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INDIA'S NEW SPACE AMBITIONS
AFTER THE CHANDRAYAAN TRIUMPH, ISRO IS NOW EYEING THE SUN, VENUS AND A MANNED SPACEFLIGHT. MEANWHILE, INDIA'S FLEDGLING PRIVATE SPACE INDUSTRY IS RARING FOR A PIECE OF THE PIE
THE KURMI FACTOR
It all started last September after Janata Dal (United) president Lalan Singh said in an interview that the people of Uttar Pradesh wanted Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar to champion their cause in the Lok Sabha.
Sleaze, Suicide and a Job Scam
The suicide of a woman BJP leader in Assam has snowballed into a major \"cash-for-jobs scam\", which resulted in the arrest of five individuals, all linked to the saffron party.
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.