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Walchand Hirachand: The dreamer who built solid castles in the air

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- In an era when Indian capital was timid and colonial firms ran the show, one man decided that Indians would sail their own ships, fly their own aeroplanes, and drive their own c... Read More


India's new headache: Israel's Doha strike triggers Pakistan-Saudi defence deal

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- Israel's 9 September attack on Doha, targeting Hamas negotiators, has prompted closer Saudi Arabia-Pakistan defence alignment, creating a new diplomatic stressor for India. Thi... Read More


Climate Change & You: Is India's deadly air pollution saving us from the worst effects of global warming?

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- Climate Change & You is a fortnightly newsletter written by Bibek Bhattacharya and Sayantan Bera. Subscribe to the newsletter to get it directly in your inbox. Dear reader, Th... Read More


The week in charts: Tariff impact, foodgrain output, disinflation in Asia

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- From the early impact of US tariffs on India's exports, modest growth in foodgrain production, women facing higher levels of unemployment, and the government looking to mobilize... Read More


AI tool of the week | How to use Perplexity on WhatsApp

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- The AI hack we unlock today is based on Perplexity on WhatsApp. What problem does this tool solve? Professionals often need quick, reliable information while on the go, but sw... Read More


Flipkart Big Billion Days pre deals are LIVE on laptops! Up to 58% off on all types of laptops from Dell, HP, and more

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- The Flipkart Big Billion Days 2025 sale is scheduled to commence on September 23, 2025, with early access for Flipkart Plus and Black members starting on September 22 at midnigh... Read More


Mint Explainer: What spooked the Trump administration on H-1B visas?

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- The US government's sudden decision to impose a $100,000 annual fee on companies sending employees to the US on H-1B visas has forced Indian IT firms to return to the drawing bo... Read More


Visa shock before take-off? Viral videos, posts claim many flyers deboarded after Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee

H-1B visa fee hike, Sept. 20 -- A wave of panic swept through H-1B visa holders, after Donald Trump's announcement of the steep fee hike, with several viral videos claiming that some passengers even c... Read More


Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on Saturday, September 20? Check here

Bank Holiday Today, Sept. 20 -- All public and private banks across India will be open on Saturday, September 20, as it is the third Saturday of the month and there is no bank holiday on this day. Ac... Read More


Over 45 BSE small-cap stocks log double-digit gains last week; Banco Products tops the list

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- The Indian stock market ended last week on a higher note, supported by favorable domestic cues and global factors, with frontline indices extending their winning streak for a th... Read More