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Shuja Asrar

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ARTICLES BY SHUJA ASRAR

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivering the Independence Day speech. (HT Photo)

Modi I-Day speech: What word clouds show about PM's priorities

1 min read . 15 Aug 2025

Mobile technology has played a pivotal role in making the internet accessible to the remotest corners. - Filter image

In charts: Tracking the 30-year journey of digital India

1 min read . 15 Aug 2025

Starting in the 1980s, China developed deep expertise in extraction and processing rare earth metals. . (Image: Reuters)

Factsheet: All about rare earth metals that sent world trade into a tizzy

4 min read . 14 Jun 2025

The combined revenue of companies that have reported their March-quarter earnings so far rose 1.8% year-on-year, while aggregate net profit grew over 8%, a Mint analysis showed. (Image: Pixabay)

Q4 earnings live tracker, 26 May: How India Inc’s biggest companies fared

27 min read . 26 May 2025

A Mint analysis of companies that have announced their March-quarter results so far shows largely flat revenue growth year-on-year, with aggregate net profit rising nearly 6%. (Image: Pixabay)

Q4 earnings live tracker: The latest on how India Inc’s biggest companies fared

4 min read . 29 Apr 2025

Only one in four students reported feeling 'very well prepared' before entering the job market. (Image: Pixabay)

In charts: How the 2025 batch of college freshers views the job market

2 min read . 21 Mar 2025

In the last one decade alone, the valuation of the tournament has increased three times, PTI Photo by Shirish Shete

How IPL’s soaring valuation fuels Indian cricket board’s growing revenue

3 min read . 13 Mar 2025

Indian cities, especially North India, have been grappling with severely poor air quality for almost a decade. (HT)

In charts: Making sense of air pollution claims by Nikhil Kamath’s podcast guest

2 min read . 04 Feb 2025

Since Independence, there have been 92 Union budgets, including 12 interim budgets that are presented before elections. (PTI)

In numbers and charts: A history of India’s Budgets since 1947

6 min read . 30 Jan 2025

One in every four respondents said the relaxations in the new income tax slabs were satisfactory, while nearly two-thirds expressed dissatisfaction.

Mint poll: Old or new tax regime? More jobs? More 80C relief? Here's the verdict

5 min read . 13 Jan 2025

As 2025 approaches, Mint reflects on the defining moments of 2024. (Image: Pixabay)

Turning the page into the Gen Beta year: In charts

3 min read . 31 Dec 2024

With data in limited supply, AI companies are scouring every possible source to feed their models. (Image: Pixabay)

In charts: How AI companies' data hunt is sparking copyright wars

4 min read . 09 Dec 2024

After raising the repo rate by 250 basis points to 6.5% between May 2022 and February 2023, the MPC has kept it unchanged in the last 10 reviews.

Is MPC doing enough on inflation? Consumers are divided

3 min read . 03 Dec 2024

The study revealed that 39% feel the top challenge an organization faces in recruiting new talent is ‘high salary demand from qualified candidates’. (Image: Pixabay)

Talent shortage, candidates’ demands delay hiring closures

3 min read . 08 Nov 2024

Election officials count votes for the Haryana Assembly elections, at a counting center, in Rohtak, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. (Photo: PTI)

Assembly elections: Who’s ahead and who’s trailing?

1 min read . 08 Oct 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be presenting the Union Budget for a record seventh consecutive time on 23 July. (REUTERS)

Pre-budget survey: The mood on tax slabs, big business, welfare, and more

2 min read . 22 Jul 2024

The Dibrugarh-Chandigarh Express derailed in Gonda on Friday. Reportedly, three people died and 30 were injured in the incident. (ANI)

Gonda train accident: The disturbing state of train safety in India, in 4 charts

3 min read . 19 Jul 2024

Snacks in multiple flavours, instant noodles, fruit juices and other junk food are being consumed by Indians more than ever, resulting in a surge in non-communicable diseases. India's food safety regulator has now approved a proposal to spotlight key information on sugar, salt and fats on packaged food.

In charts and numbers: India’s junk food juggernaut rolls on

2 min read . 14 Jul 2024

In May, India's power demand scaled a new record at 250 GW amid soaring temperatures. (File Photo: AFP)

How India's power use stacks up this summer

1 min read . 02 Jul 2024

While the NDA alliance led on over 290 seats, the INDIA bloc was ahead on 230+ seats.. (REPRESENTATIONAL PIC) (HT_PRINT)

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Modi leading in Varanasi with 55% votes

2 min read . 04 Jun 2024