LiveMint

LiveMint is an award-winning Indian business publication that covers the country's fastest-growing major economy. It aims to be a catalyst for growth and change, partnering with its audiences to think ahead. The publication covers various topics such as public policy, marketing, digital innovation, banking, HR, and startups. LiveMint also organizes events catering to diverse interests and industries. While it was founded as a newspaper and a website, its digital footprint has far exceeded its initial print reach with immersive digital experiences including market dashboards and data pages. The publication has evolved into a top digital brand, offering multiple subscription bundles including with The Wall Street Journal and The Economist.

82%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • However, there are instances where the articles lean towards certain viewpoints or individuals, such as covering Elon Musk's visit to Israel without presenting any counter-viewpoints or criticisms.
  • The articles often present information in a balanced and unbiased manner.

Conflicts of Interest

80%

Examples:

  • For example, the article about Sam Altman's ouster from OpenAI might be seen as having a conflict of interest since it is covering a situation involving someone who has significant influence in the tech industry.
  • There are instances where the articles may have conflicts of interest or connections to certain individuals or organizations.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • However, there is no evidence to support this claim.
  • There are some contradictions in the articles, such as the claim that Houthis have been attacking shipping along a critical region with suicide drones, missiles and rockets since the Gaza War.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • For example, the article about Elon Musk visiting Israel mentions a post that falsely claimed Jewish people were stoking hatred against white people. This is a deceptive claim as it is not supported by any evidence or sources.
  • There are some instances where the articles may deceive or mislead readers.

Recent Articles

  • Hedge Fund Boot Camps: How Top Finance Firms Are Training the Next Generation of Trading Stars

    Hedge Fund Boot Camps: How Top Finance Firms Are Training the Next Generation of Trading Stars

    Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 Hedge funds, managing $4.3 trillion in assets, face a recruitment crisis leading to the emergence of intensive training programs like Citadel's, offering high salaries to mold future traders with cutting-edge skills in machine learning and AI. These boot camps help firms stay competitive by equipping their traders with latest skills and strategies.
  • Solar Flare Disrupts Radio Signals in Australia, Sunspot AR3575 Has Potential for More Powerful X-Class Solar Flares

    Solar Flare Disrupts Radio Signals in Australia, Sunspot AR3575 Has Potential for More Powerful X-Class Solar Flares

    Broke On: Sunday, 11 February 2024 A solar flare on February 6 disrupted radio signals in Australia. The sunspot AR3575 has a complex magnetic field and the potential for more powerful X-class flares. Shock waves were observed, raising questions about impacts on Earth. NOAA forecasters predict a 25% chance of another event occurring on the same day as this one did, with maximum sunspot activity predicted for 2025.
  • Davos 2024: AI, Global Warming and Supply Chain Issues Dominate Discussions at World Economic Forum

    Davos 2024: AI, Global Warming and Supply Chain Issues Dominate Discussions at World Economic Forum

    Broke On: Friday, 19 January 2024 Davos 2024: AI, regional wars, global warming and emissions regulation are major topics at the World Economic Forum (WEF). The eruption of new regional wars is leading to worries regarding world peace and economic impact in the form of protracted supply chain issues. There is a growing agreement that not enough has been done to ameliorate global warming and emissions even while there is little consensus as to what should be the way forward. The topic of AI regulation also dominates discussions at WEF with leaders from various countries, including India, China, and the United States, making their mark on regulatory debate.
  • The Red Sea: A Critical Shipping Route Disrupted by Attacks from Yemen-Backed Rebel Formation

    The Red Sea: A Critical Shipping Route Disrupted by Attacks from Yemen-Backed Rebel Formation

    Broke On: Friday, 05 January 2024 The Red Sea is a critical shipping route that handles around 12% of global trade and roughly one-third of the container trade The Houthis are a rebel formation backed by Iran that has been attacking commercial vessels with suicide drones, missiles and rockets since the Gaza War The attacks have led to major shipping firms diverting their vessels away from the Red Sea, causing traffic around the Cape of Good Hope to rise by 67% while traffic via the Suez Canal dropped 28% Iran has supplied the Houthis with money and advanced weapons systems, including drones, land attack cruise missiles and ballistic missiles The attacks have disrupted global trade and caused supply chain issues

  • Investment Luminary Charlie Munger Passes Away at 99

    Broke On: Tuesday, 28 November 2023 Charlie Munger, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, has died at the age of 99. Munger was known for steering Warren Buffett towards purchasing quality companies. Munger held various positions including a real estate attorney, chairman and publisher of the Daily Journal Corp., a Costco board member, philanthropist, and architect. He was known for his voracious reading habits and his study of human behavior, employing a variety of different models borrowed from disciplines like psychology, physics, and mathematics to evaluate potential investments. Munger was born on January 1, 1924, in Omaha, Nebraska, and served in the US Army during World War II.

  • Google to Delete Inactive Accounts from December for Security Reasons

    Broke On: Monday, 27 November 2023 Google will begin deleting accounts that have been inactive for at least two years from December 2023. The policy update is aimed at mitigating security risks associated with inactive accounts. Users can prevent their accounts from being deleted by signing in at least once every two years. Accounts with active YouTube channels and accounts that manage active minor accounts are exceptions to this policy.

  • Fast-Fashion Retailer Shein Files for U.S. IPO Amid Market Challenges

    Broke On: Tuesday, 28 November 2023 Shein has confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO, which could take place as early as 2024. The company was valued at more than $60 billion in May and is hoping for a valuation of as much as $90 billion in the U.S. IPO. Shein ships most of its products directly from China to shoppers, a strategy that has helped it avoid unsold inventory and import tax in the U.S. The current worth of the company is unclear and is a central point of debate among Shein and its advisors.

  • UK-Greece Meeting Cancelled Amid Parthenon Sculptures Dispute

    Broke On: Tuesday, 28 November 2023 British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak cancelled a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis over the Parthenon Sculptures dispute. Greece has long requested the return of the 2,500-year-old sculptures, which were taken by British diplomat Lord Elgin from the Parthenon temple. The British Museum is legally prohibited from returning the sculptures to Greece, but discussions about a possible long-term loan have taken place.

  • Elon Musk's Visit to Israel Amid Antisemitism Controversy and Gaza Conflict

    Broke On: Sunday, 26 November 2023 Elon Musk visited Israel during a pause in the conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Musk met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss combating rising antisemitism online and the potential use of Starlink communications in Gaza. Musk has been criticized for endorsing an antisemitic conspiracy theory on his social media platform, X, leading to major brands pausing advertising on the platform.

  • Sam Altman Reinstated as OpenAI CEO Amid Controversy and Criticism

    Broke On: Sunday, 19 November 2023 Sam Altman has been reinstated as CEO of OpenAI following his unexpected dismissal Major investors, including Microsoft Corp., Thrive Capital, and Tiger Global Management, urged the company to reinstate Altman OpenAI's chief scientist, Ilya Sutskever, expressed regret for his actions leading to Altman's dismissal Elon Musk criticized OpenAI for becoming a 'closed source, maximum-profit company effectively controlled by Microsoft' Namma Yatri capitalized on the situation with a humorous marketing spin, promising 'Pickup faster than the speed of Sam Altman's return'