America not ready for Nari Shakti vandan?
For us Indians who just celebrated Navratri, nine nights of worshipping a Goddess who slays male demon, and who elected a woman Prime Minister way back in 1966, the news of misogyny being a hurdle...
View ArticleAll about Cola wars!
So, there’s some exciting stuff happening in the world of colas in India! You know how Coca-Cola and Pepsi are the two big names that everyone knows? Well, there’s a new competition heating up, and...
View ArticleFrom Barfi to Baklava: A healthy Diwali
Diwali is a time for celebrating with family, lights, and—of course—lots of sweets! But while we enjoy treats like barfi, laddoo, and even international goodies like baklava, all that sugar can sneak...
View ArticleAll things sweet & small
Reading stirrings in the cola market. A story of price, politics, desi-ism & branding Is a new cola war in slow eruption? Or are the reports part of the game? A price challenge has broken...
View ArticleBarfi to Baklava
Try saying Happy Diwali without saying hello diabetes. Celebrate good health instead How many mithai shops do you have within walking distance of your home? They like to celebrate Diwali by excitedly...
View ArticleDiwaleen/Hallowali
Halloween, Diwali, Kali puja all contrasting, no? No! Halloween’s fixed date is Oct 31. Today has also been officially declared as Diwali by ultimate authority VHP, nixing wannabe Nov 1. ‘The East is...
View ArticleOctober 31, 1984: Memories of a terrible day
In 1984, film buffs flocked to watch Brooke Shields in The Blue Lagoon at Archana, then a premium theatre in the capital’s well-heeled Greater Kailash I colony. But on October 31, the matinee show at...
View ArticleThe omnipresence of SBI’s way of leadership in financial sector
Sustained and stable leadership of banks and NBFCs is important for enduring financial stability. The right focus on governance, risk management, and compliance in driving growth is the sine qua non...
View ArticlePradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – a potent vehicle to ensure financial...
Introduction Union Minister Anurag Thakur while inaugurating the 2024 Annual Government and Institutional Business Meet of the Federal Bank, an Indian private sector bank, on Friday, 16th of February...
View ArticleProblem of plenty
What’s in plenty in Maharashtra polls are the number of aspirants. It’s a jobs crisis Mind the numbers – 288 contests, almost 8,000 candidates and 10,905 nominations. Job fair? Not unlike one, but...
View ArticleSnowy Italy
La bella Italia’s gelato scoops a victory over its Johnny-come-lately rival, ice cream Right now, it’s snowing in Italy, as it always is. And the Italians love it, as do the many millions of visitors...
View ArticleAid in crosshairs
Israel’s restrictions on UN assistance for Palestinians, who are in a desperate situation, are unconscionable In a huge blow to Palestinian civilians in Gaza, Israel this week passed legislation that...
View ArticleAid in danger: What’s happening with UN and Gaza?
Imagine there’s an organization, called UNRWA, that helps millions of Palestinian people in places like Gaza, the West Bank, and even countries like Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. They help people with...
View ArticleThe problem of too many candidates in Maharashtra elections
In the upcoming Maharashtra elections, there’s a big problem – there are just *too many* people who want to be elected. This is because people are desperate for good jobs, and politics offers a chance...
View ArticleMaharashtra is maha complicated
Mahayuti and MVA must weave together several separate threads to stitch credible poll campaigns. It is no easy task given the fragmented hyperlocal nature of politics & issues Caste dynamics and...
View ArticleFrom machine-in-the-loop to human-in-the-loop
The teacher went on a rampage and filled every corner of the blackboard with scribbled patches of text. Forty-seven students did the same on their classwork notebooks. Pens and chalk pieces were...
View ArticleThe five-pronged philosophy of Diwali
Diwali, the festival of lights, is a grand spectacle of joy, splendor, brightness, and happiness. The sight of every establishment illuminated with oil lamps, hearts filled with joy, and delighted...
View ArticleIndian military heritage festival: Honouring the past and shaping the future
The second edition of the Indian Military Heritage Festival (IMHF) is set to take place on November 8th and 9th, 2024. It is being organized by the United Service Institution of India (USI) in...
View ArticleCan’t take a joke?
Why Winnie the Pooh Scares Some Leaders Halloween is supposed to be a fun time, right? People dress up in costumes, sometimes a little spooky, and sometimes just funny! But in China, some Halloween...
View ArticleCyborgs & hyperloops: The wait continues
Why journey from lab to real world feels endless Driverless and flying cars, super-intelligent sentient AI, cyborgs, augmented reality, smart cities: where are they? The Long History of the Future:...
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