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Harappa between the lines

Nikhil Gulati and Jonathan Mark Kenoyer provide a clean but unconventional look at history

YouTube creators contributed Rs 10,000 cr to India's GDP in 2021: Study

Video sharing platform supported more than 750,000 full-time equivalent jobs in the country

Is FMCG the new battlefield between Ambani and Adani?

Reliance Consumer Products launched its consumer goods brand, Independence. It puts the company in direct competition with Adani Wilmar. Is FMCG the new battlefield between the Ambanis and the Adanis?

As Infosys turns 40, what may be its future challenges?

IT major Infosys marked its four decades in business on Wednesday. While the founders spoke about the future course of the company, what are the challenges it needs to address in the next 10 years?

What makes the Qatar World Cup so unique?

While the football tournament in Qatar is being hailed for several firsts, it is also criticised for its treatment of migrant workers and corruption. So what makes this football world cup so unique?

Colonial crime and punishment

Sunil Nair's collection of stories about crime in pre-independence India is a collage of micro pictures that takes us into the nitty-gritty of the British legal system

How can you protect your bank account from cyber attacks?

Is your money safe in banks? You may wonder, because there has been an increasing number of cyber-scams aimed at your bank accounts. How can you protect your bank accounts from such cybercriminals?

Grassroots juggernaut: A movement in comics journalism gathers pace

While fans flocked to the Comic Con, in India's small towns and villages, comics are making headlines for underrepresented localities

AR/VR drives into classrooms: How tech is changing education landscape

But the cost of infrastructure for a medium of instruction with virtual reality and augmented reality can prove to be a challenge, especially for private schools

A 4-day workweek may find global acceptance but face roadblocks in India

Some Indian employees would prefer a 4-day workweek, but not everyone buys the idea, says a recent study

Why are stock market players recruiting IIT graduates?

Besides IT and tech companies, trading firms, data management companies and investment banks have shown an increased interest in placement events across major IITs this year. What's the trend here?

Fifa World Cup: A migration story of players shooting beyond boundaries

There are over 50 Africa-born or African-origin players in 11 teams; only 4 of 32 teams have all players born in their own country - Argentina, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea

Is it the end of WhatsApp's UPI ambition?

The free run for PhonePe and Google Pay is likely to continue, as the 30% market cap mandate will not come into force for another two years. So, what does it mean for new players like WhatsApp?

World Cup Group stage: A celebration of heart, grit, and the beautiful game

As football's quadrennial carnival heads into the Super-16 stage, all but 4 slots have been filled. The final four matches in Groups G and H will determine the last entrants into the knockout stage

Why is demand for private credit on the rise?

The festival month saw 18.3% growth in non-food credit offtake. Retail loans -- driven by robust housing and vehicle loans demand -- saw a 20% jump. What explains this surge in personal loans?

Data hack derails daily life at AIIMS; admin reaches out to govt, IT firms

Staff forced to log manually, as patients grapple with test delays

Who's the brain behind Vande Bharat?

The third version of semi-high speed Vande Bharat train chugged off from the stable of Integral Coach Factory recently. We caught up with Sudhanshu Mani, the man behind this sophisticated train

Nadav Lapid: Israel's 'philosophical' filmmaker who has stirred up a storm

Reacting to the backlash for his remarks about The Kashmir Files, Lapid says making bad films is not a crime, but the film is 'crude, manipulative and violent'

What explains wide rural-urban divide despite more job creation?

Despite lay-offs in tech sector, employment by Indian listed companies touched an all-time high. But the rural-urban divide shows that the pick-up is uneven. What is behind this uneven job creation?

Why do states want a bigger share of GST?

Finance ministers of some states have demanded a 10 percentage point jump in their share of revenue from GST collections. What is behind this demand? What will be its impact if implemented?