The importance of taking risks
By Nury Vittachi I never used to be a risk-taker but then I had children who would play in the park and say things like: “Daddy, close your eyes and open your mouth.” You soon…
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First Apps, then Maps: What lies ahead for Apple in India?
By Nishant Arora New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) While the maiden visit by Tim Cook as Apple CEO can be defined as fully “encrypted” from the word go, his arrival here shows the importance the…
Video streaming set to trigger smartphone war in India
By Nishant Arora New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Smartphone shipments are on the decline globally. Devices launched with same features and specifications and price cuts are so far unable to make a visible impact. So…
Given its flavour and taste, this medieval feast is eternal
By Sheikh Qayoom Srinagar, May 18 (IANS) To beat the deadline before the fasting month of Ramadan begins, marriage season has hit the peak in Kashmir as the traditional local cuisine, the ‘wazwan’, beckons guests…
CREO’s ‘Mark 1’: Indigenously-built OS, monthly updates help
By Anuj Sharma New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) At a time when Make in India smartphones have come of age and are pushing sales in the country, Bengaluru-based consumer technology company CREO has joined the…
Unwind after a hard day’s work at Informal
By Karishma Saurabh Kalita New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) After a long, tiring day at work, all we look forward is to unwind, have a chilled drink and maybe a nibble or two. Located next…
The gift of persuasion
By Nury Vittachi Interviewer: “And exactly how much leadership experience do you have?” Me: “Does being admin of a Whatsapp list count? Because I had 20 names on one before I accidentally deleted it.” He…
The gift of persuasion
By Nury Vittachi Interviewer: “And exactly how much leadership experience do you have?” Me: “Does being admin of a Whatsapp list count? Because I had 20 names on one before I accidentally deleted it.” He…
Cancer on the rise among women in India: Experts
By Rachel V Thomas New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) At a time when cancer is fast spreading its tentacles globally owing to genetic, environment and lifestyle factors, India is also witnessing a steep rise in…
Backward Assam village heading for brighter days
By Aditya Baruah Rani (Assam), May 12 (IANS) Forty-five-year-old Dhaneswar Boro is excited that his days of illiteracy are over. He can now write his name is Assamese and he is gradually getting to know…
Are we ready for chatbots, the next technology wave?
By Nishant Arora New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) When the tech giant Microsoft unveiled its AI or artificial intelligence-powered bot on Twitter for a playful chat with the people in March, little did the tech…
Jamie’s Pizzeria: The new haven for the capital’s pizza lovers
By Ankit Sinha New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) After starting operations in Gurgaon, British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s popular restaurant chain Jamie’s Pizzeria has now opened its doors for foodies in the national capital. With…
Tagore and his women
By Somrita Ghosh New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Bimala lives under the shadow of her rich elite husband Nikhil. Despite being high-spirited, she has to remain subdued in the role of a traditional Indian housewife….
Investment banker to cosmetic queen: How daughter helped to change her life’s course
By Vishal Gulati Chandigarh, May 8 (IANS) It was virtually ‘poetic justice’ for entrepreneur Falguni Nayar. An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad and occupying top posts in the financial sector for over 24…
Instant messaging apps help elderly remain connected
By Akanki Sharma New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) When Aditya Dubey took up a job in Sydney five years ago, his elderly parents had mixed feelings — they were happy for his success, but saddened…
Lack of English proficiency mars Russia’s tourism potential
By Mayabhushan Nagvenkar Moscow, May 6 (IANS) Tourism authorities in Russia want customs and immigration officials to brush up on their English, even as they acknowledge that not knowing the language could prove an impediment…
Pocket-sized people can work here, but not overweight ones
By Nury Vittachi I hate filling in forms. Ever since I watched Blade Runner I feel nervous even when a website form says: “Fill in this captcha screen to prove you’re not a robot.” I…
Bollywood seen as part of Russian strategy to woo Indian tourists
By Mayabhushan Nagvenkar Moscow, May 5 (IANS) Bollywood could emerge as a colourful catalyst for promoting Russia as a tourism destination for travelling Indians, especially with the Indian outbound tourism market expected to grow to…
Malaysian cuisine is closest cousin to South Indian food
By Venkatachari Jagannathan Chennai, May 5 (IANS) Malaysian cuisine can be termed the closest cousin of South Indian cuisine. Nevertheless, Malaysian dishes taste different, said a top chef at The Raintree, St.Mary’s Road, a star…
India can help resurrect tottering Twitter: Experts
By Nishant Arora New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Stagnating user-growth and nosediving revenues have sparked a spate of obituaries for the 10-year-old micro-blogging site Twitter. Yet, all is not lost, say social media analysts who…