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ADB launches new financing facility to boost critical minerals supply chains in Asia-Pacific

Dhaka, May 3 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Sunday launched a new financing facility to help countries in Asia and the Pacific develop critical minerals supply chains needed for clean energy, ... Read More


First to Invent, Last to Scale From William Henry Perkin to modern rivalry, innovation hinges on control, not discovery alone.

India, May 3 -- In 1856, an eighteen-yearold student named William Henry Perkin, working in a makeshift home laboratory in London, accidentally synthesised the world's first synthetic dye while attemp... Read More


A new book explores the varied charms of Malayalam cinema

New Delhi, May 3 -- Dileesh Pothan and Lijo Jose Pellissery, Rima Kallingal and Aashiq Abu, Syam Pushkaran, Don Palathara. I had barely heard of these names seven or eight years ago, and never imagine... Read More


Weak companies lead market gains amid speculative trading surge

Dhaka, May 3 -- Many of the worst-performing companies have outpaced market leaders in price gains in the secondary market over the past four months, as investors focus on short-term returns amid limi... Read More


First to Invent, Last to Scale From William Henry Perkin to modern rivalry, innovation hinges on control, not discovery alone

India, May 3 -- In 1856, an eighteen-yearold student named William Henry Perkin, working in a makeshift home laboratory in London, accidentally synthesised the world's first synthetic dye while attemp... Read More


Himachal: Special Secretary of Disaster Management highlights challenges, initiatives at Relief Officers' Conference

New Delhi, May 3 -- The Special Secretary (Disaster Management), Government of Himachal Pradesh, Pushpendra Rana, delivered a comprehensive presentation at the Relief Officers' Conference, highlightin... Read More


Indian-origin H-1B worker's viral post on missing mother's final moments: 'Will carry that pain forever'

India, May 3 -- An Indian-origin tech professional in the United States has struck an emotional chord after sharing how visa delays prevented him from being with his mother during her final days. He d... Read More


Indian Potterheads keep the magic alive for this International Harry Potter Day

India, May 3 -- Harry Potter fans across the world populary called as 'Potterheads' celebrate International Harry Potter Day on May 2. This date marks the anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts, where ... Read More


11 listed banks declare no dividend; 10 moved to Z category

Dhaka, May 3 -- Eleven listed banks have declared no dividend for the year ending on December 31, 2025 with 10 of them newly placed in the Z category. The latest disclosures, made on Sunday through t... Read More


Mint Explainer | Why is India rolling out an emergency alert system on phones?

New Delhi, May 3 -- At 11.40 am on Saturday, millions of phones across India blared a loud alert simultaneously, interrupting calls and conversations. The disruption was deliberate. It was a nationwid... Read More