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18.04 / 04:41

UPS LEGO War show audience Videos In the AI propaganda war, Iran is winning

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.In previous decades, propaganda for murderous Middle Eastern regimes tended to be unpersuasive. As American forces rolled into the Iraqi capital in 2003, Saddam Hussein’s information minister, Muhammad Saeed al-Sahaf, stood on a roof and claimed that “Baghdad is safe…the infidels are committing suicide by the hundreds on the gate.” He added that God was “grilling their stomachs in hell”. Behind him, television audiences could see Iraqi soldiers fleeing for their lives.In today’s Gulf war, astonishingly, a murderous dictatorship appears to be winning the propaganda battle against the land of the free and the home of Hollywood.

18.04 / 01:35

markets Citi Man Align Metro travelers Updates E. Sreedharan: The man who tried to change how India moves

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.A soft-spoken civil engineer with a fondness for early mornings and scriptures, Elattuvalapil Sreedharan appears to be an unlikely revolutionary.Yet few individuals have altered urban India as profoundly as he has. The label “Metro Man” barely captures the scale of his impact — especially in Delhi, where he didn’t just build a railway system, but helped change how a city thinks about movement, time and public space.When Sreedharan took charge of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation in the late 1990s, the daily commute of a typical Delhite was a case study in hardship.

18.04 / 01:35

markets UPS economy Rhythm Research Updates Profiles From forest to lab: Kashmir’s prized Gucchi mushroom gets a cultivation fix

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.Srinagar: A prized forest delicacy among the world’s most expensive mushrooms is collapsing in the wild even as scientists in Kashmir say they may have found a way to cultivate it.Gucchi, or morel mushroom, has seen output fall sharply across Jammu and Kashmir—from around 2,000 quintals in 1991 to just 88 quintals in 2018—as erratic snowfall, shifting rainfall patterns and forest degradation disrupt the fragile ecological conditions it depends on.It is primarily found in the foothills and forested belts across districts including Poonch, Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, Anantnag, Bandipora, Kupwara and Pulwama.In Kashmir’s higher forests, collectors describe damp pine floors layered with decaying needles and logs—exactly the moisture-rich microhabitat where the mushroom once emerged reliably in spring. That seasonal rhythm, they say, has become increasingly erratic.At the same time, global competition is intensifying, with countries such as China advancing morel cultivation techniques and putting additional pressure on prices.Now, researchers at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-K) say they have successfully standardized cultivation of Gucchi under controlled greenhouse and open-field conditions, a breakthrough in a species long considered nearly impossible to farm.“This is a game-changing breakthrough,” said SKUAST-K vice chancellor Nazir Ahmad Ganai.

18.04 / 01:35

markets Enterprise track Inside Features rights Updates AI Tool of the Week: This assistant works inside Microsoft Word and tracks every edit

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.The AI feature we unlock today: Claude for Word.A lawyer receives a heavily redlined contract at 5 pm. The partner wants a clear summary of changes, key risks, and proposed counter-edits by 9 am.This isn’t a fringe scenario.

18.04 / 01:35

markets Digital Google Racing track shock Features Agentic AI spells the end of privacy

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.Writing on technology in the early 2000s, the creepy thought occurred to me that we would eventually have a generation of users who didn’t even recognize the concept of privacy in the digital world. It was when cookies and website tracking were going mainstream. They started out innocently, because if a website didn’t find a way to remember you, even a shopping cart wouldn’t work.

18.04 / 01:35

markets COST trends Trade War reports Updates The week in charts: IMF growth forecast, inflation climbs, TCS payout, RBI penalties

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.From India falling to the sixth rank in the IMF’s GDP rankings to retail inflation rising at a quicker pace in March amid the West Asia war, the moderation in shareholder payouts by TCS to parent Tata Sons, and commercial banks facing fewer penalties from the RBI, indicating improved compliance, here’s a compilation of this week’s news in numbers.India has slipped to the sixth rank globally in gross domestic product (GDP) rankings for 2025 (FY26) and 2026 (FY27), falling behind the UK after holding the fifth spot for three consecutive years, according to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) latest data.The pullback follows a downward revision in the country’s nominal GDP after the base year was updated from 2011-12 to 2022-23, which corrected previous overestimations, Mint reported. Additionally, a sharp depreciation in the rupee has weakened India’s standing in dollar terms.

18.04 / 00:57

markets Provident Manufacturing Action Food wellness trends India bans wellness wonder ashwagandha's leaf products on health risk

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.New Delhi: India’s food regulator has cracked down on a key ingredient in popular wellness supplements, ordering a halt to the use of ashwagandha (withania somnifera) leaves and their extracts amid safety concerns flagged by the Ministry of Ayush, according to a government official and documents reviewed by Mint. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India said only the roots of ashwagandha—an Ayurvedic staple herb widely marketed for stress relief, muscle recovery and cognitive support—are permitted, and has directed states to act against violations.The move could disrupt formulations in India’s $38.77 billion nutraceuticals industry, where ashwagandha is a key product with its market estimated at $928.5 million in 2026.

18.04 / 00:57

markets UPS Research PRU reports Updates Loss of input tax credit, policy changes weigh on life private insurers’ Q4 margins, profitability

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.The trailing impact of disruptions related to goods and services tax (GST) and recent policy changes dulled the March quarter for life insurers. HDFC Life Insurance and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, India's second and third largest private life insurers respectively, reporting softer growth and lower margins in what is usually their strongest premium season.

18.04 / 00:57

markets UPS Strategy trends cover reports This Akshaya Tritiya, Indians shift to lightweight jewellery amid high gold prices

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.Bengaluru: Organized jewellers are pushing lightweight designs, price-lock schemes and new launches amid volatile gold prices ahead of Akshaya Tritiya.The push comes amid sharp volatility in gold prices following the West Asia war, weighing on entry-level demand. Prices have swung widely over the past three months—from a record ₹1.75 lakh per 10gm in January to about ₹1.31 lakh in March, with intermittent rebounds and intraday drops of up to 5%.Akshaya Tritiya, which will be celebrated on Sunday, 19 April, isconsidered auspicious for buying gold.

17.04 / 15:31

wellness trends Trade show track reports Updates DGFT authorizes 17 banks for import of precious metals

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on Friday authorized 17 banks to import precious metals for the period from 1 April to March 2029, according to an official order.Of these, Union Bank of India and Russia- headquartered SBER Bank are authorised to import only gold, while 15 others, including Axis Bank Ltd, State Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, and HDFC Bank Ltd, are authorised to import both gold and silver, the order showed. Bank of India, Deutsche Bank, Federal Bank Ltd and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd are also on the list.In FY26, Indian Overseas Bank was authorised to import only gold, which has now been expanded to both precious metals, the order showed.

17.04 / 14:55

markets UPS Analysis trends performer reports Updates Pulse of the Street: Indian stocks cool after surge as global markets race ahead

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.Mumbai: Last week’s euphoria on Dalal Street appears to have cooled, even as global indices outperformed Indian benchmarks. While optimism around US–Iran peace talks lent support, investor activity remained selective, driven more by stock- and sector-specific bets than broad-based momentum.The Nifty 50 and Sensex rose over 1% this week, extending gains after last week’s near 6% surge—their strongest in over five years—but the pace has now moderated.

17.04 / 13:49

UPS Google NVIDIA Bill Trade Meta Platforms reports rights Same AI trade, same problems

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.The artificial-intelligence trade came roaring back to life this week, with the Nasdaq Composite closing at a fresh high on Thursday, marking 12 straight days of gains. Underneath the optimism, however, are some of the same concerns about circular finance that plagued the stocks at the start of the year.Those are valid concerns ahead of a flurry of Big Tech earnings reports due out next week, including Google parent Alphabet, Facebook parent Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Apple.

17.04 / 11:45

markets Research wellness trends Trade show Updates Angel One's Q4 results show early signs of recovery after challenging times

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.Angel One’s shares jumped over 10% on Friday to ₹322 after its March-quarter (Q4FY26) results offered relief following a difficult stretch. Net revenue from operations rose 37% year-on-year to ₹1,014 crore, while operating margin expanded to 42% from 32%, aided by operating leverage.The rebound comes after a prolonged adjustment to tighter regulations that dragged revenues lower in the nine months to December.

17.04 / 10:19

markets Software Pool Dreams pandemic reports Updates What one needs to build a tech unicorn: A dream, some employees and lots of AI hype

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.Sam Altman, the chief executive officer (CEO) of OpenAI, said at a finance conference in October 2023 that he and his “CEO friends” were running a betting pool on when the first one-person billion-dollar company would be created thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). He didn’t divulge their identities nor their precise predictions.

17.04 / 10:19

markets Platform Gap Strategy Enterprise wellness reports Microsoft to replicate Azure's cloud business strategy of flexibility to win long-term AI deals with clients

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.HYDERABAD: Two weeks after announcing its foundational artificial intelligence models for transcriptions, voice and images, Big Tech firm Microsoft wants to use its Azure cloud business strategy to sign long-term AI contracts with clients.Microsoft’s business model for Azure has found success in the past 12 years of chief executive officer Satya Nadella’s tenure. The company, which follows a July-June financial cycle, reported $281.7 billion in revenue in FY25, out of which its cloud revenue hit $106.2 billion.

17.04 / 10:19

markets Platform show audience social Podcasts Videos Why people who listen to podcasts are suddenly feeling left out

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.Jordan Blair was behind the wheel when she realized she had picked the wrong podcast to listen to.“Today, we’re touching down in the ’70s to talk about Chippendales. Not these guys. Theeeese guys, whose name strangely comes from…this guy,” Harvey Guillén, the host of “Killer Stories,” said in the episode’s intro.“Who? What?” Blair recalled thinking.

17.04 / 10:19

markets DNA Universities Equality Updates Tumour cells use a genetic trick to become drug-resistant

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.Cancers are real biological cheats. Whereas most of the cells in a healthy animal’s body get along by following the same set of genetic rules, cancer cells shamelessly ignore them.

17.04 / 07:07

markets Digital Progressive Action Food track information Mint Explainer: Why FSSAI’s new digital food recall portal is a big shift for consumer safety

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.India’s food safety regulator has moved food recalls from paper trails to real-time digital tracking.The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a dedicated “Food Recall” portal in March 2026, integrated into its FoSCoS licensing system, creating a centralized cloud-based hub to track recalled products.The shift comes after high-profile recall episodes — from Maggi noodles in 2015 to recent concerns over spices and protein supplements — exposed the delays and opacity in manual systems.The new framework aims to significantly reduce the time between identifying a food safety hazard and removing the product from the market.Mint explains.The “Food Recall” portal is a web-based facility integrated into FoSCoS. Each recall is assigned a unique identification number, allowing digital monitoring and public access to recall information.All new recalls initiated by enforcement authorities — including Designated Officers (DOs) and Central Licensing Authorities (CLAs) — must now be created directly in the FoSCoS system using official logins.

17.04 / 06:15

markets UPS Art Digital Platform Food reports Orkla India eyes acquisitions, bets on convenience foods to drive growth

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.NEW DELHI: Orkla India, the listed maker of MTR foods and Eastern spices, is gearing up for its next phase of growth with a cash-rich balance sheet to fund acquisitions, even as it pivots towards convenience foods and digital channels—moves that could stretch its traditional operating model.“We are a cash-generating company. We generate anything between ₹300-400 crore annually… money is not a constraint," Sanjay Sharma, managing director and chief executive officer at Orkla India, said in an interview with Mint.The debt-free company is evaluating partnerships and buyouts of regional brands as it looks to expand beyond its southern stronghold.The push comes as Orkla works to stabilize performance after its listing in November last year, part of its parent’s strategy to create independent portfolio companies and drive local value creation.

17.04 / 04:45

markets COST UPS Food War reports Updates FMCG firms set to post a steady Q4, but headwinds are building

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.Mumbai: India’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are set to report a largely steady March quarter, with demand holding up despite a complex operating environment. However, a volatile mix of commodity swings, geopolitical tensions and emerging inflationary pressures is beginning to cloud the outlook, even as companies rely on calibrated pricing and cost controls to protect margins.Large listed players such as Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), ITC Ltd, Nestle India, Dabur, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd and Marico Ltd are expected to reflect these cross-currents in their March quarter earnings, which will kick off later this month.“FMCG companies will be able to maintain a status quo in the domestic market this quarter,” said Ankur Bisen, senior partner and head of retail, consumer products, food and e-commerce sectors at consulting firm The Knowledge Company.

17.04 / 04:45

markets COST UPS Manufacturing War reports Updates Cement prices hit one-year high, more hikes likely as costs surge amid West Asia war

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.MUMBAI: Cement prices across India have climbed to a one-year high after the West Asia conflict pushed up global energy and freight costs, raising input expenses for manufacturers, with analysts expecting further increases that could bring prices close to four-year peak levels.Cement companies have raised prices by ₹15–20 per 50 kg bag this month, lifting all-India average prices by about 5% in April compared with March, according to a Motilal Oswal report dated 10 April. Manufacturers are facing higher costs for fuel, packaging bags and other inputs, with early signs that the price cycle may extend further.Dealers expect additional hikes in the coming weeks if demand remains steady, according to Motilal Oswal analysts.Data from Crisil Intelligence shows cement prices previously peaked at about ₹305 per 50 kg bag in FY23, driven by a surge in global crude oil prices amid geopolitical tensions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.