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Carmakers take the multiple powertrain ride
Carmakers from industry leader Maruti Suzuki to Tata Motors, Toyota Motor, Honda and Citroen, a relatively newcomer in the Indian market, offer diverse options in powertrains, from petrol, diesel and CNG to flexible fuel, electric and hybrid.
Spoilt for choice: How changing consumer preferences & tech advancements driving upgrades in electronics and car
Hyundai Motor India introduced the third upgrade to its flagship SUV, Creta, in January, followed by the performance-focused Creta N Line variant in March. Samsung launched the Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphone in yellow color. Kia India's senior VP highlighted the reduced product life cycles in the automotive industry.
Beauty secrets: Inside India's booming beauty industry that relies on hundreds of contract manufacturers
Nishit Dedhia, the MD and cofounder of Kain Cosmeceuticals, is leading a tour of his cosmetics manufacturing facility in Khopoli, Maharashtra. The facility produces a variety of beauty products for the growing direct-to-consumer market in India.
Are lab-grown diamonds forever? Examining their impact on the natural gems business
It’s 2024, and that carefully crafted chain of the diamond business is now being disrupted. Enter lab-grown diamonds (LGD). A lab-grown diamond, priced a fifth of a stone coming from a De Beers mine in Africa or from the Russian giant Alrosa, looks indistinguishable from a mined diamond. That alone has kindled consumer demand.
GST Council proposes interest, penalty waiver on tax dues
The GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, empowered tax authorities to waive interest and penalties on past tax demands, aiming to ease compliance for GST assessees.
Devgad's mango farmers save Aam & Janata with tech
Devgad mango growers in Maharashtra's Konkan region have faced challenges with maintaining the authenticity of their premium hapus (alphonso) mangoes ...
Use of black money law retrospectively unconstitutional: High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Karnataka High Court has struck down the retrospective application of the Black Money Act, 2015, protecting individuals from...
Can we please ethnically cleanse 'ethnic wear'?
The article discusses the term 'ethnic wear' and its implications in the Indian retail industry. It critiques the use of the term and suggests using '...
'Research' now key to get into top global schools
Top international universities accepted only 4% of undergraduate applicants in recent admission cycle. Research is now a vital factor for admission ab...
Slacker generation’s social-media movement against ‘996’ work culture is a warning for Beijing
In response to China's notorious "996" work culture, characterized by grueling 9 am to 9 pm shifts six days a week, a new social media trend called "b...
Darkness to death in minutes: Spurious liquor claims 53 lives, leaves community reeling
In Karunapuram, Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu, the tragic toll of spurious liquor has reached 53 deaths. The incident has devastated families like...
India, Russia prepare to sign military logistics pact soon
The pact will streamline procedures for Russian and Indian military units participating in joint exercises, ensuring seamless operations, sources said...
Prestige Estates board okays proposals to raise Rs 5,000 crore
The Bengaluru-based company may either consider creating a real estate investment trust - which could be the first hotel REIT in India - or pursue an ...
India launches trusted traveller programme for faster immigration
Home minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Del...
States seek infra, rural push in pre-budget meet with FM Sitharaman
States presented demands for higher special assistance, increased allocations for rural schemes, and support for housing programmes to Finance Ministe...
Modi-Hasina talks: India, Bangladesh ink 10 MoUs; defence ties get a boost
India and Bangladesh signed 10 MoUs during the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi....
OpenAI buys database analytics company Rockset in 9-figure stock deal
Microsoft-backed OpenAI acquired database analytics startup Rockset to enhance its enterprise products, the ChatGPT maker announced. The deal size was...
From public foodie flagellations to mom groups outflixing Netflix
The article explores the dynamics of Facebook groups, highlighting the experiences within food and mom groups. It delves into the interactions, recomm...
Binge-watchers, watch your back-to-back-to...
US surgeon general Vivek Murthy is advocating for social media platforms to display a statutory warning about the negative impact of social media on c...
Oh, for the things we loved to hate: Judwaa songs reveal big truths in politically incorrect fun
A friend shared a clip from the song 'Tan Tana Tan' from the 1997 film Judwaa, which Tarkovsky never saw. The catchy tune evokes old memories and feat...
India’s Olympic odyssey: From 1912 Stockholm discussions to bidding for 2036
India eventually participated in the 1920 Games and, under the patronage of Sir Dorab Tata, sent a handful of athletes to the 1924 Games in Paris. Whi...
India's social welfare schemes don't speak to each other: Andaleeb Rahman, Cornell University academic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the transfer of funds for PM-Kisan and approved housing assistance under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. In 'The Fu...
Why WV Raman's credentials also deserve attention for head coach’s job
Raman played 11 Tests and 27 ODIs but it is not on the back of this that he is the best candidate for the job. After all, cricket is littered with exa...
UK's Nigel Farage says the West provoked Putin's invasion of Ukraine
The remarks, made in an interview with the BBC aired late on Friday, drew strong criticism across the British political spectrum ahead of a July 4 ele...
Wall Street’s smart-trade brigade thrashed again on stock boom
Despite financial institutions promoting complex investment strategies to clients worried about economic instability and Federal Reserve decisions, th...
Russia is storing up a crime wave when its war on Ukraine ends
Russia war: Russia saw a drop in crime levels as men joined the war in Ukraine, but the return of these servicemen is now leading to a surge in offend...
Three dead in Kharkiv attack, Russia launches new barrage of missiles on Ukrainian energy facilities
Ukraine is struggling with a new wave of rolling blackouts after relentless Russian attacks on energy infrastructure that started three months ago too...
Like a true blockbuster, Euro 2024 has everything – action, emotion, comedy, drama, gastronomy, and goals
Before Georgia and Turkey could serve one of the most impressive displays of this Euro, their fans chose to set the intensity at high – throwing punch...