Is the Taj a monument to her life Or just to her death? — A bitter life’s breath And an icon to the poor worker’s strife? Yes, they come to admire the Taj For every tourist it is, by and large, The best monument The tour guides present To the history-seeking entourage.” From Monkey Bath, … Read more
Looks like, for the ultra-rich, the Christmas season is an opportunity to indulge in unrivalled luxury and excess. From private Santas to bespoke decorations, Christmas is transformed into a grand spectacle of opulence, where no expense is spared in crafting an unforgettable experience. The celebrations start from imported Christmas trees, crystal baubles, custom-made toys, and … Read more
Hyderabad:A two-judge bench of the Telangana High Court took on file a writ appeal qua alleged arbitrary inclusion of name of the appellant as ‘most wanted criminal” by the Telangana crime investigation department (CID). The panel, comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice J. Sreenivas Rao, was dealing with a writ appeal challenging a single … Read more
Delhi’s Central Pollution Board, the Committee for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas and the Central government’s Air Quality Early Warning System in Delhi have got into action as the national capital’s Air Quality Index (AQI) moved into the “severe” category when it crossed the 400 mark — it … Read more
A common problem for traditional players is their belief that technology is simply a tool for improving efficiency. Image: Shutterstock Emerging technologies like big data, AI and blockchain are reshaping finance. New products, such as platform finance, peer-to-peer lending and robo-advisory services, are examples of this transformation. These developments raise important questions: How concerned should … Read more
Founders aren’t afraid to fail and pivot their way to success whereas others think of risk mitigation. Illustration: Chaitanya Dinesh Surpur Founders are a force of nature. They take risks whereas most others just accept the status quo. They aren’t afraid to fail and pivot their way to success whereas others think of risk … Read more
Ravichandran Ashwin of India poses for a portrait prior to the ICC World Test Championship Final 2023 at The Oval on June, 2023 in London, England. Image: Ryan Pierse-ICC/ICC via Getty Images Virat Kohli hugged an emotional Ravichandran Ashwin during the rain break on the last day of the third Test between India and Australia. … Read more
Twenty-four members of Congress released their report on their work to develop a U.S. vision for responsible artificial intelligence innovation that accounts for appropriate guardrails to safeguard against current and emerging threats on Wednesday. With 66 key findings, the lawmakers offered 89 recommendations to create a “carefully designed, durable policy framework” based on an approach … Read more
Tirupati: In a bid to curb fraudulent practices and enhance transparency, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams would implement live Aadhaar authentication and eKYC services. Recently approved by the TTD trust board led by chairman BR Naidu, the initiative is designed to ensure genuine pilgrims receive seamless and secure services, utilising the provisions of Section 4(4)(b)(ii) of … Read more
The food and beverage industry is at a pivotal moment, where the challenges of sustainability, automation, and consumer demand require bold, innovative solutions. Tetra Pak is at the forefront of this transformation, redefining how the industry navigates these complexities. On November 19th, the company hosted Innovation Starts Here, a landmark event in Gurugram that brought … Read more