Human genome editing – Scientists vs rogues: A world gathering stands against ‘designer babies’

Heritable human genome editing remains unacceptable at this time, was the conclusion of the Third International Summit on Human Genome Editing held in London last month. Here are some of its highlights, picked out from...

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Digitalisation – A new beginning for global capability centres

Global Capability Centres or GCCs, are testimony to India’s position as an offshore development powerhouse in the global economy. The 1400 plus GCCs currently in India and another 500 new ones expected to be launched...

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Monetary policy expectations

As the monetary policy approaches, the market participants keep working ways to estimate the likely move of RBI and its impact on the financial markets. RBI has to mull through several new shape of challenges...

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Digital public infrastructure to unlock the potential of MSMEs

Finance Minister’s announcement in the budget to allocate over INR 22000 crore for MSMEs is a testament to the robust growth and the indispensable contribution of the MSME sector to the Indian economy. Last few...

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Key lessons from cloud that SaaS businesses can takeaway while building resilience in the current macroeconomic climate

In recent years, cloud computing has become an essential component for many SaaS businesses and helped revolutionize the way businesses operate. As businesses continue to navigate the ongoing macroeconomic climate, it is crucial for ISVs...

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‘An empty canvas, a brush in my hand, and some strong emotions to express’: How I escaped Yemen

I was born in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, where I spent my childhood surrounded by family, friends and relatives. My day would begin with Yemeni coffee smell as our father woke my siblings (five) and me...

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Sometimes, the wedding is less of a concern than the priest performing the rituals…

As China pulled off a stunning diplomatic coup in the Middle East with a kiss-and-make-up deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran in March, the geopolitical ripples from the development have ricocheted around the world. In...

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WASH communication: Don’t let your efforts go down the drain

Communication is only effective if it is targeted at the right audience using the right formats and at the right time. Seems counterintuitive, right? But most of us do not get the balance right resulting...

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Battle for Bengaluru: All recent polls in Karnataka have seen dramatic post-poll action. Expect the same this time

There is something extra spicy that the year’s first big BJPCongress faceoff will be for Karnataka. Ranked eighth by GSDP, and with middling HDIs, the resourceful state’s election is inevitably dramatic. Political parties will again...

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Agency for women: Is it too much to ask for in today’s India

Two gruesome cases of women killed by their live-in partners in Delhi. A 16-year-old girl died due to excessive bleeding during delivery at home in Assam’s Bongaigaon district as her family did not take her to...

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Return of ‘Saya’: The ghost of Kabini

We were in Kabini last weekend. As we checked in, I got busy taking in the updates on the Black Panther. He was seen this month after 8 months (August 2022 was his last sighting...

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Leveraging AI to redefine value-care proposition

The healthcare industry has evolved with the help of new technologies. Patients and physicians alike benefited from the shift of in-person visits to remote monitoring and teleconsultation. The digital transformation of the healthcare industry has...

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From waste reduction to repurposing: The impact of collaborative robots on the circular economy

Collaborative robots (Cobots) are revolutionizing the manufacturing industry with their ability to work alongside humans, increasing efficiency and productivity. But beyond that, cobots are also playing a critical role in helping companies adopt a more...

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Engineering courses: The gateway to technological knowledge for business professionals

Engineering courses offer several advantages to business professionals, allowing them to gain the necessary technological knowledge required. In today’s world, technology has taken over every aspect of our lives. From our daily routines to complex...

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India’s healthcare infrastructure at the cusp of a digital revolution

The world has been experiencing a digital revolution since the past few years, however, only recently we have acknowledged its depth and contribution to healthcare. For instance, on a hot summer day, seven-year-old was playing...

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What Gen Z wants: A look at their corporate healthcare expectations

As the newest generation to enter adulthood, Gen Z is soon becoming a force to be reckoned with. Born between the mid-1990s and 2010s, this generation has a unique perspective of the world and its...

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2024: The personal inside the political: Post Rahul disqualification, the bid for opposition unity is complicated by two ego tussles, between Congress and BJP, and between regional parties

As we head into another massive electoral season, starting with the Karnataka assembly polls this May and ending with the Lok Sabha 12 months later, two parallel political processes are at work. These processes will...

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Chant aum for an upsurge of energy within

By Ullhas Pagey Why do many spiritualists exchange salutations with Aum instead of Hi? Why do all Upanishadic invocations begin with Aum? Aum is a widely used, one-word, divine symbol, deeply embedded not only in...

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Importance of a routine skin care in a new born baby

The birth of the baby represents a sudden transition from the intrauterine life to the external environment. Although the skin of the new born has similar structural components as that of an adult, it differs...

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Slice, dice, slice, dice… Parties are trying to tweak quotas for various groups. Root of the problem is not enough non-farm, regular jobs

On Friday, the BJP government in Karnataka made significant changes to the state’s reservation policy, changing the contour that existed since 1994. Two politically influential groups, Vokkaligas and Lingayats, had their sub-quotas enhanced by two...

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Waste is winning: Cities’ effluent management is way behind target and a health hazard. Eco-friendly, inexpensive solutions exist

There is little surprise that nodal pollution body CPCB has found all 18 drains of Delhi that empty treated wastewater into the Yamuna fall short of chemical standards mandated before any drain reaches the river....

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Being happy: Your pursuit of this condition will meet success depending on your consumption of sour grapes

The World Happiness Report 2023 is out, and yes, ladies and gentlemen, India has ranked near the bottom yet again. Published through an initiative of UN, that august organisation with impeccable credentials of awesomeness, the...

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Aum is not a word, don’t repeat it as a mantra

By Osho ‘Aum’ is not a word, it is a pure sound, so it has no meaning as such. It is a pure sound, like the sound of a waterfall. What meaning does it have?...

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World Theater Day: Theater in the digital age

“I regard theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being.”– Oscar...

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Tamil Nadu government vs governor: Rummy, roulette and a gubernatorial gamble

My first tryst with gambling was at the age of nine. It was the annual temple festival in the neighbourhood, and for the first time I was allowed to go alone – with one rupee...

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Rahul and his ‘fathomless acumen’

Immediately after the Surat court’s verdict sentencing Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders, his supporters, intellectuals and journalists started to create a hue and cry about the entire issue. They began agitating as if this decision brought...

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Fear can be an ally, fear can be a foe

By Marguerite Theophil Fear can be a foe or an ally, and most often that’s up to  each of us. We usually see it as a threat that only brave people can overcome. But fear...

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How banks can enable women’s financial inclusion

Despite availing schemes such as the PMJDY, women from low-income households are hesitant to save formally with banks. What can help their outlook change? Phoolbano, a zari worker, lives with her three children in Nayagaon...

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The Sehri and the Sehri wakers

The ritual of waking people up for sehri has existed in the Muslim world for centuries. According to tradition, the first-ever proclaimed drummer was Hazrat Bilal, who was also the first muezzin of Islam. Prophet...

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Putin-Xi Summit: Implications for India

The recent visit of Xi Jinping to Moscow has attracted concerns by strategic experts over the implications of the growing Russia-China relationship, especially on India, which has very deep relations with Russia but inimical relations...

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Resonance

We live in an electric world. All tissues, bones, and cartilage have unique electrical properties. Our thoughts and emotions are affected by the charges around us. Here are a few ways we are using these...

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From artificial intelligence to buyouts: Decoding the 2023 SaaS story

At the start of 2022, we did a crystal ball-gazing exercise about what the future could hold for Indian SaaS companies. Not much has changed in our long-term view on SaaS. However, 2022 has been...

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Why universal acceptance is an imperative intervention to drive global progress

The last decade has seen a manifold increase in internet access across the world, along with a rise in social media users and community spaces in the digital realm. For long the purview of developed...

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Jawed Habib writes: Hair care tips for kids

Kid’s hair care should be gentle and healthy. We must avoid chemicals as much as possible, work on good hygiene and keep it moisturized. We do not need special products to look after a kid’s...

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Lessons for India’s banking sector from SVB collapse

Banks are usually seen as secure places. Many people do not trust the stock market or know much about the bond market. However, they readily trust their bank with their hard-earned money. Hence, the idea...

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In a world of fading antibiotic efficacy, will TB-free India remain a dream?

Since the time of the Greek physician Galen, knowing what causes a disease has been taken to be a critical step toward finding its cure (an idea we still hold dear in our time of...

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To answer the climate challenge, businesses must lead a green industrial revolution

India: An Emerging Power As Russia wages war on Ukraine and China sabre rattles over Taiwan, the future of the world could well lie in the hands of neither of those two global powers, but...

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Relieving Hypertension

Hypertension or high blood pressure is a condition in which the force of blood against the walls of your arteries is consistently too high. While there is no one definitive way to completely cure hypertension,...

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Future of insurance in India

India’s insurance market has undergone numerous changes and is one of the fastest-growing markets today. The pandemic has sped up the industry’s rapid digitalization, reflected a rise in its demand, necessitated the development of new...

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Render Unto Caesar…

Thalassery bishop Mar Joseph Pamplany’s ‘offer’ to ensure that BJP gets an MP from Kerala in return for an enhanced Rs 300 per kg support price for rubber has created a flutter in political circles,...

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Bury the seed deep for new crop to come up

By Dada J P Vaswani Within every one of us, there are two selves. There is the lower self with which we are familiar, call the ego self. It is the self of passion and...

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Compact Cities – Addressing resource access and equity.

Life in the city paints a complex picture. Just as often as we think of urban areas as being plagued with inadequate amenities, low standards of living, and inequitable distribution of resources, we also associate...

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Adapt to learn and learn to adept: Importance of day one ready training to close the gap created by the great resignation in the tech space

Emerging technology as a disruptor, pervades the need of continuous learning to be a part of productive workforce. Earlier we used technology for business but now it’s a business of technology and therefore the shift...

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From the ancient Harappan civilization to the modern digital age, Dholera in Gujarat offers a unique advantage

Today, India is considered as a bright symbol of the digital revolution. Given the current geopolitical landscape, it is possible that leading chip manufacturers may contemplate relocating their advanced facilities to India in due course....

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Flaming Palash & Fragrant Mahua

Two elderly women greeted us with folded hands as we entered Chandopani village in Dumka block of the district in Jharkhand last week. Surrounded by flaming orange palash flower trees, the women explained how a...

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Australia accelerates its strategy for a secure and stable Indo-Pacific: PM Anthony Albanese reaffirms commitment at the Inaugural Australia-India Annual Summit and AUKUS

Australia continues to punch above its weight in the Indo-Pacific.  Australia continues to punch above its weight in the Indo-Pacific. For the United States, it’s about competing geopolitically and maintaining its hegemonic position in the...

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Raj payback: Britain claims it still gives ‘aid’ to an India whose economy has overtaken its own

An uninvited guest from a foreign land took up residence in your home. First by cunning, then by force, your guest made himself the master of your house. The guest-turned-master systemically plundered all the wealth...

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What makes this Navratri so special?

By Rishi Shukla The Bhagwad Gita says, learn the Truth by approaching a guru. Inquire from him with reverence and render service unto him. Such an enlightened teacher can impart knowledge unto you because he...

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Quiet hiring opens up new opportunities to hire on-demand talent

Quiet hiring is the new buzzword that is trending upward in the workplace. We have been hearing about quiet quitting and quiet firing in 2022, however, quiet hiring is still a new term for many....

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Unlocking the potential of decentralised autonomous organisations: Why do they matter?

Decentralised Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) are gaining a lot of traction in the world of finance and business and for good reasons. They are innovative, efficient, and revolutionary in the way they are restructuring organizations. Until...

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The hanging question: SC query on method of carrying out death penalty is necessary. As is a look at trial courts’ verdicts

The Supreme Court has sought data on the impact of death by hanging, the pain caused and time it takes. It seeks to know if “today’s science suggests this is the best method…or is there...

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Eating mindfully connects you to entire cosmos

By Thich Nhat Hanh In modern life, people think their bodies belong to them, and they can do anything they want to themselves. ‘We have the right to live our own lives,’ they say. The...

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Past To Present: Invisible threads bind Vietnam and Ukraine wars

One of the highlights of a recent personal visit to Vietnam was heading to the ‘War Remnants Museum’ in Ho Chi Minh City. The museum hosts multiple relics of the Vietnam War, including an extensive...

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Top 5 tips on using Artificial Intelligence for book editing

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a valuable tool for book editing, as it can help authors identify errors and inconsistencies that may be difficult to spot on their own. Here are some ways that AI...

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Understanding the potential of AI to transform white-collar gig work

Recently, I came across a post of a street vendor marketing his food stall with ChatGPT, an AI-based tool which quickly became a rage on social media. It is interesting to note how even the...

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India’s booming warehouse market: Tracing the growth story and opportunities

The warehouse is a fundamental part of business infrastructure and is one of the key enablers in the global supply chain. India’s warehousing sector has seen a tremendous change over the decades from being unorganized...

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Easing out sustainable and green buildings is key to reducing global carbon emissions

Over the last few decades, there has been a growing awareness of the impact that buildings have on the environment. Buildings account for approximately 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions, and more than half of...

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Celebrating water, the magical molecule of life

By Homayun Taba Jalatarpanam, the unique ritual of offering water, consists of standing in waist-deep water while facing the sun, filling the hands with water and allowing it to fall back. The Ganga is revered...

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IPL – Likely first XI’s

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is just around the corner with cricket fans are eagerly waiting for the blockbuster opening game between the defending champions Gujarat Titans and the champions of the previous edition in...

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5 Interesting career options in hospitality industry with multiple advantages

The hospitality industry encompasses a range of businesses that provide services to customers, such as hotels, restaurants, bars, and tourism companies. Careers in the hospitality industry can be both rewarding and challenging, with opportunities for...

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How upskilling will uplift the IT industry in 2023

A post-pandemic workplace should be one where every employee is empowered with the opportunity to evolve into a bigger role. The post-pandemic workplace is very different from what anyone could have imagined it. The general...

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Blame it on fed and federal government: US bank failures – Europe may see similar troubles – are thanks to monetary/fiscal imprudence. And India should brace for aftershocks. Two analyses

With Moody’s downgrading New York-based Signature Bank to junk and placing the ratings of six other US banks under review for a downgrade, the US is staring at a potential banking crisis. This crisis is...

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Nothing new in IPCC synthesis report

The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) says nothing new. It simply has reinforced the need for urgent action to limit global warming and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. And there is...

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Indo-Japan security cooperation

Indo-Japan relations are embedded in history. Exchanges between the two countries started in the 6th century BC when Buddhism travelled from India to Japan. Since establishing diplomatic ties, the two countries have enjoyed cordial relations....

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Impact of Covid-19 in 3 years

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARSCoV2) known as Covid-19 was declared as pandemic by World Health Organisation (WHO) on March 11, 2020, triggering a massive response by every country in its own way...

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Pax Sinica?: Saudi-Iran truce shows Beijing’s strategic ambition. But China’s faced big diplomatic failures too

The recent truce between Iran and Saudi Arabia with both nations agreeing to re-establish diplomatic ties certainly took many by surprise. Particularly because it was mediated by China, a country hitherto not known for its...

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Nobody is the giver of misery

By Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Every living creature wants to be happy. Whether it is money, power, or sex, you get into it for the sake of happiness. Some people even enjoy misery because...

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Five financial planning mistakes

For a long time, the responsibility of financial planning and investment has been perceived as a male-dominated domain, leaving many women dependent on their parents or husbands for such matters. Despite the fact that the...

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Oscars a jumbo achievement but there’s a difference between pride and parochialism

Now that 1.4bn Indians have calmed down and are done with dancing clumsily to “Naatu Naatu”, it’s time for some taaliyan mitron. Union minister Piyush Goyal has given some of the credit of RRR’s success to Prime...

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India’s prestige is up globally, but there are image issues

In Parliament last week, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members accused Rahul Gandhi’s recent London speech, in which he said India’s democracy was under attack, of ruining India’s prestige abroad. Congress speakers shot back that this...

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Rethinking modern workspaces: How lighting can boost employee creativity and productivity

The modern workplace has evolved to become much more than just a place to complete daily tasks. Many employees now view their workplace as a second home, where they have the opportunity to explore new...

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Hello stranger, you look familiar

Nepo babies seem to be bothering people all over the world these days. We’re discovering that when a star is born, there’s a good chance that their parents are also celebrities. It’s not the unfairness...

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Eat your way to happiness

We love food, but so often it becomes a bitter-sweet relationship between food and our health, mental & emotional well-being, and also self-worth. There are those of us who live to eat and those who...

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Celebrate Oscar win but don’t gloss over plight of elephants

The day I woke up to the news of ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ winning an Academy award, I also received a video on WhatsApp that showed three elephants sprawled in an agricultural field with a distressed...

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Trends of Indian education in 2023

India has always been a nation undergoing changes in many different industries, and each sector has experienced growth ever since the transformation started. According to this, since an early age, the educational system has seen...

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Why work for a startup? 5 great reasons to consider for 2023-24

The debate of a startup vs an established firm has been ongoing since time immemorial. Both the options have plenty of benefits tied to them. However, a considerable shift in preference from corporates to startups...

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Why preparing for death is important?

We dismiss death as if it does not exist; theories to live life are many but to embrace death are negotiable.  The day we are born, we see life and subsume it. Everything it beholds;...

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Looking for happiness in the wrong place

By Paramhansa Yogananda To seek happiness outside ourselves is like trying to lasso a cloud. Happiness is not a thing: It is a state of mind. It must be lived. Neither worldly power nor moneymaking...

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Family heirloom: Letting go off the sentimental value associated with Gold

Gold has a long history and is deeply rooted in India’s culture and heritage. It has been considered as a symbol of wealth and good fortune for thousands of years. Like genes and genetics, gold...

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Ever-evolving real estate market: Addressing the challenges faced by buyers and sellers

The Indian real estate market is going through a transformational phase. From witnessing the aftereffects of COVID-19 to the emergence of new technologies to the heightened concern of a global recession, the industry is going...

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Will the manufacturing sector continue to attract investment?

India has the best demographics among its peers, with its working-age population ratio set to surpass other countries, including China’s, in this decade. To realise the potential of this demographic dividend, it is critical that...

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Carbon crisis: An opportunity for marketers

Our world is dramatically expediting towards climate change crisis due to overflowing of waste dumps and carbon emissions. Global temperature has risen up to 2 degrees and it takes an insane amount of heat energy...

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Tackling the dog-fear epidemic in India

India has seen a recent surge of pet adoption across the country with the pet population reaching over 30 million in 2023. It is also one of the few countries with a robust population of...

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Leaky gut and how to prevent it

What is a Leaky Gut? An unhealthy gut lining which results in cracks or holes in the intestinal lining allows toxins, partially digested food or bacteria into the bloodstream. It triggers inflammation and affects the...

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Why does India look forward to learning from the Finnish system of Education?’

The National Education Policy 2020 declaration makes it clear that the Indian government wants to significantly change our educational system. Old knowledge approaches are no longer useful since application-based tests are quickly replacing rote study...

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The hype and hoopla over the Indo-Pacific

Ask any informed Indian citizen about top national security threats and the replies would be ubiquitous across the spectrum: China followed by Pakistan. In other words, predominant threats come from enemies across land borders. And...

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Building a global ecosystem for tech freelancers and enterprises: Impact and Potential

“Freelancing has become an increasingly popular concept in the past decade, offering professionals the opportunity to work with greater autonomy and flexibility. With a growing emphasis on work-life balance and a desire to work on...

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What will be the biggest catalyst in the emerging $100 billion D2C market?

Majority of the Indian consumers are price-conscious which is one of the major Ps of marketing. As per a report, India is expected to be the world’s third-largest economy by the end of this decade....

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O divine, come colour me ochre

By Satsang: Swami Nirviseshananda Tirtha Seeker: Swamiji, why does a sannyasi wear ochre colour dress? Is there a special significance? Swami Nirviseshananda Tirtha: Ochre, gerua colour, has many implications for the sannyasi. Firstly, it is...

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Jainism’s three keys to transcendence

By Acharya Yashovarmasuri As laid down in the teachings of Jainism, Acharya Vijay Lakshmansurishvar became a votary of Ahimsa, non-violence. This universal philosophy was simplified into practical tenets through his lectures and books. His ‘Atmattavavichar’,...

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Vietnam’s Two Sisters: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City together exemplify the vitality and importance of this Southeast Asian nation

On a recent personal visit to Vietnam, I was struck by the dynamism of this vital Southeast Asian nation. Vietnam has emerged as a veritable economic dynamo with one of the fastest growing economies over...

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Foreign education: Myths and truths

Education, especially higher education is considered the key to a better future. Students want to enroll in the best possible universities to experience the best education and secure careers that will bring them success. Millions...

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The curse of conformism: How blind acceptance has cost India

From not questioning our teachers in school to not questioning our bosses in the office, we have been brought up on a staple of unquestioning acceptance. We have been taught to believe that questioning is...

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The impact of budget 2023 on consumer electronics in India

Budget 2023 was a balanced budget, in line with Amrit Kaal’s goals. A lot of announcements for different departments and industries have been made, but there have also been mentions of the electronics and technology...

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Transformation in engineering education: The way forward

The modern world is propelled by engineers who drive the development of new products and services that shape our lives for the better. With innovative approach and an extensive pool of expertise, engineers are not...

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Racing revolution

After a long wait of nine years Formula 1 finally arrived in Mumbai, India. Albeit not in its full force and pomp as a Formula 1 Grand Prix that everyone is so eagerly waiting for...

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Last quarter of the last century

I came across an article about a kid who watches television at 1.5x speed so he can cram as much viewing in as he can. This meant he’d sacrifice the entertainment value of the show...

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Digitized, Cloud-based contact centers: An imperative for next-gen customer engagement

Even when it was at its peak, traditional call center technology did not always offer a great customer experience. The interactive voice response (IVR) covered only a limited range of options and the call center...

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Tis the ‘Sanjivani’ that will accelerate Maharashtra’s development

The state budget for financial year 2023-24 is unique in many ways. Based on the principle of ‘Panchamurt’, the budget has laid emphasis on sustainable farming, empowerment of different sections of the society, infrastructure development...

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Crossover kings, petty pawns and the wily game of politics

Last week, the BJP’s Tamil Nadu IT wing head and a dozen others from the party joined the AIADMK. And a BJP leader said he could get many more from the other side for less...

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Smile genuinely, people will like you more

By Anup Taneja American psychologist William James once said, “One of the deepest drives of human nature is the desire to be appreciated.” The longing to be liked, respected and be sought-after, is deeply rooted...

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Green to grey: How we ruined the beautiful Indian countryside

A Scottish architect, a former classmate of mine on a visit to India, commented, “I have never seen places so utterly neglected and ugly.” An unvarnished observation, he was referring to his most recent drive...

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Governor versus state: Why tensions are rising again

The role of governors is in the news again. Their actions across several states — Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal — have been questioned. Recently, the Supreme Court had to hear a case where...

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Decoding the mystery of farting fish and talking parrots

As someone who creates podcasts from my bedroom, I’ve been paying closer attention to the sounds around me. And I’ve realised that we live in a tremendously noisy world that we’ve mostly learnt to ignore....

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5 things mauritius should learn from India in 2023

As two neighbouring countries in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius and India have much to learn from one another. Here’s a look at five key lessons Mauritius could learn from India – the world’s largest democracy...

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Changing landscape of supply chain and logistics in last two decades

As the world moves towards stability, businesses worldwide have started analysing this new landscape to apply the lessons learned from the pandemic.  In the last two years, the global supply chain has been disrupted in...

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Electronic gadgets have made human life effortless

Today, using electronics is so ingrained in our daily lives that we rarely consider what the world might be like without them. Electronics or electronic components are used in just about everything, from cooking to...

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Surgical Forceps In A Patient’s Stomach…

“I am afraid to be a doctor here,” says Dr P K Asokan (59), a wellknown cardiologist who has been practising at Fathima hospital in Kozhikode for more than 20 years. He was the latest...

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The Pathology Of A Woman Murderer

Murder committed by women in India in comparison to that of men is negligible. But there is a tendency to depict women murderers as “witches” or heinous criminals. Women criminals too have their dignity as...

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Give up the mind and experience the atman

By John Hierl Why do we seek happiness in a finite world of ‘mine’ and ‘yours’? How does the ego come to identify with what is only maya, keeping us bound? The Vishnu Purana in...

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Diabetes care delivery model: need for change

This iconic 1980’s instant noodles advert tagline, is now also a worrying marker of the stretched state of India’s health care delivery. 2-min is also the average consultation time with a doctor in India, one...

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Fostering a positive tax culture

When you think of ‘tax culture’, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Most people would probably say that it has to do with how citizens and businesses view their responsibility towards...

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Pandemic and a war: How much more can the global economy take?

When disaster strikes on such a large-scale level as Covid-19, it has the power to make mankind kneel before it. Such is the story of the coronavirus which was declared a matter of international concern...

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The yin and yang of coronavirus

By Andrea Revell Jalaluddin Rumi says, “What hurts you, blesses you,” and the Covid-19 pandemic was no different. It highlighted the fault lines in our healthcare systems, our social, political and economic structures, and also,...

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My experience with Khalistanis

As I write this, I pray that Amrit Pal Singh will read this and not let his ego or money from terrorists bring about another killing spree in India, for a separate state. We were...

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In memoriam Maharaja Madhavrao Jiwajirao Scindia

It was a major shock to the geo-politics of South Asia in the latter half of eighteenth century, when a burly Maratha with a strong sense of purpose, Swaraj being his life goal, led his...

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How skilling and upskilling can combat quiet quitting

The world of work has been undergoing myriad changes from the past few years, owing to technological advancements, changing demographics and settling in with the ‘new normal’ post the pandemic. While hybrid work cultures and...

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How much money do I need to retire?

In our country, retirement planning is particularly important due to the limited social security system and increasing life expectancy. In this article, we will discuss how much money you need to retire in India and...

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Moving milestones: How technology is revolutionizing logistics

Transport and logistics have been the backbone of every business and every industry. Every innovation has been guided by the logistics sector to its target market and the rest of the world, from production to...

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Six stellar works to watch at Sotheby’s Modern & Contemporary Sale

Sotheby’s Modern & Contemporary Sale has the promise of a sumptuous bouquet this March with a group of works by Indian modern masters. Manjari Sihare Sutin, vice-president and head of sale writes from New York. MF Husain...

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Kings & kingmakers in Karnataka: It appears to be Modi & Yeddy vs Shiva & Sidda. But watch out for Gowdas holding the key

Political temperatures are rising sharply in Karnataka as the assembly election approaches. Every day throws up an unanticipated twist in the complex and constantly evolving political narrative. In a little over two months the complexion...

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O my mind, have noble thoughts

By Vivek Desai Positivity, which is faith in one’s ability, is the first step towards success in any endeavour. The mindset of a person determines the trajectory of his life because that is the genesis...

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Why today’s working women should opt for insurance

In the middle of daily rigor of managing work, office, family, today’s women should be mindful of their overall wellness. Gone are the days, when most women used to depend on their fathers/ husbands for...

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Doubt your doubts and embrace your power: Women in leadership

The year 2022 was a record year for women in the highest-ranking corporate roles. It witnessed 52 women holding the CEO role of Fortune 500 companies, the spectrum ranging from Health care, finance, motor industries...

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Breaking all barriers and shattering glass ceilings!

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s heartening to see women celebrated for their great feats and accomplishments in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and other fields. Women have played a crucial role in shaping...

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Rivers symbolise the uninterrupted flow of life

 “… the river is everywhere at once, at the source and at the mouth…in the sea, in the mountains, everywhere at once, and that there is only the present time for it, not the shadow...

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Market value: A daily wage of Rs 62,00,000-plus provides a clue as to what’s the most profitable product to sell

Social media is abuzz with a report about a former CEO of an MNC, an Indian, whose salary was Rs 52,00,000 plus change, per day. Intrigued, I did a bit of research, and a few...

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Celebrating the festival of spring with colours

By Radhanath Swami Holi is the festival of colours. It is celebrated on the full moon of the month of Phalgun. People smear and drench each other with colours. Children spraying colour on each other...

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Colourful mornings!

Every morning we wake up,  To the cheerfulness offered by the sun. With its bright light, that births hope in our hearts, for the surprises that will unfold for the day. Without giving another thought,...

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Under vehicle scanning systems: Then and now

The evolution of under vehicle scanning systems has been driven by the need to reduce costs and increase the reliability of inspection systems over manual methods. The goal was to replace the traditional mirror on...

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Cowrie Shells and an elephant at Bikaner House

Imagine an installation of cowrie shells and an elephant with little utensils being companions in a conversation about man and nature. The secrets of the sea mingle with the tales of the forest. A verdant...

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Emotional wellbeing of children in Anganwadis

As four-year-old Yasmeen gets ready to throw the ball into the basket, the anganwadi teacher claps her hands and calls Yasmeen’s name repeatedly. All the children also clap their hands to encourage Yasmeen to throw...

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Jabala & Shandili’s forgotten legacy for women

By Sudhamahi Regunathan In childhood, we were told stories of Sita, the ever suffering; Draupadi, the one with unstinted faith; Ahalya of fortitude; Mandodari, Ravan’s devoted wife; Kaikeyi who missed the love of her spouse;...

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Why charging for verification ticks is a bad idea

Why do verification ticks exist? Ever thought about why verification tick marks were introduced on social platforms in the first place? Well, it was to fight impersonation. Yes, that’s the core problem it solved. Millions...

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A comprehensive 360-degree plan for persons suffering from sickle cell disease

The Prime Minister has shined a spotlight of hope for the large population of people suffering from sickle cell disease in India. The recent budget announcement by Nirmala Sitharaman, the finance minister and the new...

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Royalty’s losing currency, not just for filthy lucre

The Queen is dead, long live the Queen. At least, long live her image on the Australian five dollar note that bears her face. Reportedly Queen Elizabeth’s picture is not to be replaced by that...

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Overwhelmed by our loss, they forgot to celebrate their victory

Bharatiya Janata Party’s defeat in Kasba Assembly Constituency by-election is being celebrated by many, especially by the intellectuals, journalists, and social activists. They are so overwhelmed by our loss that they seem to have forgotten...

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James and the Giant … Fruit: If you call it a peach, apples and lemons and oranges may sue

Taking offence is a fulltime job. And reaching far into the past to whitewash – or is it blackwash? – what is considered inappropriate today is a new-age makeup trick. While we go about giving...

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A woman philosopher on a pedestal

By Narayani Ganesh She is the world’s first female to earn a doctorate degree from a university – the University of Padua, Italy — and was also perhaps the first female degree holder. She graduated...

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Expected Impact of the Union Budget 2023 on the Indian real estate sector

Union Budget 2023-24 has come as a shot in the arm for the country’s real estate (RE) industry which has been on a recovery path subsequent to the Covid-induced severe downtrend for the last few...

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Haley or Harris? Indian American voters may face intriguing choice

The looming US presidential election of 2024 could have a big surprise with two Indian Americans on the ballot. With the recent launch of Republican Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign and with Democrat and serving vice-president...

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AAP’s in a crisis. But don’t write it off just yet

The wheel has turned full circle for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Once it was a full-throated movement against corruption, today its top leaders are entangled in multiple allegations of graft. AAP once hurled accusations at a range...

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How Indian colleges can step up efforts to prevent campus suicides

We are seeing a spate of suicides on our premier academic campuses in India and an increase in mental health issues. The world over, suicide is a terrible killer of young men and women. In...

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The economic impact of a centralized hemp policy

Nestled amidst the hills of Uttarakhand, Rajesh proudly gazes over this year’s yield. Fertile mountain soil and lush green farms, with farmers tending to the slightly weaker crop and an odd government official or two...

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A book that taught me the power of time

“We are choking”, my beloved fiction books sparing no effort to fit in the wooden rack whined inconsolably. “Oh, my lovelies! Here I come”, I leapt from my couch to rescue my treasure trove. Mrs...

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Investment managers in the real estate market: Reading into the role

The Covid-19 pandemic drove accelerated disruption in virtually every industry of the global economy, and real estate is no different. What has traditionally been a slower-moving industry now sits at the epicentre of profound transformations...

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Women need more than chocolates on women’s day: We need consistent commitment for an equal future

The 2022 Global Gender Gap Report by the World Economic Forum reports that it will take another 132 years to close the global gender gap.  We are far away from living in a world where...

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Queensland Or Quebec, Anywhere But Kerala

Gone are the days when Keralites dreamed about landing in the Gulf, sending a handsome amount back home monthly and eventually building a palatial house in one’s native place where they could retire to an...

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Facts, fiction and Black Swans

By Jug Suraiya The King died. Then the Queen died. These are two unrelated facts. But we are tempted to construct a bridge of meaning between the two. So, we mentally add the postscript: Then...

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Need for common framework for self-regulatory organisations in India’s online gaming industry

The recent draft amendments to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 with respect to online gaming by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) are a significant step in...

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Some mistakes could be too costly

Two tricky situations are frequently seen in the game of cricket. Situation I When the batsman performs very well, the bowling team tries hard to make him “out” somehow or by any means. With every...

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Justice goes digital: Phase – III of India’s eCourts project to bring efficiency and accessibility to the court system

The Indian government has allocated ₹7,000 Crore for the third phase of the eCourts project, which aims to improve the administration of justice through technology. The budget for the third phase of the project is...

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BJP’s game: Work the Church for the states

Election watchers had predicted a comeback of the NPP-BJP plus combine in Meghalaya and the NDPP-BJP combo in Nagaland. In the latter case there were no pre-poll discordant notes, but in Meghalaya the BJP-NPP-UDP-PDF alliance...

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Poll body building: SC’s selection method will help EC & strengthen the election process. But judges’ selection needs reform too

A five-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday set in motion a process to loosen the grip of the political executive in choosing EC members. In a landmark judgment, the bench while considering...

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Deep within, we all are averse to corruption

By Ramesh Bijlani “The conditions under which men live upon earth are the result of the state of their consciousness.” – The Mother Corruption is the evil currently being discussed at a major G20 event....

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Changing dimensions of law relating to abortion in India

Until the 1960s, abortion was illegal in India and unless the procedure was done in good faith to save the life of the mother, a woman could face three years of imprisonment and/or fine under...

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Insights into the advancement of immuno-oncology in India

The projected cancer burden in India for 2021 was 26.7 million and is expected to increase to 29.8 million in 2025. Traditionally, cancer patients have been exposed to treatments such as chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation...

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Mainstream and maverick: The construction technology trends that will modernize the industry in 2023

It is challenging to comprehend that it has been three years since the preliminary Covid pandemic. While the pandemic afflicted every one of us differently, the national market-centred industries were hit the worst. In 2020,...

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Tales of Tel Aviv: Israel’s turmoil shows how robust institutions are crucial for modern, tech and talent-driven economies

Massive protests have rocked Israel as the country’s far-right government ploughs ahead with planned judicial ‘reforms’ that critics say undermine judiciary’s independence. The plan includes contentious measures such as giving the Israeli Parliament the power...

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Union budget’s infra push set to transform non-metros and tier 2 & 3 cities

Although India’s metropolitan cities often dominate the national spotlight, the government is increasingly turning its attention to Tier 2 and 3 cities as these smaller cities have the potential to spur economic growth and offer...

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Outlook of EB-5 visa and immigration in 2023

As we approach 2023, the outlook for the EB-5 visa and immigration programme remains positive. Those seeking to live and invest in the United States frequently choose the EB-5 programme, which provides international investors with...

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How can we leverage technology to support a community of handmade and sustainable businesses?

We live in an age of technological advancement, where the production of goods is often done through automation and robotics. While this has certainly made us more efficient and productive, it has also created a...

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Technology innovations in supply chains — outlook for 2023

Robust and resilient supply chains have become critical for modern businesses, especially those in theD2C and ecommerce retail sectors. This is where technology has emerged as the key to resolving all their operational challenges. Supply...

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Union Budget — How it will benefit the pet care industry

The Indian middle class, who has sought tax reductions for the past 8 years, has received a huge reprieve with the release of this year’s budget. The government has significantly benefited the middle class by...

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