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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicMB Patil

Topic: MB Patil

Backing Tamannah as Mysore Sandal face, minister adds Hollywood twist to Karnataka soap opera

Amid outcry over selection of non-Kannadiga actor as ambassador of Mysore Sandal soap manufactured by state-owned KSDL, MB Patil says it’s business prudence, not a matter of identity.

Karnataka draws Rs 6 lakh cr at investors’ meet. But track record points to low conversion rate

Going by govt data, Karnataka is able to convert only around half of total investment commitments, and there have been years when less than 10% of all MoUs signed were realised.

Karnataka struggling to convert investments into actual projects, sees success rate of just 30%

Of 122 projects approved between 2018 & 2023 with proposed investment of Rs 4.29 lakh crore, only 38 implemented. Delays in clearances, corruption & land issues continue to pose challenges.

On Camera

What women want—a man who cooks and doesn’t seek a standing ovation for it

An average Lajpat Nagar playboy knows that women will reply to his Instagram story of the chicken curry he cooked for lunch. And he is proven right, every single time.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.