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India's biggest challenges are its tax structure, education system and protection of intellectual property
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India's biggest challenges are its tax structure, education system and protection of intellectual property

Israel has a solution for every country’s problems. Avi Jorisch attributes it to the Jewish state’s ability to innovate. The entrepreneur and the author of five books, including Thou Shalt Innovate: How Israeli Ingenuity Repairs the World (2018), lives in New York and had worked in the US departments of treasury and defence. He founded IMS, a merchant processing company, and was a key speaker at the Bengaluru Tech Summit on November 20. In an exclusive interview, Jorisch talks about how Israel achieved big and what India should do.

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December 06, 2020
The Viral Test
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The Viral Test

Covid-19 exposed the many chinks in our armour. And even as our overburdened health system is learning on the go, it is bracing itself for the after-effects of Covid-19

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November 29, 2020
Centre Did Nothing But Issue Instructions On Covid-19
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Centre Did Nothing But Issue Instructions On Covid-19

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel is extremely critical of the Narendra Modi government’s handling of the Covid-19 crisis, from the “aimless lockdown” to providing little assistance to states.

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November 29, 2020
Why Stop The CBI?
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Why Stop The CBI?

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has always been perceived as an extremely effective agency, which is entrusted with significant probes into corruption and moral turpitude.

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November 29, 2020
Shrine of peace
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Shrine of peace

Century-old Sri Dharmarajika Chetiya Vihara of the Maha Bodhi Society remains one of the greatest symbols of Buddhist renaissance in India.

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November 29, 2020
Samosa savvy
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Samosa savvy

From producing logo-embossed samosas to those made with advanced Scandinavian rollers, an eclectic cast of executives has audacious dreams for the snack

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November 29, 2020
Having a child
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Having a child

The horrifying sacrifice of a seven-year-old girl in Bhadras reveals how primordial instincts still prevail

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November 29, 2020
Left in a muddle
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Left in a muddle

Even as the Pinarayi Vijayan government is engaged in a battle of political survival against half a dozen Central agencies, critics say extreme concentration of authority in the CM’s office caused the present crisis

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November 29, 2020
Class of 2020
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Class of 2020

What it takes to lead a team of doctors, nurses and health care workers during the worst pandemic of our lifetime

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November 29, 2020
Apu departs
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Apu departs

As the face of Satyajit Ray’s classics and as an actor true to his art, Soumitra Chatterjee leaves behind a rich legacy

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November 29, 2020
Adapt to be adept
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Adapt to be adept

How hospitals in India took on the many challenges that came their way during the pandemic

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November 29, 2020
The Covid-19 Pandemic Has Accelerated The Adoption Of Data Sciences In India
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The Covid-19 Pandemic Has Accelerated The Adoption Of Data Sciences In India

The sudden outbreak of Covid-19 in India has accelerated the adoption of technology by people more than ever. In addition to work-from-home (WFH) the technology has become imperative for every aspect of life--whether it is communication, online learning, or even daily requirements. All of these interactions when put together are a treasure trove of data for those working in areas or deriving consumer insights, research and digital marketing. Studying these patterns can help businesses create more efficient marketplaces as well as offer a much better digital experience to users.

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November 22, 2020
Rohit Is Still 70 Per Cent Fit... Ask Him!
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Rohit Is Still 70 Per Cent Fit... Ask Him!

The Sourav Ganguly era in Indian cricket administration has seen some pathbreaking decisions being taken. Just like the captain he was, Ganguly is leading the BCCI from the front, being the body’s voice and chief decision-maker. But he is also facing a myriad of issues.

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November 22, 2020
Sail or dive?
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Sail or dive?

What should be at the heart of India’s maritime strategy—submarines or aircraft carriers? A lively debate is gathering momentum

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November 22, 2020
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New rules of the game

Beyond political machinations, the Bihar election results mark a subtle break from the past

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November 22, 2020
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Son-rise in Patna

Tejashwi Yadav’s ascent heralds a major break in Bihar, as he plots a course away from the social justice politics practised by his father

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November 22, 2020
The Wild Wild West
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The Wild Wild West

Recovering from Covid, Gujarat is reopening itself to wildlife enthusiasts

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November 22, 2020
Jolly good ride
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Jolly good ride

Indian bike manufacturers are making their presence felt in foreign markets

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November 22, 2020
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Weak link

Congress was the worst performer in the grand alliance. Was the party given more seats than it could handle?

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November 22, 2020
CLICK and TREK
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CLICK and TREK

These Insta-travellers can help you travel vicariously to places where you have always wanted to go

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November 22, 2020
CALL ME QUEEN!
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CALL ME QUEEN!

Grammy-nominated Indian-American rapper Raja Kumari describes her music as a sonic bridge between the east and the west

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November 22, 2020
World's Oldest Mother On Losing Her Husband, Raising Her Twins
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World's Oldest Mother On Losing Her Husband, Raising Her Twins

Last September, she and her husband became the world’s oldest parents. This September, she lost her husband. A peek into the life of Y. Mangayamma and her twins

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November 15, 2020
US Presidential Elections - Red, Blue And Bad Blood
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US Presidential Elections - Red, Blue And Bad Blood

A deeply divided America seems to have denied Donald Trump a second term, but it has also refused to fully endorse Joe Biden and the Democrats. Protracted legal and political battles will follow the outcome of the 2020 elections and possibly decide the future of the United States

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November 15, 2020
THE TIBET WATCHER
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THE TIBET WATCHER

For Claude Arpi, one of the foremost Tibetologists in India, border issues and conflict can go hand in hand with a spiritual life

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November 15, 2020
Selling the dream
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Selling the dream

The Making of Aadhaar: World’s Largest

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November 15, 2020
PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
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PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

In her new book, Tahira Kashyap Khurrana writes about overcoming the insecurity of being married to one of the most talented actors in Indian cinema

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November 15, 2020
PATNA PUZZLE
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PATNA PUZZLE

After an election season dominated by “aspiration” rather than caste equations, Nitish Kumar is banking on his track record to pull him through

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November 15, 2020
Blue print
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Blue print

Taking a stand against Trump’s policies and statements, women and people of colour pick Biden for president

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November 15, 2020
Seeing red, feeling blue
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Seeing red, feeling blue

The deep-seated divide in the US has come to the fore this election, threatening its identity as a democratic republic

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November 15, 2020
Left turn ahead
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Left turn ahead

Pramila Jayapal and her three Indian American Democratic colleagues were re-elected to the congress on November 3, demonstrating the growing political heft of the community

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November 15, 2020