True, the slow movement – the ‘cultural initiative that advocates for a reduction in the pace of modern life, encouraging individuals to embrace a more…
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Category: Opinion
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Didi’s absurdist ‘Ekla Cholo’ governance
Whichever way one looks at Tuesday’s events in Kolkata, Didi has lost control. The agitations, demanding that she step down, took a violent turn, with…
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beauty pageants: Let a thousand beauty pageants bloom
It may sound ‘juvenile’, but beauty contests are as good a barometer as any to measure diversity levels in society. It is in the level…
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Hugs, minus kisses, an Indian Press note
As every kultur pehlwan knows, any action or behaviour can be sold as part of ‘hamara’ culture or tradition once one decides to sell it…
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Make those Li-ion batteries roar
India’s demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIB) is expected to exceed 300 GWh between 2022 and 2030. Most of this demand is met through imports from…
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‘Stupid’ to Think of F1 Championship Title Says McLaren’s Lando Norris After Dutch GP Win
Lando Norris and Max Verstappen after the Dutch GP (X) McLaren are only 30 points adrift of Red Bull in the team battle, however, and…
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Crocodile rock, a poll issue with bite
When it comes to elections, India wins the ‘most interesting democracy‘ award hands down. But hold on to your akubras, folks. Australia‘s stepping up to…
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Affirmative action’s impact on jobs has been limited, a fact lateral entry was making…
For your typical neoliberal classroom economist, ‘closed shops‘ – no lateral recruitment – are inefficient. If fetters are placed on the ability to hire people,…
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Biz lessons from Krishn – The Economic Times
Krishn‘s life is an inspiration to us. His creativity in finding solutions to problems, the dynamism and enthusiasm for life, the objectivity and clarity of…
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How I found oneness in my Brat Summer of Love
I just returned from what Charli XCX fans, inspired by the electropop star’s latest album, Brat, call a ‘brat summer’ – a season of carefree…
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A framework to fix social media personality types
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) theory of personality types saw a surge in popularity in the early 2000s. MBTI is based on understanding the preferences…
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Dutch Grand Prix: Lando Norris Pips Local Favourite Max Verstappen to Take Pole Position
McLaren driver Lando Norris on Saturday claimed a stunning pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix, pipping local favourite Max Verstappen into second in a…
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The fun, harmless double entendre world of surrogate advertising
I love surrogate advertising. You know, those ads that are supposedly trying to sell you soda, but are actually – nudge nudge, wink wink, say…
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Dutch Grand Prix: Williams’ Logan Sargeant Involved in Fiery Car Crash at Final Practice -…
Logan Sargeant was able to jump out of the car in quick time after his crash at the Dutch GP. (Image: AP) Williams Racing’s Logan…
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