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Rana Begum's distinct language of minimalism

In her ongoing solo in Mumbai, the artist showcases specific strands of her practice through new relief panels

Can Murray help Djokovic win the Australian Open?

The Australian Open is a significant marker for Djokovic, who is chasing a record 25th Grand Slam singles title at a time when younger rivals attempt to edge him out. Getting Murray on his team gives Djokovic a chance for a dramatic reset, and may just be the key to pull him out of his rut

Nostalgia is still in, so are animal prints

A roundup of fashion trends that will flourish in the new year

Zero-proof drinks for Dry January

A resolution to drink buzz-free beverages no longer means you'll be out of spirits

A rich bounty of family, food and conversations

When I was married a quarter century ago, my spouse was startled with what she believed was my family's obsession with food.

When the makers of history die

In February 1798, as the septuagenarian maharajah of Travancore lay dying, he had occasion to reflect on his four-decade-long kingly career.

The Global Reservation Game Comes to India

Getting a dinner date is easy, but finding a table calls for luck as restaurants demand that diners reserve seats weeks ahead

Mughals to Ambanis: The roots of India Inc

A new book on the history of Indian business explains what led to the creation of wealth in the country under the Mughals

More 'Squid', less 'Game'

How do you get blood out of white keds?

Quit on new year goals? It's okay

Why not make imperfectionism your buzzword for 2025 instead of falling into the impossible trap of fresh-startism?

Smart care for your pets

Monitoring a pet's health is easy with wearable tech, customized meal plans and AI-powered diagnostic tools

Financing India's Future Growth Is a Challenge That Must Be Met

Policy should aim to boost private investments and deepen a corporate bond market in need of long-horizon participants

Working for women leaders: An invaluable privilege

Arriving 30 minutes late for a job interview three decades ago had left me out of breath, sweaty and close to a panic attack.

A Boycott of Costco for Its DEI Efforts Is Not Likely to Succeed

The US retailer has a loyal base of shoppers that it's unlikely to lose

Let's take cues from Piketty to raise India's tax revenue

When it comes to budgeting, there are some revenue streams that are linked with broader growth in the economy.

Wealth tax: Let's judge it by principles of taxation

Tax canons laid down by Adam Smith remain relevant, though his list has been extended. Test the idea of a wealth tax against these, lest we get carried away by progressive idealism

Hacked in 2024? India's privacy rules require you to take action

Draft digital personal data protection rules demand that data breaches be reported retrospectively

Cutting Through the Clutter: Key Focus Areas for Retail Investors in 2025

Remember that social media is for fun, and not serious topics such as personal finance advice

MFD, RIA, RA: Explore your career as a financial adviser

Understand the earning potential, licensing and compliance to choose your best suited path

Top 5 AI Trends To Watch In 2025

From agentic systems to humanoids, AI is everywhere. But ethical concerns remain over its growing role

Health insurance claims: How to ensure grievance redressal

My health insurer recently rejected my claim, citing my inability to provide key internal hospital papers that they require. Despite having submitted all other necessary documents, they are insisting on these specific papers, which I am unable to obtain from the hospital. I believe my claim is valid and that I have complied with all the necessary documentation required. What are my options to ensure that my grievance is handled fairly and my claim is reconsidered?

Bank officers' union warns of strike

Bank officers' union AIBOC on Thursday threatened to go on a nationwide strike on 24-25 February to press for their various demands, including a five-day work week and adequate recruitment in all cadres.

Eli Lilly to Set Up GCC in Hyderabad

Pharma major Eli Lilly and Co. on Thursday said it plans to establish a new global capability centre (GCC) in Hyderabad and hire over 1,000 people to strengthen its digital strategy and service delivery.

NRAI to take action on Zomato, Swiggy

Opposing \"private labelling\" by Zomato and Swiggy and their recent foray into quick commerce food delivery via separate apps, restaurant body National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) on Thursday said it will file complaints with \"relevant regulatory authorities\" and initiate legal action to prevent them from monopolising the market.

Assam mining tragedy: Rescue operations on for fourth day

Rescue operations by multiple state and central agencies continued for the fourth day on Thursday to locate trapped miners inside an illegal rat-hole coal mine in Dima Hasao district of Assam, officials said.

RBI Chief Seeks To Improve Forecasts

Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) new governor Sanjay Malhotra has initiated a review of the central bank's inflation and growth forecasting tools to minimise projection errors, four sources said.

Centre to give LPG subsidy to oil PSUs

The government is likely to provide a subsidy of ₹35,000 crore to state-owned Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) to make up for losses they incurred on selling the fuel this fiscal, people aware about the development said.

HMPV Is Not a New Pathogen in India

India saw more than 200 cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases between January and December last year, senior government scientists said, emphasizing that the virus is not a new pathogen and there was no cause for concern.

Adani group to sell 20% in Wilmar JV

Adani Group plans to sell a stake of up to 20% in Adani Wilmar amid plans to exit.

Earthquake-hit Tibet calls off search

Authorities moved more than 45,000 people in Tibet to shelters in a massive rescue operation near the foot of the Himalayas, as they wound down the search in a high-altitude environment where the odds of survival were always slim.