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Site and foresight

If people could design, build and live happily as per site contexts for thousands of years, why do we need to destroy the rules of nature today?




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Water lessons

Late rains, drought, flood, water shortage, sanitation… issues remaining to be tackled are many.




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Challenges on the water front

Weather anomalies, pollution, mindless exploitation… the problems are many but solutions are available.




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Give high priority to fire safety

In majority of high-rise buildings, power supply distribution and meter panels are located in the basement floors making them vulnerable to fire mishaps, writes Avala Buchi Reddy




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The price of growth

K. Sukumaran writes on how we could reduce pollution at construction sites




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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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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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Rammed earth on the roof

There is no dearth of ideas in construction, only of implementation, says Sathya Prakash Varanashi




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Green power, officially

The cumulative effects of changing the way government builds can have a lasting impact on the country’s carbon footprint




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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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Becoming nature-friendly, voluntarily

We should not wait for rules and regulations to save the earth from depradation. By Sathya Prakash Varanashi




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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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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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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