Society
E-commerce drives over 200,000 kirana stores to cl...
December 8, 2024
In the bustling streets of Indian neighbourhoods, kirana stores, or the neighbourhood grocery shops, that are often family-run, have been the backbone of local commerce for decades. Offering personalised service, credit facilities, and a sense of community, these stores have been...
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Global leaders to gather for second annual Dare to...
December 6, 2024
The second annual Dare to Overcome (DTO) conference will be held on December 9 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. This flagship event, focused on promoting peace and intercultural understanding, will bring together global leaders and organisations to discuss inclusive practi...
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Shikara owners welcome Uber’s ‘Shikara Service...
December 2, 2024
Dal Lake, often referred to as the jewel of Kashmir, has long been a symbol of the region’s culture and charm. Among its most captivating features are the Shikaras ornate wooden boats that have graced its waters for centuries. In a significant move to preserve and promote this ...
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Masterji in spotlight over UP’s proposed ban on ...
November 28, 2024
For well over a century, Masterji, or the senior-most tailor in any tailoring shop, has always been a fixture of any wedding or major ceremony in India as they visit households to stitch clothes not just for the bride or the groom, but the entire family. They have also been the g...
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Automation, economic downturn threatens India’s ...
November 28, 2024
India’s much-hyped middle class is facing an existential battle faced with a triple challenge of automation and joblessness, record drop in household savings as well as a slowing economy. These are the findings of a recent report by Marcellus Investment Managers, an investment ...
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Indian wedding boom continues with 41 pc surge in ...
November 24, 2024
India is gearing up for a wedding season like never before, with a 41 pc rise in weddings organised this year as compared to 2023. According to a report by Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), about 4.8 million weddings are scheduled just for November-December 2024. This ...
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ASI to restore iconic Barapullah Bridge in Delhi
November 21, 2024
The 400-year-old Barapullah Bridge, a magnificent Mughal-era structure, once stood as a symbol of architectural brilliance and cultural heritage. Today, however, it faces the harsh realities of urban encroachment and neglect. Amidst a sea of garbage, makeshift shops, and sewage a...
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234 million Indians trapped in multidimensional po...
November 17, 2024
Despite India’s economic progress, a staggering 234 million citizens remain trapped in multidimensional poverty, according to a UN report. This places India among the five countries worldwide with the largest impoverished populations, highlighting persistent challenges in m...
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Indian banks likely to adopt 5-day work week
November 15, 2024
A long-awaited shift in the work schedule for bank employees may soon become a reality, potentially transforming their work-life balance. Reports suggest that the agreement reached between Indian Banks Association (IBA), which clubs together all leading public and private sector ...
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Navigating legal hurdles: Struggles of India’s t...
November 14, 2024
Despite legal advancements aimed at protecting transgender rights in India, many continue to face deep-rooted challenges. While laws have been enacted, the reality remains stark marginalisation, lack of proper identity recognition, and limited access to welfare persist. The gap b...
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