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The cost of convenience for tap-to-book domestic help
Frequent change of helpers, surge pricing and slot shortages remain key pain points for users
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May 14, 2026
Mint Bangalore
The taste of summer in a platter of aamras-puri
Hand-pressed pulp of Hapus, Payri and Kesar mango varieties is being tinned, and turned into modern desserts
4 min |
May 14, 2026
Mint Bangalore
Empathy: the big revival that India requires right now
Ten years ago, only two or three students from a class of 30 would pass the class 10 board exam at this government school. Today, only two or three from a class of 60 do not.
3 min |
May 14, 2026
Mint Bangalore
Sugar Cosmetics set to raise ₹150 crore as losses widen
The beauty brand has been grappling with a severe cash crunch over the past six months
3 min |
May 14, 2026
Mint Bangalore
BANKS VS HOUSING FINANCE COMPANIES: HIDDEN DIFFERENCES IN HOME LOAN RATES
Buying a home is the largest financial commitment most Indians will make. Choosing the right lender matters as much as choosing the right property.
3 min |
May 14, 2026
Mint Bangalore
The nation's gold challenge is no longer cultural—it is structural
In much of India, it’s part of the household financial playbook. This may make gold easier to mobilize for financial resilience
4 min |
May 14, 2026
Mint Bangalore
Govt to sell shares in IRCON, RITES, other rail PSUs
The move comes as part of a broader push to meet the monetization target under NMP 2.0
2 min |
May 14, 2026
Mint Bangalore
LinkedIn planning to lay off 5% of staff
LinkedIn planned to inform staff of layoffs on Wednesday, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters, in a widening of technology sector cuts this year.
1 min |
May 14, 2026
Mint Bangalore
Smaller airlines flying int'l take bigger hit of Iran war
India’s smaller airlines are bearing the brunt of the West Asia war, with Air India Express, Akasa Air and SpiceJet reducing international departures by nearly 60% in April and so far in May, even as IndiGo and Air India cut overseas departures by about 21% during the same period.
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May 14, 2026
Mint Bangalore
Hollywood retreats but Cannes thrives
Cannes has grown as a breeding ground for genuine Oscar contenders
2 min |
May 14, 2026
Mint Bangalore
Investors are betting on lawsuits as an asset class
200-300% over a four-to-five-year period, according to Mago. If the case is lost, investors bear the loss.
1 min |
May 13, 2026
Mint Bangalore
From cliffhangers to cash flows: VCs bet on India’s micro-drama boom
Indian micro-drama startups are attracting a new wave of venture capital as short-form episodic entertainment gains traction, powered by rapid user growth, improving monetization and rising investor interest in mobile-first video formats.
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May 13, 2026
Mint Bangalore
Tractors, mass-market bike sales flash rural stress signs
A weak monsoon forecast and the West Asia war have dampened the rural auto outlook
2 min |
May 13, 2026
Mint Bangalore
NCDEX eyes equity derivatives launch in next 12 months
The National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) plans to launch equity derivatives in the next 12 months in a bid to diversify beyond its core agricultural commodities business, said an official familiar with the matter.
1 min |
May 13, 2026
Mint Bangalore
Lawsuits as asset class? Investors are betting on it
Investors are beginning to finance commercial lawsuits in India in exchange for a share of future settlements or court awards, as litigation funding—a niche alternative asset class long established in some global markets—starts to take shape locally.
1 min |
May 13, 2026
Mint Bangalore
India's labour market is undergoing a structural shift
The latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), a much-improved version from earlier ones, reveals how India’s labour market is undergoing a structural transformation.
3 min |
May 13, 2026
Mint Bangalore
India’s 2047 clock is ticking: Let us acquire war shock resilience
Setback estimates highlight why we must expand strategic reserves, deepen fuel blending and double down on clean energy
4 min |
May 13, 2026
Mint Bangalore
EBay rejects GameStop's $56 billion bid
EBay on Tuesday rejected an ambitious $56 billion takeover bid from the much smaller GameStop on doubts over the financing of the deal, while underscoring its turnaround efforts that have boosted growth.
1 min |
May 13, 2026
Mint Bangalore
Tokenize sovereign debt now that the e-rupee is ready
At the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai last year, the governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the launch of a “next-generation financial market infrastructure,” designed to “tokenize financial assets and settlements.”
3 min |
May 13, 2026
Mint Bangalore
Truffles plans to raise capital, hires banker
The promoters of Bengaluru-based Truffles Hospitality Pvt Ltd, known for its continental cuisine, premium burgers and desserts, are exploring options to raise capital from private equity firms and have engaged Spark Capital to find buyers for the asset, three people said.
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May 13, 2026
Mint Bangalore
Govt rolls out sovereign-backed insurance cover for Indian ships
The government on Tuesday launched a $1.5 billion Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP) with a sovereign guarantee of $1.4 billion to facilitate continuous maritime insurance coverage amid the war in West Asia, the Union finance ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.
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May 13, 2026
Mint Bangalore
Bengal to join Digital Agriculture Mission soon
With the new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government taking charge in West Bengal, the state is expected to shortly join the Centre’s Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM) in a major push towards technology-driven farm reforms, said two government officials close to the development.
1 min |
May 13, 2026
Mint Bangalore
A big oil price shock is set to hit India soon, warns Uday Kotak
Billionaire banker Uday Kotak on Tuesday cautioned that Indians must prepare for the worst as the full impact of the oil price surge on account of the war in West Asia is imminent.
1 min |
May 13, 2026
Mint Bangalore
Lilly halts obesity campaign in India
Eli Lilly paused its obesity awareness campaign in India after the nation’s drugs regulator warned the company it could violate rules against advertising prescription medicines to consumers even indirectly, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
1 min |
May 13, 2026
Mint Bangalore
FSSAI sends notice to The Whole Truth
In response to the February notice, also reviewed by Mint, ‘The Whole Truth’ said it would discontinue the use of “no added sugar” claims in products using dates or similar ingredients as sweeteners.
3 min |
May 13, 2026
Mint Bangalore
Authors can help heirs benefit from copyright after their death
I am an author and copyright owner of several published and unpublished books. Can my heirs continue to benefit from my works after my death? —Name withheld on request
1 min |
May 13, 2026
Mint Bangalore
Ministers, policy heads note war hit, chart way forward
India’s economic and policy leadership is bracing for the fallout from West Asia, with senior officials cautioning that elevated oil prices and supply disruptions could strain inflation, the current account and the rupee.
1 min |
May 13, 2026
Mint Bangalore
Govt draws up plan to check onion prices
In a bid to tame recurring onion price shocks and improve farmer incomes, the Centre is working on a plan to help states locally procure and scientifically store the politically-sensitive crop in the producing regions, two people aware of the matter said.
1 min |
May 13, 2026
Mint Bangalore
Tech firms tweak billing, from man hours to machine tokens
As artificial intelligence (AI) takes on larger chunks of software work, more information technology (IT) services firms are working out new ways to charge for it.
1 min |
May 13, 2026
Mint Bangalore
MAD politics: social media is deepening American divides
Pandering to extremes has yielded mutually assured dysfunction
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