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Tech Mahindra, Wipro Q3 revenue shrinks; margins up

HCL Technologies Ltd. Infosys reported a revenue of $4.94 billion, up 0.92% sequentially; whereas HCLTech's revenue rose 2.55% to $3.53 billion.

Where Are Indians Headed In 2025?

Community, immersive experiences and personal growth—Indian travellers are attempting to ditch the herd mentality and travel to expand their horizons, and connect with themselves

How the Wheels of Oppression Keep Turning

Kavery Nambisan's new novel, telling a story of religion, caste and gender, shows her at the top of her game

Sebi curbs risk, aids capital formation

Markets seeking capital formation need rising demand for and supply of new securities, Narayanan said

Travel by night The allure of noctourism

From starry skies and urban sights to mysterious wilderness, noctourism is about discovering the magic of exploration by night and is set to become the overarching travel trend for 2025

Notes on the fragile Malayali male ego

In 2022, when the Malayalam edition of Unni R.’s collection of stories, Malayali Memorial, was first published by DC Books, the cover image created a social media storm.

Demi Moore refuses to fade away quietly

Coralie Fargeat's 'The Substance' puts Moore through the wringer and gives her the spotlight

Hyundai Creta Electric debuts at under ₹18 lakh price

Hyundai Motor India launched the Creta Electric, the electric vehicle (EV) adaptation of its best-selling mid-size SUV, at an introductory price of ₹17,99,000 on Friday.

A literary tour of Bengaluru

A new, self-guided audio tour of the city's bookish haunts, from old libraries to independent bookstores, is a delight

In defence of being untrendy

I am writing this column in O'Connor.

DeChambeau Bonanza for Golf Fans in India

Golfer Bryson DeChambeau will be playing at the International Series India in Gurugram

Jayasri Burman: Maker of myths and memories

It's a chilly afternoon in January, the sky is overcast, but Jayasri Burman has a spring in her step as she walks into Art Alive Gallery, located off the busy Ring Road at a quiet and leafy south Delhi address.

The Dirty Picture-Mag

A really good dirty joke is hard to forget. Few shows have dared to blend the risqué with the revolutionary as seamlessly as Minx.

Look at animal movement with more generosity

On a daily lunch walk in Delhi in January, I see a little bird, winking like a light.

BUDGETING FOR GROWTH

FY26 outlook is increasingly uncertain, with sizeable risks from global developments

Good Immigrants or Pesky Invaders?

As Donald Trump returns amid raging controversies over H1B visas, a new book documents the rise of Indians in the US

Gerald Durrell's Magical World of Animals

Author Gerald Durrell's true magic lay in his ability to uncover the wonders in his own backyard. From spiders to scorpions, he revealed the beauty in the humblest of creatures

Enjoy your tea like a fine book

I started the year with the good intention of reading more and reading more attentively. I reached for Mortimer Adler's How to Read a Book for advice.

Indriya eyes growth via franchise model

Aditya Birla Group's jewellery brand aims to open 100 stores in 18 months

Versace Is Not the Right Fit for Prada's High Fashion Strategy

A mix of two distinct aesthetics will risk a wardrobe malfunction

India Net user base set to cross 900 mn

The Internet user base in India is set to cross 900 million this year, propelled by the growing use of Indic languages for digital content, according to a report by the Internet and Mobile Association of India and Kantar.

Centre Plans More Measures to Support Small Businesses

Govt is also looking at a credit guarantee scheme, besides a second window for TReDs to allow small transactions

RBI Keeps Tata Sons in Upper NBFC List

Tata Sons had no loans as of 30 June, as against ₹18,809 crore, or 44%, of total liabilities in same period last year

Biden warns of oligarchy and tech industrial complex in farewell address

President Biden said Wednesday that an oligarchy and a tech industrial complex were taking hold in America, warning of the risks of unchecked power in a farewell address that served as a bittersweet coda to his 50-year political career.

Coming Soon: Train to Kashmir

The rail link, which will enhance socio-economic development, is being hailed as a gamechanger for the region

Will my health insurance cover diabetic retinopathy therapy?

I have been diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy. The doctor has recommended intravitreal injections over a period of a few months. This procedure is a daycare treatment and can be done on an outpatient basis and does not require hospitalization, but is a costly treatment. I am unsure whether my health insurance policy will cover these expenses. Could you provide clarity if such treatments are typically covered under health insurance plans?

Blue-collar influencer popularity soars, but fails to monetize reach

Even as blue-collar workers seek social media recognition, brands are slow to respond to collaboration requests

Manipal eyes $1 bn IPO, calls pitches

Temasek acquired 41% stake in Manipal Health in April 2023 for more than $2 billion, valuing it at nearly $4.8 billion or ₹40,000 crore.

Google, Varaha in carbon credit deal

Alphabet Inc.'s Google will buy carbon-removal credits based on projects using biochar that's made by heating organic waste, one of the biggest such deals to date.

Farmers, Consumption, Jobs, Small Biz Budget Priorities

The finance minister's proposals will be closely watched amid global uncertainties