Day: March 5, 2025

BigBasket is targeting a public listing over the next 18 to 24 months, Reuters reports Image: Prashanth Vishwanathan/Bloomberg via Getty Images  Tencent releases new AI model, claims superiority over DeepSeek Tencent Holdings has released Hunyuan Turbo S, its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model that the Chinese internet giant says is faster than rival DeepSeek’s eponymous … Read more

A hydrogen-powered Nikola Tre semi truck fuels up at one of the company’s mobile stations in Long Beach, California Image: Forbes Via Alan Ohnsman Nikola has had a rocky few years. The Phoenix-based electric truck maker worked to survive the reputational harm and share price crash that resulted from the lies of its founder Trevor … Read more

Rajesh Jejurikar, Mahindra & Mahindra’s (M&M) executive director and CEO (auto and farm sector) Image: Amit Verma A solitary glance of the Mahindra BE 6, parked outside the Taj President Hotel in South Mumbai, was all it took to create a first and lasting impression of the electric vehicle (EV). In a residential area where Range … Read more

Tech giants and multinational conglomerates have long driven India’s economic landscape. Among these, the Adani Group has been a relatively recent but impactful player, with a diversified portfolio spanning warehousing, green energy, and infrastructural sectors throughout the country. Today, it is one of the largest and fastest-growing conglomerates, with multiple investment opportunities for individuals and … Read more

By counting DEI-related terms in companies’ financial documents, the researchers found that discussions about diversity have become more frequent since 2020 Image: Shutterstock In 2023, shareholders sued Wells Fargo, alleging that the bank had conducted “sham” job interviews so it could claim that at least half of the candidates interviewed for high-paying jobs came from … Read more

The Oscars, the pinnacle of recognition in the film world, have served as a testament to cinematic excellence for decades, and Indian Oscar winners are regarded highly in our country indeed. While Hollywood often dominates the spotlight, the global reach of the Academy Awards extends far beyond the borders of Los Angeles. India, a country … Read more

The political gathering will offer a rare glimpse into how Beijing plans to meet its economic growth target—which analysts say would likely be five percent, while it faces down an unpredictable United States. Image: Pedro Pardo / AFP China’s leadership is gathering at the largest political event of the year on Tuesday, seeking a response … Read more

Trump’s proposal to introduce a $5-million Gold Card visa in place of the EB-5 programme has sparked apprehension among those interested in the latter, and could potentially deter many Indian entrepreneurs and professionals from considering it. Image: Kevin Lamarque/ Reuters When he heard US President Donald Trump’s announcement about the Gold Card visa for permanent … Read more

Saugata Bhattacharya, member of the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee Last October, the government selected three new members—Saugata Bhattacharya, Ram Singh, and Nagesh Kumar—to join the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) for a period of four years. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra chaired his first MPC meeting in February. In an exclusive interaction … Read more