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Mint Chennai
PE/VC investments reach a yearly high
Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) deal activity rebounded sharply in the week ended 2 November, hitting the highest weekly volume of the year, according to data collated by VCCircle.
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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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Why the world is wrong about attention spans today
You may have heard, your attention span is abysmally short these days. It would appear that it is remarkable that you have reached the second sentence of this column.
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November 03, 2025
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Why firms are no longer hanging on to employees
‘Labor hoarding’—holding on to employees for fear of not being able to get them back later—has reached its end
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November 03, 2025
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Govt plans medical checklist
In a bid to raise the bar for medical education and patient care, the government is preparing a quality overhaul of all 808 medical colleges across India.
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November 03, 2025
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Microfinance begins to recover, but it’s a long walk to full health
After two years of credit stress, policy reforms and write-offs, India’s microfinance sector is taking tentative steps to recovery.
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November 03, 2025
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When more isn't better: Building a balanced mutual fund portfolio
Experts suggest a structured, goal- and time-based approach with the right mix of equity, debt and hybrid funds
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November 03, 2025
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How faithtechs are bringing rituals to the screen
handles the backend, including technology, marketing, logistics and devotee engagement, while temples focus on conducting rituals.
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November 03, 2025
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PFRDA'S BLUEPRINT SHIFTS FOCUS FROM SAVINGS TO INCOME
India is one of the youngest nations but is ageing fast. Within a few decades, it may have more senior citizens than the entire US population. This gives India a short window to prepare, and the growing focus on post-retirement income marks a shift from savings-led accumulation to income security.
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November 03, 2025
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Is OpenAI becoming too big to fail?
Sam Altman’s ability to intertwine the startup throughout major tech players puts it at the nexus of a vital part of the U.S. economy
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November 03, 2025
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Xi-Trump deal leads to resumed shipments of crucial auto semiconductors
China will loosen its export restrictions on semiconductors made by Nexperia, its Commerce Ministry said, after the Chinese-owned, Netherlands-based automotive chip maker was caught in the crossfire of the U.S.-China trade war, leading to supply disruptions that hit car production.
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November 03, 2025
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Sebi fee revamp to put AMC margins, agent pay at risk
Proposed rule may impact larger funds more as they already operate with slimmer margins
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November 01, 2025
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Been there, loved that
STREAM OF STORIES
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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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Walking through Bangkok's everyday theatres
Two walking tours provide a glimpse of daily life in Bangkok, far from the city’s malls and glamorous nightlife
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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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Ladakh's lodges we community into tou
Several hospitality providers in Ladakh are empowering communities, reviving crafts, and funding conservation, even as they take a mindful approach to tourism
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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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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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Air India seeks $1.1 bn lifeline from Tatas, SIA
Air India is seeking at least ₹100 billion ($1.14 billion) in financial support from owners Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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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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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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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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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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A fanged and toothed creature called hope
Megha Majumdar's second novel, set in a famine-stricken Kolkata of the near future, far surpasses her debut
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November 01, 2025
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Fiscal deficit in control despite capex rise
the annual budget estimates, while total revenue receipts stood at 116.22 trillion, or 51.8% of the estimates for 2024-25.
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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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The power games behind renaming places
India could offer some renaming mentorship and guidance to the US in exchange for tariff concessions
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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
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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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