Tata Steel UK’s new electric arc furnace project is on track for completion by 2028. The company anticipates securing electricity access for the facility by 2029. Discussions are ongoing with National Grid to potentially start power supply earlier. This project aims to drastically reduce site-level CO2 emissions. The low-carbon EAF project represents a substantial investment in decarbonisation efforts.
As flights and hotel occupancy fail to capture the number of tourists flocking to Goa, here are some unusual indicators that also mark the changing nature of tourism-traffic jams in monsoon of vehicles sporting KL, MH and TG licence plates, rising short-term stays in villas and Airbnb properties and, of course, the many avatars of paneer on menus
Artificial intelligence has reached a point where it rivals human creativity across various domains. However, as machines produce impeccable work, audiences may begin to crave the unique touch only a human can provide. Flaws and authenticity in creative expression will increasingly be seen as valuable, emphasising the importance of lived experiences in art and storytelling.
As private equity firms turn their attention to India’s school education sector, they are adopting innovative investment strategies. By focusing on non-profit school trusts and for-profit service models, they aim to replicate the success seen in healthcare. The continued financial commitment from parents towards education positions the sector as a lucrative opportunity, but the long-term ramifications for schools are still uncertain.
Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of The Odyssey is driving increased book sales in India. Print editions of The Odyssey have seen sales more than double compared to last year. Young readers in their late teens and twenties are showing renewed interest in classic literature. Affordable paperback translations and accessible retellings are performing exceptionally well. This surge extends to Homer’s Iliad and Greek mythology collections, indicating a lasting impact.
Demand for nutrition professionals is rapidly rising across India. Hospitals and digital health platforms are hiring more dietitians and educators. This trend supports patients using new GLP-1 obesity medications. Specialized obesity care teams are expanding to meet growing patient needs. Long-term monitoring and lifestyle support are crucial for sustained health outcomes.
As per industry estimates, around 469,000 passenger cars, utility vehicles and vans were dispatched from factories to dealerships last month, a 34% increase from a year earlier. The previous record was 460,000 units last October. Since the beginning of this fiscal year, sales rose 25% in April, 27% in May and 24% in June. The data include sales of electric cars as well.