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China’s foie gras frenzy came out of a push to find sustainable industries for rural villages.
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Forget France: China Is the New Foie Gras Champion

When Nadia Meliani moved to Beijing a decade ago to open a French restaurant, she didn’t expect China to become a global hub for foie…

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As July marks peak tax season, many receive their income tax refunds. This article reveals how to turn that refund into a financial game-changer. Rather than splurging, find out how to use this influx wisely to pay off debts, bolster your emergency fund, and invest for the future.
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Financial planning: Received your Income Tax Refund? Here is how to make the most of it

July is when most salaried individuals file their Income Tax Returns (ITRs). The last date for filing ITR for individuals who don’t need an audit…

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With the recent launch of new Large and Midcap Mutual Funds, investors are faced with a strategic choice. This article explores what these funds offer, their performance over the last decade, and provides insights on whether they are a sound investment option for long-term wealth creation. (iStock)
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Should you invest in large and midcaps through a single Large & Midcap MF scheme?

Recently, 2 AMCs launched NFOs for their large and midcap funds. The Wealth Mutual Fund Company launched the Large and Midcap Fund NFO in the…

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The negative momentum follows a sharp escalation in the Middle East after the collapse of the hard-won United States-Iran ceasefire, an event that instantly disrupted crucial global energy corridors. (REUTERS/Representational)
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Sensex, Nifty tumble as oil prices weigh on markets amid fresh US-Iran strikes

Indian markets started the week with a sharp decline amid fresh geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, consequently contributing to rising crude oil prices….

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Corning’s Andrew Beck wants phone makers to notice user demands for durable devices. (Official image)
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Broken displays are pushing Indians to buy new phones sooner than planned

Smartphone users in India are upgrading their smartphones, earlier than planned, with broken screen glass due to the phone falling being a key reason. A…

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The campaign’s relevance is reinforced by broader digital adoption and rising incident volume.
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Bandhan Bank, Hindustan Times launch Cyber Cop campaign with Rohit Shetty

Bandhan Bank, on Monday, launched Cyber Cop with Hindustan Times, a nationwide cyber awareness campaign under its CSR programme, to promote safer digital behaviour and…

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Apple sues OpenAI over allegations of trade secret theft amid hardware development (REUTERS)
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Apple sues OpenAI for stealing trade secrets

Apple on Friday sued OpenAI, accusing the artificial intelligence company of orchestrating a campaign to steal the iPhone maker’s trade secrets as it tries to…

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DALY CITY, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Toyota Tacoma trucks are displayed on the sales lot at City Toyota on February 28, 2024 in Daly City, California. Toyota announced plans to recall nearly 381,000 Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks due to an issue with parts falling off the rear axle that could result in a crash. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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How Trump’s Tariffs Really ‘Work’

President Trump is grasping for good economic news to rescue his underwater job approval rating. So it’s not surprising that he’s hailing Toyota’s announcement Tuesday…

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The campaign’s relevance is reinforced by broader digital adoption and rising incident volume.
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Bandhan Bank launches ‘Cyber Cop’ CSR campaign with Hindustan Times and Rohit Shetty

Bandhan Bank has unveiled ‘Cyber Cop,’ a cyber awareness campaign under its CSR programme, presented by Hindustan Times and implemented by Aident Welfare Social Organisation….

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Game Pass, which was meant to have 77m members this year, has fewer than 30m. (Reuters)
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Microsoft’s gaming strategy has misfired badly

Editor’s note (July 10th): Fidji Simo has stepped down from her full-time role at OpenAI for health reasons. Game Pass, which was meant to have…

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