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On December 27, the Civil Aviation Ministry told the Lok Sabha that the government has prepared a revival plan for Air India. Photo: Mint

Air India revival plan: Govt plans hiring top honchos through global search

2 min read . 30 Dec 2018

There are at least some reasons to be hopeful for emerging Asian assets: oil prices have dropped about 40 percent from their October peak. Photo: AFP

Emerging markets seen bringing more pain to investors in 2019

2 min read . 30 Dec 2018

Earlier this week, the government announced changes to the foreign direct investment policy for the ecommerce sector

Restrictions on foreign e-commerce companies to hit FDI in India: US industry body

2 min read . 30 Dec 2018

The dot-com bubble that had been developing since the late 1990s popped in March 2000, when the S&P 500 lost 35 percent over the course of two months. Photo: AFP

Humans, machines and markets: Why US stocks going crazy is nothing new

3 min read . 29 Dec 2018

More than $5 trillion has been erased from US stock values in the last three months as the S&P 500 slid within points of a bear market

Bad liquidity or bad markets? Traders weigh in on stock tumult

3 min read . 29 Dec 2018

Central banks sometimes use reserves to help support their respective currencies. Photo: iStock

US dollar share of global currency reserves hits near five-year low: IMF

2 min read . 29 Dec 2018

The S&P 500 ended the session lower, but held onto its first weekly gain in a month. Photo: Bloomberg

US stocks fall as volatility rules in wild week

1 min read . 29 Dec 2018

So far this year, the NSE Nifty has gained 3.13%, while the Sensex has risen 5.93%. Both indexes are on track for a fourth yearly gain in five. Photo: Reuters

Motilal Oswal’s 10 stock picks for 2019

4 min read . 31 Dec 2018

The depreciating rupee has affected international travellers but people continue to travel. Photo: E+

Foreign trip in 2019? How the rupee rate will impact your travel expenses

2 min read . 29 Dec 2018

Facebook CEO Zuckerberg. Photo: AP

Facebook CEO Zuckerberg says problems will take years to fix

1 min read . 29 Dec 2018

AMCs will also not be allowed to charge investment and advisory fee on the segregated portfolio. Photo: Mint

Side pocket allowed for below investment grade assets only: Sebi

2 min read . 29 Dec 2018

The Sensex ended at 36,076.72, up 269.44 points, while the Nifty was at 10,859.90, up 80.10 points.

Markets extend rally on positive global cues

2 min read . 29 Dec 2018

The NCDs will be issued in one or more tranches up to the shelf limit of Rs10,000 crore. Photo: Bloomberg

M&M Financial Services gets nod to raise Rs10,000 crore

1 min read . 29 Dec 2018

Shares of Piramal Enterprises closed at Rs 2,354.25 per scrip on the BSE. Photo:Mint

Piramal Enterprises to raise ₹590 crore via allotment of bonds

1 min read . 28 Dec 2018

The S&P 500 rose toward a session high in volumes 17% below the 30-day average at this time of day. Photo: Bloomberg

US markets climb as volatility rules in wild week

1 min read . 29 Dec 2018

The move comes after the board of Sebi approved a proposal in this regard earlier this month. Photo: Mint

Sebi expands OFS framework to all firms with Rs1,000 crore and above m-cap

1 min read . 28 Dec 2018

On September 24, Embassy had filed an offer document for the REIT listing. Photo:Reuters

Embassy gets Sebi’s approval to list REIT

1 min read . 28 Dec 2018

Amul’s ad emphasized the difference between ice-creams (made from milk fat) and frozen desserts (made from vegetable oil).

Amul savours some relief in its ice-cream advertising war with Hindustan Unilever

2 min read . 29 Dec 2018

Concerns over slowing economic growth in China, the biggest metals consumer, have left copper down 17% over the year as a whole.

Copper heads for first weekly rise in 5 weeks

2 min read . 28 Dec 2018

Spot gold advanced as much as 0.5 % to $1,281.49 an ounce, the highest price since June. Photo:Reuters

Gold prices headed higher in 2019, say analysts

2 min read . 28 Dec 2018

The fascinating, unexpected appearances of π

A Matter of Numbers

The fascinating, unexpected appearances of π

7 min read . 15 Feb 2019

FILE -- An image provided by NASA shows an artist's rendering of the Opportunity rover on the surface of Mars. The rover, which landed in January 2004, was designed for 90 days of exploration but remained functional for more than 5,000 Martian days. (NASA)

Mission complete: NASA announces demise of Opportunity rover

3 min read . 14 Feb 2019

India successfully launches latest communication satellite GSAT-31

2 min read . 06 Feb 2019

Why India needs to worry about melting glaciers

2 min read . 06 Feb 2019

Musk said that he was proud of the 'great work' by SpaceX team. Photo: Twitter/Elon Musk

Elon Musk shows off first firing of SpaceX's Starship Raptor engine

1 min read . 04 Feb 2019

Opinion | Math lessons on world’s most isolated island

A Matter of Numbers

Opinion | Math lessons on world’s most isolated island

7 min read . 31 Jan 2019

ISRO becomes first agency to use fourth stage of rocket as orbital platform

ISRO becomes first agency to use fourth stage of rocket as orbital platform

2 min read . 26 Jan 2019

In its 46th flight, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C44) would place the 740-kg primary satellite Microsat-R (ISRO)

PSLV-C44, carrying India's military satellite Microsat-R and students' payload K

1 min read . 25 Jan 2019

The impact of scientific discoveries depends on their broader public perception, understanding and acceptance, says a study (Getty Images)

How science shapes culture and economics

1 min read . 24 Jan 2019

It will be the first time that ISRO will make use of a new variant of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), designated as PSLV-DL with two strap-on motors

ISRO begins countdown for launch of smallest student satellite Kalamsat

2 min read . 24 Jan 2019

Isro chairman K. Sivan. Photo: PTI

India is at par with China in space race: Isro’s K. Sivan

2 min read . 19 Jan 2019

Illustration: Jayachandran/Mint

Measuring all the light there is to see, or not

7 min read . 19 Jan 2019

Now your shoes will automatically loosen or tighten when you step into them. Photo: Nike

Now, you can lace new Nike Adapt BB shoes with your smartphone

1 min read . 16 Jan 2019

Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder affecting elderly people and no cure is available till date. Photo: iStock

Scientists develop data framework for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease

2 min read . 13 Jan 2019

Isro aims to complete two unmanned moon missions —in December 2020 and July 2021—before it can actually put a human in space, scheduled for December 2021.

Isro set to launch Chandrayaan-2 by March-April

2 min read . 12 Jan 2019

Representational photo: Wikimedia Commons

Indian Science Congress Association to form monitoring panel

2 min read . 07 Jan 2019

The time capsule contains 100 technologies indicative of the present times, including a smartphone, laptop, drone, Alexa and science textbooks. Photo: PIB

Indian Science Congress: A time capsule is buried for 100 years at LPU, Jalandhar

2 min read . 05 Jan 2019

Nobel laureate Thomas Sudoph is a key speaker at the event. AFP

Fresh tech on display at science meet from 3 Jan

1 min read . 02 Jan 2019

Scientists have come to realize that the other four of the Earth’s mega-disasters probably came from within—triggered by belches of carbon into the atmosphere and oceans. Photo: AP

Opinion | Earth has seen CO2 spike before. It didn’t end well

4 min read . 26 Dec 2018

Union Minister Harsh Vardhan said in space research India is in the top bracket. File Photo: HT

Harsh Vardhan pitches for more investments in research from private sector

2 min read . 25 Dec 2018