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Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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India’s curbs on wheat and sugar exports have spooked basmati lovers in West Asia
Speculation over a rice export ban is driving a surge in demand for basmati.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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India’s ambition to ‘feed the world’ has jacked up wheat prices at home
Domestic prices have risen by 15%-20% as the country exports wheat to Yemen, Afghanistan, Qatar, Indonesia and others.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Brain drain: Two in three Indian emigrants are highly educated
Indians have been leaving the country in droves because of better job and education opportunities.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
Trending
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Spending $40 million on sponsoring FIFA World Cup saves Byju’s a lot of ‘hard work and research’
The tournament will give the company a cost-effective foothold in developing markets like Mexico and Brazil.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Spending $40 million on sponsoring FIFA World Cup saves Byju’s a lot of ‘hard work and research’
The tournament will give the company a cost-effective foothold in developing markets like Mexico and Brazil.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Zomato’s instant delivery plan sparks concern: ‘Drivers are not data points for algorithm to manage’
On India’s unpredictable roads, speed can often lead to disaster.
Ananya Bhattacharya, 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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A 185-year-old shipping company has hired Indians at ‘poverty wages’ to replace British workers
While ethically dubious, what P&O is doing is not entirely illegal.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Food delivery in 10 minutes? This is how Zomato plans to do it
Even if Zomato manages to get it right, critics are not sold on the shift towards faster deliveries.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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What Zomato’s acquisition of Blinkit says about 10-minute grocery delivery in India
Instant delivery is largely viewed as a marketing gimmick – an expensive one that makes riders drive dangerously to avoid being penalised.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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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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For Indians planning to emigrate, the golden visa era is not over yet
There are still expensive routes towards residency elsewhere, just not as many as there used to be.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Zomato’s falling stock price should not deter Swiggy from going public
While short-term investors may be spooked, analysts have labelled Zomato’s fall from heights a ‘healthy’ correction.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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During Covid-19, migrant workers from five nations (including India) lost $25 million in wage theft
In West Asia, 745 Indian workers were denied $16.3 million in dues.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing