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Commodity prices have risen sharply in the past year and a half. Global zinc prices have more than doubled. Aluminium prices have shot up, and so have copper prices. Crude oil, which had plunged to $26 27 a barrel in early 2016, has crossed $60 a bar

In July 1943, if Subhash Chandra Bose's Azad Hind Fauj and the Japanese divisions had launched a combined attack on India's Northeastern states, the British would have been hard pressed to defend them. Reason: a massive flood in the Damodar River had

Nearly 1000 metres deep in the womb of mother earth, some 80 odd kms from Udaipur in Rajasthan, a stream of monstrous 60 tonne trucks haul zinc ore over steep ramps. The deafening roar of their 760 HP engines inside Hindustan Zinc's Sindesar Khurd (S

Vedanta chief Anil Agarwal is on a roll with global prices of zinc and aluminium rising sharply over the past few months. Indeed, profits almost doubled in fiscal 2017. Vedanta may still not be in the league of Australian mining majors BHP Billiton a

21st Century Fox in Talks for Sale 21st Century Fox is holding talks to sell most of the company to Walt Disney Co. What will be left behind is a company focussed on news and sports, say media reports. The willingness to sell comes from a belief amon

We are always moving from home to work, town to city, country to country; movement is so much a part of everyone's life that no one gives much thought to it. Transport is a major consumer of energy, and an inefficient one; it converts 30 per cent o

'Get 1,000 followers for $5': Sounds like a steal, right? Posts, messages and links on social media promising to increase follower count or likes for a small sum have become rampant. There are numerous platforms mushrooming on the Internet, offering

The taste of the Indian traveller has matured over the years. Not only are Indian travellers seeking experiences that are considered more unusual and offbeat, they are also becoming more self reliant and drawn to the seamless and discreet travel plan

For decades, new generation private banks were considered shining examples of asset quality management. That's no longer the case. Skeletons are now tumbling out of their closets too as stress in the economy impacts India Inc.s ability to repay loans

Haven't we all marvelled at pictures that showcase the subject in marked clarity against an aesthetically blurred background? If you thought this photographic finesse only comes with training or requires a significantly advanced camera, you are mista

Why do you even need to raise funds from other sources? We will give you the funds needed for investing in troubled assets in India." This response from the manager of a global distressed fund stumped the executive of a big Indian corporate, who was

Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, created a flutter earlier this year when he threatened the domestic automotive industry to start thinking about a future without the internal combustion engine. Speaking at the annual mee

Q: We are in an era of deglobalisation. How is Cognizant, and the IT industry, coping? A: It is much more critical to make sure that you balance two things. We work with governments around the world to balance our activities on the one hand, it has

Automation and artificial intelligence may be making people redundant in many roles. However, the soul of any organisation still rests in the people it employs. People issues still keep managers awake at night. Attracting the right kind of talent and

There was jubilation all around at Deendayal Port Trust the former Kandla port on October 29, as the first of six shipments of wheat bound for Afghanistan left Indian shores. What was so special about the shipment? It was the first time any large

The approach differs for those who have diabetes and those keen on preventing it. So, what can you do at home and at work? Those who are already coping with it have to ensure that regular treatment continues. It is important to monitor the HbA1C or

Mention the Internet of Things (IoT) and the mind conjures up images of devices connected to the cloud in a smart home or office space. But who would've thought that one of the early adopters of IoT would be the humble cow? For the past couple of yea

Jaisal Singh, intrepid traveller, former polo player and an "accidental hotelier" loves the hinterlands of Rajasthan. At his tented luxury camp Sujan Jawai in Rajasthan, he never tires of watching the nomadic Rabari herdsmen and the occasional leopar

With the iPhone X, all that glitters is, indeed, gold. The 5.8 inch, bezel less screen when switched on offers a vibrant OLED display. We were most excited to try out the front TrueDepth camera that also powers FaceID. It captures great selfies sha

Among the first to adopt the online travel agency or the OTA model in India, Sarovar Hotels and Resorts is now looking as far as Somaliland, which is yet to be recognised as an independent nation. The Managing Director of one of India's fastest growi

Rare Jewel Christie's has partnered with Swiss jewellery brand De Grisogono for its auction on November 14 in Geneva. The highlight of The Art of de Grisogono, as it is called, is a unique asymmetrical necklace with a 163.41 carat, D colour, flawless

Two developments over the past decade changed the face of the Indian travel and hospitality industry. One was the dawn of low cost aviation. Low cost carriers or LCCs, which did not exist till 2003, now account for 66.8 per cent of the sector. Then c

There's undeniable thrill in packing a suitcase at the very last minute, but there's every chance that you may forget the essential stuff. Instead, if you pack with a formula in mind, based on tried and tested tricks, you could add immeasurably to yo

The hospitality industry is booming in India. Travel and tourism grew 8.5 per cent in 2016, faster than in any other country, according to a World Travel and Tourism Council report. Tourism already contributes 7.5 per cent to the country's Gross Dome

There was jubilation all around at Deendayal Port Trust the former Kandla port on October 29, as the first of six shipments of wheat bound for Afghanistan left Indian shores. What was so special about the shipment? It was the first time any large