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Mint Kolkata
Is there room for another craft gin?
Despite the crush of gin brands in India, there's space for more, particularly niche offerings
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June 14, 2025
Mint Kolkata
An artist relives his childhood memories
Artist-photographer Cop Shiva's recent series of photo performance works features his mother Gowramma
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June 14, 2025
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CitiusTech Looks to List in India or US: CEO
Bain Capital-backed CitiusTech, a healthcare technology services firm, is planning to grow through acquisitions and will evaluate an IPO this year, either in India or the US, chief executive officer (CEO) Rajan Kohli told Mint.
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June 14, 2025
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A Game of Thrones and Some Remarkable Stories
In the 1360s, the Bahmani sultan of the Deccan received from a rajah the present of a throne. Reportedly six cubits long and two broad, \"the frame was of ebony, covered with plates of pure gold, inlaid with precious stones of great value\", and with \"sky-blue\" enamelling. The sultan was delighted—his old silver perch was retired, and this new artefact, the Takht-i-Feroza (Turquoise Throne) became the Bahmani seat of power.
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June 14, 2025
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The High-Altitude Highway: Tales From Ancient Himalayan Trails
Buddhist pilgrims and teachers took the rugged topography in their stride, negating the idea that the Himalayas are a barrier
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June 14, 2025
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How Big Brands Fooled Consumers With Plastic
'Consumed' reveals the scale of corporate complicity in the proliferation of single-use plastic and the truth about recycling
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June 14, 2025
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A WORLD WITHOUT JUDGEMENT
A couple of months ago, Rakhi Chakraborty, 34, a former communications professional, and her friend Rupanjali Samaddar, 26, a psychotherapist, started a Jane Austen Book Club in Kolkata, inspired by the movie, The Jane Austen Book Club.
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June 14, 2025
Mint Kolkata
Meat-eating dilemmas and the one-pot approach
Last month in Mumbai, I met a Brahmin taxi driver from Uttar Pradesh. Within five minutes of getting into his car, he asked where I was from. When I said Goa, he peered in the rear-view mirror. \"Christian?\" No, Hindu, I said. He beamed, \"Jai Shree Ram.\" Soon, he proceeded to excoriate Muslims, Christians and other Hindus who ate meat. When I pointed out that meat-eating Brahmins were not uncommon, he was dismissive of their faith. \"Eating meat is not in our religion, not in the natural course of things,\" he said. \"The Vedas tell you that.\"
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June 14, 2025
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Cube Highways buys two projects
The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and Cube Highways Trust (Cube InvIT), which are both managed by Cube Highways Fund Advisors Pvt. Ltd, announced on Thursday the successful transfer of two operational annuity road projects from NIIF to Cube InvIT at an enterprise value of ₹4,185 crore.
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June 13, 2025
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India Plans $15-Million Satellite Map to Bolster National Security
The defence ministry is in the process of finalizing a multi-year contract to set up a \"constellation of satellites\" that will monitor other satellites that may be surveilling India, said three people aware of the development.
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June 13, 2025
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Ola Starts No-Commission Model for Cabs Amid High Competition
Ride-hailing platform Ola has rolled out a zero-commission model for its cab drivers, according to persons familiar with the matter.
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June 13, 2025
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US President Trump Says to Set Unilateral Tariffs Within Weeks
It remains unclear if the steeper levies will return for all countries in early July
1 min |
June 13, 2025
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Bengaluru's airport eyes $1.1 bn bond fund raise
Bangalore International Airport Ltd. is in talks to raise about ₹9,000 crore ($1.1 billion) by issuing local currency bonds, seeking to refinance an existing debt, and fund expansion projects, according to people familiar with the matter.
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June 13, 2025
Mint Kolkata
Skoda to scale up pre-owned biz
Czech carmaker Skoda is looking to scale up its pre-owned car business, enter the compressed natural gas (CNG) segment and expand sales network as it aims to double volumes in the Indian market this year, according to a top company executive.
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June 13, 2025
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Reliance Trims Stake in Asian Paints
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries said on Thursday it has slashed its stake in Asian Paints, selling shares worth ₹7,704 crore ($901 million).
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June 13, 2025
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Pricier Liquor Set to Lighten Maharashtra Duty Hike Blow
Indian-made foreign liquors will attract duties 4.5 times their manufacturing costs, up from three times now
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June 13, 2025
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Telcos, realty firms clash over digital rating for buildings
Bodies representing telcos and developers have locked horns over maintenance of the infra
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June 13, 2025
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Companies Quietly Recast DEI to Duck Backlash
Corporate America's diversity, equity, and inclusion campaign is going incognito. It's a pragmatic move—unless a company has Harvard-level supplies of fight and funding. Businesses that once trumpeted efforts to hire more women and people of color recognize flaunting such initiatives today is liable to attract unwanted scrutiny from the administration, courts, or influential activists like Robby Starbuck.
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June 13, 2025
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Film stars' political ambitions can dim box office allure, experts warn
Film stars with political ambitions often leverage their popular on-screen personas to launch political careers. While this can provide a powerful launchpad, it often comes with the risk of diminishing their box-office appeal.
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June 13, 2025
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Capillary Tech readies for 2nd IPO attempt
Warburg, other existing investors to pare stakes via listing this fiscal year
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June 13, 2025
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Trent trims stake in JVs with Spain's Inditex
Trent Ltd has pared its stakes in its joint ventures with Spanish fashion giant Inditex Group to operate the Zara and Massimo Dutti brands in India, even as Tata Group's retail arm aggressively expands its own business.
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June 13, 2025
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Fake Followers, Murky Role: Brands Rethink Strategy
According to a BCG report in May, 74% of brands highlighted the challenge of fake followers
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June 13, 2025
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Paytm shares fall on MDR rumours
Shares of One97 Communications, the owner of Paytm brand, on Thursday ended 7% lower amid reports that the government is planning to impose a merchant discount rate (MDR) on large-ticket Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions.
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June 13, 2025
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The IPO gamble: Why the odds seem stacked against investors
Public issues have delivered little while private equity players have used them to cash out and exit
3 min |
June 13, 2025
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P&G Hygiene Sees Rural Demand Rise; Urban Stress Stays
Divergence in consumer sentiment is likely to influence near-term growth in the FMCG sector
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June 13, 2025
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TVS Capital revamps board, eyes tech-driven investment
Private equity firm TVS Capital Funds (TCF) has reconstituted its board of directors as it eyes investment opportunities in technology-enabled sectors while maintaining its core focus on financial services.
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June 13, 2025
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Iran Defies US on Enrichment Ahead of Nuclear Talks
Iran on Thursday vowed to significantly increase its output of enriched uranium in defiance of US demands ahead of a round of nuclear talks overshadowed by fears of an imminent Israeli attack.
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June 13, 2025
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RBI to bar offshore fixed deposits, limit remittance rules
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plans to tighten rules for overseas remittances by resident Indians, barring them from holding foreign currency deposits with lock-in periods, two government sources said.
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June 13, 2025
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Apple and India might need to woo not just Trump but Xi too
Beijing's approval would ease Apple's supply chain shift to India
3 min |
June 13, 2025
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PFC's Withdrawals Could Hit New Zero-Coupon Debt Sales
These bonds, often issued by govt entities, are primarily used for infrastructure financing
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