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No Returns, Only Rhetoric
India's green bonds are struggling to find takers. And that failure isn't just a fiscal footnote—it strikes at the heart of the country's climate-change goals
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May 2025
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'Al-powered health care to transform drug discovery and R&D'
Amitabh Dube, country president and MD, Novartis India outlines the vision and industry commitments needed to position India as a global leader in pharmaceuticals
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May 2025
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TAKING ITS TOLL
While statistics track physical injuries, malnutrition or the spread of disease in disaster-hit regions, emotional suffering frequently goes unreported
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May 2025
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ON THE CLIMATE FRONTLINE
Today's youth are growing up in an era shaped by climate uncertainty. And as the crisis worsens, so does the emotional burden on an entire generation
3 min |
May 2025
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We are enabling both [public and private] sectors to flourish
Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister of Kerala, tells Pushpita Dey about how a Left government has taken measures to promote industry in the state. Edited excerpts
3 min |
May 2025
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Spicing It Up
A memoir as well as a cookbook, economist and Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee playfully makes unexpected connections between food, economics and social issues
4 min |
May 2025
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The Future of Content Creation
The landscape of content creation is evolving, with creators exploring new platforms, formats and collaborations. At the heart of this transformation is India's thriving creator ecosystem, which boasts the largest community of Instagram creators in the world.
3 min |
May 2025
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The Deep-Tech Pivot
The start-up story has been in the limelight for over a decade, but it is time to shift focus from consumer tech to patent-led innovation
4 min |
May 2025
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Content creators are closest to consumer demand
With WAVES 2025, the government aims to unite filmmakers, influencers, animators, investors and tech innovators under one roof. Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju talks to Shruti Tripathi and Deepsekhar Choudhury about the government's vision to turn content into commerce and creators into global brands. Edited excerpts
3 min |
May 2025
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Stealth Wealth
A recent paper shows that India's richest report only a fraction of their income and wealth, enabling a culture of tax avoidance
4 min |
May 2025
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Wealth Creation is About Effective Financial Management
Ravi Kumar Jha, MD & Chief Executive Officer of LIC Mutual Fund Asset Management Ltd., talks about the joys of providing for his family right from his first salary and achieving financial goals by building his savings brick by crick over his long innings in the company
4 min |
May 2025
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CALL TO ACTION
Climate change is not a distant threat. But we already have the tools to act. What we need now is the will to treat this with urgency
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May 2025
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Content creation isn't sustainable long term without reinvention
YouTuber Ishan Sharma dropped out of college to become an influencer. He tells Nabodita Ganguly what creators must do to stay relevant amid the rise of Al influencers. Edited excerpts
3 min |
May 2025
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Homeward Bound
Stagnant wages and a slew of government social-welfare schemes are key reasons why workers are preferring to shun factory jobs
6 min |
May 2025
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The Changing Face of the Influencer
I have worked with over 60 brands in my career. Brands mean a lot to consumers and every book or idea around the “No brands thought” has not worked or survived. Brands mean something to people and are a form of self-expression. Brands might be viewed as a long list of promises or thoughts. My learning is that every brand over the years has stood for three things—A, C, E—A for authenticity, C for consistency and E for energy.
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May 2025
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The REELS Deal
Gen Zs are dropping out of college and abandoning stable careers to become content creators-betting their futures on follower counts, brand deals and the promise of a fragile fame
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May 2025
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Content creation is an increasingly aspirational career
Pulkit Trivedi, MD, India, Snap Inc, in an email interview with Deepsekhar Choudhury, talks about how to balance safety with entertainment, popular genres and content creation as a career. Edited excerpts
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May 2025
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Metro consumers find creators more trustworthy than celebrities
Ajay Vidyasagar, MD, YouTube, Southeast Asia and Emerging Markets in an email interview to Nabodita Ganguly talks about the hyperlocalisation of content. Edited excerpts
3 min |
May 2025
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Magical Places To Take Your Pheras
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF RAJASTHAN'S VIBRANT AND HAPPENING CITIES TO HOST PHOTOSHOOTS AND WEDDING EVENTS THAT WILL BE A FEAST FOR THE EYES
7 min |
April 2025
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Reskilling for the Age of AI
A silent transformation is unfolding in the IT-business process management (BPM) sector. As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, professionals find themselves at a crossroads.
3 min |
April 2025
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Renewables Growth Must Focus on Intra-State Transmission
Sumant Sinha, chief executive, ReNew, tells Nandini Keshari that skilled workers in emerging technologies are essential for the clean-energy transition. Edited excerpts
3 min |
April 2025
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10 Stunning Wedding Venues To Explore
IF YOU ARE DREAMING OF A WEDDING CELEBRATION FIT FOR ROYALTY, LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THESE PALACES AND FORTS ACROSS RAJASTHAN
5 min |
April 2025
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The Climate Capital Crunch
India's clean-tech start-ups are unable to scale in the absence of patient capital. Investors and policymakers must work together to keep the cash flowing
5 min |
April 2025
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Behind the Mind Games that End in Digital Arrest
The new 'digital-arrest' scam employs psychological pressure to dupe vulnerable victims, who go through a phase of trauma and fear. We tell you how it works and how you can keep yourself safe
6 min |
April 2025
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MAKING THE TRANSITION
Governments, investors and customers increasingly prefer businesses that align with sustainable goals. But SMEs need more than just policy support to reduce their environmental impact
2 min |
April 2025
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Bollywood Bliss
RAJASTHAN'S STORIED ROYAL HERITAGE AND SPECTACULAR LANDSCAPES MAKE IT ONE OF THE TOP DESTINATION WEDDING LOCALES IN INDIA. IF YOU WANT TO GET HITCHED BOLLYWOOD STYLE, CHECK OUT THESE AMAZING VENUES WHERE THE “STARS” HAVE ALIGNED
4 min |
April 2025
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Investors Trust Madhya Pradesh for Proactive Governance
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav speaks to Devabrata Dutta about the state's journey from being an emerging player to an industrial powerhouse. Edited excerpts
3 min |
April 2025
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Automation Anxiety
For years, engineering and IT degrees have been seen as a gateway to professional success. Then came generative AI, the spectre of job loss and the waking up to reality
6 min |
April 2025
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'Design Innovations Enhance Consumer Experience'
In the evolving wearables market in India, Gaurav Khatri, co-founder of Noise, says innovation is key to building a resilient brand and helping people elevate their lifestyles
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April 2025
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Sustainable Power Distribution and Regulation: Panel Discussion
A panel discussion comprising industry specialists like Sunil Wadhwa, Former MD, NDPL; Anil Rawal, MD & CEO, IntelliSmart Infrastructure Pvt Ltd; MV Rao, Chairman, West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission; and Vishal Kapoor, CEO, Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL); was moderated by Amit Kumar, Vice President and Business Unit Head, Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.
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