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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.
Made to Pleasure
What makes the cut for a perfect fit? Spice explains why gentlemen prefer bespoke.
LENS IS MORE
IN TRUE TO LIFE ADONIS MODE, ACTOR HRITHIK ROSHAN HOLDS FORTH ON SUCCESS, HIS STYLE QUOTIENT AND WHY FUNCTIONAL DRESSING IS HIS GO-TO SIGNATURE LOOK.
PAYMENT BY VOICE
An RBI notification paves the way for conversational payments within the UPI framework. It could recast the way transactions take place. Also, EPFO raises its stake in equity and loan repayment gets flexible
Timeless Beauty
When art holds a mirror to history, it acquires a patina that's replete with a timeless sheen.