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TAMING THE IIMs

The autonomy debate has returned to the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) after almost six years. In the past decade, the premier business schools frequently made headlines due to their struggle for autonomy, often overshadowing their international rankings and academic excellence.

"FAILURES GIVE YOU MUCH MORE UNDERSTANDING THAN SUCCESS"

The man of the moment, ISRO chairman DR S. SOMANATH, spoke at length to Group Editorial Director RAJ CHENGAPPA on the outcome of India's moon missions and beyond. Edited excerpts from the interview

Moonrise In India

Beyond the rejoicing and warm glow of achievement, there is the larger picture.

All Set To Return

The exclusive biannual survey predicts a third consecutive term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP. But economic issues such as prices and unemployment remain a concern

PRIME DIRECTIVES

Prime Ministers are prominent political actors in parliamentary democracies, but there is little understanding of how they take decisions and are held accountable by parliaments and the public.

Threading a Tale

In this apartment in Mumbai, embroidered elegance has been woven into every corner

Calling all Glow Getters

Add shine and shimmer indoors with this custom made light, dripping with luxe

OLD MEETS NEW

Want tradition served with a twist? In this home in Bangalore, not only is the humble Indian courtyard elevated, but it celebrates the best of two worlds.

HOW TO GET THE MUTED LOOK

Beige can be banal, but there's something magical about neutral tones, if done right can lead to beautiful, subtle sophistication

An Intelligent Choice

THIS SMART HOME IN BANGALORE MARKS THE COMING TOGETHER OF TWO FIRMS AS WELL AS DIFFERENT DESIGN ELEMENTS AND GIVES IT A NEW HIGH-TECH AVATAR

TECH IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL

THESE GADGETS ARE DESIGNED TO MAKE YOUR LIFE BETTER, EASIER, SMARTER AND IN SOME CASES HEALTHIER

Art of Smart Home Design

IT'S NOT ENOUGH TO SIMPLY INTELLIGENTLY DESIGN SPACES, THEY NEED TO BE INTUITIVE, AUTOMATED, TECH-ENABLED AND HELP LOWER THE CARBON FOOTPRINT. HERE'S WHY.

LOOKING AHEAD

Decor and design ideas that are taking the world by storm

Small-Town Shenanigans

Netflix's Guns & Gulaabs is a dark comedy steeped in the pop culture of the 1990s

THE BETTER HALF

An Indian adaptation of The Good Wife, The Trial marks Kajol's streaming debut

THE A-LISTERS

While Shah Rukh Khan rides high after Pathaan's success, Amitabh Bachchan remains matchless, retaining his position as India's most loved actor. Meanwhile, the OTT world also throws up some well-known names

NO SURPRISES HERE

In cricket, IPL hero M.S. Dhoni regains top spot, Smriti Mandhana leads among women. Neeraj Chopra and P.V. Sindhu head lists in other sports

WHEN THE WORRY LINES APPEAR

From religious polarisation and caste divide to data privacy and climate, India stands at a critical juncture as it tries to meet challenges, old and new. A look into how Indians perceive key issues the country faces today

WOWING THE WORLD

Most respondents approve of the Centre's overall foreign policy, the handling of the stand-off with China and India's position on Pakistan. On closer ties with the US, opinion is divided

PREMIER LEAGUE

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath continues to catch the fancy of the people across India; Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik remains the most popular in home state

CHARGE OF THE 'INDIA' BRIGADE

The MOTN poll suggests that the formation of INDIA has enhanced the Opposition's chances and that Rahul Gandhi has regained his position as the principal adversary of the BJP

STRIKING A SOUR NOTE

The MOTN survey highlights two clear obstacles that the Modi government will have to negotiate going into the 2024 general election-high inflation and the lack of jobs

MEAL STORM IN GUJARAT

In the last week of July, tragedy struck Ludbai village in the Nakhatrana taluka of Gujarat’s Kutch district when five children lost their lives.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

A mid the rising food prices squeezing household budgets, retail inflation soared to 7.4 per cent in July, breaching the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s upper tolerance limit of 6 per cent.

Changing The Power Dynamic

A whole global movement is afoot to bring down carbon emissions by reducing the use of fossil fuels such as coal, T natural gas, petrol and diesel. Green hydrogen is a key element here. A few Indian private sector behemoths have entered the fray, but the technological acumen has to be onboarded through tie-ups with global firms. Biofuels are another critical component in this game. A coherent, unambiguous policy would help expand their share in our energy basket-for one, by upping biofuel offtake by refineries. At the same time, India has to rapidly create an ecosystem for battery technology as it presses the pedal on electric mobility

Where To Put Your Money

The stock markets are racing and many experts point to a bull run that will continue for a long time. Learn to navigate this phase to stay on top of your investments

BEAUTY WITHOUT BORDERS

Embarking on a quest for radiance, Spice unlocks the world's beauty secrets and ingredients from around the world, inspired by ancient wellness rituals.

NURTURING NATURE

WINERY DESIGN IS NOW MOVING AWAY FROM INDUSTRIAL MORTAR TO ARCHITECTURAL RESTRUCTURING IN TUNE WITH NATURE, AS IT WAS ALWAYS MEANT TO BE. DO THESE NATURE-ADJACENT WINERIES CREATE BETTER WINES? INDEED THEY DO!

Scent per Scent Indian

The burgeoning industry of India's homegrown luxe fragrances has finally hit a heady note.

Suits you, Sir

Paul Smith opened his first store in 1970 in Nottingham and he’s still going strong at 77. What gives? A daily swim, shifts on the shop floor and no email address, he bares all.