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Business and Economy
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Lessons from 19th century on how to fix the financial sector after Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse
New rules following a spate of bank failures in Britain could provide lessons for today’s regulators.
Lucy Newton, The Conversation & Victoria Barnes, The Conversation
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Podcast: Why Bangladesh remains an economic bright spot in the neighbourhood
In the sixth episode of Spotlight South Asia, host Sushant Singh in discussion with veteran economist Syed Akhtar Mahmood .
Centre for Policy Research
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Vinod Adani is one of the promoters, says Adani Group after report said he owns Ambuja Cements
‘Morning Context’ had reported that Gautam Adani’s brother was a beneficiary owner of the cement firm, even as Adani Group had announced the acquisition.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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How West Bengal’s changing political dynamics could hurt the Trinamool Congress
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‘Human rights violated in India’: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee chief tells G20 delegates
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Explained: Who is Amritpal Singh and why is Punjab Police chasing him?
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Kannada actor Chetan Kumar arrested for tweet criticising Hindutva
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Watch: Smooth mashup of Grammy winner ‘Unholy’ with hit Hindi songs ‘Ram Chahe Leela’, ‘Ramta Jogi’
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For Kashmir’s struggling startups, a reason for hope – angel investors
The first-of-its-kind attempt by a private initiative has secured seed funding commitments for three startups in the Union territory.
Safwat Zargar
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These marketing tricks have kept Barbie’s brand alive for over 60 years
A branding expert explains how the controversial doll has gone from teenage reject to movie star.
Sameer Hosany, The Conversation
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Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse raises tough questions for the US government, financial institutions
Why did the technology-startup finding bank have so many uninsured deposits. How was such a crisis not foreseen, especially after the 2008 recession?
Deepanshu Mohan
Video
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Watch: Talented cat meows on beat as it joins singer performing on the street
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Watch: UP forest department returns crane to the wild after its unique friendship with its rescuer
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Watch: Golden eagle demonstrates hunting techniques against specially designed robotic hare
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Watch: Automated kiosk serves hot biriyani at the press of a few buttons
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Watch: Massive earthquake hits north India, Pakistan, residents post videos from their homes
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Gautam Adani’s brother, not the Adani Group, owns Ambuja Cements: Report
The group in 2022 announced acquisition of Ambuja Cements and its subsidiary. But ‘Morning Context’ reported that Vinod Adani was an ultimate beneficial owner.
Scroll Staff
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Retail inflation dips slightly to 6.44% in February from 6.52% in January
The drop in the price rise indicator was mainly on account of fall in prices of food and fuel items.
Scroll Staff
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HSBC acquires Silicon Valley Bank’s UK arm for £1
The development took place three days after the US-based Silicon Valley Bank was shut down by regulators in California.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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How OP Nayyar was one of the original disruptors of Hindi film music
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Watch: The blunder years in ‘School College Ani Life’ starring Tejasswi Prakash, Karan Parab
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‘Ghar Banduk Biryani’ trailer: A chef is caught between security forces and rebels
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Start the week with a film: See the world through a donkey’s eyes in ‘EO’
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‘Rocket Boys’ review: Fuel loss on the way to the Pokhran nuclear test
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US shuts down Signature Bank – second lender to fail in three days
The New York-based bank had assets valuing more than $110 billion dollars, making it the third largest lender to have collapsed in the US’ history.
Scroll Staff
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Will the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank lead to a repeat of the 2008 financial meltdown?
A finance expert explains the impact of the biggest US lender to fail since the 2008 global crisis.
William Chittenden, The Conversation
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As social media platforms around the world surrender to state diktats, what can users do?
We need to take power in our own hands and demand pro-humanity technology from all players.
Mishi Choudhary & Eben Moglen
The Field
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Sports world daily: Carlos Alcaraz ready for Miami challenge, Navratilova beats cancer and more
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Swiss Open Super 300: Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand bow out, Malvika Bansod enters main draw
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India vs Australia: Rahul Dravid on combinations for World Cup and Suryakumar Yadav’s form
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Women’s World Boxing C’ships: Nikhat Zareen, Nitu Ghanghas lead India's charge into quarterfinals
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WPL 2023, UPW vs DC blog: Capsey stars with all-round show as Lanning and Co qualify for the final