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Mountaineers Explain Why Mount Everest Is Seeing ’Traffic Jams’ | Overtourism On Top Of The World
Videos 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 2024Iran-Israel Conflict: Central Banks, Investors Rush To Buy Gold; Prices Hit Roof | MINT Explains
Central Banks, Retail Investors Rush To Buy Gold Post Middle East Conflict | MINT Explains Gold prices are surging post the iran israel conflict. Why are gold prices increasing? Should you buy too ? Is it the right time? #gold #goldpricetoday #india #israel #iran #middleeast #gaza #narendramodi #silver #commodity #share #sharemarket #sharemarketnews #stockmarketnews #stocks #abhinavtrivedi #mint #economy #investing #investment #goldetf #goldprice
16 Apr 2024Brewing Fortunes: How Starbucks Became India’s Coffee Bank | Mint Explains
In a country known for its vibrant streets and aromatic spices, Starbucks has become more than just a coffee shop—it’s a financial powerhouse. With revenue of INR 2,240 crores ($300 million) in 2022, a significant portion came from selling gift cards and stored-value goodies. Customers essentially deposit money with Starbucks, which is then owed back in the form of coffee, snacks, or merchandise. With a staggering INR 1,200 crore ($160 million) in deposits, Starbucks utilizes the funds to expand its presence, engage customers with tempting treats and merchandise, and embrace digital innovation. It’s a caffeinated financial success story!
4 Aug 2023Who will finance the mega cities of the future? | Mint Explains | Mint
ACCORDING TO THE UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Report, 2022, , seven out of 10 people are likely to be living in urban areas by 2050 The India story is no different: by 2047, half of the country’s population will be living in urban areas. So cities need to be better planned, with infrastructure focussed on spatial, social and economic inclusion.
25 Jul 2023China’s Belt and Road Initiative has dug itself into a hole | Mint Primer | Mint
China’s Belt and Road Initiative has dug itself into a hole.
15 Apr 2023‘Don’t agree’: Rishi Sunak defends PM Modi over BBC documentary, snubs Pakistan-origin MP
Responding to Pak-origin British MP Imran Hussain’s question on the BBC documentary on PM Modi, Rishi Sunak said the UK doesn’t tolerate persecution ’where it appears anywhere’
2 min read19 Jan 2023Startup Helps Army Make A Quantum Leap In Secure Comms | Mint Primer
India is about to join the league of select advanced countries that are developing quantum technology for secure communication. QNu Labs, a Bengaluru-based startup, will provide Indian military Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology which is considered unhackable.
30 Sep 2022Kashmir in six documentaries: More than a newspoint
From ‘Jashn-e-Azadi’ to ‘Mann Faqeeri’, here are six non-fiction titles that give some idea of the concerns and daily lives of people in the region
4 min read5 Aug 2020The view from the top
There have been some great documentaries on climbing and mountaineering in the recent pastAfter Free Solo’s Oscar win for Best Documentary Feature, here are 5 other movies you should watch ;
4 min read9 Mar 2019‘Period. End of Sentence’ India-set film around menstruation in Oscars shortlist
’Period. End of Sentence’ was directed by award-winning filmmaker Rayka Zehtabchi and has been produced by Guneet Monga’s Sikhya Entertainment
1 min read19 Dec 2018Popular Topics
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