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This Party's Getting Started

Give your inner culture vulture wings to soar with Spice's round up of some of the most feted festivals from around the globe.

BREAKFAST (AND MORE) AT TIFFANY'S

Dubai's new Blue Box Café from Tiffany & Co. fulfils all your Audrey Hepburn dreams to the fullest

NO FULL STOPS IN INDIA

Bit by bit, the Opposition alliance has managed to slow down the BJP juggernaut, if not bring it to a halt. Now it plans to capitalise on those gains to attain its aim of edging Modi out entirely

FUELLING AMBITIONS

Puri's return signals a welcome continuity. Oil production and green fuels remain a challenge

Acceptance Certificates

The Ayush ministry must push for rigorous treatment protocol based on science and ensure new and high-quality products

THE HEALTH MAKEOVER

Providing adequate and quality healthcare to a large population is a challenge. The immediate task is to provide affordable treatment and tackle the burden of spiraling non-communicable diseases

THE GREEN TIGHTROPE

If the government is to realise its grand promises of a green revival, it needs to show unwavering commitment. Pollution and depleting forest cover remain major worries

REALISING THE TRUE POTENTIAL

Conserving and promoting India's rich heritage can generate jobs and spur other sectors too

MAKING YOUTH EMPLOYABLE

To cash in on its demographic advantage, India must revamp its skilling infrastructure with aid from the industry

CRACK THE REFORM CODE

Educational reform is unfinished business. More resources and full adoption of NEP are a must to end disparities, fill vacancies and train teachers

FISHING FOR SUCCESS

Empowering the fisheries sector and the national livestock census will be top priority

POWER-PACKED AGENDA

Reforms in the power sector are key to meeting the exponential growth in demand for electricity

BREAKING THE GRID LOCK

Joshi's big challenge, apart from synergies with the power ministry, will be to popularise the green fuels of the future

DIALLING IN THE FUTURE

Reviving BSNL and BharatNet, along with the rollout of the Telecom Act, top the to-do list

Strengthening She Power

Political and financial empowerment apart, women need safety in homes and outside

GIVING WINGS TO INDIAN INNOVATION

If the country has to own a piece of the future, it must both deepen research and bring things up to speed in a dynamic tech era

CONSENSUS CALL

With the BJP losing its majority, the parliamentary affairs ministry has to navigate the increased Opposition strength and unpredictable allies to ensure smooth functioning of the House

Building Legal Muscle

The need of the hour is to prioritise the appointment of judges and infrastructure to expedite faster justice delivery and reduce the economic impact on citizens

Uplifting Tribals

The government needs to boost its commitment to the welfare of India's vast tribal communities

THE BIG TAKEAWAYS

Given the immense potential of the sector, efficient implementation of government schemes can help it grow by leaps and bounds

RIPE FOR THE NEXT AGRI REVOLUTION

Who better to helm the ministry than the man who made MP an agri powerhouse. Can he do the same for the nation?

Some Heavy Lifting

The measures these two ministries take will have a direct bearing on India Inc's production capacity and global competitiveness

Public-Private Synergy Vital

The lifeline of many industries, coal sector reform must continue in earnest under the new minister

BOOSTING FABRIC FORTUNES

A critical engine for economic growth and employment, the sector needs robust government support to navigate global headwinds

IN NEED FOR A BIG PUSH

Battered by successive disruptions, the sector needs an urgent revival plan

NAVIGATING CHOPPY WATERS

Amid a global slowdown and geopolitical uncertainty, continuity at the helm of the commerce & industry ministry bodes well for India Inc

Expanding the Ocean of Opportunities

It's time to boost coastal shipping, expand navigable waterways and leverage India's strategic location to strengthen maritime trade

Tackling Turbulence

With rising passengers, the ministry needs to enhance infrastructure, passenger services and safety, besides promoting regional connectivity

NOT QUITE BULLET SPEED YET

Indian Railways grapples with the dual challenge of modernising and remaining affordable while addressing issues such as overcrowding, safety and financial pressures

GREENING INDIA'S HIGHWAYS

Highways are a success story of the Modi government, but high road deaths, project delays and air pollution rob some sheen