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Why designing with people in mind is now essential for India's urban future

As urban populations surge, the call is growing for cities built around people's lived realities, not outdated templates or top-down planning

Datanomics: The global history and pattern of executing political leaders

Sheikh Hasina's death sentence is only the second this century, but over 30 world leaders have faced execution orders in past 100 years, spanning monarchs, dictators and even elected heads of state

Centre's district-level playbook to steer business reforms in states

The DPIIT has told states to conduct a training need assessment (TNA) every year for officers and staff involved in investment promotion and facilitation

2025's breakout stars: Regional films rewrite year's box office script

Strong content and authentic storytelling helped regional films dominate India's box office in 2025. With fewer Hindi releases, Gujarati, Malayalam and Marathi movies drew large audiences nationwide

Samriddhi 2025: UP riding high on improved law and order, say top ministers

UP's ministers say improved law and order under the Yogi government has powered rapid growth across sectors-from transport and tourism to health, education and revenue mobilisation

COP30 agenda: Contentious issues on climate change on the margins

Due to lack of willingness on part of developed nations to open their purses, ambitions have turned to phasing out fossil fuels, in order to keep global warming below 1.5°C over pre-industrial levels

Govt to clear ₹800 crore pending exporters' dues under revamped IES

The move aims to ease pressure on MSME exporters as the revamped Interest Equalisation Scheme is folded into the new Export Promotion Mission

Valuation downgrades may keep ABB under pressure amid weak orders

Weak order inflows, margin strain and prolonged QCO-related friction are prompting analysts to trim estimates and flag valuation risks for ABB

MF transactions' digital juggernaut rolls on as investors shift online

Major fund houses report a sharp rise in online transactions, driven by changing investor habits, distributor behaviour, and fast-growing fintech platforms

Climate action's new frontier: Circular economies and 15-min cities

The book he has written seeks to weave together the history of the climate movement over the past few decades and within those the role WRI has played in it

Sensex crosses 85,000 after 14 months; BEL, SBI among top performers

Sensex crosses 85,000 after 14 months, driven by financials and autos, while IT and consumer stocks lag; Bharat Electronics, Bajaj Finance, Airtel and SBI emerge as the biggest gainers

AI stocks may correct, but a 2000-style crash unlikely: Vincent Nichols

While it is a crowded trade, ironically, we aren't seeing much new money flowing into it recently, says Vincent Nichols, investment specialist, US and thematic equity, at BNP Paribas Asset Management

From rhetoric to reality: Why COP30 must become a bank of actions

With climate impacts mounting, the summit's final days must deliver a credible finance plan, realistic transition pathways and stronger action-focused alliances

Samriddhi 2025: 'Industry aligning with India's circular economy vision'

At the Business Standard Samriddhi event in Lucknow, industry leaders said India Inc is gradually embracing the circular economy model, noting its potential to curb pollution

High claims, low payouts: Why India's health insurance cover isn't enough

These concerns reflect a deeper structural challenge. India's insurance penetration remains low at 3.7 per cent of gross domestic product, roughly half the global average

Samriddhi 2025: UP's sustained support reflects in high industrial growth

Meshram who heads the animal husbandry department said when it comes to livestock and development of small enterprises in rural parts of the state, Uttar Pradesh is leading a new surge

AI boom, gig surge: India's job market is entering a new work order

Reform in education and skilling should link classrooms with careers, moving toward project-based, industry-aligned learning

BS Samriddhi 2025: Uttar Pradesh eyes ₹63K crore excise haul in FY26

Bootlegging curbed, compliance up, liquor industry growing 13-14% annually: State excise min

Samriddhi: UP woos pvt sector in transport, tourism with friendly policies

UP targets a major leap in transport and tourism with private-sector driven bus modernisation, electric mobility, improved law and order, and generous subsidies for hotels and homestays

Allocate 30-70% of your equity portfolio to large-cap funds, say experts

Large-cap funds have shown steady performance, with recent results pointing to improving earnings momentum across leading companies. Experts say valuations look appealing for long-term investors