Bret Stephens: Happy New Year, Gail. Donald Trump will be president again in a couple of weeks. Is there any news on the horizon that gives you cause for optimism? Gail Collins: Well, Bret, the holiday season is always a great time to reunite with friends and family. Happy to look back on that. But … Read more
A photograph of Aizawl, the capital city of India’s northeastern state of Mizoram When I was a corporator, my office was on the other side of the hill and it took me over an hour to get there. Because of the small lanes and roads in Aizawl, we have traffic jams. But we know that … Read more
As you plan Christmas themed brunches or a New Year soiree, look towards India’s vibrant crafts spirits to stock your bar for a change. For those of you cutting back on your annual tequila shots, there are a host of low alcohol ready-to-drink beverages now available. Bengaluru-based Salud Beverages has launched Salud Fiesta, an invigorating … Read more
The world’s eight billion people on December 31 prepared to usher in 2023 and farewell a turbulent 12 months marked by war in Europe, stinging price rises, Lionel Messi’s world cup glory, and the deaths of Queen Elizabeth, Pele and former Pope Benedict. Many will be looking to cut loose this New Year’s Eve after … Read more
“Speciality chemicals is a good place to be but you have to get your entry right in the stock. They are very expensive stocks and they have corrected but whether it is amines, whether it is speciality chemical like SRF I think you need to wait it out to get a good entry point,” says … Read more
One of the key themes that seem to be supporting gold presently is the increased possibility of a recession in the US next year. The Federal Reserve sees the economy barely growing amid elevated inflation as the unemployment rate may rise to 4.60% from the present rate of 3.70%. A similar scenario may unfold in … Read more
Goa has never been this competitive. Even just a few years ago, standardised food and beverage offerings in hotels would have sufficed, but that no longer works with today’s guests. With diners constantly seeking new experiences, we now see a flurry of hip standalone eateries with unique offerings and specialised cuisine. In comparison, five star restaurants … Read more
New Delhi: The love of liquor is usually quite evident in the last quarter of the year, when the demand for alcohol is high on the back of festive season followed by the new year celebrations. However, performance of brewery stocks has not been high on spirits in the long run, but the majority of … Read more
In a time as rocky and uncertain as the COVID-19 era, there is at least one thing that is almost guaranteed right now: those New Year’s resolutions we made for 2022 may be looking a little shaky already. People love to set goals, and setting objectives can lead to meaningful change. But let’s face it: We aren’t necessarily great … Read more
With a rise in Omicron cases, it wasn’t the start to a new year anyone was hoping for. But, if the last two years have taught us anything, things do get better and, hopefully, this time around, we shall all be smarter I started writing this piece before the Omicron alerts went live and we … Read more