India Inc’s R&D push faces a demand problem
Indian companies are stepping up innovation spending, but lack of validation, policy support and assured demand slow commercial adoption.
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How Pakistan won over Trump to become an unlikely mediator in the Iran war
Pakistan's role as intermediary in this conflict took many by surprise. But perhaps it shouldn't.
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Bank holiday today: Banks in several parts of India will remain closed on Tuesday, 31 March, on the account of...
A year after scrapping EV levy, Karnataka’s new tax raises concern over adoption
“At a time when EV adoption is crucial to cutting vehicular pollution and improving urban air quality, this decision risks...
Do your work and go home: Aditya Puri on leadership without frills
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Mint Explainer: How AI is transforming investment banking
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RBI’s new forex rules signal shifts in currency strategy; banks now on frontline
While the measure may have some short-term impact, the Indian economy's fundamentals will determine the course of the rupee. The...
Long queues in Myanmar as Iran war fuel crisis deepens
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz after the US and Israel struck Iran in late February has sent shockwaves...
Social media firms must better enforce Australia under-16 ban, watchdog says
Regulator eSafety says it has concerns about how Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are complying with the ban.
How office chair racing in Japan is attracting thrill-seekers
No souped-up chairs are allowed in this competition.
