Money Matters
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The National Research Foundation may tap valuable funds, but can it balance out industry priorities?
Lok Sabha has passed the National Research Foundation Bill, 2023, aimed at strengthening India's research ecosystem with high funding from the private sector.
Chaitanya Ravi & Juhi Sidharth
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Covid-19: How Indians facing a cash crunch can manage their personal finances
Several companies are resorting to pay cuts and giving employees the pink slip.
Adheer Dhar, qz.com
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My big fat Indian debt: More and more millennials are taking loans to fund their weddings
The Indian wedding industry, pegged at $50 billion, is the second-largest in the world.
Manavi Kapur, qz.com
Trending
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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In charts: How uncertainty over Brexit could be pushing the UK economy towards recession
The possibility of a no-deal Brexit has weakened the pound, pushed up inflation and increased financial stress.
Costas Milas, The Conversation
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India’s economic slowdown is making its uber-rich anxious about where they park their wealth
Most plan to avoid high-risk investments over the next three years, reveals a survey.
Sangeeta Tanwar, qz.com
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An Indian government panel wants ‘Digital Rupee’ to replace all private cryptocurrencies
The committee wants to fine and jail those who hold, sell or even transfer cryptocurrency.
Pramod Mathew, qz.com
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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To become a $5 trillion economy India needs investments. But where will they come from?
There was hardly any increase in public expenditure that would match the claims made on public investment.
Jayati Ghosh, qz.com
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While Paytm’s reach stagnates, Walmart’s PhonePe is fast catching up
Four in 10 Indian smartphone owners use PhonePe.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Why Indians still prefer cash despite demonetisation and multiple digital payment options
According to a new study, the top reasons Indians aren’t adopting digital payments are: lack of customer demand, lack of awareness and a fear of being cheated.
Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Why we should be sceptical about Facebook’s rumoured new cryptocurrency
Will ‘Facecoin’ be a long-awaited breakthrough, or another exaggerated project?
Alistair Milne, The Conversation
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Are India’s rich really becoming more philanthropic? A close look at the numbers tells another story
The media is complicit in weaving tales around the Rise of philanthropy in India. But the gaping holes in data give us pause.
Smarinita Shetty
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Centre to Finance Commission: Reward states for our pet schemes (and punish them for theirs)
Modi government sets terms for the 15th Finance Commission and wants conditions to be imposed on money it gives to states.
Nitin Sethi
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa