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Here's how Oxford zeroes in on its word of the year as people vote for 2022

OUP has shortlisted three words for this year: metaverse, #Istandwith and Goblin Mode

Human creativity finds new AI expression, but debate rages on future of art

Some now claim AI is the future of art. Others pooh-pooh the very idea. Yet others believe AI would be just another expression of human creativity

Why is the Tata group thirsting for Bisleri?

Bisleri is up for sale. Several big players are said to be in talks with the company. Tata group is one among them. But what will the Tatas gain by adding Bisleri to its water crate? Let's find out

Fifa World Cup: Official soundtrack showcases Asia's soft power, culture

Jung Kook's "Dreamers", performed jointly with Fahad Al Kubaisi, became the fastest official FIFA World Cup song to reach No. 1 on iTunes Charts in the US

Why is the second-hand car market running in top gear

Second-hand car industry is becoming increasingly organised. The market for second-hand cars is expected to double in the next five years. Is the used car than the new 'new' for Indian auto-buyers?

Why have fake reviews on e-commerce sites become rampant?

In another big development, India on Monday came out with a framework to address the menace of fake online reviews on e-commerce websites. Now websites like Amazon and Flipkart and food delivery apps

Why is India Inc batting for the small guy?

Business leaders and representatives from industry bodies have recently met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to propose rationalisation of personal income tax rates and more. Let's find out more

What makes India's top OTT stories click?

While several big budget shows failed to make a mark on streaming videos, budget shows like 'Panchayat' and 'Delhi Crime' won the audience's heart. What makes some stories connect to viewers?

FIFA World Cup: Big guns blazing in Qatar as champions take to the field

France, Germany and Spain launch their 2022 campaigns

COP27 loss and damage fund: Is India a net loser?

The recently-concluded Cop 27 relegated realistic climate goals to back seat, and put several developing countries in a tight spot. Will India gain from the newly-established 'Loss and Damage' fund?

Are B-schools losing their relevance?

Report suggests that there has been a 3.4 % dip in applications for management studies across 57 countries, including India. So, is the lure of management degrees waning?

Has India's insolvency process attained adulthood?

Till Sept this year, financial creditors have recovered about 33% of their claims in 553 corporate insolvency processes that ended up getting resolved. Has India's insolvency process turned a corner?

Where did big tech and startups go wrong on hiring?

After Twitter and Meta, Amazon is planning to lay-off a big chunk of its workforce. Reports say that it would fire close to 10,000 employees. What led to this situation? And what's the road ahead?

Is it the beginning of crypto's end?

FTX, the world's second biggest crypto exchange, has gone bankrupt. Bitcoin fell another 12% in the last five days, after shedding over 70% this past year. So is it the beginning of the end of crypto?

T20 World Cup: England crowned champions, beat Pakistan by five wickets

Ben Stokes stars with unbeaten half-century as England claim their second Twenty20 World Cup title

Is the Meta Inc severance package a lesson for others?

Meta's move to expel 13% of its workforce comes with a generous severance package. New Indian companies may be ruthless with severance, but are liberal with the severance packages. What's behind this?

England beat India, will clash with Pakistan in final of T20 World Cup

Indian bowlers fail in semi-final clash of tournament, failing to take even one wicket

From Nazca Lines to the Mona Lisa, a history of unique climate protest

The protests, meanwhile, do reveal the anger and frustration activists feel, especially with the decision of Egyptian authorities and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Why are we getting mixed signals from India's job market?

After Twitter, Meta Platform too has announced massive job cuts. The Indian job market is also facing some heat, especially in IT services. How does the IT piece fit in the larger job market puzzle?

T20 World Cup: Pakistan knocks New Zealand out, books a slot in the finals

Pakistan now waits for the winner of today's tie between India and England to set up the finals clash for the ICC men's T20 World Cup