According to the commodities information services provider, India's oil demand decreased in September on a yearly basis, due to above normal rainfall, which affected road movement, construction, and mining activities

Patient harm due to unsafe care is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide

In a rapidly evolving world, leveraging intellectual property (IP) for greater good has become a priority and its importance will continue to grow as humanity addresses pivotal global challenges

USFDA cautions CROs; says such incidents “undermine the reputation of generic industry”

Colombia calls for review of TRIPS Agreement implementation, highlighting need for evidence-based IP law and policy

The World Health Organization and International Paralympic Committee have launched the ‘Equipped for equity’ campaign at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

Mutual support of all stakeholders crucial in the value chain for sustainable market, says Board’s ED

MoUs aim to implement projects related to capacity building of rural youth in agriculture and allied sciences, safe use of crop protection chemicals and adoption of new technologies, among other things

“Vyas brings a wealth of experience and an unfaltering commitment to sustainable agricultural practices, setting the stage for transformative growth and enhanced sustainability within the castor industry”

Food Ministry says sufficient quantity of sugar is available in the country to meet the domestic demand throughout the year after reviewing prices and availability of the sweetener

Every business licensee registered with Tea Board must submit monthly export returns through the online portal

Consumers should know the quality of blends used in the packets, says itsIndian Tea Association chief Hemant Bangur

GMR group will use the proceeds to refinance all external debt of GMR Enterprise Private Limited, the promoter of GMR Airports Limited

New order consists of 80 trainsets with a 24-coach configuration, instead of originally planned 16

The merger enhances operational synergies and marks a step forward in the parent company’s ambitious Vihaan transformation initiative

Letter to Union Finance Minister requests treatment on a par with Outer Harbour project of VO Chidambaranar Port

Proposed fund infusion to help Pawan Hans provide consultation services for heliport construction, introduce seaplane services as well as add new choppers to its fleet

Concerns about data security practices prompt the move

Kandla port is looking to offer three oil jetties and a couple of cargo jetties to private players under the PPP mode

But says waiver willend once Finance Act amendment is notified

Sanjay Subrahmanyan held audience attention with rarely heard compositions at the Bani festival, writesP.S. Krishnamurti.

Sastri’s sonorous voice carried manodharmam aspects of raga, neraval and swara kalpana well.

Vidwan Nellai D. Kannan details the techniques needed to accompany a dance performance

In a freewheeling conversation, Vidushi Ashwini Bhide Deshpande tells Manjari Sinha what makes her performance an emotional experience.

T.V. Sankaranarayanan, who passed away recently, held aloft the Madurai Mani Iyer bani and great musical values

Aayana Dance Company’s hour-long Bharatanatyam dance presentation captivates the audience in Visakhapatnam. The event was an initiative of Paramparaa Foundation

The sixth edition of the Mahindra Kabira Festival underlined the relevance of Kabir in modern times

The Salaam Bombay Foundation adapts old favouriteChalti Ka Naam Gaadi for stage in a modern avatar to showcasethe talent of their underprivileged students

How do locally made films fare at the International Film Festivalof India, asks Sachin Chatte.

Sensex, Nifty updates on 18th April 2024: Equity benchmarks BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty extended losses on Thursday. As per provisional figures, BSE Sensex fell 332.23 pts or 0.46 per cent to trade at 72,611.45 as of 3.35 pm and Nifty 50 declined 103.70 pts or 0.47 per cent to trade at 22,044.20., Bharti Airtel, Power Grid Corp, M&M, BPCL, and Tata Steel were the top gainers, while Nestle, Apollo Hospitals, Axis Bank, HCL Technologies, and ONGC were the major laggards. The stocks that hit a 52-week high on the NSE include AAA Tech (19.33 per cent), Just Dial (12.95 per cent), Indo Tech (10 per cent) and Hi-Tech Gear (10 per cent).

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Aditya Birla Sun Life Regular Savings has been a consistent outperformer while keeping risks at bay

Rahul Goswami, CIO &MD - India Fixed Income, Franklin Templeton Asset Management, on what investors can expect on the debt side from the AMC and on his rate cut expectations