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Farmer protest looms, with panel report months away

Farm laws' committee on support price, other issues still working to forge a consensus

Infosys back on campuses to hire for niche profiles 31

Infosys Ltd is back on campuses this year, reversing its previous plan to skip colleges and bringing some solace to institutes seeing a drought of recruiters.

Quality rules trip up luxury shoe imports

Coveted worldwide for their style, design and durability, but shut out of the Indian market over quality rules: That's the paradox facing European luxury brands like Dior and Louis Vuitton trying to sell their exquisite footwear in India.

SOP to speed up bankruptcy filing soon

Bankruptcy filings and admission may speed up in the near future with the government planning to issue rules on when creditors should initiate the process and how.

'Tech is only as good as what it does next'

India to beat US in no. of developers on GitHub by 2027: Nadella

Puppetry for all ages

Over 20 years, the Ishara puppet theatre festival has built audiences for traditional forms from around the world

Know your pet-sitter

Detailed instructions are crucial for your petsitter to understand your pet's routine and dietary requirements

Your art collection can tell the story of your life

Last month I wrote a piece on the act of buying art titled, Be curious, ask questions, buy art you love.

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Marriage is murder

Meet the Smiths. Her name's Jane, a name frequently partnered with the word plain; his name's John, like in a John Doe, or a Dear John letter. These are commonplace and indistinctive names, names made to blend in wherever they go, names that will not arouse suspicion on a business card or when called out in a coffee shop.

When an awards show finally felt relevant

There was something splendidly different about these women-dominated' Grammys— in the quiet but firm way these women made political statements

SEARCH FOR LOVE GOES IRL AGAIN

Burnt out by the constant swiping and game-playing on apps, singles are looking up from their phones and seeking out real-life mixers and meetups arranged by friends

THE SECONDARY MARKET

The sex lives of India’s Power Uncles reveals a crisis of small heartedness. But problems of inequality, destitution, conflict and cultures of lovelessness—which they have the power to fix—need bold, large hearts

Tasting grapes and bottling early spring

The light, aromatic and grape-y Muscat d’Alexandria is perfect to welcome a new season

NEW FOOD BUZZ IN GOA'S LATIN QUARTER

Old Goan homes and shops in Fontainhas and Sao Tomé are being converted into restaurants, serving contemporary dishes

A home air purifier that's the strong, silent type

Dyson's latest air purifier has a unique design, is meant for large spaces, and comes with an impressive air projection

'In a way, borrowing words is a rite of passage'

Manjiri Indurkar on her debut collection Origami Aai’, literary lineages, advertising and feminist narratives in poetry

'Little Rope' makes grief palpable

Sleater-Kinney’s new album is about finding a light in the darkness, coping with loss through friendship, communion, and hard-headed stubbornness

Chasing the aurora

The experience of seeing the northern lights is Surreal and magical, and 2024 is likely to be the best year to get a glimpse

India big on plans for energy transition

On February 6, PM Modi inaugurated India Energy Week 2024 in Goa. He said India is investing in energy like never before to ensure affordable energy

INDIA DIGS INTO NEXT-GEN FUEL OPTIONS

India Energy Week served as a platform to bring together industry experts, ministers and global leaders to discuss the shift to next generation fuel options such as green hydrogen, ethanol and biofuels

Road work slows, only 45% of target built till Dec 2023

This is despite the govt pumping in a record 22.16 trillion to build 13,800km of highways

IGX, Acme tie up for green hydrogen, ammonia mkt

Renewable energy company Acme Group and Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing the green hydrogen and ammonia market in India.

Non-banks must watch P2P lending practices: RBI

Non-banking finance N companies (NBFCs) should be mindful of poor underwriting standards and risks from increased lending exposure to only one segment, said Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Rajeshwar Rao.

Intel India has no plans to make semiconductors: MD

Intel has no plans to set up a semiconductor fabrication unit in India in the near future and is unlikely to expand its existing manufacturing capacities on other products, said India managing director Santosh Viswanathan.

Return to office: TCS issues veiled warning

‘New employees missed out on mentorship, team building, collaboration’

L&T, Matrix join energy subsidy scheme

L &T Electrolysers Ltd and Matrix Gas and Renewables Ltd have been awarded subsidies under New Delhi's flagship green hydrogen promotion scheme following a last-minute withdrawal by Jindal India Ltd, a BC Jindal Group company, said one person familiar with the development.

Range of options to cut debt load, says Biocon

Co had borrowed to buy US firm for 3.3 bn; Net debt now at 1.1 billion

Biden's age back in focus after spl counsel report, verbal flubs

President Biden's age and leadership abilities are under fresh scrutiny after a special counsel report on his handling of classified materials said he presented himself as an \"elderly man with a poor memory\", and after he repeatedly confused the names of past and present European leaders at campaign events this week.

Eggs rise, chicken falls as Sri Lanka, ethanol join mix

The surge in egg prices is attributed to the rising cost of feed (corn or maize and soybean meal) owing partly to demand from ethanol makers, and tightening supply in the domestic market following a dramatic rise in exports to Sri Lanka.