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Sensex, Nifty fall for 2nd day amid foreign fund exodus, muted corporate earnings

In Asian markets, Seoul, Shanghai and Hong Kong settled lower while Tokyo ended in the positive territory. European markets were trading lower. Wall Street ended mostly higher




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Tatas will choose Singapore as key partner for semiconductor play: Singapore Minister Shanmugam 

Tata Sons to partner with Singapore in semiconductor industry, showcasing Singapore’s significance in global semiconductor production




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MRF consolidated Q2 net skids 20% to ₹471 cr. on input cost hike




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Haldiram Bhujiawala raises ₹235 cr from Pantomath’s Bharat Value Fund

India’s snacks market, which is worth ₹ 42,600 crore in FY24, is expected to reach around ₹95,500 crore by FY32, registering a CAGR of 11%




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Granules unit in Andhra Pradesh gets U.S. FDA inspection report with NAI status




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Sundaram Home Finance forays into Chhattisgarh, aims to disburse ₹50 cr.




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Chola Finance consolidated Q2 net rises 27% to ₹1,125 crore




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Markets decline in early trade amid unabated foreign fund outflows, muted earnings

Sensex and Nifty fall due to foreign fund outflows, disappointing earnings, and weak Asian markets, impacting investor sentiment




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CCI probe: Zomato, Swiggy say committed to complying with competition law

Zomato and Swiggy termed news reports on the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) investigation "misleading", maintaining that the CCI is yet to pass its final order on the matter of unfair business practices, including alleged preferential treatment to some restaurant partners




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EAM Jaishankar emphasises trade in national currencies ahead of intergovernmental meeting with Russia

The bilateral trade between India and Russia will touch $100 billion by 2030, says External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar




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What you need to know about China's $1.4 trillion debt package




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ADB increases climate finance after U.S., Japan give world's first sovereign guarantees




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Sensex, Nifty close flat amid unabated foreign fund outflows, muted earnings

The stock indices close flat amid Foreign Institutional Investors selling, weak earnings, and volatile trade; Asian markets trend lower




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Stanchart opens second International Banking Centre in Chennai




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RPL stock case: SC dismisses SEBI's appeal against SAT order giving relief to Mukesh Ambani




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TVS Supply Chain Solutions posts consolidated Q2 net profit of ₹11 crore




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Black Box Q2 PAT rises 60% to ₹51 crore




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ITI Limited emerges as lowest bidder BharatNet Phase-3 Project worth ₹4559 cr.




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Carl Zeiss to help 1,00,000 persons with nearsightedness in rural Karnataka

The German company inaugurated its maiden Global Capability Centre (GCC) in India in Bengaluru




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Nirmala Sitharaman to meet State FMs for pre-Budget, GST Council meet on Dec 21-22

The meeting assumes significance as State Finance Ministers will present their recommendations for the 2025-26 Budget to be unveiled on February 1, 2025




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Round 2 in the Trump-vs-Mexico matchup looks ominous for Mexico

Mexico is facing a second Donald Trump presidency, and few countries can match its experience as a target of Trump’s rhetoric: There have been threats to close the border, impose tariffs and even send U.S. forces to fight Mexican drug cartels if the country doesn’t do more to stem the flow of migrants and drugs




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Bitcoin has topped $87,000 for a new record high. What to know about crypto’s post-election rally

As money continues to pour into crypto following Donald Trump’s election victory, bitcoin has climbed to yet another record high




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In South America, Trump already losing a trade battle with China




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Rupee slips 1 paisa to close at fresh all-time low of 84.39 against U.S. dollar

A SBI research report on November 11, 2024 said that the rupee may depreciate 8-10% against the US dollar during the Trump 2.0 regime.




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What does winter melt hold this time round?




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Twin-monsoon failures of 2012 have left plantation sector numb




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Weather-proofing of Budget

“While, like last year, I seek the blessings of Lord Indra to bestow on us timely and bountiful monsoons, I would pray to Goddess Lakshmi as well. I think it is a good strategy to diversify one's risks.” – Pranab Mukherjee in Budget speech 2012-13.




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All's well in equatorial Pacific?

US and Australian lead forecasters believe they are able to see beyond the 'spring barrier' to conclude that the equatorial Pacific will stay 'neutral'during the Northern Hemisphere summer 2013.




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Late-winter snowstorm in Northwest Europe

The Arctic cold wave has made a late-winter dip towards far south of the normal to trigger the latest snowstorm across Northwest Europe, which is on a roll even as one is about to post this blog . This is akin to early-February freaky weather brought about by southward-dipping western disturbances (which are eastward-perturbations of the cold waves striking Northwest and South Europe)over Central and adjoining Peninsular India.




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Ebbs and flows in 'atmospheric rivers' and their impact

So when they swing up, these waves suck warm air from the tropics to Europe, Russia, or the US, and when they swing down, they do the same thing with cold air from the Arctic.




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Mohenjo Daro: Tries the audience’s patience

The very straight, simple and oft-repeated tale of foster parents, mistaken identity, good vs evil is just another fantasy, a mishmash of many such larger than life epics.




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Aatadukundam Raa: The joke is on the audience

A clichéd story that relies heavily on a film family’s lineage




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Dharmadurai: terrific story that loses its way

Dharmadurai leaves us dry-eyed, despite much potential for drama.




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A Flying Jatt: from another planet

A desi superhero adventure with a few endearing moments best suited for under 10-year-olds




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Mechanic: Resurrection – A standard Statham affair




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Janatha Garage: This needs a few repairs

NTR and Mohanlal’s performances save an otherwise tepid film




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Don't Breathe: when prey turns predator

A chilling, thrilling twist on the home invasion genre leaves you rooting for the bad guys.




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Sunshine Music Tours and Travels: Ain’t no sunshine at all

A film about a motley crew on a road trip is actually an overt promotion for an EDM fest




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Freaky Ali: Not a great tee off

Nawazuddin Siddiqui holds it together as a golfing hero for this over the top entertainer




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Oppam: When narrative fails a meaty role




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Saat Uchakkey: Too dirty for words

Potentially successful as a politically incorrect statement, the film is defeated by a meandering plot and excessively crude lingo




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31st October: Cardboard recreations of history

There’s nothing nuanced or new in this film about one of the worst pogroms of our times: the anti-Sikh riots of 1984




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Ae Dil Hai Mushkil: Sluggish narrative overtakes a fresh film

ADHM is the latest in the brand of cinema that isn’t so much as plot driven as it is focused on characters, relationships and interactions.




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Doctor Strange: special effects and a great story

‘Doctor Strange’ is a subverted superhero film with plenty to look and laugh at.




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Ghatana: Revengeful drama

The film deals with a serious issue but sounds a bit irrelevant now




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'Olla' review: Revelatory and enigmatic

Helmed by a striking protagonist, Ariane Labed's directorial debut short is a visually-poised study of a skewed relationship




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‘Macharla Niyojakavargam’ movie review: An extra loud, outdated actioner

This cringey Telugu potboiler starring Nithiin and Krithi Shetty is a test of patience




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‘Panchathantram’ movie review: This anthology is a potpourri and the women make it watchable 

With Brahmanandam as a storyteller, the Telugu anthology film ‘Panchathantram’ looks at memories through sensory experiences and a couple of stories hit the sweet spot




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‘Vinaro Bhagyamu Vishnu Katha’ movie review: A concoction of absurd ideas

The twists and turns notwithstanding, it’s tough to sit through the Telugu film ‘Vinaro Bhagyamu Vishnu Katha’




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‘Balagam’ movie review: Death and drama, wrapped in humour

‘Balagam’, first-time director Venu Yeldandi’s Telugu indie-style drama starring Priyadarshi, is outrageously funny while holding a mirror to fractured familial ties and human behaviour