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When spilling the beans is not an option

If Where Eagles Dare belongs in the pantheon of great getaway films, that is partly because of the impressive number of modes of transport deployed, says Geoff Dyer




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V. Ravichandar: Bengaluru’s public eye

In a divided world, this civic evangelist is opening up public spaces in Bengaluru for conversation and connection




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India’s emerging 150-plus bowlers need careful looking after

A bowler in the 150kmph category is a jewel, and needs to be handled with love, not a word used in sporting contexts.




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AI: The role of global standards in driving innovation and responsible development

The future of AI will require new standards to ensure safe and responsible implementation




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Column | So you don’t have a bestie

Lessons in relationships and a bowl of fragrant and spiced apricots with meat



  • Life & Style

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Money, happiness and the connection between the two 

Nobel Prize winning behavioural economist Daniel Kahneman led a famous study which concluded that happiness increases with income until it plateaus at $75,000 a year




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Incompetence rights a wrong, but for how long? | On the import of Salman Rushdie’s Satanic Verses

Perhaps the notification that banned the import of Salman Rushdie’s Satanic Verses was as fictitious as the characters in the novel




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Trump turns to allies on capitol hill to fill top cabinet posts

Trump will also reach into the the Senate, with the expected appointment of Marco Rubio of Florida as secretary of State, according to a person familiar with the matter




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Nifty Prediction Today – November 12, 2024: Can be range bound. Stay out of the market

Nifty 50 November Futures contract can trade in a range of 24,100-24,500




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US will stay in global climate fight despite Trump, says Podesta

Yet John Podesta, senior adviser to the president for international climate policy, also struck an apologetic tone at the start of the United Nations COP29 summit in Azerbaijan. The expected pullback by the world’s second-largest greenhouse gas emitter, he acknowledged, comes even “as the dangers we face grow ever-more catastrophic.”




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With non-performing loans easing, ARCs brace for tough FY25

As the asset under management of private ARCs is expected to contract by 7-10%, redemptions are predicted to remain robust. 



  • Money & Banking

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Bank Nifty Prediction Today – November 12, 2024: Bearish. Go short now and on a rise

Bank Nifty November Futures can fall to 51,500 and even 51,250




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Bajaj Allianz Life sees 23% growth in gross written premium, expands market share

Bajaj Allianz Life focused on making life insurance accessible to all, says MD & CEO Tarun Chugh; special emphasis on Tier 2 and 3 markets



  • Money & Banking

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Low-pressure area forms over Bay, draws in clouds over many parts of south-east peninsula 

Isolated heavy rain may break out over Tamil Nadu until Saturday, and for five days over Kerala & Mahe




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Reliance Industries to invest ₹65,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh biogas venture

This is the largest clean energy investment by Reliance Energy in India outside of Gujarat




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L&T bags 'ultra mega' order from NTPC to set up thermal power plants in MP, Bihar

The work involves design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection and commissioning of boilers, turbines, electrostatic precipitators, auxiliaries, along with the related mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and civil works




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₹1,800 crore plan to connect Ahmedabad airport with metro services sent for Centre’s approval

A final proposal has been sent to the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and a sanction is pending: GMRC official




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Urban gardening company Ugaoo raises ₹47 crores in Series A funding led by V3 Ventures

The company plans to use the funds to expand its regional presence across the top 10 Indian cities and open 80 retail stores by FY 2030




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COP 29: Gujarat Delegation led by Minister of Finance, Energy and Petrochemicals




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India’s IT spending set to hit $160 billion by 2025, fuelled by software and GenAI investments

Alongside, software spending in India is projected to record the highest annual growth rate, increasing by 17 per cent% in 2025




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Subdued blenders demand hit tea prices in Coonoor auctions

The sales percentage in leaf was only 47 per cent out of the offered quantity of 25,83,350 kg, while in dust, it was 53 per cent out of the offered quantity of 6,14,625 kg




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Asset-light approach: EV start-ups turn to micro-factories to cut costs, enhance flexibility

Micro-factories are closer to the market, require less capital investment, and are faster to set up




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Retail inflation surges to 14-month high of 6.21% in October

Industrial growth based on the Index of Industrial Production improved to 3.1 per cent in September as against (-) 0.1 per cent in August




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EEPC sees big opportunities from Ukraine reconstruction 

Asked if the Council had started preparing for the Ukraine opportunities, Gadoria said that there had been some discussions around that




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Host nation Azerbaijan hits out at West in defence of oil and gas industry

Comments come on the second day of summit at which close to 200 nations are meeting to discuss how they can cut fossil fuel emissions




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India’s path to a $70-billion gaming industry: GDAI President

Sridhar Muppidi, President of the Game Developers Association of India discusses gaming industry landscape, its potential, and challenges




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Sensex, Nifty slump 1 pc amid unabated foreign fund outflows, weak global trends




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IBM unveils Gen-AI Innovation centre at Kochi Infopark 

The new centre can accommodate 5,000 workers




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New flights to Uzbekistan, Vietnam on cards as govt revises air service agreement

This move follows a revision in air services agreement between India and the two countries at an International Civil Aviation Organisation gathering in Malaysia last month




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JSW Defence, Shield AI in defence collaboration

This effort will enable large-scale production of V-BATs in India to serve the needs of the Indian Armed Forces and also function as a global production hub for Shield AI




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AI-Vistara merger: Air India’s international footprint to expand beyond 40 destinations

Accordingly, the merger will strengthen the airline’s presence on critical long-haul routes and open new destinations like Bali and Mauritius




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Weekly Rupee view: Rupee take a hit as Trump’s victory boosts dollar

Support at 84.50 can limit the downside for now




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India to be among top 4 markets for Siemens globally in 3 years

Expects growth to be driven by the company’s infrastructure vertical




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Public sector banks’ net profit surged 26% in April-Sept period

Public sector banks in India see 26% growth in net profit, reflecting financial health and technological advancements



  • Money & Banking

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Excess rains spurs use of more herbicides this kharif cropping season

Agrochemical makers have seen sales of herbicides going up this kharif season, even though the offtake in other categories such as insecticides and fungicides were muted




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GlobalLogic to hire 1400 in 3 years

Opens delivery centre in Hyderabad




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Surge in AI-based attacks a concern: Sophos report

‘Only 39 per cent of companies in the country feel prepared to withstand a prolonged ransomware attack’




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Cox & Kings to return to biz, five years after insolvency 

Cox & Kings, which was among the largest players in tours and meeting and incentive segment, suspended operations following a cash crunch in October 2019.




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Finance Commission Conclave to map effective devolution of fiscal powers to local bodies

Organised by Panchayati Raj Ministry, the Conclave attempts to bring together key stakeholders like the Central & State Finance Commission for the development of ‘grameen bharat’




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Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages net profit soars in FY24, revenues up 10 per cent

As part of this strategy, it divested company-owned bottling operations to independent bottlers in Rajasthan, Bihar, parts of West Bengal and North East during FY24




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Nykaa reports strong Q2 numbers on all-round demand

Its same-day and next-day deliveries are now available in over 110 cities, and the company is strengthening that quick delivery proposition




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CuraTeQ Biologics’ Hydrogen plant gets GMP certificate from EMA

The GMP inspection, conducted by EMA representatives from April 8-12, 2024, assessed mammalian and microbial drug substance manufacturing facility sections




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Maize research body seeks funding to undertake research on managing aflatoxin in DDGS

IIMR says various technologies can be used to reduce the aflatoxin




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Jai Balaji Industries’ net profit down 24%, shares to split 1:5

The Board approved splitting of each equity share of face value of Rs 10 each into 5 equity shares of face value of Rs 2 each




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3M India reports 8% dip in Q2 profit at ₹134 crore, hit by rising costs

Company’s revenue experienced a 7 per cent increase to ₹1,111 crore




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India among global top-10 for all 3 major IP rights

India ranked fourth globally in trademark filings, with a 6.1 per cent increase in 2023




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Russia committed on signing free trade pact between India and EAEU, says Manturov

Jaishankar, Manturov direct working groups to work towards enhancing market access to meet $100 bn trade target by 2030




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BSE net zooms to ₹346 cr in Q2

Income more than doubled to Rs ₹819 crore from ₹367 crore




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NFRA Board approves revamp proposals on 40 auditing standards

Also approves revised SA600 despite ICAI concerns; NFRA also okays revised auditing standard on ‘Joint Audits’




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Letters to the Editor dated November 12, 2024