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Global bank stocks shiver as US credit risks spark checks
Fear over credit quality in US regional banks rippled through markets on Friday, dragging global financial stocks lower and reviving memories of the crisis of confidence that shook sentiment just over two years ago.
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October 18, 2025
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Play it again, Diane Keaton
Who would not fall in love with Diane Keaton?
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October 18, 2025
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Can we ever give ourselves the gift of time?
We've got apps, gadgets, hacks and services to get work done faster and better. Yet we remain busier than ever
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October 18, 2025
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India avoids FTAs with rivals, backs own agenda’
The government is steering clear of free trade agreements (FTAs) with countries that directly compete with Indian industry and instead is focusing on countries that complement India’s economic priorities, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.
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October 18, 2025
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HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank set for steady loan growth in Q2
India's two largest private sector lenders, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, are set to announce their September quarter results on Saturday. Brokerages expect both banks to report steady loan growth, though net interest margins (NIMs) are likely to remain under pressure amid faster loan repricing and rising deposit costs.
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October 18, 2025
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JSW Steel eyes strong H2 on demand, policy boost
After reporting robust numbers for the second quarter despite a challenging global environment, JSW Steel said it expects a strong second half for the company on the back of 8-9% growth in domestic demand for steel in FY26.
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October 18, 2025
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Buildings, bodies and a giallo stunner
Boasting incredible photography and a keen design sense, 'The Fifth Cord' is a genre gem
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October 18, 2025
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In the dark about light pollution
Beset as we are with many kinds of pollution, we barely pay attention to light pollution and ignore the risks it poses
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October 18, 2025
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The auto industry is panicking about another potential chip shortage
year there were production stoppages resulting from China’s stranglehold on rare-earth magnets, a disruption in aluminum supplies after a fire and President Trump’s costly tariffs.
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October 18, 2025
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The art of travelling to places that no longer exist
Aatish Taseer’s new book of travel essays raises questions of identity and belonging that haunt the world we live in
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October 18, 2025
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A hint of cardamom for that festive flavour
On festival days, my grandmother was always multitasking in the kitchen, cooking the day’s meals while prepping ingredients for the festive goodies on the side.
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October 18, 2025
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Hacker hostels fuel bunch of tech builders
Discord server for people with an interest in tech has now evolved into a hacker house across different countries, including Romania, Japan and France.
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October 18, 2025
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Tales of women who write their own rules
Shanta Gokhale's new collection of short stories, 'The Way Home', is informed by humanity, wit, worldly wisdom and lived experiences
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October 18, 2025
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RIL Q2: Profit surges 16% as all engines gain steam
All of its key businesses—O2C, telecom and retail—saw marginal improvements
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October 18, 2025
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An artist's neon ode to the labour of women
An influential figure on the global arts scene, Chila Kumari Burman focuses on inner resilience of women in South Asia
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October 18, 2025
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The quirky world of local trains
A photo zine by Ritesh Uttamchandani takes the reader into the public and private spaces on Mumbai's local trains
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October 18, 2025
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'Karanji' bonbons and red wine 'ladoos' for Diwali
Mithai in India has always meant more than just sugar and ghee.
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October 18, 2025
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Govt plans highway network to expand road grid
The officials did not disclose the planned length of the proposed high-speed expressways or the investment.
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October 18, 2025
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Gift with intention
SHALINI UMACHANDRAN
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October 18, 2025
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Airlines may face turbulence on weak demand, rising costs
Costlier fuel, tight capacity and softening domestic air travel to weigh down Q2 numbers
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October 17, 2025
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India EV chargers face cyber risks from Chinese imports
India to spend ₹2,000 crore to install 72,000-plus public EV chargers under PM E-Drive
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October 17, 2025
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Divided carmakers miss CAFE deadline
India's top carmakers have missed the deadline to submit feedback on a fresh set of emission norms proposed by the government.
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October 17, 2025
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Zepto bags $450 mn from US pension fund, early investors
Quick-commerce platform Zepto has raised $450 million at a valuation of $7 billion, led by US-based pension fund Cal. ifornia Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), itsaid inastatement.
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October 17, 2025
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Ola Electric forays into energy storage
Ola Electric on Thursday said it has forayed into the country’s ₹3 trillion battery energy storage market, which is projected to grow to over ₹3 trillion by 2030.
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October 17, 2025
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The global economy: Is it proving more resilient than anticipated?
Economic growth has been surprisingly stable in most of the world but risks persist that reform programmes must address
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October 17, 2025
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L Catterton puts $30 mn in Healing Hands Clinic
Global private equity firm L Catterton has backed Healing Hands Clinic, India’s largest proctology-focused specialist chain
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October 17, 2025
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A sipping trip through Slovakia
From cola and wine to partially fermented beverages, the locally made drinks in Slovakia are varied and delicious
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October 17, 2025
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AI data centers, desperate for electricity, are building their own power plants
Bypassing the grid, at least temporarily, tech companies are creating an energy Wild West; ‘grab yourself a couple of turbines’
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October 17, 2025
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Persistent beats demand dip in Q2. Can it hit $2 bn revenue?
Persistent Systems Ltd is handling the muted demand scenario in the IT sector well. In Q2FY26, the tier-II company’s sequential constant currency revenue grew 4.4%, exceeding the consensus estimate of 3.5%.
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October 17, 2025
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Eternal revenue soars, profit falls
Eternal Ltd kicked off the second half of the fiscal year riding on the strength of its quick commerce arm Blinkit, which posted its highest growth in 10 quarters even as losses stayed flat.
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