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Adani bribe indictment: AP to act, BJD denies allegation

Andhra Pradesh promised on Friday to look into and act on charges that the Adani Group and its top executives paid bribes in the state for solar power contracts, while the Congress vowed to press for action in Parliament.

Sebi checks disclosures with exchanges

India's capital markets regulator is looking into whether the Adani group violated rules mandating the disclosure of market-moving information, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Nikhil & Nitin Mohan MEN IN SUITS

The co-founders of Blackberrys Menswear on their conscious decision to focus on the blazers and suits category, staying relevant in a saturated market, and their own personal style

The challenges of adapting a Márquez epic

The writers of the series 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' discuss transforming a beloved classic

An artistic practice that defies genre

Prabhavathi Meppayil's solo show at Jhaveri highlights meditative works that play with sculptural mark-making

Can a night owl become a morning person?

Starting the day early can give you dedicated 'me time', but making the shift requires some hard work—and changing your sleep schedule

Special stories and design make reading inclusive

Raising Parents Art and culture ideas to inspire both children and adults There are now efforts to create inclusive reading experiences for the neurodiverse and those with learning difficulties

A matter of identity

Manu S. Pillai discusses the making of his new book, an exhaustive look at the evolution of a composite Hindu identity through the lens of history.

When Jesuit priests met devils ancl monsters in India

In early modern India, certain Hindu practices sparked a massive appetite for news of foreign lands among European travellers

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'.

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?