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One Journey Ends, Another Continues

The journey that started in 1991, though interrupted a few times, continues today

A Reformer Who Had Concern For Vulnerable Groups

The reforms witnessed in the early 1990s had a big impact when Dr Singh became PM

A Testament to the Power of Quiet Conviction

Manmohan Singh stood out as a leader who spoke sparingly but acted decisively

Sardar of reforms: A legacy that is shaping India's future

Singh's reforms not only rescued India from the 1991 crisis, but also reshaped its economy into a global powerhouse

Suzuki, the man behind people's car, no more

Under Osamu Suzuki's leadership, the Maruti-Suzuki partnership became a case study in Indo-Japanese collaboration.

Q-comm correction on the radar for consumer brands

Industry executives say they may reduce dependence on instant delivery platforms in 2025

Milestones in the art world

2024 was the year of milestones for leading modernists and galleries. While it ended on a high note with a spate of important events, certain issues slipped under the radar

Youngest to oldest, sportspersons defied ageism

Indian sports had a successful year, but it also marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new one

It's been a non-stop year for Indian hockey

Indian hockey's 2024 was marked by triumph and transition with the men's team winning Olympic bronze and the women's team rebounding from a dismal start

Pains and gains: The year in south Indian cinema

Big-budget films from the south often disappointed in 2024. But there was progress on other fronts, with filmmakers looking for new settings and embracing mid-budget titles

Adding new chapters to the India fashion story

This was the year of too many fashion trends but none shining brightest. If \"brat summer\" and \"very mindful, very demure\" crowded our social media feeds spring-summer; in fall-autumn, leopard-core and animal prints were everywhere from high-end to fast fashion stores. In between, many lapped up the \"minimal bride\" look inspired by celebrities who wore pastel-coloured ensembles on their wedding day.

Drama and stories to fire up food in 2025

Chefs have emerged as the face of dining out with a focus on local ingredients, a trend that is likely to continue next year

A pocket-sized trend report

In 2025, bartenders will seek to create unique cocktails to fit India's food habits and heritage

Perfect gifts come from the most unlikely pincodes

This is not a gift guide. Though I love them and would find life very hard without them. If anything, this is a gift post-mortem—an examination of the corpse of our gifting good intentions.

Invest in enriching tools for children to manage money

Simplifying money matters can be daunting, but there are workshops and books to help kids save for a rainy day

The best sports books give a peek into the unknown

Menthol pain spray. If you want to know the smell of wrestling, this is it.

Do Fashion Collabs Give Both Brands An Edge?

As international luxury brands look to connect with Indian buyers, collaborations with Indian designers have increased

Purists Don't Want Bakers to 'Mess' With the Mince Pie

Some Brits believe jazzing up the festive treat, made of dried fruit and pastry, takes away its nostalgic value

How will US federal workers react to the wrath of DOGE?

They face hard choices. The US should heed past advice on reforms

Watch 'Industry': Delve into imaginary trading

This serial does what the film 'Wall Street' did. It reveals how grubby investment banking can be. But it also shows the power of money to bury hatchets and forge unlikely alliances

A manufacturing sector revival is a must to uplift our economy

India requires structural changes that go beyond cosmetic policy tweaks to address the real issues

CFA or CFP: What's right for your financial career goal?

CFA focuses on financial analysis and management of investments; CFP specializes in personal finance, wealth planning

Bridging the Insurance Gap for India's Self-Employed with Tech Solutions

Self-employed people struggle to access term insurance and other financial protections

SIMHAVALOKANA 2024: WHAT MR. MARKET TAUGHT

Step into the shoes of an investor to understand the thrills (and surprises) a roaring bull market churns out

Hospital Room Rent Caps: How Dual Policies Can Affect Claims?

My corporate insurance policy includes a room rent cap for hospital stays, while my individual insurance policy does not. Will staying in a higher-category room affect my claim?

Haier to cross $1 bn in revenue in 2024

Haier Appliances India is set to cross the milestone of having a billion dollar revenue in 2024, helped by strong summers, festive season and ongoing trend of premiumization, and expects ₹11,500 crore revenue in 2025, its president NS Satish said on Thursday.

Russia Rejects US' Truce Call in Ukraine

Rejecting the ceasefire, Russia says it's ready to hold negotiations on a peace agreement.

Women voters outnumber men again in Lok Sabha polls: EC

As many as 646.4 million voters exercised their franchise in the Lok Sabha polls held earlier this year with women voters outnumbering men, according to statistical data released by the Election Commission (EC) on Thursday.

Top 7 cities' housing sales fall 4% in 2024

Average housing prices grew 21% this year across the seven major cities.

'Phone a friend', alumni networks help IIT students in placements

The pressure will be higher in the second phase of placements as top recruiters have already taken their picks