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Strength of India intact, forex reserves swelled by $8 billion in last two days: FM

Nirmala Sitharaman said the regulators will do their job on the Adani issue




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Strategic disinvestment: CBDT to exempt deemed taxation of difference in book value and fair value

Amends Rule 11 UAC(4) of the Income Tax Rules




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Wholesale inflation declines to 90-month low of -3.48% in May

WPI inflation trend to help retail inflation nearing RBI MPC’s target of 4%




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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to flag off bl’s MSME Growth Conclave

Event to unleash the growth potential of the sector; discussions to spark ideas




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India’s UPI is an exemplar for the world: Eswar Prasad

Global growth prospects look a lot less bleak now, says economist Eswar Prasad




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How a Dharavi-based housemaid inspired rural financial start-up Jai Kisan 

The digital financial services firm eyes onboarding 1 million farmers before fiscal end




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Prolonged Persian Gulf crisis can affect India’s economic activity: FinMin

Depending on how the situation develops, crude oil prices may push higher, says Finance Ministry’s monthly economic review




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Indian economy to exceed growth estimates after strong Q2 beat: economists

Indian economy grew 7.6% in Q2FY24




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After weak December quarter, winter products begin seeing an uptick in demand

Demand for winterwear apparel segment has also witnessed an uptick in the past few days




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India has no plans to import wheat for now - Piyush Goyal

Government has sold around 6 mmt of wheat to local bulk buyers since June 1




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India withstood geopolitical shocks; will navigate future uncertainties too: MPC's Jayanth R Varma

Global growth expected to come down to 2.9 per cent in 2024




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GST Council likely to meet soon after winter session, insurance to be in focus

The Council is expected to meet between December 20 and 25 in Rajasthan




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A requiem for the M 800? Not yet!




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Five heart-pounding ways to spend your Swiss adventure

The resort town of Interlaken is not just about idyllic lake cruises




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Indian Chinese-The fusion most preferred

We might cry hoarse demanding authentic cuisine, but when it comes to Chinese, ‘Indian-Chinese’ is the best bet




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Effortless travel chic

Tips to stay stylish during your vacation




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A bite of the big apple

Sliced lamb shawarma, sesame-crusted pancakes, pickles on a stick, cannolis with fresh ricotta... DIVYA CHANDRAN discovers why a walking tour is a great way to take in the flavours of New York city




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The law of the jungle

Going on a jungle safari is one thing. And then again, going into a jungle where Mowgli and Bagheera supposedly once roamed, legends were born and beautiful stories created, is an entirely different thing. BHUMIKA K. takes you through an experience when the summer sun meets imagination at the Pench Tiger Reserve




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The past before us

Chennai is an interesting city to show around with its multi-layered history and deep culture. GEETA PADMANABHAN helps you choose a good mix of the city’s attractions




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By the banks of the Ganga

The writer recounts her visit to the International Yoga Festival earlier this year




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Remains of the day

Chennai has no dearth of statues. What if we had a contest to pick some of the most interesting? These five will surely find a place, writes GEETA PADMANABHAN




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A father’s love

Actor-director Samuthirakani on why his production, Appa, is close to his heart




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Symbol of a royal era

Built by an Italian architect, Madurai’s Tirumalai Naick Palace is a graceful fusion of the East and West. T. SARAVANAN investigates its past with some help from a Canadian historian, the British Library and a local archaeologist




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Of secret gardens, music and garlic

Check out the places where people are partying across the globe this month




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On the wings of wanderlust

Techies in Technopark are teaming up to travel




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Galle Fort: A walk to remember

The seaside town’s star-shaped fort is where southern spices meet salty winds




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Live life king-size

Planning a trip to Europe? Skip the hotels and find a fairytale castle to stay in, writes SMITA TRIPATHI




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The world of wanderlust

From sinking in the splendour of the past to exploring future reality in space, SOMA BASU soaks in a wide spectrum of experiences in Florida




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At the end of the line

The women of Nochi Kuppam more than add to the character of this coastal stretch. They keep the home fires burning




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The many faces of love

Ashvin Gidwani on what inspired his play The Scent of a Man, to be performed in the city on Saturday




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Detours on a food trail

When you’re looking for good food, surprises are welcome




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Out of Anaikatti: Bug side story

Living in Anaikatti means being at close quarters with all kinds of creatures. Sometimes too close.




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The other side of the Himalayas

A guide to lesser-known scenic hill stations and treks in the Himalayas




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For the love of country

Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana, is a portrait of its citizens striving to forge a cultural identity for themselves, writes NIYANTHA SHEKAR




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Around the world in a jiffy!

Going around the World Showcase promenade at Epcot Disney World in Orlando is like holding a global passport and darting in and out of countries and Continents at your will, writes SOMA BASU




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A market of the people

The writer sets off on an expedition to an old quarter of her city and unearths some gems at the Kumaran market




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In the city of joy

Come Durga Puja, and Kolkata is filled with a unique, noisy fervour that’s part of the flavour of the season, writes ANUBHUTI KRISHNA




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The fast and the curious

A bike, a cab or the Metro: which is the quickest way to get to the airport? The MetroPlus team races each other to find out




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Where happiness finds you

Beyond the unspoilt waters of the Pacific Ocean, lies cheerful Fiji. Get a taste of adventure and soak in its warmth, writes SANGEETHA DEVI DUNDOO




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Spotlight on Island of Crows

Kakkathuruthu, 75 km from Kochi airport, went from remote island to world famous, thanks to a Nat Geo feature. PRIYADERSHINI S finds out why




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An Ambassador’s fascination for the auto

Mexican diplomat Melba Pria talks to PRINCE FREDERICK about the unusual route she is taking to promote her country




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Special encounters of the scenic kind

From a Nature trail and lanterns lighting up the sky to museums and temples in the countryside, SUBHA J RAO lists five things to check out in Taiwan




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Travel stories of a mother-son duo on a Bajaj Chetak

The odyssey of Dakshina Murthy Krishna Kumar and Choondarathna on their scooter has gone viral on social media




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Dialogue of books: Navigating a turbulent world with literature’s map of imaginary places

The case for rereading cannot be made emphatically enough as we see how the armchair nature of David Damrosch’s travels serves as a nudge to readers to structure their favourite books




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Songs of the River Ganga: Shantanu Moitra’s lyrical journey to self-discovery

The six-episode series traces the emotional and spiritual calling of the 55-year-old Bollywood music composer, explores his creative dimension and puts his physical mettle to the test



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Inside Virgin Atlantic’s Airbus A330neo: lower fuel burn, more luxe

With tattoos and an inclusive dress code for crew plus a modernised fleet, the 38-year-old airline is checking all the boxes of generation next




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Direct flight from Bengaluru to Sydney launched

Qantas will operate the flight four days a week on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.




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Video | One of the best places for non-veg food on highway - Selvi Mess in Salem




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Can the Dark Sky Reserve at Hanle be a gamechanger for stargazing in India?

As Hanle in Ladakh is poised to have India’s first Dark Sky Reserve, prospects for stargazing and astro tourism shine bright




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The children of instinct

As Amish Tripathi launches his latest book, War of Lanka, in Chennai, he confesses to being an accidental writer