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Taiwan to ‘defend sovereignty’

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January 02, 2026

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Thursday vowed to defend the self-ruled islands sovereignty in the face of China’s expansionist ambitions, after Beijing wrapped up live-fire military drills around the island.

“In the face of China's rising expansionist ambitions, the international community is watching to see whether the Taiwanese people have the resolve to defend themselves,” Lai said in his New Year's address. “As president, my stance has always been clear: to firml

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Small cities warm up to tasting menus

Chefs are plating gourmet meals in specialised micro-dining spots as small-town India develops a taste for fine dining

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4 mins

January 03, 2026

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Vishal Kamat

CONSISTENCY KING The executive director of Kamat Hotels on the journey from his grandfather's dishwashing roots to a ₹700-crore empire, and why he does not believe in growth for growth's sake

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6 mins

January 03, 2026

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In a first, MCX steals a march over NSE on silver, gold rally

Transient surge? Analysts believe that the bullion turnover could moderate, in line with returns, from the highs seen in 2025.

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2 mins

January 03, 2026

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Mint New Delhi

The real diary is the black box of your life

Unlike social media, which holds curated snippets of the life you want others to think you lead, a good, old paper diary, to be opened by others after you are gone, records the mundane moments that give life meaning

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5 mins

January 03, 2026

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Mint New Delhi

Russia oil discount doubles for Indian refiners in two months

The lower price of Urals crude will help India’s import bill as oil prices have tumbled about 20% in the past year to around $60 a barrel.

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2 mins

January 03, 2026

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Mint New Delhi

Mumbai's working life in watercolour

Zainab Tambawalla’s vibrant watercolours capture everyday life, work and exhaustion in Mumbai

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4 mins

January 03, 2026

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Foxconn, Motherson, Tata lead mobile parts push

According to Meity, Foxconn’s project is expected to create 16,210 new jobs, while Tata's plant will create 1,500 jobs.

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1 min

January 03, 2026

Mint New Delhi

Mint New Delhi

Add a punch of flavour with 'sarson'

My gardening hobby has its ebbs and flows.

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3 mins

January 03, 2026

Mint New Delhi

Mint New Delhi

Perils pets face at home

Anything from incense to floor cleaner can pose a threat. Here's how to create a safe space for your pet

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2 mins

January 03, 2026

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India Post to boost e-comm exports

The Centre has expanded India Post's global footprint by adding 50 new nations across Africa, Europe, Central Asia and West Asia to boost e-commerce exports, as it looks to diversify overseas markets for domestic goods hit by steep US tariffs, according to two people aware of the matter.

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1 min

January 03, 2026

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