Against all odds, the Paris Olympics have delivered. Just a few weeks ago, the chances of a successful Games in the City of Light seemed slim. France was in a political crisis. Security officials were fearful of an attack. Many French people seemed nonplussed. The International Olympic Committee, under pressure from sponsors … Read more
Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch 5 min read Last Updated : Aug 12 2024 | 12:52 AM IST Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch’s response to our report includes several important admissions and raises numerous new critical questions, said Hindenburg Research in a post on X late Sunday night. … Read more
5 min read Last Updated : Aug 11 2024 | 10:30 PM IST The Uttar Pradesh government made it clear on Sunday that it had no plans to rescind the full waiver of registration fees on plug-in and strong hybrid cars, following an intense hour-long meeting with major Indian automakers. According to government … Read more
A fortnight ago, India’s Olympic contingent arrived in Paris feeling sanguine about their chances of a double-digit medal tally. As curtains are drawn on India’s campaign, they are now returning home with six medals, one short of their best haul in Tokyo. Nevertheless, brands are willing to loosen their purse strings on India’s Olympians. … Read more
Jairam Ramesh said Sebi’s strange reluctance to investigate the Adani mega scam has been long noted. (File Photo) 4 min read Last Updated : Aug 11 2024 | 3:28 PM IST Constituents of the opposition INDIA bloc on Sunday demanded a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) probe into the allegations of the US-based short-seller Hindenburg … Read more
His appointment to the post meets a chief demand of the student protesters in Dhaka. He faces the giant task of restoring law and order following weeks of violence. | Photo: Bloomberg 5 min read Last Updated : Aug 11 2024 | 10:13 AM IST By Arun Devnath After a tumultuous week in Bangladesh, an … Read more
Vinesh Phogat of team India pictured before the wrestling match with Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez at the Olympic Games 2024 on August 6 in Paris. Image: David Ramos/Getty Images All of Tuesday she was making headlines in Japan. On Wednesday morning, the American press was writing about her. In India there was shock, heartbreak and … Read more
South Korean brands are adding value to the customer experience and furthering their worldwide appeal by creating immersive experiences that engage consumers on a deep, multisensory level. Image: Shutterstock When American brand Warby Parker entered the eyewear scene in 2010, it was heralded as a game changer for the industry. By championing a direct-to-consumer approach, … Read more
From left: The second generation of JK Masale Group—Ashok Jain, Chandra Kumar Jain, Bhagchand Jain (seated), Jai Kumar Jain and Jitendra Jain Image: Subrata Biswas for Forbes India It all started in 1948 when Dhannalal Jain in his early 20s decided to move from the drylands of Badhal village in Rajasthan to go work … Read more
IndiGo is attempting to reinvent luxury travel, a realm it hasn’t dabbled in so far, as it unveiled its version of the business class. Image: Indranil Mukherjee / AFP It’s most certainly a pre-emptive strike, a sort of make-or-break moment for India’s largest airline. But, at the end of it, if there’s a silver lining, … Read more