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Amid the pandemic, several small grocery startups are finding scalability in niche markets. But the struggle to compete with big chains remains
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Amid shutdown of organised games and sporting activities in the past two years due to the pandemic, online coaching apps and websites are gaining prominence and e-learning is gradually becoming the new norm
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In a recent development, an advisory panel to the FDA has offered a limited use of booster shots of the Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech, recommending injections for people 65 and older or at high risk of severe dise
Pipe dream: Why safe tap water remains a privilege in India
Despite govt efforts, safe tap water remains a privilege in India due to concerns over steady supply, quality checks, testing and real-time surveillance of consumer complaints, among other factors
Eating on water: How floating meals caught the fancy of travellers
Celebrities like Sara Ali Khan, Parineeti Chopra and Taapsee Pannu have also posted vacation images of floating breakfasts during the pandemic, flaunting their sun-filled holidays.
Wild, wild world: New initiatives strive to conserve endangered species
A WWF report published this year examines some glaring gaps in the knowledge of the threatened big cat, and highlights that lack of basic data could be hampering its conservation.
On Stage to Online: In a virtual avatar performing arts can be enjoyed from one’s home, but can it entirely replace the stage experience?
Performing arts like theatre took a severe beating because of the pandemic. But today, it is available in a virtual avatar and can be enjoyed from one’s home. The virtual medium has its own advantages and disadvantages, tho
Art & Nature: Celebrating wildlife in its beautiful forms
Nature’s bounty has been a major source of inspiration for artists turning simple visual pleasures into artistic pieces. It’s time to celebrate wildlife in its beautiful forms
Heritage walk: What it takes to feature on the UNESCO World Heritage List
Dholavira in Gujarat and Ramappa Temple in Telangana are the latest Indian sites to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, taking the country’s count to 40. But what does it really mean to get the prestigious tag?
Made to measure: A size chart tailor-made for Indian body types
A standardised size chart for clothing, being worked on by the ministry of textiles and the National Institute of Fashion Technology, will soon help Indians find the right fit
Floating Gold: Why ambergris is called ‘treasure of the sea’
Ambergris, a rare waxy substance excreted by the sperm whale, is highly valued as an ingredient in perfume and pharmaceuticals
Let’s get talking: It’s time for candid, academic, cathartic conversations
The pandemic put an end to social gatherings and impromptu chatter. Starved of conversation, be it casual, purpose-driven, intellectual, business-oriented or even inane, an increasing number of people are now taking to social
Life of a genius: Remembering Pablo Picasso on his 140th birth anniversary
An auction of 11 artworks by Picasso will be organised by Sotheby’s to celebrate the life and art of the genius painter on his 140th birthday in October
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Move over, minimalism. Pandemic fatigue is making people turn to maximalism in fashion, decor and lifestyle choices, resulting in a riot of eye-popping colours and bold patterns
Walk in the suburbs: Here’s why major cities around the world are retrofitting suburbs to increase walking
Major cities of the world are designing the suburbs in a way so as to encourage people to walk, cycle or use community transport as much as possible
Colour Rush: How colours catch consumers’ eyes
Be it McDonald’s iconic red-and-yellow signage or Facebook’s blue hues, the use of colour is critical in advertising as it’s the first thing that catches a consumer’s eye
Best friend furrever: Studies show that dogs are born ready to communicate with humans
Dogs are capable of learning through simple conditioning and it’s easier to learn by watching humans.
Mind Over Medal: Shining the spotlight on mental health issues among athletes
Athletes push their limits every day to become better, but it comes at an immense cost. American gymnast Simone Biles pulling out of the team final at the Olympics, following Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from French Open & Wimb
Tokyo Olympics | Insecurity, fear of missing out, anxiety bound to happen: Pullela Gopichand, chief national coach, Indian badminton team
The Olympics is not just a test of an athlete's sporting skills, but also their mental strength. The latter is under tremendous stress this year owing to a curtailed training period and Covid-19. Pullela Gopichand calls the T
Making First Waves: Surfing, climbing, skateboarding, karate, baseball & softball make their Olympic debut at Tokyo Games
The International Olympic Committee's 2016 decision to include surfing in the Olympics for the first time this year marks a new era in the history of watersports.
It’s raining animations: A whole new wave of animation films & series are waiting to be discovered
Netflix and Comcast Corp's Universal Pictures will make a multi-year exclusive rights deal in the United States for animated film franchises such as Minions and Puss in Boots.
A touch of Awadh: Proposed archives and museum in Ayodhya to showcase Awadh’s heritage
Centred on Awadh’s heritage, a museum, archives and community kitchen, proposed to be built at the 5-acre ‘masjid complex’ in Ayodhya, will foster the multicultural fabric of India, says historian Pushpesh Pant
No more plastic: Plastic Free July movement seeks to inspire people to refuse single-use plastics
What started in 2011 as a key initiative by Plastic Free Foundation founder Rebecca Prince-Ruiz and a small team in the local government in western Australia is today one of the most influential environmental campaigns in the
Star Wars: Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic flight to usher in a new era of private commercial space travel
Richard Branson is set to take off for space today, beating fellow billionaire businessmen Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, and ushering in a new era of private commercial space travel
Reeling in Happiness: Growing popularity of lighthearted & positive content in times of Covid pandemic
Be it mushy romances or classic comedies, people are lapping up feel-good TV shows, web series and films to steal some moments of joy in these otherwise dismal times
Best Face Forward: Are you guilty of breaking these social media etiquette and rules?
With people spending more and more time online, it has become increasingly important to follow social media etiquette and rules
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