b

Fearing revenue loss, Kerala merchants favour Onam celebrations despite Wayanad tragedy

The textile and garment makers have come out with a request to the government to withdraw its decision not to hold the Onam celebrations fearing loss of revenue to the entire trading fraternity




b

Shift in snacking patterns: Indian consumers opt for healthier and plant-based options

According to the Mondelez International snacking report, Indian consumers are showing an increasing interest in plant-based snacks




b

Cost no bar for the globetrotting Indian

Airfares, hotel rates and visa fees... are all rising but no let up in travel demand




b

I&B Ministry summons Netflix content head over IC-814 series row

The depiction of hijackers of the Indian Airlines flight from Kathmandu to Delhi has kicked off a row with a section of viewers objecting to the 'humane' projection of the perpetrators




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‘IC-814’ series row: I&B Ministry summons Netflix executive

A section of irate social media users said pseudonyms for hijackers “whitewashed” their real identities




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Grand celebrations mark Vinayaka Chaturthi in South India

Large Ganesha idols were installed in major cities like Chennai and Hyderabad, while popular temples such as Pillayarpatti and Malaikottai in Tamil Nadu, and Manakula Vinayakar in Puducherry, saw a surge of devotees. 




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Devotional platform AppsForBharat raises $18 mn led by Fundamentum

The funds will be used to expand the Sri Mandir app’s operations in India and internationally, onboard new temples, launch new services, and build an all-encompassing tech infrastructure for the devotional ecosystem




b

'The Bear' romps with four wins including best actor in a comedy at Emmy Awards

While the third season of FX's “The Bear” has already dropped, the trio won their second Emmys for its second, in which White's chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto attempts to turn his family's grungy Chicago sandwich shop into an elite restaurant




b

Re-runs score a surprise hit at the box-office

Tamil film Ghilli mints ₹40 crore; Tumbbad grabs over ₹16 crore




b

From ‘Downton Abbey’ to Oscar glory: Maggie Smith’s remarkable journey ends

Smith’s remarkable career spanned several decades, during which she was celebrated as one of her generation’s most distinguished actresses, sharing the stage and screen with contemporaries like Vanessa Redgrave and Judi Dench.




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Mithun Chakraborty to be conferred with Dadsaheb Phalke Lifetime Award for 2022

An alumnus of the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Chakraborty gained significant popularity in the 1980s with his role in ‘Disco Dancer’




b

Sony Pics’ new CEO Ravi Ahuja believes in the power of content

Ahuja joined Sony in 2021 and oversaw a vast portfolio of productions, including ‘The Crown’, ‘Better Call Saul’, and ‘The Last of Us’




b

Ola CEO Bhavish Agarwal hits back at stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra for flagging Ola EV service issue

Many Ola Electric consumers jumped into the spat and complained about the service quality of the company.




b

Hindi cinema dominates India’s Oscar submissions

Selected from a pool of around 29 Indian language films, Lapata Ladies will represent India on the global stage. 




b

Ratan Tata: The dogs lose a best friend 

Canine friends of Bombay House are the only denizens who can walk in without an access card”




b

Acemoglu, Johnson and Robinson win 2024 Nobel economics prize

The prestigious award, formally known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, is the final prize to be given out this year and is worth 11 million Swedish crowns ($1.1 million)




b

Tata Sons Chairman shares touching tribute to late Ratan Tata 

There really was no one like Ratan Tata: N Chandrasekaran




b

Scan, pay, repeat: Behavioural shift on payment modes drives UPI transactions of over ₹617 trillion in past 102 months

Even small amounts of ₹1 are transacted on the ‘Made-In-India’ UPI platform




b

Disney Adventure cruise gets ready to set sail; bookings to start in December

Disney Adventure cruise ship will set sail from Singapore on December 15, 2025




b

After delivery in 10 min, Blinkit promises returns in 10 min 

The service, which has been under testing in Delhi NCR, is now available in Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Pune, with plans for expansion to additional cities




b

TCS Chennai’s Jayakanthan retains top spot at businessline Cerebration Quiz 2024

The event, sponsored by Title Partner JK Tyre and powered by Indian Oil, in association with BSE and University partner Amity University, Mumbai, saw participation from over 3,600 individuals across the country.




b

Indian box office collections hit ₹1,066 crore in September: Ormax Media

However, the cumulative box office for January-September releases was estimated at about ₹7,949 crore, which is 9.5 per cent less than the same period in 2023




b

Mahindra Holidays unveils Club Mahindra Pavagadh resort in Gujarat’s Panchmahal

Spanning seven acres, the resort features landscaped gardens, a swimming pool, and a multi-cuisine restaurant, making it ideal for families seeking relaxation and exploration.




b

YouTube expands shopping in India with Flipkart, Myntra partnership 

YouTube Shopping affiliate programme allows creators to earn by recommending products, across videos, shorts and live streams




b

Diwali cheer: Singham Again, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 sparkle recording a ₹100-crore plus opening

Both films entered the ₹100-crore club within the first three days of their release




b

Memes sum up US polls verdict memorably

Social media satirists were quick off the mark in lampooning the election results




b

Puma India and dating site Bumble announce ‘singles-only’ running event in Bengaluru

The 3km run aimed at singes aged between 21 and 35 years will start at Bengaluru’s Nexus Koramangala Mall on November 10




b

In charts | India’s service exports at all-time high in February; trade deficit widens

Below are the charts showing how merchandise and service trade have been in the recent months




b

The RBI is turning 90

There must be no ego tussles between the central bank and the government



  • From the Viewsroom

b

Indian football at a crossroads

Coach Igor Stimac’s performance has come under scrutiny



  • From the Viewsroom

b

In charts| How Indian equity and debt markets fared in FY24?

Here are five charts which capture the performance of the Indian market in FY24




b

Working India hobbles along

The India Employment Report 2024 points to worrying trends in terms of structural change in the Indian economy



  • C P Chandrasekhar & Jayati Ghosh

b

Lessons from electoral bonds saga

Electoral funding needs to be made more transparent



  • From the Viewsroom

b

Some sobering news during polls

The CSDS-Lokniti survey shows that most Indians believe in religious pluralism



  • From the Viewsroom

b

Pharma’s bitter pill

Healthcare companies list a multitude of reasons explaining difficulties in reducing the cost of drugs or treatments for patients




b

Kaun Banega Mukhya Mantri?

The contrasting paths of BJP and Congress



  • From the Viewsroom

b

Of elections and numbers

Though most of us crave for objectivity and neutrality in political analyses, these often suffer from our in-built biases, predilections



  • From the Viewsroom

b

Indian football must raise its game

To regain fan trust and support, the India team needs to show steady progress in world rankings and consistent victories in championships



  • From the Viewsroom

b

In charts| Boom in India’s luxury housing market

The proportion of affluent households is increasing every year, as does the money Indians spend on luxury goods and services




b

T20 World Cup: Breaking the jinx

Having got to the finals without losing a match, India were the deserved winners of the T20 World Cup




b

What is a developed country and can India become one?

India lags behind in HDI rank mainly because of its low life expectancy and per capita income




b

Trends in investment behaviour among women

The study compiled from a pool of one crore retail investors (30 per cent women)




b

Stubborn domestic food prices

Despite global food prices falling since July 2022, domestic food prices have continued to rise in low income nations




b

Rising household debt, a worry

The prospect of rising defaults on unsecured retail loans can impact not just the banking system, but also hit growth



  • C P Chandrasekhar & Jayati Ghosh

b

Depression declared over Bay of Bengal, to cross Chennai coast by Thursday morning 

Heavy to very heavy to extremely heavy rain outlook extended to parts of TN, south AP on Wednesday as well




b

Clear all dues before seeking licence renewal: DGCA




b

Honda to hike car prices by up to 2 p.c.




b

RIL to invest $27 bn in next four years: report




b

Mercedes to hike prices by up to Rs 58 lakh from April




b

RIL to give up 4,266 sq. km of KG-D6 block