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Modi is growing in popularity in Tamil Nadu and BJP is gaining support in the Dravidian heartland, especially among the young and first-time voters. In fact, a national party has become a force to reckon with after almost five decades. Will this popularity translate into votes?

There are about 130 India-registered business aircraft and a similar number of helicopters in the country. Ahead of the general elections, political parties have rented most of them. And one party has mopped up about 80% of the available inventory.

The Great Indian Bustard, an endangered bird, is found in Rajasthan and Gujarat. The bird’s habitat also holds great potential for renewable energy generation. At times, the birds collide with high and low tension overhead wires and die. Save the birds or the climate?

All central banks are stocking up on gold. When central banks buy gold, it is usually a carefully considered strategic move. Do they know something the rest of the market does not? Don’t forget, gold is possibly a more accurate ‘fear gauge’ than VIX.

Some Mauritius-based funds made outsized investments into a small group of small-cap companies. In some funds, the identity of the ultimate beneficial owner remains a mystery

‘Wipro is like a perpetual turnaround story’. Heard that line before? Well, the company has lagged peers. And having had eight CEOs since 2000 conveys a leadership continuity challenge. TCS, in its 55+ year history, has had fewer bosses. Pallia, therefore, has a difficult job.

Maharashtra, which elects 48 MPs, is India’s biggest Lok Sabha battleground after Uttar Pradesh. In 2019, the ruling National Democratic Alliance won 41 of its 48 seats. But, voters in India’s richest state may not be that enthusiastic about the NDA this time. Why is that?

Vistara is merging with Air India. The integration has many complexities. For instance, not all Vistara employees are happy with the roles or pay they would receive in the merged entity. Will this discontent impact Air India’s operations?

Laws meant to protect refugees from persecution are now used by vast numbers of economic migrants, nearly guaranteeing entry at borders and allowing applicants to remain while yearslong cases work through courts

Beyond salt and tea, the Tata Group isn’t really a force to be reckoned with in India’s FMCG landscape today. But this may change soon—Tata Consumer Products has entered new segments, everything from honey and cold-pressed oils to cereals and plant-based meat meals. What are its chances?