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

How regulation can nudge private banks to promote financial inclusion




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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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The delicate balance in doctor-patient interaction

How clear communication and accountability in healthcare can significantly improve patient outcomes




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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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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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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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Compacted

New Arrival: Skoda might be late to enter the sub-four-metre SUV segment, but the all-new Kylaq shows that it’s not unprepared




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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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Galathea Bay: New major port can be game changer

Transshipment port at Galathea Bay is strategically located on the East-West international trade and shipping route




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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




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Outgunning fake drugmakers

Stringent steps needed to keep India label safe from fly-by-night operators




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Senior feline resident: Defib stays at his ambulance station 

Online petition halts re-homing of 16-year-old cat in London




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Ads ooze Diwali fervour

Ads this month are full of festive flavour - the Pujo hangover continues even as Diwali sentiments blast off.




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How to report faulty glucose monitors, insulin pumps

UK regulator has a reporting scheme to identify safety concerns in diabetes-care devices




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Diamonds are a UV photodetector’s best friend

How lab-grown rocks from Surat are set to power the development of high-performance electronics



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How radio waves can power smart cities 

Practically omnipresent, thanks to human activity, radio frequency is the new area of focus for energy harvesting technology



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Catalysing Indian IP creation 

How policy support and monetisation can rev up India’s innovation ecosystem



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A ‘shadow ban’ in plain sight

The confusion and stigma surrounding the ‘morning after’ pill puts women’s health at risk




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The (E-) Class of 2024

A new E-Class is here and it promises to be better than before. How’s that even possible?




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Magnite opus

Improved features, better practicality, and a familiar design, all make the new Nissan Magnite worth a second look




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‘Our goal is beauty for each,’ says L’Oréal India chief

Aseem Kaushik, who leads the global beauty giant in India, says tech is playing a big part in its personalisation journey




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Indo National plans battery of home-care launches

The maker of Nippo batteries plans to innovate in its core business and get into LED bulbs




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Getting the gig economy to care for its backbone

Why startups in India cannot afford to take a hands-off approach towards the armies of gig workers they have created




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Fem-tech: Niche and fertile for growth

Offering tech-enabled healthcare solutions exclusively for women, the fem-tech segment is clocking steady growth




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How Jio is powering Reliance’s media, entertainment biz

Despite a late entry into telecom, digital services, and media, Reliance has raced to the top




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Lure of emergent tech ventures

Venture Catalysts backs startups that come with unique solutions and first-mover advantages




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Gold loans: Test by fire

Governance, compliance in focus as RBI cautions lenders against lapses




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Why peer-to-peer lending has RBI on edge

Forced to drop many of its attractive features, peer-to-peer lending faces an existential crisis in India




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L&T eyes CIS region for solar projects

After West Asia, oil-rich countries like Uzbekistan are generating demand for solar energy 




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Bengaluru startup develops new tech for battery recycling, begins production

Li-ion battery recycler Metastable Materials launches commercial ops




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India seeks $70 million from Climate Investment Funds

India looks to accelerate proposed ‘renewable energy integration programme’




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CEA plans 613 GW RE transmission capacity

Higher generation of renewable energy challenges grid stability