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A singular life in plural India

In India today it is difficult to imagine a period of uninterrupted communal harmony, with reports of lynching, hate speech and bigotry surfacing with rising frequency.

11 dead in fire after LPG tanker crashes into vehicles on Jaipur-Ajmer highway

An LPG tanker collided with a truck on Friday, sparking a massive fireball that turned a stretch of the Jaipur-Ajmer highway into an inferno in which 11 people were killed and 37 vehicles engulfed in flames.

FMCG firms roll out tailored offerings for golden years

Affluent and health conscious, mature consumers are becoming selective about what they buy. Businesses are stepping up to meet their needs

SPHERES OF INFLUENCE

New districts are being announced more because of demands by influential groups than empirical studies, usually in the buildup to elections

Accenture Q1 showing a shot in arm for IT stocks

Strong US economy bodes well for Indian IT firms, say analysts

Sun Pharma: Down, but not out

Despite short-term blip, pharma major remains favourite among investors

Mirae Asset MF's AUM crosses ₹2 trn mark

Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) on Friday announced that its mutual fund (MF) assets under management (AUM) has crossed the ₹2 trillion mark on the back of 54 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the past five years.

PIL in HC seeks action against Amfi for 'misleading' ads

A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay High Court seeking directions to Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to revoke the permissions granted to mutual fund body Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) for \"misleading\" and \"deceptive\" advertisement campaigns under the investor education and protection measures.

IPO frenzy: Six issues fully subscribed; IGI at 13% premium on listing day

The initial public offerings (IPOs) of DAM Capital Advisors, Sanathan Textiles, Concord Enviro Systems, Mamata Machinery and Transrail Lighting, whose issues are on their penultimate day, were subscribed between 1.24 and 37.75 times.

Debt funds to deliver best show in 4 yrs

Strong performance attributed to bond index inclusion and fiscal prudence, say experts

Banner year beckons after record $19 bn public offer

India has become one of the world's leading markets for deals such as initial public offerings (IPOs), smashing its record for money raised this year as investors snap up opportunities.

The Fed is as clueless as markets

In normal times, the conduct of monetary policy is a lot like driving a car through a thick fog of uncertainty. You have a general idea of where you're going, but you want to move slowly to avoid accidents. At the moment, it's more like driving while double blindfolded—in a car with malfunctioning brakes. The most prudent move is to stop.

NSE rings in tighter eligibility norms for SME listings

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday brought into effect tighter eligibility norms for listing of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), just a day after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) in-principle approved them in a bid to protect the interest of retail investors.

When Bhagwat blows the whistle

When the RSS Sarsanghchalak is calling for a halt to the rash of 'masjids built over mandirs' claims, it could stem from the realisation that it will be impossible for the BJP government to maintain order if the issue spirals out of control

Rajya Sabha's tone and temper

Members of Parliament (MPs) in the INDIA bloc on December 10 moved an unprecedented resolution to impeach the vice-president and chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Entertainment's history & geography

Nikkhil Advani's Freedom at Midnight (SonyLIV), based on Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre's eponymous book, is a gripping watch.

A bird that symbolises a nation

The bald eagle has long been synonymous with American ideals - freedom, resilience, and strength.

Luxury brands offer cheaper goods for middle-class shoppers

Confronting a decline in demand for their usual fare, including $3,000-and-up handbags and $4,000-and-up cashmere jackets, major marketers of designer and luxury merchandise are broadening their product lines to emphasise scarves, belts, wallets, and home goods priced at $500 and under.

Google cuts 10% of managerial roles

Google has cut 10 per cent of its managerial positions, including directors and vice-presidents.

Buy more US oil, gas or face tariffs, Trump warns EU

US President-elect Donald Trump said on Friday that the European Union may face tariffs if the bloc does not cut its growing deficit with the United States by making large oil and gas trades with the world's largest economy.

Russia fires missiles in Kyiv

Ukraine's capital faced a Russian missile attack for the first time in almost a month, a day after Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin offered to hold talks with US President-elect Donald Trump.

Trump-backed spending bill to avert shutdown fails House vote

Republicans' dissent signals trouble for Prez-elect

US asks Nvidia to probe into China chip smuggling

The US Department of Commerce has recently asked Nvidia to look into how the company's products ended up in China over the past year, The Information reported on Thursday, citing a person close to the department.

Govt raises copra MSP by ₹420/qtl

The government on Friday announced an increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for copra by up to ₹420 to ₹12,100 per quintal for 2025 season with a budget outlay of ₹855 crore.

1984 anti-Sikh riots: SC directs Centre to file report on trials in 2 wks

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Centre to file a fresh status report within two weeks on the status of trials in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

2.2K cases of violence against minorities in B'desh: Centre

A total of 2,200 cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities have been reported in Bangladesh this year till December 8, and India's expectation is Dhaka will take necessary measures to ensure their safety, the government said on Friday.

Former Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala dies

Indian National Lok Dal president and five-time Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala died here on Friday at the age of 89.

39-member House panel set up, BJP MP Mahtab may lead

Winter session ends; LS functions 52% of scheduled time, RS 39%

Bancassurance cap may affect banks' net profit by 1-2%: IIFL Securities

If bancassurance caps are introduced by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) to curb mis-selling, it could potentially shave off 15-30 per cent of banks' fee income that they earn by selling insurance and have a bearing on their net profit by 1-2 per cent, said IIFL Securities note on Friday.

Forex reserves slip to six-month low

India foreign exchange reserve (in $ bn)