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




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Corrections and Clarifications — June 7, 2024




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Lok Sabha 2024 poll verdict: a rare outcome that pleases all




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T20 World Cup: Taking cricket to America involves a difficult culture transfer

It might be politically incorrect to say this, but America isn’t ready to embrace cricket yet




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Frank Worell: Centenary of the man who changed cricket and society

By unifying disparate island-countries and building a world-class team, Frank Worell ensured “West Indies” became a single entity in the sport.




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Laxman’s 281 and other cricket feats that speak for special players

Every player is capable of one moment of greatness in a career, but the best players have many of them, and closer together.




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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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Column | Workplace friction and Disney+Hotstar’s ‘Hardly Working’

The newest comedy special to drop on OTT trains its scathing jokes on bosses and discontent at the office




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No global solutions for cricket, however positive, can work without India

Currently, the future of the game is not in the hands of the WCA or indeed the ICC. It is in the hands of the BCCI




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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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‘The victim of crime is treated as a mere witness in the prosecution of the offence’

In order to provide the much needed relief to the victims of crime, it is essential that the focus of criminal justice system shifts from being accused-centric to victim-centric




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Cricket has much on its plate, including a new disruptor — Jay Shah

As caretaker of the game’s treasure chest, Jay Shah might be the most powerful man in cricket ever — no W.G. Grace, Don Bradman or Sachin Tendulkar can match his combination of political, filial and financial heft.




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Corrections and Clarifications — September 7, 2024




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Column | When Harappans had unicorns

September 20 marked 100 years of the world learning about the Indus Valley — a civilisation where the one-horned beast appears on many seals, and points to possible links between merchants and monks




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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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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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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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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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The hidden cost of your daily roti: The wheat price crisis | Trending Commodity Picks | Ep 19




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Outlook 2025: Expect more tech adoption, strategic partnerships, says Nasscom Chairperson

Weighing-in on global debate on whether AI will lead to major layoffs, she said Artificial Intelligence needs to be seen as an enabler that can help amplify skills and boost productivity




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




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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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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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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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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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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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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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HCLTech appoints Arjun A Sethi as Chief Growth Officer for strategic segments

Sethi’s international experience spans the Americas, Middle East, and APAC across government and PE, and financial services




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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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Internships’ efficacy

Push industry-academia ties, rural reach, soft skills




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FSSAI cautions quick commerce, e-commerce platforms on violations of expiry date regulations, misleading claims

Minimum shelf life regulations of at least 45 days must be enforced: FSSAI to platforms




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Mobile display assembly with or without support to attract basic custom duty of 10 per cent: CBIC

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence recently booked Vivo and Oppo for mis-declaration of certain items




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Nokia launches eco-friendly smartphones, subscription service Circular

Nokia also introduced three smartphones and a tablet



  • Mobiles & Tablets

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Apple maintains prices on new iPhones despite inflation

New iPhone14 models to boast better cameras, faster processors and a longer lasting battery




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Govt may soon standardise mobile screen guards to protect domestic manufacturing

The Centre losses crores of rupees due to unorganised screen guard imports from China



  • Mobiles & Tablets

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How to send voice messages on iPhone iOS 16

A few changes have showed up with the iOS 16 update on iMessage




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Samsung launches Samsung News for Galaxy devices

The Samsung News app will source the content from Bloomberg, Reuters, CNN, Fox News, Vice, etc.




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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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Honor unveils Magic V2: A foldable phone competing against Apple’s flagships

With a foldable OLED screen and a competitive price, it aims to challenge iPhone’s dominance in the market.



  • Mobiles & Tablets

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Apple iPhone 15: Pricing in India versus other countries

Apple’s iPhone 15 series includes iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max




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Samsung to kick off year of AI phones with new launch this month

Likely to be known as the Galaxy S24, Samsung Electronics said it plans to launch its next flagship device on January 17 in San Jose, California




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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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Leica love goes the distance: Xiaomi 14 CIVI review

The photography-forward smartphone offers a unique aesthetic for enthusiasts




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Xiaomi to ship 70 crore devices in India over next ten years

Currently, the company says it has shipped 35 crore devices in India, which includes 25 crore smartphones



  • Mobiles & Tablets

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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