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Parvathy Baul sings the ancient Bengali mystic Buddhist songs of the Charyapada

Parvathy Baul aims to reclaim Baul music's historical roots in the Buddhist Sahajiya tradition through performances of ancient Bengali songs. She talks to Lounge on collaborating with Ustad Bahauddin Dagar, and her forthcoming performance in Kolkata

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Why Reliance is betting on legacy regional brands to build its FMCG empire

Reliance Consumer Products is expanding by acquiring regional legacy brands rather than digital-first startups. The strategy taps loyal local customer bases and plugs them into Reliance’s vast retail network to scale nationally.

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Iran’s high-risk strategy for a no-limits Middle East war

Tehran’s leaders crafted a plan ahead of the current conflict that would escalate the fight across the region

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Stocks to buy under ₹200: Mehul Kothari recommends three shares to buy or sell

Stocks to buy under ₹200: Mehul Kothari recommends three shares to buy or sell — Jammu and Kashmir Bank, Ircon International, and Finolex Industries.

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Will gold build on its 2025 spectacular gains?

Gold ETFs and FoFs provide digital ownership with no storage and insurance costs, ease of buying and selling, etc. Gold coins and bullion provide tangible ownership with immediate possession, while gold jewellery serves investment and consumption needs.

7 min read6 Mar 2026

Samsung Galaxy A36, A56 specifications leaked ahead of launch, price tipped

Samsung's Galaxy A37 and A57 could launch soon and could feature a triple rear camera setup and 6.7-inch displays. The A37 could be 7.4mm thick, while the A57 could be slimmer at 6.9mm.

2 min read6 Mar 2026

Capital Compass | SBI Chief Economist on Trade & Markets

Sponsored by Adfactors PR India is navigating one of the most uncertain global economic environments in decades - marked by geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions, volatile capital flows, and slowing global growth. In the first episode of Capital Compass, Mint's new market intelligence show, host Ajay Sharma is joined by Dr. Sowmya Kanti Ghosh, Chief Economist, SBI Group and member of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council (PMEC), to decode what India's latest data is really telling us. From GDP growth and inflation trends to trade diversification, capital flows, rural vs urban demand, and the future of corporate earnings - this conversation cuts through the noise to offer a grounded, data-backed view of India's economic trajectory. Capital Compass brings you expert-led clarity on markets, policy and the economy - helping investors, professionals and business leaders make sense of complexity. Listen to the audio podcast on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and more. Watch more episodes on Mint's YouTube channel

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Bank holidays: Are banks closed on 7-8 March for the weekend?

The RBI has listed a total of 18 public holidays for all banks in March 2026 for public and private lenders across India. This also includes the weekend holidays for second Saturday, fourth Saturday, and all Sundays this month.

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Japan seeks exemption from US tariff hike amid trade concerns

The request highlights Tokyo’s concern that higher tariffs could erode the concessions it secured in 2025. While the US Supreme Court invalidated much of Trump’s earlier tariff regime, duties on cars, steel and aluminum were left intact, meaning Japan’s gains are fragile if the US broadens the levy.

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Amit Shah hails Nitish Kumar's return to national politics as Rajya Sabha MP

Amit Shah praises Nitish Kumar's impactful tenure as Bihar's Chief Minister while welcoming his return to the Rajya Sabha. Amidst political rivalry, Kumar's nomination highlights the NDA's strategy and the ever-changing dynamics in Bihar politics. What does this mean for the future of Bihar?

2 min read5 Mar 2026
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