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Engine of growth: How its British subsidiary is keeping Tata Motors going
Jaguar and Land Rover now contributes over 75% of the Indian automobile company’s turnover.
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Tata and Mahindra to lead India’s push towards electric vehicles
But demand is expected to be low because of the cost of batteries that are mostly imported, and a lack of infrastructure, including charging stations.
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The first woman to head an Indian unicorn is now the country’s youngest self-made woman millionaire
Ambiga Subramanian, the former CEO of data analytics firm Mu Sigma, has another big achievement to her name.
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Trending
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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 real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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India is about to embark on the most ambitious electric-car transformation in the world
The country wants to shift completely to electric vehicles by 2030.
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How a small-time travel agency grew into an aviation company that’s now eyeing a piece of Air India
The Bird Group has expressed interest in taking over an Air India subsidiary valued at a potential Rs 2,000 crore.
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Parle-G makers have found a sweet way to tackle the GST pinch – by turning back to toffees
It’s a homecoming of sorts for India’s most popular biscuit maker, which first started with confectionaries
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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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An economist explains why Narendra Modi winning 2019 won’t translate into big-bang reforms
In 2019, the BJP is expected to win a bigger mandate than what it won in 2014 promising big-bang reforms.
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How BHEL, India’s engineering jewel, lost its shine
The shift away from coal power and Chinese imports has hurt the public sector behemoth’s profits.
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How an Indian dad turned his daughter’s love for rhymes into a million-dollar business on YouTube
ChuChu TV Nursery Rhymes and Kids Songs is the second-most viewed channel on YouTube in India.
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The Reel
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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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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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India’s oldest drugmaker used some classic management tips to turn profitable after 64 years
Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals is now eyeing a profit of Rs 20 crore by 2020.
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UK’s ‘Man of Steel’: A tycoon from Punjab swam against the tide to rescue British steel industry
Sanjeev Gupta’s Liberty House Group has mopped up the assets of many distressed companies, especially in this sector.
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How the delicious jamun could help India meet its power needs
The berry has a crucial ingredient for creating cheap solar cells, say scientists.
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The Field
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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
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day