 "Devangshu Datta")
Devangshu Datta
Devangshu Datta
Devangshu Datta, an internationally rated chess and bridge player, is a seasoned writer and columnist with extensive experience covering diverse topics such as finance, technology, science, and sports. Known for his analytical approach and clear writing style, Datta has contributed to several leading publications, including Business Standard, The Economic Times, The Telegraph, and Outlook. He also serves on the editorial board of Business Standard.
Devangshu Datta, an internationally rated chess and bridge player, is a seasoned writer and columnist with extensive experience covering diverse topics such as finance, technology, science, and sports. Known for his analytical approach and clear writing style, Datta has contributed to several leading publications, including Business Standard, The Economic Times, The Telegraph, and Outlook. He also serves on the editorial board of Business Standard.
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Understanding the Riemann Hypothesis: Why it's a high-stakes puzzle
Someone wrote a sci-fi story suggesting that anybody who proved the Hypothesis would be promptly murdered by a consortium of bankers
 "Understanding the Riemann Hypothesis: Why it's a high-stakes puzzle")
Multiple growth triggers in place for shares of packaging firms
Any sharp rise in raw material prices or softening of FMCG demand could hurt prospects
 "Multiple growth triggers in place for shares of packaging firms")
Abhimanyu Mishra, the youngest new Grand Master, learnt the moves at 2
Mishra is also the youngest person to achieve the International Master title at 10 years, 9 months, 3 days
 "Abhimanyu Mishra, the youngest new Grand Master, learnt the moves at 2")
Religion for social acceptance
The combination of atheism plus religious identity shows that, for many people, religion is about social acceptance
Amid Covid, capital goods sector sees signs of hope
Indications of demand expansion for manufacturing companies, stronger balance sheets are some positives
 "Amid Covid, capital goods sector sees signs of hope")
Nalco posts extraordinary Q4 results on back of global boom in aluminium
Higher aluminium prices led to 855% rise in net profit in FY21
 "Nalco posts extraordinary Q4 results on back of global boom in aluminium")
Strong recovery likely to continue for auto ancillary companies
Good export demand, likely Q2 uptick, low interest rates are positive
 "Strong recovery likely to continue for auto ancillary companies")
Raising production, reviving existing fields can multiply gains for ONGC
Rising global oil and gas prices are already benefiting the oil major and its overseas subsidiary
 "Raising production, reviving existing fields can multiply gains for ONGC")
RIL's investment plans laid out at 44th AGM don't seem excessive
RIL has raised over Rs 3.25 trn in the past fiscal alone so it will be able to fund its New Energy plans even though it is cash flow negative
 "RIL's investment plans laid out at 44th AGM don't seem excessive")
Margin concerns weigh on NMDC stock despite stellar performance in Q4
The overall rise in production was a pleasant surprise, given the lockdown in Q1FY21
 "Margin concerns weigh on NMDC stock despite stellar performance in Q4")
With growth prospects improving, more steam left in NTPC stock
The power generator's growth prospects are improving and capacity expansions provide medium-term visibility
 "With growth prospects improving, more steam left in NTPC stock")
Metal stocks could correct soon but remain a medium-term buying opportunity
All the base metal stocks could see deeper corrections, but a strong global economy may make this a medium-term buying opportunity
 "Metal stocks could correct soon but remain a medium-term buying opportunity")
Who will blink first?
The BJP is upset because Twitter flagged a specific post by a BJP spokesperson as "Manipulated media".
Facing digital clutter? Here're ways to clean up your messy email, WhatsApp
Remote working has increased digital clutter in our lives but there are ways of dealing with it
 "Facing digital clutter? Here're ways to clean up your messy email, WhatsApp")
Market cautious on HFCs; concerns over growth, asset quality weigh
The major players all seem confident of fast revival in demand once conditions normalise
 "Market cautious on HFCs; concerns over growth, asset quality weigh")
How celebrity brand value can get checkmated in online chess game
Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath faced flak during a charity chess event on Sunday for resorting to unfair means in order to beat the Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand
 "How celebrity brand value can get checkmated in online chess game")
Double whammy for debt fund investors: Flat rate cycle, tighter regulation
A flat interest rate cycle and tighter regulation may weigh on returns
 "Double whammy for debt fund investors: Flat rate cycle, tighter regulation")
Decoding equity flows: Retail investors offset FPI selling in April, May
Strong and sustained retail interest can counter-balance FPI selling; small and midcap may outperform
 "Decoding equity flows: Retail investors offset FPI selling in April, May")
Start-up 'monomyths'
Book review of The Unicorn's Shadow: Combating the Dangerous Myths That Hold Back Start-Ups, Founders And Investors
 "Start-up 'monomyths'")
Unlock trade is the buzz on the Street: A cautious approach is advisable
Aviation, hospitality, and multiplex stocks rising on hopes of strong rebound in coming months
 "Unlock trade is the buzz on the Street: A cautious approach is advisable")