Stanley Carvalho

This collection of stories by 27 writers, both established and emerging voices, is a compelling showcase of Northeast India's literary vitality

India's Adani Group and Abu Dhabi's International Holding Company are looking to invest $11.5 billion in a massive aluminum project in the eastern state of Odisha, the Indian conglomerate said on Thursday. The two parties signed a memorandum of understanding with the Odisha state government, Adani said in a statement, with the proposed investment set to be India's "largest foreign direct investment in the metallurgy sector".

Adani Enterprises and Abu Dhabi-based IRH have signed an MoU with the Odisha government for a USD 11.5 billion (₹1.08 lakh crore) integrated aluminium project, expected to become Odisha's largest-ever FDI proposal and India's biggest foreign investment in the metallurgy sector. In this video, Karan Adani explains why the Adani Group is entering the aluminium sector, why Odisha was chosen for the mega investment, and how rising demand from digitisation and manufacturing is driving the group's long-term strategy.

Through the practice of travelling with sacred performing bulls, seeking alms and blessings, the story explores the painful tensions between heritage and necessity.

Saudi Arabia is considering expanding its crude oil pipeline capacity. This move aims to bypass the Strait of Hormuz for exports. Neighbouring countries like Kuwait are also in talks for pipeline access. The expansion could accommodate an additional two million barrels daily.

ONGC approved a 1.75 MMT strategic petroleum reserve expansion at Mangaluru. This project will add significant storage capacity to India's energy security network. India is strengthening its reserves after recent global supply chain disruptions. Additional SPR facilities are also being developed in Odisha and Karnataka. This increases India's total oil storage capacity to approximately seventy-four days.

A student's JEE preparation was interrupted by a collapsed lung and surgery. His mother stepped in, attending online classes and creating study notes for him. Gunjan Kumar recovered and used his mother's notes for revision before the exam. He achieved a good percentile in JEE Mains and cleared JEE Advanced. This success led to his admission at IIT Delhi's Abu Dhabi campus.

An AI startup founder secretly pleaded guilty last year to insider trading. Arya Bolurfrushan participated in a scheme involving law firm attorneys tipping traders. He agreed to a plea deal recommending two years in prison and forfeiture. Bolurfrushan traded on confidential merger information, earning significant profits. Nine other defendants also pleaded guilty before indictments were announced.

Gulf companies will reveal the regional financial impact of the conflict this week. Banks and real estate sectors face challenges due to inflation and interest rate changes. Energy firms saw price gains offset supply disruptions from the conflict. Telecoms remained resilient due to long-term contracts and steady demand. The conflict's ongoing threat suggests a persistent risk premium for the region.

What if Kerala had become a separate free country ruled by the Travancore royal family? This is the central premise of Hareesh's novel