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Waste matters

The floods have shed light on the age-old issue of poor waste management in our city. We speak to experts who are workingtowards resolving this mounting concern




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Visit a wetland, please

Wetlands harbour a tremendous biodiversity of plants and animals, and are also called the “kidneys of the world” because they clean up water as a natural function.




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Make full use of wastewater

In many small and medium towns, domestic wastewater is already being put to use by farmers. A look by S. Vishwanath




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A premium for cleanliness

If you’re looking at buying a home, take a pick from one of India’s cleanest cities.




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Say ‘no’ to joints and mortars

It would lead to lesser material consumption, zero wastage, faster construction and better aesthetics




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Saving on time, money

Experts feel pre-cast technology could solve housing problems for the economically weaker sections, despite limitations in additions, alterations and repairs.




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The four Rs of urban living

Each one of us has a role to play in combating drought and we should adopt the mantra of reject, reduce, reuse and recycle, says S. Vishwanath




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Style and substance, from waste

Many architects with green ideologies have converted waste to usable construction material, some of it in the most innovative manner.




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Homes with a ‘conscience’

Around 5,000 homes in the city shun BWSSB water supply and produce enough power of their own. By M.A. Siraj




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A ‘green’ transformation

Here is how a city-based couple renovated their home using traditional and sustainable construction




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Perez vs Lawson: A new F1 rivalry

RB driver Liam Lawson apologised to Sergio Perez after the pair clashed at the Mexican Grand Prix but the New Zealand rookie said he would not change his aggressive approach to Formula One racing.




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F1: Piastri on pole as McLaren in front

McLaren are leading the constructor's championship but are only 29 points ahead of Ferrari, with Leclerc an obvious threat and team mate Carlos Sainz qualifying fifth and Mercedes' George Russell sixth.




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Ferrari's Leclerc fined for swearing

Stewards at the Brazilian race summoned Leclerc on Friday, acting on a report from the governing FIA's media delegate and after reviewing a written transcript.




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F1: Verstappen pulls off stunning win

Red Bull's Max Verstappen dealt Lando Norris a shattering blow in their Formula One title battle by winning a wet and chaotic Sao Paulo Grand Prix from 17th on the grid.




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Could Maini be India's next F1 driver?

India could finally have a driver on the F1 grid after 13 long years.




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Gunning for a slice of billion-dollar defence contracts 

How a college project birthed a bootstrapped manufacturer of components for the armed forces 




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The pros and cons of spouses teaming up as co-founders

How do married co-founders navigate the personal and professional ties at work




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Balrampur Chini hopes success of polylactic acid plant will be sweet

In conversation with Avantika Saraogi, ED, and Stefan Barot, President, Chemicals Division, Balrampur Chini Mills




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A sporty knock from India Inc

A growing crop of corporates are making serious investments in sports and beginning to reap the rewards, too




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Startups join the party with craft mixers

How non-alcoholic mixers, handcrafted by small players, are edging out sugary soft drinks, sodas in cocktail glasses




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Investing with no fear, no greed

Venture capital firm Fundamentum sees growth opportunity in India’s digital transformation




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Soft skills are most in demand

Why headhunters go for traits like leadership, communication, and emotional intelligence




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A rising star in retirement planning

Amid a steadily swelling subscriber base, how the NPS can build on the momentum to reach its full potential




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How ‘priority sector’ status can rev up Jan Dhan banking

How regulation can nudge private banks to promote financial inclusion




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Urban Safari

Old or new, whichever iteration of the Tata Safari you look at, there’s a lot of charm, utility, and driving appeal, but which one gets our vote?




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Superlative Class

The EQS SUV reinvigorates Mercedes-Benz’s game in the all-electric segment




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October decisions on ‘assisted dying’ for terminally ill

India, UK to legislate on allowing patients this choice




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Cold plunges, hot saunas, smoothies, and fasting

Fitness regimen on the go




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Putting cholera back in focus

Surge in cholera cases renews attention on the need to fortify public health




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Unlocking renewable energy from industrial waste: Biogas production from spent wash

It is a sustainable solution for industrial waste management and renewable energy generation




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Looking for unicorns among livestock

Got milk: The rising demand for a healthier, diverse product range is driving the growth of tech-enabled dairy start-ups in India




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RNT: Judging a leader’s true nature

How Ratan Tata’s bold nature is evidenced by his enterprise moves




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From agri waste to industrial raw material

altM is developing alternatives to mined materials and petrochemicals 




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As India’s installed solar capacity crosses 90GW, a look at the journey 

Sun-sational growth: In September, India’s installed solar power capacity reached 90,762 MW. Given the current rate of monthly capacity additions, there is little doubt that installed capacity will exceed 100 GW in 2024-25.




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Carbon credits to boost incomes of Jharkhand village farmers 

The Birsa Harit Gram project serves as a potential model for agro-forestry, which is gaining ground because the buyers of carbon credits prefer — pay a premium — for credits based on Nature Based Solution, as opposed to offsetting projects like renewable energy or projects like carbon capture.




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A doctor-AI collab for detailed, patient consultations

Jivi.ai taps GenAI to optimise available medical resources and widen healthcare access




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Aggregated customer power

User-friendly financial services are a click away with account aggregators




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The last thing business founders need is a wasteful public spat

As entrepreneurship explodes in India, we need more iconic founders who not only build sustainable firms but also retain their humility




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ITC wants a bigger FMCG slice

The Sanjiv Puri-led group looks set to feed on the success of its brand extension strategy




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Investing in companies with ‘indicorn’ potential

Titan Capital backs seed-stage companies with potential to reach ₹100 crore revenue within five years




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Idukki project leapfrogs ‘endangered’ list

Local enthusiasts pitch in to bring amphibian species back from the brink of extinction




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Why banks are branching furiously

From financial inclusion to wooing back savings deposits, lenders have reasons to reject digital-only mode




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Flat organisation believers: Can you imagine a world without managers?

What does a manager do that we keep hiring new ones or keep promoting more of them? Which managerial layer is the most important?




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The secret sauce behind ITC’s enduring restaurant brands

The promise of an unchanged, consistent menu and supreme culinary artistry has drawn food lovers to ITC’s tables for decades




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New venture Zerofifty from ad veterans wants to simplify the agency model

ZeroFifty Mediaworks, set up by three ad veterans, wants to bring in Bandra vibes into the agency model




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Brand expertise and heritage bubbling in a moka pot

Lessons from European brands that have won consumers’ mindspace for long years




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Sport against strokes

World Stroke Day — October 29




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Cargo companies upsize for new business

Booming demand for ecommerce delivery spurs freight handlers to open more centres, digitise for efficiency




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Morning runs, protein-packed breakfast, and a rest day

The daily quest to balance work, health, and personal life




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How Ratan Tata pushed for evidence-led ayurveda 

Ratan Tata sought to promote research that could validate ayurveda through contemporary science