India's central bank must be revamped for the economy's sake
Karan Mehrishi is the author of "The India Collective: What India is Really All About" and the forthcoming "The Making of Monetary Policy in India: Imagining the Future."
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India's Zee Entertainment stock stumbles since Sony deal collapse
MUMBAI -- Shares in Indian broadcasting giant Zee Entertainment Enterprises had slumped over 50% by mid-May from their level at the start of 2024 amid the collapse of merger talks with a Sony Group unit, with a recently proposed reorganization plan doing little to spark a major rebound.
How Radio Ceylon became an Asian institution
Growing up in India, I spent a lot of time listening to Hindi music on Radio Ceylon. I didn't know it at the time, but my attachment to the Colombo-based broadcaster was a perfect example of its extraordinary role in building links between the people of South Asia after independence from British rule.
This millennial plans weddings for India's rich and famous — don't overlook these 3 financial rules, she says
Weddings are a huge business in India.
Are India’s politicians paying lip service on climate change in election amid heatwave?
Rapid urbanisation and unplanned development in India have led to the removal of green spaces, worsened air pollution and increased the risks of extreme heat. Burning coal, oil and gas that induce warming have exacerbated weather changes.
At least 14 killed as billboard collapses in Mumbai during thunderstorm
The billboard collapsed on some houses and a petrol station next to a busy road in the eastern suburb of Ghatkopar following gusty winds and rain.