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The bug and his love that dare speak their name
Keeru: By Fauzia Rafique, translated by Haider Shahbaz, Hachette India, 168 pages, ₹499.
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August 23, 2025
Mint Bangalore
Big chocolate has a growing taste for lab-grown cocoa
The first half of the scientific name for the fiendishly fickle cocoa tree means \"food of the gods\". By the time Theobrama cacao was christened by Carl Linnaeus, a Swedish naturalist, in 1753, wealthy Europeans, like the Mayans before them, were already worshipping its seeds. Three centuries on, demand for cocoa, the basic ingredient for chocolate, is still climbing heavenwards. Supply cannot keep pace.
2 min |
August 23, 2025
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The Joyful Sound of the Apocalypse
A big reason zombie film '28 Years Later' feels so fresh and unique is the score by Young Fathers
4 min |
August 23, 2025
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Macquarie raises $405 mn for EV fleet player Vertelo
Vertelo to drive electrification of fleet, offering infrastructure and partnerships with major OEMs like Tata Motors, MG
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August 23, 2025
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Centre slashes PME-Drive e-rickshaw outlay by 75%
Incentives for e-rickshaws lowered from 110,000 to 40,000 units; L5 target raised to 288,000 from 200,000
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August 23, 2025
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Celebrating the work of Indian modernists
The upcoming cultural calendar features exhibitions to mark the centenary years of three significant artists
5 min |
August 23, 2025
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Consumers Snap Up New FMCG Categories as Cos Expand Reach
Rural, urban India buying fabric softeners, instant noodles, Western-style snacks
1 min |
August 22, 2025
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Of Past India and Old Dramas
A Mint round-up of what's happening in and around your city
1 min |
August 22, 2025
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Israel to call up 60,000 reservists for Gaza City invasion
The Israeli military said on Wednesday that it would begin calling up around 60,000 reservists for duty as it proceeds with plans to take over Gaza City, a Hamas stronghold where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are believed to be sheltering.
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August 22, 2025
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IDFC First Bank's equity dilution habit hurts shareholders
Pressure point
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August 22, 2025
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Hindalco's capex hits decade high
Aditya Birla's metal flagship Hindalco Industries Ltd spent ₹18,000 crore in financial year 2025, its highest annual capital expenditure in nearly a decade.
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August 22, 2025
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Niranjan Gupta to be HUL's new CFO
Consumer goods major Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) on Thursday announced the appointment of Niranjan Gupta as chief financial officer-designate and member of the HUL Management Committee, effective 1 September.
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August 22, 2025
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Monsoon kills 1,860 in India, Pakistan
A deadly monsoon season has claimed at least 1,860 lives in India and Pakistan, with flash floods, landslides and inundated cities exposing the region's growing vulnerability to climate-related disasters.
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August 22, 2025
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Parisians Are Tired of the 'Disneyfication' of Montmartre
As tourism soars, some residents are pushing back. For, they fear the historical area is turning into a theme park
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August 22, 2025
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Indian astronauts have edge in training
Indian astronauts will have an edge in their preparation for the country's human space-flight programme, as they have trained in both Russian and American technologies, said Shubhanshu Shukla, group captain of the Indian Air Force and the first Indian to set foot on the International Space Station (ISS).
1 min |
August 22, 2025
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Maharashtra tops PMFBY insurance claim payouts
Maharashtra, India's largest state economy and home to the country's biggest business groups, has emerged as the top recipient of payouts under the Centre's flagship crop insurance scheme, the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), officials said, quoting government data.
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August 22, 2025
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Vedanta Demerger Could Hamper Recoveries: Govt
Govt flags foreign loans against national assets, $578 mn in dues among multiple objections
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August 22, 2025
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Rupee closes 87.25 against US dollar
The rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day lower by 18 paise at 87.25 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, on a strong American currency and a recovery in crude oil prices.
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August 22, 2025
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China Is Far More Eager To Use Nvidia's AI Chips Than It Lets On
China may be feigning angst over them just to buy time for Huawei
3 min |
August 22, 2025
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Wipro Buys Harman DTS for $375 Million
Wipro aims to strengthen its engineering and R&D arm through the deal
2 min |
August 22, 2025
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Macron dials Modi to discuss strategic ties, world peace
French President Emmanuel Macron dialled Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday to discuss ongoing efforts for the peaceful resolution of the war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict in West Asia.
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August 22, 2025
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Boeing in talks to sell as many as 500 planes to China
Boeing Co. is heading closer towards finalizing a deal with China to sell as many as 500 aircraft, according to people familiar with the matter, a transaction that would end a sales drought that stretches back to US President Donald Trump's last visit in 2017.
1 min |
August 22, 2025
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AI, AI Express post ₹9.5k cr pre-tax loss
Air India and Air India Express together posted a loss before tax of ₹9,568.4 crore in the financial year ended March 2025, according to the civil aviation ministry.
1 min |
August 22, 2025
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Canterbury beyond the historic cathedral
The town may be anchored by its storied cathedral, but there's more fun to be had exploring its gardens and crooked bookshops
4 min |
August 22, 2025
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Dream11, Games 24x7 Hit as Real-Money Gaming Banned
The move comes after parliament passed a bill to ban real-money gaming on Thursday
2 min |
August 22, 2025
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Sebi mulls longer F&O contracts to curb retail frenzy
The capital markets regulator is exploring the introduction of longer-tenured derivative contracts in index options to realign the fast-growing segment with its intended purpose of hedging and capital formation, rather than pure speculation.
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August 22, 2025
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Suneeta Reddy to sell Apollo stake worth ₹1,395 crore
Apollo Hospital Enterprises Ltd's market capitalization was ₹1.14 trillion on the NSE at market close on Thursday
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August 22, 2025
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India Needs Next-Gen Reforms to Navigate a World of Uncertainties
A mix of steps to boost our economy will be key in turning the challenges we face into opportunities
2 min |
August 22, 2025
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Vineet Agrawal, and a Billion-Dollar Soap Opera
Inside story of the slow, stubborn ascent of Wipro's consumer business
9 min |
August 22, 2025
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EU, US Lay Out Next Steps on Tariffs to Rebalance Trade Ties
The US and European Union took the next steps to formalize their trade pact, detailing plans that could reduce tariffs on European automobiles within weeks while opening the door to new potential discounts for steel and aluminum.
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