Ratan Tata was well-known as a mild-manner, always gracious and extremely polite person. In this conversation with Mint, R Gopalakrishnan, who was the former executive director of the Tata Group says that while all of this is true, Ratan Tata from the inside was made of steel. High on integrity, he was steadfast on the fact that whatever had to be done, should be done in the right way. Watch him recount memories of the man India loved, Ratan Tata #ratantata #rip #tata
11 Oct 2024Delhi coaching centre flooding: 3 UPSC aspirants killed | In a shocking case that rattled students in the national capital over the weekend, 3 IAS aspirants lost their lives after the basement of their coaching centre got flooded due to heavy rains. But a lot has happened since then - blamegame over desilting the drains, an SUV driver being arrested because he drove past the basement due to which the gates fell open - and an intense debate in parliament. Watch
30 Jul 2024Hundreds of people have died and thousands have been treated for heatstroke while performing the annual Muslim Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca amid extreme temperatures of up to 51 degrees Celsius (120 degrees Fahrenheit).
21 Jun 2024Videos of overcrowding and so called ’traffic jams’ on the Mount Everest went viral in the last few days. While you’d expect it to be lonely at the top, turns out it’s really not. But despite the difficulty and rigours of the climb - and the fatalities - the Everest is a dream for many mountaineers and trekking enthusiasts across the world. In this video, we try to find out why. Watch
10 Jun 2024China’s population has not just declined for the second year in a row, it’s declined by triple the amount as compared to last year. This spells more trouble for the world’s second largest economy, which is already reeling under high levels of unemployment, a huge real estate sector crisis and an ageing population. Watch
19 Jan 2024China’s population has not just declined for the second year in a row, it’s declined by triple the amount as compared to last year. This spells more trouble for the world’s second largest economy, which is already reeling under high levels of unemployment, a huge real estate sector crisis and an ageing population. Watch
19 Jan 2024In This Video, We Pay Tribute To Keshub Mahindra And His Remarkable Legacy.
16 Apr 2023New research has found that ultra-processed foods could increase your risk of heart disease and cancer
3 min read2 Sep 2022New research has found that Britons who consumed multiple cups of tea every day were at a lower risk of dying
1 min read30 Aug 2022New research shows that older people with heart conditions could lower their risk of death by engaging in leisure activities
1 min read29 Aug 2022The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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