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MUSICIANS AMP UP THEIR STYLE
From stage to street, Indian musicians are turning up the volume on style. As concert culture booms, fashion is no longer an afterthought—it is a crucial part of an artist’s identity, persona and performance.
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How Trump put Nato on the brink over Greenland
US President Donald Trump’s speech at Davos was meant to be a bellwether for the trans-Atlantic relationship, particularly Nato, with his handling of Greenland closely watched. After the speech, it appears Nato has survived, but barely. Mint examines...
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The few bright spots for India’s slowing IT sector
The $285-billion IT services industry, employing 5.8 million people, continues to navigate headwinds from AI to geopolitics. Yet, India is central to delivering technology services at scale. Q3 results offer a view of the pressures, priorities and...
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Why the CCPA is cracking down on walkie-talkies
India’s consumer watchdog has cracked down on online retailers for selling unauthorized walkie-talkies without approvals. Regulators say these devices can interfere with communication of law-enforcement and disaster-relief agencies, posing a security...
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Discoms swing to profit. Why there is more to worry
India’s power distribution companies or discoms, reeling under high debt and operational losses for years, swung to profits in fiscal 202425. Mint explains the current financial health of the discoms and the factors behind their revival: What is the...
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SNEH RANA’S COMEBACK
Sneh Rana is basking in cricketing glory like never before in her long career. She was part of the squad that won the World Cup and has landed a ₹50-lakh contract with Delhi Capitals. Rana tells Lounge why she’s called a “rebel”.
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Why smartphone firms want to guard their source codes
As India moves to tighten mobile phone security, reports that it may seek forcible access to smartphone makers’ source code for official scrutiny have stirred unease, even as the government has denied proposing any such mandate. Mint decodifies the...
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Google blasts past $4 tn: How is it beating rivals?
On Monday, Alphabet became the fourth company to reach a $4 tn market cap after a deal with Apple to power Siri. Last week, Google’s parent also overtook Apple as the world’s second-largest firm. Its surge comes despite warnings of an AI crash. Mint...
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Why Trump is backing a tough oil sanctions bill
The Russia sanctions bill, which authorizes the US president to impose a punitive 500% import duty on countries that buy oil from Russia, has gained fresh momentum after Donald Trump signalled his support for the legislation. Mint examines what the...
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NEW ON SCREENS
THE CHRONOLOGY OF WATER A rather surprising, if small, theatrical release for Kristen Stewart’s directorial debut. The film is based on a 2011 memoir by Lidia Yuknavitch, a teacher, editor and former competitive swimmer. Imogen Poots stars as...
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Why Sebi’s new market data timeline matters
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed a uniform 30-day lag for the sharing and usage of market price data. Mint explains why such time lags for sharing and using market data exist, and why Sebi decided to change them now. How...
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Why Indian firms often challenge drug patents
Natco’s revocation patent suit against Novo Nordisk intensifies the battle between domestic generic giants and global innovators over affordability. As we look ahead at another year of high-stakes battles, Mint unpacks the legal landscape and who wins...
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Can gig workers form traditional unions in India?
Gig workers’ unions organised a strike on New Years’ Eve demanding better working conditions. Zomato’s founder Deepinder Goyal said that the strike failed because gig work was valuable. But how do Indian labour laws treat gig workers and their unions?...
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ART BEYOND SOUTH MUMBAI
Mumbai Gallery Weekend 2026, which opens on 8 January, is stepping out of South Mumbai and discovering new locations, giving audiences across the city a chance to be part of the conversation on contemporary art.
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Bitcoin blues
On the first day of 2026, Bitcoin was trading at around $87,600 in early hours, down roughly 6% over the year and more than 30% from its October peak. The irony of this slide in “digital gold” is that the real thing, gold itself, has gained about 63%...
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Will India sustain its world-beating growth in 2026?
In 2025, India’s economic growth stayed strong and inflation low amid geopolitical tensions and trade headwinds. The government also unveiled reforms and targeted stimulus, including tax cuts. examines how the economy fared, and what lies ahead in...
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Will next year be a turning point for AI in India?
In 2025, a dozen government-backed startups began building foundational artificial intelligence models, with one raising more than $100 million in funding. Data centres saw a massive boom as Big Tech swooped in. Mint examines what lies ahead for AI in...
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How US economy proved sceptics wrong this year
The US, the world’s largest economy, surprised yet again by posting a strong growth in the third quarter of this year. Higher consumer spending, increased investments in AI, larger defence spending, higher exports and lower imports, fuelled growth....
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A SPORTS YEAR IN A PICTURE
Rohit Brijnath goes beyond the byline to celebrate the planning that goes into sports photography. With their masterful perspective and split-second genius, photographers turn moments of athletic chaos into art.
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What airline NOCs signal for Indian aviation
Civil aviation minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu tweeted that three proposed airlines—Shankh Air, Al Hind Air and FlyExpress— have received no-objection certificates (NOCs). Mint explains what the government’s NOC actually signifies. Is this the end...
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Has homebuying become more affordable now?
Buying a home has become more affordable, as financing costs fall and incomes rise. As per property advisory Knight Frank India’s latest Affordability Index, Ahmedabad is the most affordable housing market, followed by Pune and Kolkata. Mint explains...
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How govt’s tariff reset could lower CNG, PNG prices
Millions of CNG and domestic PNG users could pay less for gas as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) simplifies transportation tariffs under “One Nation, One Grid, One Tariff ”. looks at what the change means for users and city gas...
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Why India’s trade deal with Oman is significant
The bilateral trade between the two nations is just $10 billion. Yet, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) that India signed with Oman last week during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Gulf nation is important. Why is it...
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THE SPORTING HIGHS OF 2025
The year in sports has been full of ups and downs. Football and hockey have been underwhelming, but it’s been excitement all the way in archery, badminton, tennis and of course, women’s cricket.
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Why MGNREGA is being replaced by a new scheme
The Lok Sabha passed the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 Thursday, proposing a sweeping overhaul of India’s two-decade-old rural jobs scheme. The bill is now in the Rajya Sabha for discussion and passage....
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Rupee at record lows: What could arrest the slide?
The Indian rupee continued to languish near record lows against the US dollar on Wednesday, touching an intraday low of 91.06, before recovering after a likely Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intervention that helped it to close at 90.37. It has lost over...
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Will water, power trip data centre growth in India?
In 2025, up to $70 billion has been pledged to develop 6 gigawatts (GW) of data centre capacity in India. While this could power India’s AI ambitions, experts warn that limited freshwater supplies and the need for uninterrupted energy may hurt the...
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Why is RBI wary of stablecoin, the ’stable’ crypto?
For years, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has flagged concerns over cryptocurrencies. Now, deputy governor T. Rabi Sankar has singled out stablecoins, warning that even this supposedly safer crypto corner carries systemic risks. Mint explores this...
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ON A LUCKNOW FOOD TRAIL
Think food and Lucknow, and most will say biryani and kebabs, but there’s more to savour in this historic city. From puri-aloo to everyday veggies, chaats, kachoris, and malai paan,there’s range of foods to taste.
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How did China amass its $1 tn trade surplus?
Despite steep US tariffs, China’s exports have kept growing. In the first 11 months of 2025, its goods trade surplus topped $1 trillion, a level not seen before. Mint explains how Beijing managed this record-breaking run, and what it means for India...
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What to expect from India’s customs reforms
Businesses have flagged the need for a simpler customs duty regime. The US tariffs have amplified the need for a review. The finance minister has called it the next “clean-up” after the income tax and goods and services tax reforms. Mint explains what...
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How did this standoff with pilots originate?
It dates to 2012, when pilot unions, including the Indian Commercial Pilots Association, Indian Pilots Guild and FIP, went to Delhi High Court alleging airlines were overworking crew to unsafe fatigue levels. They sought FDTL norms as per global...
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How do deeper nuclear ties with Russia help India?
Russia has helped India develop the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu. During president Vladimir Putin’s visit, it committed to taking the project to full capacity, besides exploring another plant in India. Mint explains what this...
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AT HOME WITH MONSTERS
From his earliest films to the new version of ‘Frankenstein’, Mexican director Guillermo del Toro’s work has featured memorable screen monsters. They are often far more humanised than del Toro’s human villains
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How did IndiGo fly into severe turbulence?
IndiGo, India’s largest carrier, faces one of its most severe disruptions, as hundreds of flights have been cancelled since Tuesday. It blamed crew shortages, new duty-time rules, technical breakdowns, and congestion. But why has IndiGo been hit the...
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Sanchar Saathi: The flip-flop over a tracking app
India’s communications ministry on Wednesday rolled back its move to make Sanchar Saathi, a lost phone tracking app, mandatory for all mobile devices. The move came after pushback over concerns of surveillance even as the government said it will curb...
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Can clawbacks, bonuses help cos retain IIT talent?
Deferred bonuses, joining incentives, and clawbacks are embedded in the high compensation offered at the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), reflecting a competitive job market and concerns over attrition. Can these measures help companies hold on...
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What drove the GDP growth?
Strong manufacturing, steady services and good agricultural growth contributed to GDP growth. Manufacturing grew 9.1% in Q2 due to higher consumption and front-loading of exports to the US. The limited impact of US tariffs (exports still grew by 5.6%)...
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Is Big Tech’s AGI fixation inflating the AI bubble?
Big Tech is pouring billions into artificial intelligence (AI) in the belief that some form of artificial general intelligence (AGI) or artificial superintelligence (ASI) could emerge by the end of the decade. But critics warn this may be further...
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THE DHARAMS WE LOVE
There are so many Dharmendras to love and value, both on and off screen. He had an immense aura but wore it casually, donned many roles and inhabited them all with authenticity. Our tribute to the versatile actor.
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Why computers are selling like hot cakes again
Sales of laptops, desktops and tablets had a bad time in India after a pandemic boom. But, since 2024 they are doing brisk business again. Personal computer shipments reached a record high of 4.9 million units in Q2, IDC said. What caused the...
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Sterling Biotech: Can SC ruling aid other fugitives?
The Supreme Court’s decision to close all cases against the Sandesara brothers of Sterling Biotech Ltd, after they agreed to pay ₹5,100 crore, triggered a debate on whether other fugitives could use this ruling. Mint looks at whether Vijay Mallya and...
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Why was a fresh approach to QCOs needed?
The government is now withdrawing the quality control orders (QCOs) issued earlier across sectors. Mint examines the original intent, the reasons for the policy reversal, and the expected national benefits from this move. Has the government altered...
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How new labour codes impact your gratuity, PF
The new labour codes have overhauled how wages, gratuity, provident fund (PF), pension and other social security benefits are calculated. These changes impact employees and employers alike. Mint explains who benefits and what happens to take-home...
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Why are online betting ads still buzzing in India?
A flurry of illegal betting ads is once again in regulators’ crosshairs. The Advertising Standards Council of India, in its latest report, found that most of the complaints it got related to offshore and illegal betting ads. Why are they a problem and...
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Why small drug firms are facing a crackdown
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has directed states to inspect thousands of small- and medium-sized pharma firms to enforce stricter quality standards. The crackdown follows recent child deaths linked to Indian cough syrups. Mint...
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What’s in India’s first rulebook to govern AI?
The ministry of electronics and information technology introduced India’s first comprehensive artificial intelligence governance guidelines last week. Mint decodes India’s approach to AI governance and what it means for the industry. What do the...
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Musk’s package
One associates trillion dollar figures with economies, maybe even companies. So when Tesla’s shareholders approved additional shares worth potentially $1 trillion as pay for CEO Elon Musk over a decade, it made jaws drop. Multiple milestones have been...
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On a chai-biscuit trail in Hyderabad CULTURE BUSINESS LOUNGE
Women claim space at Art Mumbai’s Sculpture Park
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Do generational smoking bans really work?
The Maldives has become the first country to enforce a generational smoking ban—barring those born on or after 1 January 2007 from buying, selling, or using tobacco in any form. This applies to tourists too. Elsewhere, such bans met with little...
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Why exporters hit by US tariffs need urgent help
At a macro level merchandise exports are holding despite the stinging 50% tariff imposed by the US, India’s largest trading partner. But a look at the numbers reveal concerns which could worsen in the absence of an immediate support package for...
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Has Kerala really cut out extreme poverty fully?
The Kerala government’s claim that it has eradicated extreme poverty has been met with scepticism among economists and other experts. They have questioned the empirical basis of this declaration and the process that was followed to achieve it. Mint...
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What’s sobering the spirit of the alcohol business?
Alcohol sales have been subdued for a while amid slowing consumer spending, and higher taxes in key states. July-September was a mixed bag. Heavy rains and weak spending hurt wine, and beer sales. looks at how sales fared in the past quarter and what...
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A $5 tn milestone that reignites the AI bubble debate
Nvidia, which defines the AI boom, has become world’s first firm with a $5 trillion market cap. Its valuation is seen at $8-10 trillion by 2030. Yet, with rising doubts over GenAI profitability and Big Tech’s cash burn, we explore if the surge marks...
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THE YEAR OF BENICIO
Benicio Del Toro has been a stellar, unpredictable actor for decades. He’s in the spotlight this year for his turns in Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ and Wes Anderson’s ‘The Phoenician Scheme’.
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Why court’s legal protection for crypto is big deal
The Madras High Court has become the first in India to recognize cryptocurrency as “property” under Indian law. It granted relief to an investor in a landmark judicial acknowledgment of digital assets, which so far existed in a regulatory grey zone....
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Why Sebi’s new plan has irked mutual funds
The market regulator has suggested capping brokerage and transaction costs that mutual funds can charge investors. Fund houses are unhappy and their shares fell as much as 8% on Wednesday. Mint breaks down what this means for mutual funds and retail...
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Why IPOs are turning founders into promoters
IPO-bound Lenskart’s Peyush Bansal says he and other co-founders have been named promoters to ensure “skin is in the game much longer”. Urban Co., Ather and Bluestone had done so. What does the promoter tag mean, and what is driving this change? Mint...
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Can the world break China’s rare earth grip?
In recent weeks, the US has signed multiple deals to source rare earth minerals. India, too, has been active and so have many other nations. Mint explores the chances the world has to end China’s absolute dominance in this space. Is the US hunting for...
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Why India’s draft AI norms have sparked worries
The information technology (IT) ministry has proposed amendments to social media intermediary guidelines to crack down on the rising menace of deepfakes. But creators and other industry stakeholders have called for alterations in the draft rules. Mint...
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Do green crackers really cause less air pollution?
Diwali firecrackers spark a debate every year due to rising air pollution, especially in the Delhi-National Capital Region. The Supreme Court has this year conditionally allowed ‘green crackers’. But are these a genuine solution or mere ‘greenwashing’?...
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SLASHER FILMS, ITALIAN STYLE
Giallo, a strain of slasher films that emerged in 1960s Italy, have a cult following, loved for their hyper-stylised visuals and almost fetishised violence. If you’re just getting into giallo, we suggest films to keep you hooked
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When AI turns adult: Ethics of erotic chatbots
Elon Musk’s Grok introduced a goth anime adult bot called Ani in July. Sam Altman now plans to allow erotic content for verified adult ChatGPT users in a bid to “treat adults like adults.” Is monetization of AI intimacy a sensible plan? Why is OpenAI...
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Why is Big Tech setting up India AI data centres?
After Microsoft and Amazon, Google has now announced plans to invest $15 billion in setting up its artificial intelligence (AI) data centre infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh’s port city of Visakhapatnam. explains what this means for India’s broader...
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Why were sugar exports not so sweet this year?
In January, the central government allowed sugar exports totalling 1 million tonnes for the 2024-25 season (October-September). However, their shipments fell short of the allotted quota. What went wrong? Mint explains. Why did the mills fail to use up...
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Why tariffs have not crippled the global economy
In April, after US President Donald Trump unveiled the ‘liberation day’ tariffs, global trade was expected to collapse, pushing the world economy into a recession. Six months on, these fears have proved to be unfounded. Mint explains why Trump’s...
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What the govt’s capex growth does not reveal
The government’s capital expenditure has surged sharply in the first five months (April-August) of FY26. It has already spent nearly 39% of the annual outlay of ₹11.2 trillion, a 43% year-on-year jump. But a closer look at the numbers tells a more...
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MAPPING THE PAST, AND HISTORY
Deepti Anand and Sanghamitra Chatterjee’s large-format new book, India Through Iconic Maps, rekindles the magic of the days of yore by reproducing rare and priceless cartographic documents, sourced from public archives and private collections
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Will Navi Mumbai’s real estate market finally take off?
Navi Mumbai’s real estate market never matched Mumbai’s stature. The Navi Mumbai International Airport may change that. Developers are buying land for residential projects. Office market may take longer to grow, but the area is emerging as a data...
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Why India is nudging farmers to grow pulses
The government launched a ₹11,440 crore pulses mission earlier this month to achieve self-sufficiency. Imports soared to a record $5.5 billion in FY25. India is the world’s largest producer and consumer of pulses. But how did farmers lose interest in...
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How CCI plans to watch AI use by companies
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday proposed a self-audit for companies to keep track of how they use artificial intelligence (AI) and the data they train AI models on. Implementing such a practice comes with multiple caveats. Mint...
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What’s next for H-1B visa? Suits could trip Trump
US president Donald Trump’s decision to raise the H-1B visa fee for new applicants tenfold to $100,000 has run into legal hurdles. Last month, at least nine complainants filed a lawsuit, in one of the biggest challenges to Trump’s proclamation. Mint...
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Why are cough syrups in the news yet again?
Two Indian drugmakers came under regulatory glare after their cough syrups were linked to child deaths in Madhya Pradesh (MP) and Rajasthan. In the past, Indian cough syrups have been linked to child deaths in Uzbekistan and Gambia. Mint explores the...
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ZUBEEN GARG, THE ROCK STAR
Zubeen Garg was Assam’s first true rock star, a mercurial maverick who transcended entrenched ethnic and linguistic divides. His irreverence catapulted him to a god-like status for a community starved of icons
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Why India’s best students face a tough job market
Students entering this year’s placement season are stepping into a rough job market. President Donald Trump’s trade and immigration policies have made it tough for both Indian goods and workers to enter America, with serious implications for local...
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