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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.

Heart of Gold

AIthough traditionally, a watch isn't really considered an auspicious gift, but luxury watch marque, Frederique Constant's magnificent Ac Highlife Automatic Heart Beat may just inspire you to a change of heart.

Green Mountain Dreamers

SCORING A PERFECT 10 ON LOCATION, THE WESTIN RESORT & SPA, HIMALAYAS IS SO MUCH MORE THAN A WALK IN THE CLOUDS.

The World on a Platter

Boasting genuine heart to hearth food, the new menu at Élan, at the Lodhi, New Delhi, is a delight.

The Art of Craft

Craft chocolate brand Manam launches a retail and experiential store that not only offers a spectacular assortment of treats, but also turns chocolate into a spectator sport.

A Breath of Fresh Air

Sitting at the precipice of cutting-edge tech, the Apple Macbook Air 15-inch is a brilliant machine for every day use.

CHARGING AHEAD

THE SMOKING HAUTE PORSCHE TAYCAN SPORT S IS AN EV FOR THE DRIVING ENTHUSIAST

TIMELESS ART

Jaipur Watch Company's just launched Raja Ravi Varma Collection is a tribute to both Indian art and fine watchmaking

An Appetite for Acting

It's a chef, it's an actor, it's...Ranveer Brar

WHY YOUR CREDIT SCORE MATTERS

A credit score indicates your debt management abilities. It gives lenders an idea about how reliable you are as a borrower

A FEW DRIVING PRINCIPLES

Vehicle insurance is mandatory and there are many additional features on offer, depending on the risks you want covered

THE UPSKILL TASK

India has made attempts to harness new tools for learning since the age of television. But now, the emergence of blended education and Al-powered models is all set to revolutionise the field. The focus should be on channelising the energies towards two goals at once: ensuring equitable access to foundational education, and creating a vaster knowledge reservoir around our traditional forte of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics from that base

THE NEXT FRONTIER

Healthcare in India is at a turning point. Having earned a reputation as the pharmacy of the world, India now steps into a new era that will focus on self-reliance, making quality treatment affordable with biosimilars, and revolutionising the outlook for rare genetic disorders through gene therapy

FINGERTIP REPUBLIC

The use of digital technologies has revolutionised governance models across India. Not only has it weeded out corruption, but also ensured accountability and time-bound delivery of public services. India has already built a massive digital public infrastructure. The future depends on smart use of low-cost open-source software, uniform distribution of existing common building blocks and increased integration of Al, machine learning and blockchain. The Union and state governments have already deployed these tools to come up with several innovations. Public-private collaboration is adding further strength and speed to e-governance structures and mechanisms

WHEELS OF BIG CHANGE

Momentous change touches transport networks-arteries of a country's socio-economic life-early. With the world moving towards cleaner energy, electric vehicles present a green alternative. Similarly, Intelligent Transport Systems, laden with digital sensors, will alter the experience of safe travel through real-time data. India will also soon join a select club of countries with high-speed trains. On the road to 2047, some of us would take an EV on a smart highway. Others will board the fastest train in Hindustan. But through all this, balance must be struck between technology and its affordability