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Pollution-proof your skin and hair

Experts suggest some simple steps to prevent short and long-term damage this winter

The cut masters

As Delhi-based, ready-to-wear fashion brand Lovebirds turns 10, its founders reflect on the challenges of going international

Gaggan Anand's 'memory revivers' in India

The inimitable chef talks about his love for local eateries, dining rules at his restaurant and hosting pop-ups

Tasting a dish in a drink, Bangkok style

Thai bartenders raise a toast to hyperlocal flair, reimagine food as drinks and get obsessive about the perfect flavour

The winning cups of the year

I have always enjoyed making booklists once a year, scanning award lists for old favourites as much as new authors. Nowadays the end of the year has me making a similar list for tea.

Voices of Manipur's creative community

(above) 'Pleasure over Matters' (2023), oil paint paper and yarn on canvas, by Thamshangpha Maku; and (below) Thoudam Victor's 'Aboriginal Cry'.

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YouTuber vs baddest man

If Mike Tyson moved in next door to you, then before you saw his famous pet white tigers, the man himself would ring your doorbell. He is legally compelled to introduce himself as a registered sex offender.

The post-success void

Focusing on daily joys while enjoying the process of achieving goals can prevent emotional emptiness

Our messy association with elephants

The fog was burning off the top of the trees as the sun rose in Corbett Tiger Reserve. In front of us lay one of the most exciting things in the world: a path winding through the forest in soft light.

Why AI 'Hallucinations' Are Likely To Stay

Microsoft-backed OpenAI is no stranger to lawsuits. The soaring reach of its large language model (LLM)-based chatbot, ChatGPT, has continually rattled media houses, artists, and content creators globally, prompting them to initiate legal action for copyright infringement.

Modi May Launch Internship Scheme On 2 December

The prime minister is expected to hand out some of the initial placements at the event

The key to unlocking the luxury market of India

Brands planning to make a mark in India, a global luxury hotspot, need to respect the country's deeply ingrained value-driven approach

Fans Of K-pop, K-drama are driving South Korea tourism

As the popularity of Korean culture rises, more tourists are planning trips around their favourite shows

Berners-Lee wants to get the internet back from Big Tech

The web's prime mover has a plan to decentralize power again

Labelling norms: Useful reforms can be delivered in tiny packages

Process rejigs such as making rule-changes for pack labelling less unpredictable would aid business planning and save costs

HR must give itself and people a new sense of purpose

Is human resources (HR) as a corporate function in a coma? I often ask people across organizational hierarchies that I deal with: \"When was the last time you turned to HR and felt genuinely supported or inspired?\"

India's tourism target is reachable if we try hard

India aims to attract 100 million foreign visitors annually by 2047, more than 10 times last year's count. What must we do to bring this eye-popping visitor target within realistic reach?

DPI serves as a catalyst for innovation and competition

Some scholars and practitioners have argued that digital public infrastructure (DPI) could lead to monopolization and stifle private innovation by creating large government-controlled platforms that overshadow private players.

Nuclear energy is back in vogue thanks to AI's insatiable demand

AI poses a conundrum as it promises to worsen and help us address climate change at the same time

TAX BREAKS, REFORMS & RETURNS: NRIs BETTING BIG ON INDIA

GIFT City could be an attractive destination for efficient cross-border financial investments

Are all overseas OPD expenses covered under travel insurance?

Can I claim treatment costs while abroad under travel insurance if it's not a hospitalization but treated in an OPD, including doctor consultations, X-rays and medicines?

GOING SOFT: INSIDE INDIA'S COTTON WOES

Pests, diseases and falling yields are pushing farmers away from cotton. Whats at risk?

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Navigating Muslim personal law, inheritance, estate plan

Inheritance laws override nomination under personal law, but trusts and gifts offer a way out

Khan Market on global retail map

Khan Market, an upscale retail area in New Delhi, retained its position among the costliest high-street retail destinations worldwide buoyed by the nation's strong economic growth.

NTPC Green Energy IPO bids reach 93%

The initial public offer of NTPC Green Energy Ltd, the renewable energy arm of NTPC, got subscribed 93% on the second day of bidding on Thursday.

ACC, NLC, 3 more secure coal mines

NLC India Ltd, ACC Ltd, and JSW Energy Utkal Ltd are among the five companies that have bagged five mines on the first day of the tenth round of commercial coal mine auction, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.

Starbucks explores stake sale in China

Starbucks Corp. is exploring options for its Chinese operations, including the possibility of selling a stake in the business, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Hyundai India to set up two RE plants

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) on Thursday said it will set up two renewable energy plants at its vehicle manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu as part of the company's move to transition to 100% renewable electricity across manufacturing operations by 2025.

Pvt telcos stumble; BSNL steals the win

Private telcos Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea cumulatively lost over 10 million wireless subscribers in September, even as state-owned BSNL surprised with net adds of almost 8,50,000 mobile users, as per monthly data released by Trai.