains operating in India have focussed on low prices and localized fare to grow in scale and scope. But now, they are increasingly turning to premium bases and ingredients as competition from high-end gourmet pizza and burger brands shows that there are better profits to be harvested.
2 min |
November 20, 2025
Mint Kolkata
PayMate pulls plug on West Asia operations
The Visa-backed B2B payments firm is scrambling to raise more funds
2 min |
November 20, 2025
Mint Kolkata
The entropy trap: Climate plans may be adding to global fragility
The mitigation-first model exposes developing countries to the risk of complexity outpacing the buffers needed to manage it
4 min |
November 20, 2025
Mint Kolkata
Air India lobbies to use airspace over China’s Xinjiang
India-China flights resumed after a five-year hiatus.
1 min |
November 20, 2025
Mint Kolkata
Sanae Takaichi's economic policies may not help Japan
In a country known for electing prime ministers who are mostly reticent on the global stage, Sanae Takaichi represents a distinct break from the past, and not only because she is the first woman prime minister in Japan's history.
3 min |
November 20, 2025
Mint Kolkata
Govt eyes post-cut GST revenue surge
FinMin expects Nov GST receipts growth to rebound to 10%
1 min |
November 20, 2025
Mint Kolkata
Global reset done, TVS supply chain unit eyes margin boost
TVS Supply Chain Solutions (SCS), whose wafer-thin margins and weak post-IPO performance have dampened investor sentiment since its 2023 debut, is looking to reset expectations after a major overhaul of its overseas operations.
2 min |
November 20, 2025
Mint Kolkata
Exide's dual bet: Can lithium-ion offset a weakening core?
Exide Industries Ltd is struggling to fuel its core lead-acid business while simultaneously turning its capex-heavy lithium-ion venture into a viable second growth engine.
1 min |
November 20, 2025
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L&T defence biz to top $1 bn on govt's localization drive
Co set to lead private defence sector, ranking fourth nationwide after HAL, BEL, Mazagon
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November 20, 2025
Mint Kolkata
Govt may widen PMJJBY, PMSBY cover
The Centre may allow individuals to raise the insurance cover under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) from ₹2 lakh to up to ₹5 lakh by paying a higher premium, according to two people in the know.
1 min |
November 20, 2025
Mint Kolkata
Child deaths trigger move to end unlicensed cough syrup sales in villages
India’s apex drug regulator is preparing to tighten rural drug sales by revoking the “household remedy” exemption for cough syrups in villages and remote areas, according to three government officials and a document reviewed by Mint.
2 min |
November 20, 2025
Mint Kolkata
Before you say 'I do', do talk money: A guide for couples
Partners may have differing attitudes toward spending, saving, budgeting; address them early
4 min |
November 20, 2025
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Beyond momos: Tasting Ladakh through small plates
Young chefs from the region are elevating their diverse culinary traditions with energy and innovation
3 min |
November 20, 2025
Mint Kolkata
Inside the Israeli-linked flights that are carrying Palestinians out of Gaza
A 19-year-old aspiring college student had been waiting for months to leave Gaza when she finally got a cryptic text message last week: Meet at 5 a.m. at the Fish Fresh restaurant in the border town of Rafah.
3 min |
November 20, 2025
Mint Kolkata
Trump says Saudi leader knew nothing of journalist murder, rejecting CIA assessment
The U.S. President says Jamal Khashoggi was an ‘extremely controversial’ figure
5 min |
November 20, 2025
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Fabindia-Biome row now in arbitration
The founders of personal care company Biome Life Sciences India Pvt. Ltd on Wednesday told the Delhi high court that they were withdrawing their petition against parent Fabindia Ltd over share valuations.
2 min |
November 20, 2025
Mint Kolkata
A fresh perspective on abstraction in art
A new exhibition in Mumbai showcases different approaches to abstraction by artists like Zarina, Seher Shah and Mehlli Gobhai
3 min |
November 20, 2025
Mint Kolkata
In a new avatar, Zomato steps into India's top 25 brands
Its brand value jumped 69% year-on-year, Kantar’s BrandZ report for 2025 shows
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