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'Tech is only as good as what it does next'
India to beat US in no. of developers on GitHub by 2027: Nadella
Puppetry for all ages
Over 20 years, the Ishara puppet theatre festival has built audiences for traditional forms from around the world
Know your pet-sitter
Detailed instructions are crucial for your petsitter to understand your pet's routine and dietary requirements
Your art collection can tell the story of your life
Last month I wrote a piece on the act of buying art titled, Be curious, ask questions, buy art you love.
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MARX CAN WAIT Italian film director Marco
Marriage is murder
Meet the Smiths. Her name's Jane, a name frequently partnered with the word plain; his name's John, like in a John Doe, or a Dear John letter. These are commonplace and indistinctive names, names made to blend in wherever they go, names that will not arouse suspicion on a business card or when called out in a coffee shop.
When an awards show finally felt relevant
There was something splendidly different about these women-dominated' Grammys— in the quiet but firm way these women made political statements
SEARCH FOR LOVE GOES IRL AGAIN
Burnt out by the constant swiping and game-playing on apps, singles are looking up from their phones and seeking out real-life mixers and meetups arranged by friends
THE SECONDARY MARKET
The sex lives of India’s Power Uncles reveals a crisis of small heartedness. But problems of inequality, destitution, conflict and cultures of lovelessness—which they have the power to fix—need bold, large hearts
Tasting grapes and bottling early spring
The light, aromatic and grape-y Muscat d’Alexandria is perfect to welcome a new season
NEW FOOD BUZZ IN GOA'S LATIN QUARTER
Old Goan homes and shops in Fontainhas and Sao Tomé are being converted into restaurants, serving contemporary dishes
A home air purifier that's the strong, silent type
Dyson's latest air purifier has a unique design, is meant for large spaces, and comes with an impressive air projection
'In a way, borrowing words is a rite of passage'
Manjiri Indurkar on her debut collection Origami Aai’, literary lineages, advertising and feminist narratives in poetry
'Little Rope' makes grief palpable
Sleater-Kinney’s new album is about finding a light in the darkness, coping with loss through friendship, communion, and hard-headed stubbornness
Chasing the aurora
The experience of seeing the northern lights is Surreal and magical, and 2024 is likely to be the best year to get a glimpse
India big on plans for energy transition
On February 6, PM Modi inaugurated India Energy Week 2024 in Goa. He said India is investing in energy like never before to ensure affordable energy
INDIA DIGS INTO NEXT-GEN FUEL OPTIONS
India Energy Week served as a platform to bring together industry experts, ministers and global leaders to discuss the shift to next generation fuel options such as green hydrogen, ethanol and biofuels
Road work slows, only 45% of target built till Dec 2023
This is despite the govt pumping in a record 22.16 trillion to build 13,800km of highways
IGX, Acme tie up for green hydrogen, ammonia mkt
Renewable energy company Acme Group and Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing the green hydrogen and ammonia market in India.
Non-banks must watch P2P lending practices: RBI
Non-banking finance N companies (NBFCs) should be mindful of poor underwriting standards and risks from increased lending exposure to only one segment, said Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Rajeshwar Rao.
Intel India has no plans to make semiconductors: MD
Intel has no plans to set up a semiconductor fabrication unit in India in the near future and is unlikely to expand its existing manufacturing capacities on other products, said India managing director Santosh Viswanathan.
Return to office: TCS issues veiled warning
‘New employees missed out on mentorship, team building, collaboration’
L&T, Matrix join energy subsidy scheme
L &T Electrolysers Ltd and Matrix Gas and Renewables Ltd have been awarded subsidies under New Delhi's flagship green hydrogen promotion scheme following a last-minute withdrawal by Jindal India Ltd, a BC Jindal Group company, said one person familiar with the development.
Range of options to cut debt load, says Biocon
Co had borrowed to buy US firm for 3.3 bn; Net debt now at 1.1 billion
Biden's age back in focus after spl counsel report, verbal flubs
President Biden's age and leadership abilities are under fresh scrutiny after a special counsel report on his handling of classified materials said he presented himself as an \"elderly man with a poor memory\", and after he repeatedly confused the names of past and present European leaders at campaign events this week.
Eggs rise, chicken falls as Sri Lanka, ethanol join mix
The surge in egg prices is attributed to the rising cost of feed (corn or maize and soybean meal) owing partly to demand from ethanol makers, and tightening supply in the domestic market following a dramatic rise in exports to Sri Lanka.
Hero gets a lift in Q3 from premium bikes, festivities
Greater focus on premium products and a strong festive season sent Hero MotoCorp's profits zipping into high-growth territory in the October-December quarter.
Volume growth to be in focus as costs cool: Tata Consumer CEO
Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) expects consumer goods companies to start focusing on volume growth in the coming year as commodity costs cool, MD and CEO Sunil D'Souza said, as price-led growth of the recent past takes the back seat.
Paytm taps ex-Sebi boss, others for advice
Paytm's parent One 97 Communications Friday said it has formed an advisory committee chaired by M. Damodaran, former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). The committee will work with the One97 board on strengthening compliance and regulatory matters.
Maharashtra back as No.1 state adding investors, beats UP
After nine months, has Maharashtra reclaimed the top slot in new investor registrations from Uttar Pradesh (UP).