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Political Line | Unity and divisiveness: in the eye of the beholder




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IPL | When players go beyond cliches and illuminate the format

Occasionally a line emerges that causes the kind of surprise a maiden over might.




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Political Line | Keywords of 2024: Communalism, casteism, and constitutionalism




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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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Political Line | Kejriwal, out and about




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Column | Marriage is like a tanga

Phuphee breaks down why the institution needs “two wheels”, otherwise it is just a crazy bull wandering around aimlessly




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Political Line | Siddaramaiah’s failed romance and India’s undefined borders




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Ten million ways to give Test cricket the boost it needs

With the ICC set to slightly even out the balance between the haves of the game (India, England, Australia) and the have-nots (the rest) there might be hope of keeping Test cricket alive.




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Bhanupriya Rao and the inner lives of women

The founder of BehanBox has a perennial source of inspiration




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Denialism and ‘assertism’ are two sides of the same coin

What connects them is irrational belief. Conspiracy theories grow out of such belief




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Allies turn more saffron than BJP; DMK turns to Lord Murugan




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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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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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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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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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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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COP29: What is the latest science on climate change?

The last global scientific consensus on climate change was released in 2021 through the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, however scientists say that evidence shows global warming and its impacts are unfolding faster than expected




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Aluminium: Supports can limit the downside. Go long now

Support at ₹234-₹233 can halt the fall and keep the broader uptrend intact




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COP29: Pay up or face climate-led disaster for humanity, warns UN chief

Nearly 200 nations have gathered at the annual U.N. climate summit in Baku, focused this year on raising hundreds of billions of dollars to fund a global transition to cleaner energy sources and limit the climate damage caused by carbon emissions




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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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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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Zydus Lifesciences reports 13.7 per cent rise in Q2 net

The revenues rose 20 per cent to ₹5,237 crore for the period




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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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GSK@100: Reinvention, resilience critical to journey, says MD

The company is listed in India for over six decades, has brands that are as old as the country




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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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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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Air quality during Diwali worse in North India compared to South India

Delhi’s average AQI rose from 295 (Oct 24-Oct 30) to 353 (Oct 31-Nov 6), Jaipur went from 196 to 243, and Patna jumped from 126 to 232




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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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‘Slowdown in earnings growth pulling down markets’

Fundamentals of economy still remains strong: Mukherjea




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Swiggy’s IPO to deliver ₹9,000 crore in employee wealth for 5,000 employees

Nearly 5,000 current and former employees are set to benefit, with around 500 Swiggy employees to enter the ‘crore-pati’ club when the firm makes its stock market debut, according to sources




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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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Shocker to economy: Costlier veggies drive Oct inflation to 14-month high

 Base effect to blame too; vegetable inflation to ease on kharif arrivals




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Eveready Industries consolidated profit jumps 16% for Q2FY25

The company’s revenue remained flat at Rs ₹362.61 crore for the quarter under review as against Rs ₹364.89 crore for the corresponding period last fiscal, according to a stock exchange filing




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Will Reliance Jio’s affordable 5G smartphone disrupt the handset market?

5G enabled smartphones are presently priced above ₹15,000 and only 20 per cent of smartphones sold in India are 5G enabled




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Key iPhone supplier sees steady fall in smartphone demand

China downturn hurting smartphone sales, says Murata




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Govt warns of multiple iPhone, iPad vulnerabilities

CERT-In advised users to apply necessary software updates.



  • Mobiles & Tablets

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Apple halts gambling ads in App Store

Apple increased the number of ads in its App Store earlier this week.



  • Mobiles & Tablets

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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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Samsung adds Galaxy A04 and Galaxy A04e to entry-level portfolio

The Galaxy smartphones come with up to 8GB RAM with RAM and a 50MP Camera 




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Samsung to invest in smart manufacturing capability, research and development in India

We will continue our investment to bring the optimised and or smart factory to the Noida facilities, says Samsung Electronics President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business T M Roh



  • Mobiles & Tablets

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India’s smartphone market declined by 16% in January-March: IDC

Consumer demand remained sluggish amid uncertain macroeconomic conditions and inventory levels were elevated because of high stocking in H2 2022, says IDC report 




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Reliance Jio launches affordable phone platform, starting at $12

The platform offers low-cost internet-enabled devices, starting at ₹999, with the goal of providing affordable options for users to upgrade from feature phones.




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Local value addition in ‘Made in India’ smartphones climbs 16% in 2023

Samsung’s high local value add in comparison to Apple is largely a function of time




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Average selling price of smartphones in first quarter in India stagnates for first time in three years: Report

The average selling price of smartphones remained flat YoY and QoQ at $263, ending a rising streak that lasted several quarters, IDC said




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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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Maharashtra Polls Exclusive: `Rs 125 Cr Transferred To 200 Accounts, Withdrawn Overnight`; Deal Done For Muslim Votes?

In today's DNA, the Zee News anchor analysed the transfer of a huge amount of money to 200 Accounts ahead of polls in Maharashtra.




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Kerala`s `Collector Bro` And Fellow IAS Officer Suspended Over ‘Indiscipline’

The government’s suspension orders on Monday night cited both officers’ actions as serious indiscipline and violations of the All India Service Conduct Rules, 1968. 




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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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Elevate Your Life: Andrew Spira`s Dynamic Speaking And Coaching Experience

In the industry of personal development and professional growth, Andrew Spira stands as a leader of inspiration and transformation. As a motivational speaker and coach, Spira has captivated audiences worldwide with his powerful messages of hope, resilience, and success.