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Mint Chennai
Why You're Seeing More Oysters and Truffles on Menus
Top chefs are increasingly using premium ingredients in a bid to dazzle patrons and add depth to dishes
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September 11, 2025
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China hype is enhancing its image at home and abroad
A new book unfavourably compares a 'lawyerly' US with Beijing's engineering can-do mindset
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September 11, 2025
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iPhone 17 rings in festive cheer for Apple
Apple on Tuesday unveiled four new iPhones and four new wearables under its Watch and AirPods lineups, keeping its overall prices largely unchanged despite a billion-dollar hit from US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs.
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September 11, 2025
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Cabinet Clears Infra Projects Worth ₹7,600 Crore for 3 States
The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved infrastructure projects worth ₹7,616 crore for Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal, including major upgrades in road and rail connectivity.
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September 11, 2025
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Sebi to ease bond buys for foreigners
India's markets regulator said on Wednesday that its newer rules easing regulatory requirements for foreign investors who invest exclusively in the country's government bonds will come into effect from 8 February 2026.
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September 11, 2025
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Urban Co IPO gets 3x bids on day one
The initial public offering (IPO) of app-based beauty and home services platform Urban Company Ltd got fully subscribed hours after opening for bidding on Wednesday and later ended the day with 3.13 times subscription.
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September 11, 2025
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Debt MFs See August Outflows as GST Cuts Spark Caution
The government has pegged the revenue shortfall from GST cuts at ₹48,000 crore a year based on 2023-24 consumption data
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September 11, 2025
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Economic embers had a role in Nepal's eruption
This week's turmoil in Nepal may have been sparked off by its ban on social media but the frustration of the country's youth has a deeper economic cause—notably, jobless growth
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September 11, 2025
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Fitch boosts India's FY26 GDP outlook to 6.9%, from 6.5%
Fitch Ratings on Wednesday raised India's growth outlook for the fiscal year ending March 2026 to 6.9%, from its June estimate of 6.5%, citing stronger-than-expected momentum in the services sector and resilient consumption spending from both households and government.
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September 11, 2025
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AI Celebrity Ads Can Misfire, But They're Here to Stay
About 30-40% celebrity ads are shot in fragments, with AI/compositing bridging the gap
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September 11, 2025
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A New Series Lays Bare the Fascist Playbook
The show convinces us that this neurotic, often repulsive man could also be a Pied Piper for disenchanted Italians
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September 11, 2025
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Signals of Modi, Trump thaw may help restart trade talks
India is in 'active dialogue' with US for free trade deal, says commerce minister Piyush Goyal
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September 11, 2025
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CVC Capital to exit Healthcare Global
Nine months after selling a controlling stake in cancer care hospital chain Healthcare Global (HCG) to private equity giant Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), CVC Capital is planning to exit its remaining stake via a block deal, three people familiar with the development said.
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September 11, 2025
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India Mulls Emissions Norms for 25 Mn Two-Wheeler Fleet
Move comes after govt tightened similar regulations for cars, trucks to cut crude oil imports
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September 11, 2025
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Why Niva Bupa is hit by GST cut on individual health cover
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Co. Ltd faces Hobson's choice after the goods and services tax (GST) rate changes on insurance: to remain competitive without raising premiums and sacrifice profit margin, or become uncompetitive by raising premiums and protect profit margin.
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September 11, 2025
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Meta's elite AI unit sparks tension with old guard
Meta Platforms spent millions of dollars this summer recruiting AI stars. Now comes the hard part of making them work with their new colleagues.
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September 11, 2025
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'US ready for strong action on Russia'
The US is willing to take firm action on Russia over Ukraine, but Europe's full cooperation is crucial, treasury secretary Scott Bessent said after talks with the European Union (EU) sanctions envoy on Monday.
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September 10, 2025
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Corn Maze: Inside the Farm to Fuel Tank Drive
As demand for ethanol blending grows, farmers are switching to biofuel crops such as corn. But at what price?
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September 10, 2025
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Vodafone Idea moves SC against DoT's new ₹9,450 cr demand
Firm asks SC to quash demand, says apex court had earlier finalized its AGR dues till 2016-17
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September 10, 2025
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U.S., South Korea in fund deadlock
The $350 billion investment fund is a central pillar of the trade deal that preserved a 15% tariff on Korean imports
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September 10, 2025
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Sharing symptoms with AI, using explainer apps and mental health + chatbots—AI is fast becoming a first stop for healthcare queries
The upside is quick and affordable care on demand; the flip side is trusting algorithms with confidential health info
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September 10, 2025
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Somerset nears $275-mn close for 3rd healthcare fund
Somerset Indus Capital Partners, a healthcare-focused private equity (PE) firm, is set to close its third fund around $275 million by October, with backing from existing and new limited partners (LPs), a top executive said.
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September 10, 2025
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UK's Starmer to visit India in October
Keir Starmer's first visit to India as British prime minister is expected in early October and will have a sharp focus on the India-UK tech partnership when he is scheduled to join Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025 in Mumbai, officials indicated on Tuesday.
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September 10, 2025
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OpenAI Executives Rattled by Campaigns to Derail For-Profit Restructuring
Startup leaders discuss last-ditch prospect of leaving California if regulators complicate switch
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September 10, 2025
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Sebi Fast-Tracks IPO Clearances Amid Record Rush
Sebi is using AI to scan documents for shortcomings and engaging with merchant bankers to speed up clarifications
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September 10, 2025
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Kyunki's return: Can reboots breathe new life into TV's prime time?
With Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi delivering record-breaking viewership on its comeback, and other classics like CID also returning, broadcasters are doubling down on nostalgia-driven reboots to revive engagement among linear TV audiences.
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September 10, 2025
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Which EV Battery Tech Have Makers Chosen for India?
LFP is known for its high durability, safety, and is cheaper. It is used by BYD, Geely, Tata, and Mahindra
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September 10, 2025
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Benetton India CEO steps down, firm sees senior leadership exits
Fashion retailer United Colors of Benetton is seeing top-level exits in India with the chief executive officer, commercial director and marketing head having left or on their way out, people familiar with the development said.
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September 10, 2025
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Scindia launches UPI-UPU integration
Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia unveiled the UPI-UPU integration project at the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai, an initiative that would combine the strength of India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Universal Postal Union (UPU) Interconnection Platform to transform cross-border remittances, an official release said on Tuesday.
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September 10, 2025
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Bayrou steps down as France PM
François Bayrou resigned as France's prime minister (PM) on Tuesday, putting the onus on President Emmanuel Macron to quickly name a new premier who can stabilize the country's urgent fiscal situation.
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