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ABHA ID sign-up sought for all patients

ABHA health ID is a 14-digit number enabling access to health records, prescriptions, and consultations

India, EU Discuss Road Map To Strengthen Trade, Investment

Commerce minister Piyush Goyal holds talks with EU counterpart Maroš Šefčovič

Priority-sector NBFC body to plug MSME loan shortfall

PSLAI to transform MSME lending with a focus on liberalized risk weightage, policy reforms

Trump's Deeds May Not Have the Same Bite as His Plans

Trump is a businessman looking to extract a \"good deal\" from his opponents

FPI shorts near records as Street awaits Trump

The 100 executive orders that Trump plans to sign on his first day in office is a new source of worry for markets

Government pay hikes: Fiscal prudence please

The 8th Pay Commission is being set up to revise the salaries of an already-privileged class of employees. Unless kept modest, pay hikes are sure to hit the government's finances hard

House sale tax: Are furnishings deductible?

I am planning to sell my house in a few months and want to understand how to calculate the cost of acquisition for all tax purposes. Specifically, can I include the expenses of furnishing the house as part of acquisition cost while determining the taxable gains? If so, what expenses or items will be considered as furnishings, and are there any specific documentation and condition required to claim such expenses?

PSB to raise ₹2k cr via QIP in Q4: CEO

State-owned Punjab and Sind Bank (PSB) plans to raise ₹2,000 crore through qualified institutional placement (QIP) during the ongoing quarter, a top official of the bank said.

PM Lauds ECI, Indian Space Achievements

PM Modi Also Urged Citizens to Vote Actively, Highlighting Its Role in Strengthening Democracy

EV shift cranks up demand for Anand Group auto parts

Anand Group's sunroof business has emerged as a standout performer, with capacities already at full utilization

How the wheels of oppression keep turning

Kavery Nambisan's new novel, telling a story of religion, caste and gender, shows her at the top of her game

Gerald Durrell's magical world of animals

Author Gerald Durrell's true magic lay in his ability to uncover the wonders in his own backyard. From spiders to scorpions, he revealed the beauty in the humblest of creatures

Travel by night The allure of noctourism

From starry skies and urban sights to mysterious wilderness, noctourism is about discovering the magic of exploration by night and is set to become the overarching travel trend for 2025

In defence of being untrendy

I am writing this column in Coonoor. I'm sitting on the front lawn of award-winning designer Pavitra Rajaram and her husband Paul Abraham's home. It is a beautifully sunny temperate day.

DeChambeau Bonanza for Golf Fans in India

Golfer Bryson DeChambeau will be playing at the International Series India in Gurugram

Where Are Indians Headed In 2025?

Community, immersive experiences and personal growth—Indian travelers are attempting to ditch the herd mentality and travel to expand their horizons, and connect with themselves

Tech Mahindra, Wipro Q3 revenues shrink; margins up

HCL Technologies Ltd. Infosys reported a revenue of $4.94 billion, up 0.92% sequentially; whereas HCLTech's revenue rose 2.55% to $3.53 billion.

Jayasri Burman: Maker of myths and memories

A major new exhibition of the artist's work opens in Delhi, showing us the evolution of her thinking and style

Demi Moore refuses to fade away quietly

Coralie Fargeat's 'The Substance' puts Moore through the wringer and gives her the spotlight

Notes on the fragile Malayali male ego

In 2022, when the Malayalam edition of Unni R.'s collection of stories, Malayali Memorial, was first published by DC Books, the cover image created a social media storm.

The heartiness of white beans

Bean varieties are staggering, and their nomenclature can be confusing. For example, white beans are also called navy beans—a term not related to the color navy but because the US Navy served these beans to their sailors since the mid-1800s.

Following the trail of Darjeeling Sherpas

Over the course of 12 years, Nandini Purandare and Deepa Balsavar have documented the struggles and challenges of Sherpas

Sebi rejects KOEL's bid over DFS disclosure

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has opposed an appeal filed by Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd (KOEL) in the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) challenging the regulator's advisory to the company to disclose the Deed of Family Settlement (DFS).

2025 promises to be the year of EVs for carmakers in India

Tata Motors and Hyundai have projected the Indian car market reaching 15-20% EV penetration by 2030

The Dirty Picture-Mag

A really good dirty joke is hard to forget. Few shows have dared to blend the risqué with the revolutionary as seamlessly as Minx.

Hyundai Debuts Creta Electric at a Price of Under ₹18 Lakh

Hyundai Motor India launched the Creta Electric, the electric vehicle (EV) adaptation of its best-selling mid-size SUV, at an introductory price of ₹17,99,000 on Friday.

What happened to India's fast bowlers?

In October last year, when New Zealand came visiting for a Test series in India, captain Rohit Sharma spoke about the necessity to create a strong pool of fast bowlers.

Indriya eyes growth via franchise model

Aditya Birla Group's jewellery brand aims to open 100 stores in 18 months

IMF Keeps India's GDP Growth Outlook at 6.5%

Global growth is expected to remain stable, albeit lacklustre in 2025: IMF

Good immigrants or pesky invaders?

As Donald Trump returns amid raging controversies over H1B visas, a new book documents the rise of Indians in the US