Business Ties
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US invests $553 million in Adani Group-owned port in Sri Lanka
The investment comes as the United States looks to counter China’s growing influence in the Indian Ocean region.
Scroll Staff
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Explainer: Why Rahul Gandhi accused Modi government of bending rules to hand over airports to Adani
The Centre had brushed brushed aside red flags raised by the finance ministry and the Niti Aayog.
Arunabh Saikia
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Is it ethical for Indian companies (and others) to do business with Myanmar’s military?
A UN report names several foreign companies in some form of commercial partnership with Tatmadaw, including Adani and Infosys.
Htwe Htwe Thein, The Conversation
Trending
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Lok Sabha elections: Fifth phase records estimated voter turnout of 60.48%
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Why Nitish Kumar faces an existential crisis in Bihar
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For Ruskin Bond, a busy railway station has often been the best place to find – and write – a story
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Harmanpreet Singh – the calm leader and ruthless drag-flicker for team India
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Online travel agencies are booming in India – and Chinese players are cashing in
On April 26, China’s CTrip bought a 42.5% stake in MakeMyTrip.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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United States imposes heavy anti-dumping duty on metal pipes imported from India
The Trump administration also accused Canada, China, Greece, South Korea and Turkey of selling large diameter welded pipes at rates lower than the fair price.
Scroll Staff
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IKEA is tying up with UrbanClap to help Indians assemble its DIY furniture
The Sweden-based furniture maker is tailoring its concept to the local consumers.
Suneera Tandon, qz.com
Video
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Watch: Shyam Rangeela mimics famous politicians reacting to his nomination being rejected
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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Caught on camera: Streaking meteorite turns night sky blue across Portugal and Spain
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Watch: Ed Sheeran sings Punjabi remix of ‘Shape of You’, accompanied by Bhangra dancers
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Indian companies created over 1.13 lakh jobs in the US, finds study
The report, released every two years, comes at a time when the Trump administration is putting in place policies to protect American workers.
Scroll Staff
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China invests $9.1 billion in oil major Rosneft, deepens ties with Russia
The deal will strengthen the energy partnership between Moscow and Beijing, amid increasing tensions with US.
Scroll Staff
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Corporate gladiator Nusli Wadia enters Tata battle, takes position against his childhood friend
The Wadia group chairman knows Ratan Tata since the age of three and considered JRD Tata his godfather.
Manu Balachandran, qz.com
The Reel
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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Is Anirban Bhattacharya Bengali cinema’s white knight?
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Start the week with a film: Why Farah Khan’s ‘Main Hoon Na’ endures
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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Getting rid of Cyrus Mistry is not going to be easy for the Tatas
His position as chairman of many of the group companies is still unclear.
Madhura Karnik, qz.com
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An Indian Irish billionaire’s journey from outsider to kingmaker and then opponent at the Tata Group
Five years after Cyrus Mistry was appointed chairman, his father, kingmaker Pallonji Mistry, finds himself on unfamiliar ground.
Manu Balachandran, qz.com
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Larsen & Toubro wins contract for Qatar World Cup stadium worth more than Rs 900 crore: Reuters
The Indian firm has been facing a slowdown in the country because of low oil prices.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2024: Mitchell Starc steps up as Kolkata Knight Riders defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad to enter final
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Football: Germany’s Toni Kroos to retire from the sport after Euros
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Archery, World Cup Yecheon: Jyothi Surekha Vennam qualifies fourth in women’s individual compound
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Wrestling, Olympics 2024: Vinesh Phogat, Antim Panghal to go to Paris after WFI calls off trials
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Boxing: India loses an Asian Games medal after Parveen Hooda’s doping suspension