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WORRY LINES IN THE SAND

While efforts are on to make Lakshadweep India's answer to the Maldives, the islanders are anything but thrilled

Vote for an Indian English word

English is a shameless language; it borrows from any language to get its vocabulary bloated.

Pioneering Change: Directorate of Tourism Maharashtra's Visionary Tourism Policy

As the tourism industry regains its footing post-pandemic, shifting customer preferences have given way to new travel trends. Travellers now seek off-beat, adventurous, and nature-centric experiences that are sustainable and authentic.

Highs And Laws

While the Supreme Court has ordered sending back all convicts in the Bilkis Bano case to prison, it never said anything about the act of remission itself

Somnath and Ayodhya

As the leaders of the INDIA alliance mull over the invitations they have received to the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, this column makes bold to remind them of a similar occasion in 1951 when the rebuilt Somnath Temple was inaugurated.

Finally, some solace

Bilkis Bano cried tears of relief,” her lawyer, Shobha Gupta, told me as the news filtered in that the Supreme Court had ordered her 11 convicted rapists to be sent back to jail.

Genie in the bot

AI assistants are efficient and helpful but privacy nightmare

Of daughters and dreams

Lakshmi Puri's debut novel is a multigenerational saga that doubles as India's coming-of-age story

The red carpet wars

The official red carpet season has just kicked in with the Golden Globes earlier this week, with fashion magazines and entertainment websites taking notes on who wore what and why. This is usually my second favourite time of the year. The favourite is obviously December and the party season, but January’s red carpets remind us once again that dressing amazingly is an annual activity.

Reviving 'her'story

Women authors are increasingly fleshing out inspirational stories of women who are often only footnotes

Fareed-style and substance

I am pretty certain the first time I met Padma Bhushan Fareed Zakaria (well-known journalist, author and columnist), he was wearing half-pants. He was a schoolboy living in his parents’ home in south Mumbai, and we were friends of the Zakarias (Rafique and Fatima).

Heart of the matter

Under the guidance of Dr C.N. Manjunath, the Jayadeva hospital is giving corporate hospitals a run for their money. With 2,000 beds across three campuses, this government-run hospital is the largest centre for heart care in southeast Asia

A comprehensive exploration of aggressive hybrid funds

IN THE COMPLEX LANDSCAPE of investment options, aggressive hybrid funds stand out as a traditional choice for in vestors. These mutual funds, nestled within the hybrid scheme, predominantly invest in stocks while also incorporating a measured allocation in debt instruments. This unique blend positions them as a well-rounded investment avenue, providing a strategic mix of risk and stability.

Unlocking investment potential: The case for multi-asset allocation funds

WITH THE CONFLICT RAGING in the Middle East, the equity markets in India and world over has turned volatile as investor sentiment has dampened over the past few weeks. You, too, might have pondered the question, “How should I protect the value of my investments, or how can I reduce erosion in portfolio value?” The answer could lie in multi-asset allocation funds. These funds have been gaining traction and are increasingly becoming a goto option for both seasoned and new investors.

NO PAIN, ALL GAIN

Regulatory support and cost effectiveness put GIFT City on the way to becoming an international financial hub

THE EMPIRE

50 FILMS IN 25 YEARS. HOW KARAN JOHAR TOOK HIS FATHER'S MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESS AND TURNED IT INTO THE BOLLYWOOD BEHEMOTH THAT IS DHARMA PRODUCTIONS

ENTERPRISE UNLIMITED

In pursuit of its dream of a $1 trillion economy, Tamil Nadu is diversifying to embrace the growing sectors

Not the right time for Rahul's yatra

K.C. Tyagi, special adviser and chief spokesperson, JD(U)

Where do they stand?

Seat sharing is proving to be the first big test for the INDIA bloc

Miscalculating India

The Maldives, which is floating towards China, has much more to gain by keeping India on its side

France and India have always stood by each other

INTERVIEW THIERRY MATHOU FRENCH AMBASSADOR TO INDIA

FRENCH KISS

Paris is positioning itself to be the most important supplier of military equipment to India

Kin for the win

The Andhra Pradesh assembly elections promise to be a family affair centred on the NTR and the YSR clans

Lord's Own Country

By keeping the Ram Mandir promise, and linking development with the revival of religious places, the BJP is taking a concrete step in reimagining India through a civilisational lens

Even policemen removed their shirts to take part in the kar seva

Keshav Prasad Maurya joined the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh at 18. Starting from 1988, he held various organisational posts in the Vishva Hindu Parishad.

COMMUNIST SYSTEM SHOULD NOT BE APPLIED TO TAIWAN

There is excitement in the Kuomintang party (KMT) about resuming dialogue with China and improving the situation in the Taiwan Strait.

XI'S AMBITIONS HAVE SLOWED DOWN

As the world faces two major conflicts-the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas war-Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is worried about the possibility of a third one, with China's constant threats against the island.

Hope and hopelessness

From the Élysée Palace, the citadel of power in the heart of Paris, King Jupiter, aka French President Emmanuel Macron, proclaims loftily: It is time to give citizens \"a sense of hope and an appetite for the future\".

A universal adult festival

We Indians have more festivals than any other people.

Devotees expect grandness in the home of God

What were the most prominent features of ancient Ayodhya?