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Bejewelled In Tradition
FROM THE DETAILS OF MEENAKARI TO THE ELEGANCE OF THEWA, DISCOVER THE HERITAGE JEWELS OF RAJASTHAN THAT ADORN A BRIDE FROM HER HEAD TO HER TOES
6 min |
April 2025
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COST OF CAPITAL
If small businesses are to adopt more sustainable practices, institutional support—financial and expertise to navigate the climate finance market—will be essential
2 min |
April 2025
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Lithium's Second Life
India lacks domestic lithium reserves, yet its electric-mobility ambitions hinge on it. Recycling is the only viable solution, but the country's efforts remain inadequate, informal and technologically backward
3 min |
April 2025
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The Rise of a New Dawn
India's solar sector is entering a golden era. In early 2025, the country surpassed 100GW of installed capacity—a critical milestone on its path toward a 2030 target of 500GW of non-fossil generation capacity.
3 min |
April 2025
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POWERING UP MSMES THE PATH TO VIKSIT BHARAT
India’s commitment to net-zero emissions by 2070 has led to a surge in green initiatives.
1 min |
April 2025
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Money Should Be A Partner, Not The Master
VISHAL KAPOOR, CEO, Bandhan AMC, shares what he did with his first pay cheque, how it became the first real lesson on managing finances, and how he realised later that starting to save early can set you up for life. He advises new professionals to enjoy their first pay cheque, but also start saving, even if it is a small amount, and be consistent about it
3 min |
April 2025
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Powering A Fair Transition
India is one of the fastest-growing markets for renewables, in particular solar, with a cumulative capacity of over 100GW installed in the past 10 years or so. India has also set itself an ambitious goal of reaching non-fossil capacity of 500GW by 2030, largely driven by solar.
3 min |
April 2025
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Our Next Target is 292GW of Solar Power by 2030
Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy tells Neeraj Thakur and Aditi Ray Chowdhury
3 min |
April 2025
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Solar Sector Will Be Cornerstone of Clean Energy Transition
Chief executive, NTPC Green Energy (NGEL), Rajiv Gupta, tells Aditi Ray Chowdhury that India is poised to be a global leader in solar manufacturing and energy storage. Edited excerpts
3 min |
April 2025
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AI is Here to Stay.Now What's Next?
AI is developing extremely rapidly, and it is difficult to predict how it's going to play out.
4 min |
April 2025
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Mid-Level IT Jobs at Risk as Automation Advances
that lifelong learning and adaptability are crucial, as Al-driven roles in data science, cybersecurity and cloud management gain prominence. Edited excerpts
3 min |
April 2025
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INDIA'S SOLAR CENTURY
The country has set its sights on adding 180GW of solar power in the next five years. A bit of a stretch, but doable if we double up
10+ min |
April 2025
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Outlook Sustainable Power Conclave
A knowledge-sharing and a collaborative platform initiated by the Outlook Group for experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and key stakeholders towards sustainable energy solutions and best practices
2 min |
April 2025
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IDFC FIRST Bank's Role in Financing India's Green Transition
India has set ambitious sustainability targets, including installing 500GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. Achieving these goals will require massive investments—on the order of ₹30 lakh crore by 2030 for renewable energy alone.
6 min |
April 2025
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A Fine Balance
A new RBI paper offers a suite of approaches to determine the fair value of the rupee vis-a-vis the dollar
4 min |
April 2025
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BIRD'S-EYE VIEW
Green capital for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is governed by a combination of factors—trends in sustainable finance, stringent regulatory frameworks and policy interventions
4 min |
April 2025
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Suction Punch
A bunch of engineering friends have launched a robot that is doing away with the social evil of manual scavenging
3 min |
April 2025
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The Untold Story of the 'Money Guy'
Gambling Man is a biography of one of the world's most consequential investors—Masayoshi Son, founder of SoftBank. It takes a reader through his journey from his birthplace in a Korean slum in post-war Japan to the modern-day temples of power
3 min |
April 2025
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THE HIDDEN FOOTPRINT
Small businesses bear a disproportionate amount of the burden of climate change, yet are often overlooked in discussions on mitigating and adapting to risk
2 min |
April 2025
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Secure Power: Key to Sectoral Progress
In his opening speech, the Hon'ble Minister acknowledged the presence of industry experts, CEOs, policymakers and regulators, government officials, and the erudite audience.
2 min |
April 2025
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An Educationist with a Love for Travel
Alison Barrett, director India, British Council, has a deep curiosity about different cultures, which fuels her passion for travel. She has a particular fondness for India where she now lives
2 min |
April 2025
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HOW INDUSTRY LEADERS ARE SHAPING THE PATH TO 'VIKSIT BHARAT 2047'?
As India strives to achieve its ambitious goals under the Viksit Bharat 2047 initiatives, the vision and guidance of industry leaders are essential in navigating the path to economic growth, social progress, and sustainable development. Bringing you industry leaders who are playing a transformative role in shaping the path to Viksit Bharat by 2047.
3 min |
March 2025
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ACHIEVING VIKSIT BHARAT 2047: ASM GROUP'S ROLE IN EDUCATIONAL TRANSFORMATION
India's vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 aims to position the nation as a global powerhouse of knowledge, innovation, and economic prosperity.
1 min |
March 2025
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UNITEDWORLD GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS: SHAPING YOUTH FOR FUTURE SUCCESS
Dr. Himanshu Sharma, the Founder-Director of Unitedworld Group of Institutions, stands as one of the most influential leaders in India's educational landscape. Under his leadership, Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID) has risen to the forefront of academic excellence, defining the future of education by integrating research, innovation, and experiential learning. His vision is simple yet profound: to shape India's youth in a way that enables them to thrive in a rapidly changing global world.
2 min |
March 2025
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FROM MILITARY TO AN EDUCATOR: THE INSPIRING JOURNEY OF DR. CDR KARTIKAY SAINI
Dr. Cdr Kartikay Saini isn't just a leader; he's a catalyst for change, a visionary who transforms dreams into reality. With over three decades of diverse experience in the military, corporate world, and education, Dr. Saini has left an indelible mark on numerous fields.
2 min |
March 2025
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How to Remove the Gender Gap
With an impressive tally of 1.59 lakh start-ups, India currently has the world's third-largest start-up ecosystem.
3 min |
March 2025
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ATHARVA GROUP OF INSTITUTES: EMPOWERING INDIA'S FUTURE THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION
In the vibrant landscape of Mumbai's educational ecosystem, Atharva Group founded in 1998 by Mr. Sunil Rane, a visionary educationist, stands as a 'perfect epitome' of transformative learning.
2 min |
March 2025
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Electric Take-off
Automakers are sharpening their competitive edge to take each other on in a contest that will shape the electric car market in the country
5 min |
March 2025
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AI as an Ally to Women at Work
When I embarked on my Microsoft journey 24 years ago, technology was already a game changer, bringing more women into the workforce and leadership roles, especially in India.
3 min |
March 2025
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A Return to Stability
Union expenditure secretary Manoj Govil speaks to Parth Singh about the modest capex increase in this year's Budget and the role private players now must play. Edited excerpts:
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