On a trip through northern India, a writer was guided by the age-old epic story of “Rajula Malushahi,” which led him to a series of unexpected places.
Category: India
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Following a Folk Tale Through the Himalayas
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Sri Lanka, Its Economy Reeling, Is Approved for $3 Billion Rescue Loan
The New York Times – Business:The nation, having weathered negotiations with Japan, India and China, hopes the emergency funds from the International Monetary Fund will see it through its debt crisis.
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An Architect Applies Her Skills to Giving Back
The New York Times – Business:Diana Kellogg specialized in high-end New York residences. Now, she has designed a girls school in India and is pursuing other projects that address social change.
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India Embraces Digital Payments Over Cash, Even for a 10-Cent Chai
The New York Times – Business:India’s homegrown instant payment system has remade commerce and pulled millions into the formal economy.
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War in Ukraine Deepens Divide Among Major Economies at G20 Gathering
The New York Times – Business:Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen urged her counterparts at a summit in India to condemn Russia’s actions, and she defended the cost of supplying aid to Kyiv.
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Yellen Calls for More Ukraine Support as G20 Finance Ministers Gather
The New York Times – Business:The Treasury secretary offered a dark assessment of Russia’s economy but a more upbeat outlook for the global economic recovery.
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Air India Places Record Order for 470 Planes From Airbus and Boeing
The New York Times – Business:The deals are part of an ambitious overhaul by the Tata Group, which resumed control of the once-prestigious airline last year.
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Why Adani’s $100 Billion Loss Hasn’t Tanked India’s Markets
The New York Times – Business:The steadfastness of India’s economy attests to the size and seeming strength of the country’s broader business landscape.
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‘Miracle’ Cystic Fibrosis Drug Kept Out of Reach in Developing Countries
The New York Times – Business:Vertex Pharmaceuticals is not making its drug, Trikafta, available in poorer countries, where thousands of diagnosed patients stand to benefit.
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Gautam Adani’s Rise Was Intertwined With India’s. Now It’s Unraveling.
The New York Times – Business:The tycoon often said the Adani Group’s goals were in lock step with India’s needs. Now, the company’s fortunes are crashing, a collapse whose pain will be felt across the country.
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Adani, Embattled Indian Company, Scraps $2.5 Billion Share Sale
The New York Times – Business:The cancellation of the offering is a blow to the company and its billionaire owner, Gautam Adani.
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U.S. Courts India as Technology Partner to Counter China
The New York Times – Business:American and Indian officials are working toward new partnerships in defense technology, advanced telecom and semiconductors.