Ritwik Sharma
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Iconic Volkswagen Beetle becomes India's first vintage car to go electric
The canary yellow Beetle, a 1948 model, is the first vintage car in India to be converted into an electric vehicle (EV)
 "Iconic Volkswagen Beetle becomes India's first vintage car to go electric")
India Inc hands out an austerity parcel to employees this festive season
With contactless exchanges becoming the new normal, companies are preferring e-gifting options.
 "India Inc hands out an austerity parcel to employees this festive season")
Here is why Burger King wants you to order from McDonald's
Burger King has often found itself in a David and Goliath contest with its unconventional but creative content taking pot shots at its mammoth rival
 "Here is why Burger King wants you to order from McDonald's")
Pandemic-hit human trafficking survivors face livelihood question
A recent analysis by a group of NGOs under Tafteesh - a coalition of survivors, professionals and activists - shows that the lockdown has severely impacted the economic lives of women survivors
 "Pandemic-hit human trafficking survivors face livelihood question")
Demand for donors soars amid debate over plasma therapy effectiveness
Study questions therapy's effectiveness in reducing Covid death risks; doctors say helpful in early days
 "Demand for donors soars amid debate over plasma therapy effectiveness")
A home on rent for your furniture storage amid Covid-19 pandemic
Self-storages spaces have seen a spurt in demand from professionals in big cities who have chosen to leave for their hometowns following the lockdown
 "A home on rent for your furniture storage amid Covid-19 pandemic")
65% buyers will spend big this Diwali, shows TRA Research survey
The intent of the 65 per cent need not fully translate into shopping, but the study - TRA's Diwali 2020 Buying Propensity Report - hinted at categories that could be worth investing in
 "65% buyers will spend big this Diwali, shows TRA Research survey")
Over-communicate but don't micromanage: Handy tips for our new work ways
Building trust and confidence becomes all the more important in such uncertain times
 "Over-communicate but don't micromanage: Handy tips for our new work ways")
Wines as expensive as luxury cars at Christie's sale of fine, rare spirits
The selection spans over 240 years, from a bottle of Madeira 1775 to Bordeaux 2015, says Edwin Vos, the international head of fine wines at the British auction house.
 "Wines as expensive as luxury cars at Christie's sale of fine, rare spirits")
Why footballing Africans have the best chance of escaping racism in India
As the world erupted in protest, we stayed silent. Ritwik Sharma speaks to footballing Africans in India about their experience of racism in the country
 "Why footballing Africans have the best chance of escaping racism in India")
Serum Institute hopes to roll out a Covid-19 vaccine. Is this realistic?
The Pune-based company plans to start trials on people to assess whether the Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine for tuberculosis can also protect against the Covid-19 virus.
 "Serum Institute hopes to roll out a Covid-19 vaccine. Is this realistic?")
Young lawyers are taking up the cudgels for detainees and riot victims
A group of young lawyers is educating protesters about their rights, assisting detainees, and now helping Delhi's riot victims rebuild their lives, all services pro bono
 "Young lawyers are taking up the cudgels for detainees and riot victims")
A festival that wants to make us laugh in these easily outraged times
The fable serves to illustrate how the founding guru of the Sikh faith questioned unexamined rituals
 "A festival that wants to make us laugh in these easily outraged times")
Suhasini Kejriwal's art witnesses life on the streets of Kolkata and Mumbai
Suhasini Kejriwal's art, born of the streets of working class Kolkata and Mumbai, evokes an almost old-fashioned aesthetic but hides layers of contemporary skill
 "Suhasini Kejriwal's art witnesses life on the streets of Kolkata and Mumbai")
Right-wing book publishing is asserting itself in no uncertain terms
We are not linked to Hindu religion, but nationalism. Ninety per cent of the freedom movement was composed of Hindus, says Padmesh Dutt, owner, Hindu Sahitya Sadan
 "Right-wing book publishing is asserting itself in no uncertain terms")
Kamini Lau, who upheld the right to protest, is a no-nonsense judge
Lawyers say she is a strict judge whose work culture is different in terms of clarity on the status of pending matters or state of evidence
 "Kamini Lau, who upheld the right to protest, is a no-nonsense judge")
The handful of people who managed to make us happy in a gloomy year
The year 2019 saw many leaders asserting themselves in their respective fields, and there also were some who emerged on the scene this year and went on to make it big
 "The handful of people who managed to make us happy in a gloomy year")
The Anglo-Indian community on the loss of seats in the legislatures
The Constitution (126th Amendment) Bill, which Parliament passed on December 12, has ended the provision with effect from January 25, 2020
 "The Anglo-Indian community on the loss of seats in the legislatures")
Ayushmann Khurrana is an unglamorous but excellent reason to watch Bala
Film review of Bala
 "Ayushmann Khurrana is an unglamorous but excellent reason to watch Bala")
How Dilip Ghosh cemented his reputation by throwing pearls before bovines
In his four years as state party chief, Ghosh has put his foot in his mouth repeatedly
 "How Dilip Ghosh cemented his reputation by throwing pearls before bovines")
