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Political Line | Inspector Praveen, inspired by The New York Times

The Delhi police FIR and NYT reporting on foreign influence operations share the same outlook




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ICC World Cup | It takes more than just teams to make a match; fans are important too 

In denying visas for fans from Pakistan for the cricket world cup, India have displayed a churlishness that sits badly on a nation of its size and influence




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Political Line | Digital mohalla sabhas, and international relations

Diplomacy has been democratised. But there is a little trouble — the grand plans of strategic elites are increasingly constrained by public opinion, in India and all democracies, as the world stares into a new abyss.




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In sport, you often learn more from a defeat than from a victory 

If England is a shining example for its approach to Test cricket, their One-Day International approach is a warning.




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When Belgian policemen become Catholic priests 

There exists a literary practice where old favourites are given fresh adventures by later writers. These are mostly well written, and respect the backstories the original authors gave their characters




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So long, and no thanks for all the lack of fish 

It is accepted now that porn drove the Internet in its early days. Some 36% of the Net traffic was generated by it. The figure is far less now




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Column | Spells and a reluctant bride

Women are more than capable of saving themselves, says Phuphee. They don’t need magic, maybe just a helping hand




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From a wedding pandal and into the dictionary 

The wedding kept a nation entertained and brought joy to all those who have nothing in their lives but a loin cloth and a colour TV




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The past shaping the 2024 J&K Assembly elections

The present Assembly elections ends the six-year political stasis in J&K. Expectedly, there is heightened political activity and interest among the electorate.



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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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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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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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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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Social Alpha launches programme to support 10 agri start-ups 

Social Alpha to support innovations in precision farming, soil and water management, farm mechanization, post-harvest management, and animal husbandry They need to address critical challenges smallholder farmers face




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Pfizer ramps up Indian R&D and manufacturing, says Meenakshi Nevatia, MD

Pfizer is shifting its oncology and chemotherapy product lines from Australia to Gujarat and aims to increase the share of local products in the Indian market.




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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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IBM unveils Gen-AI Innovation centre at Kochi Infopark 

The new centre can accommodate 5,000 workers




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Hyundai profits slip in Q2 & H1 on weak domestic demand, geopolitical tensions

Net profit skids 15.5 per cent to ₹1,375.5 crore in the September quarter; domestic sales drop 5.8% to 149,639 units in the quarter under review




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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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Govt working to improve R&D in drone sector for Indian IP creation: Rajnath Singh

The Centre is committed to creating an ‘Adaptive Defence’ in the country to counter challenges posed by the fast-changing world, says Defence Minister




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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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AT&C loss widens: Centre suggests States to calculate technical & commercial losses separately

The total outstanding debt of Discoms is currently around ₹6.84 lakh crore. Accumulated losses stand at ₹6.46 lakh crore.




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We are the only brand in India, with zero stock at dealers: Mercedes-Benz India CEO

Mercedes-Benz India is targeting double-digit growth in India by the end of the year, says Santosh Iyer, CEO of the automobile giant




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Take recovery from ‘avoidance transactions’ seriously, IBBI tells creditors. 

Recovery for creditors could go up at least 10 per cent on such approach, says IBBI Chief Mital; Till Sep 2024, total clawback on avoidance transactions applications stood at ₹7,516 crore




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Google Pixel 7 & Pixel 7 Pro open for pre-orders in India

Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro can be pre-ordered for ₹59,999 and ₹84,999 respectively in India




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Google Pixel 7 review: Love, Tech, & the lil’ green robot!

The comparatively petite flagship has a few charms hidden within




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Acer launches 16-inch OLED laptop Swift Edge in India

The all-new Swift Edge is designed to fulfill the needs of the modern hybrid workforce



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OPPO Reno10 Pro+ review: A picture perfect prodigy? 

The latest photography-focused flagship promises to bring in both style and substance




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Apple's new iPhones get faster chips, better cameras and new charging ports

All the new models will be available in stores from September 22, with pre-orders beginning this Friday




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Apple's iPhone seen gaining market share in India as Pro model demand rises

The company is projected to account for 7 per cent of all smartphone sales in the country from July to December, up from 5 per cent in the first half of 2023



  • Mobiles & Tablets

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Apple updates iPhone 12 software to address France's radiation testing requirements

French regulators halted sales of the iPhone 12 after finding that the device gives off more than permissible amounts of radiation when in contact with static surfaces



  • Mobiles & Tablets

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Samsung to embed Google's generative AI tech Gemini Nano in S24 smartphone series




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‘AI’cing the cake! Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review 

How much smarter can a the smartphone get? Samsung seems to have an answer.




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OnePlus launches specially designed Genshin Impact smartphone 

The OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition will be available for purchase in India from March 19




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Apple apologises for iPad Pro 'Crush' ad, Ad Age says

The advertisement titled "Crush" has over a million views on Apple's YouTube channel




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Indkal Technologies licenses Acer brand to manufacture and sell mobile phones 

The agreement will see Acer designing, manufacturing, and distributing smartphones under its brand, focusing on models priced between ₹15,000 and ₹50,000




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Understanding The Tax Implications Of F&O Trading In India

F&O trading comes with complex tax implications that need to be properly understood to ensure tax compliance and optimise liabilities.




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Jóhann Jóhannsson's powerful music-narrative




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Inarritu's inward gaze




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'FASTag'ging through toll plazas

Saved at least 30 minutes to an hour in the 12 toll plazas to and from Bengaluru




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Pandit Jasraj: In him, we sensed ‘heaven’

If music could move one to tears, then Pandit Jasraj was power personified




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Photography: Is it for the 'pros' or for everyone?

On a day that celebrates the invention of the photographic process, an amateur reflects on the changing times




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"You must write about this, Madam"




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Indian markets open lower after Trump victory rally; IT stocks mixed 

Apollo Hospitals and Tata Steel up more than 6%, followed by HCL Tech (0.66 per cent), Coal India (0.61 per cent), and TCS (0.46 per cent)




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Swiggy IPO: Choice Equity Broking assigns ‘subscribe for long term’ despite profitability concerns 

Analysts view Swiggy’s diverse portfolio, encompassing food delivery, grocery services, and restaurant reservations, as a competitive advantage over rivals like Zomato.




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Swiggy IPO: SAMCO Securities alerts investors on profitability concerns

Swiggy confronts intense competition from Zomato in the food delivery sector, potentially impacting its market share and customer acquisition costs.




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Honasa launches winter skincare lines across four brands 

Honasa Consumer Limited trading at ₹386.35 down by ₹1.50 or 0.39 per cent




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TCS inks cloud data migration deal with Air France-KLM 

TCS will help the airline group transition its critical systems and core business data to the cloud, including flight operations, passenger information, aircraft maintenance, and e-commerce platforms




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Aurionpro wins landmark contract for Chennai Metro Phase II fare collection 

Project encompasses Corridor 3 from Sholinganallur to Sipcot, and Corridor 5 from Koyambedu to Elcot Park




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Broker’s call: Amara Raja E&M (Buy)

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