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Rap on the knuckles

'I don't expect Akhtar to be a political animal like Ranjith', says the author

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The World Team's Championship ended on a sad note for India

Tinkering troubles for the Indian cricket team ahead of the World Cup

Too many options is sometimes not a good problem to have; it's just a problem

How a fledgling Goan film industry is reinventing Konkani cinema

The film culture in Goa has experienced renewal after a few Konkani films had impressive runs

Young entrepreneurs are brewing a whole new experience in the coffee cup

Coffee has always been looked at as an export commodity

Tata, Reliance Industries on top, Dmart debuts Interbrand's ranking

The top 10 hold their positions, demonstrate resilience as they add value to their brands despite severe challenges: Interbrand's India top 40

Parle infuses fresh life into two legacy brands to carve a wider niche

Krackjack and Monaco get a brand refresh as the company looks to carve a wider niche in the crackers market and build its millennial credentials

Corporate leadership ill-prepared to meet the challenges of tomorrow: Study

In India, 80% insist the chief executive officer is critically important when deciding in which companies to invest

Statspeak: Malls reinventing to cater to changing consumer expectations

Interestingly, 52% of consumers are willing to spend more for an engaging experience

Market will get used to a higher price point: Suzuki Motorcycle India's MD

'The slowdown in the sales of scooters and motorcycles is a temporary phenomenon', says Satoshi Uchida

Thinking lean

How e-commerce companies can leverage 5Ms to optimise resources

Bata puts its best foot forward for brand image and product makeover

Bata India CEO believes that the company's focus on the millennial consumer has helped

Can MX Player help Times Group catch up with online streaming?

In under a year, MX Player has become India's second-largest OTT app. Can it help the Times Group catch up with online what it missed in broadcasting?

PSA group plans second India innings with sleek, eco-friendly Citroën cars

The challenge is that Citroën is entering India's 3.3 million-odd passenger vehicle market at a time when it is at the cusp of several changes

Fabindia looks to reward the faithful, enhance purchase experience

Given the gold rush, Fabindia is keen to leverage the brand's long association with the market (it turns 60 next year) and ride the expected upswing in favour of branded ethnic wear

Shared bus service operators fail, but Shuttl has a plan to keep going

If a big player like Ola with deep pockets found it difficult to crack the market, how is a relatively smaller player like Shuttl preparing to face the headwinds?

Captain Marvel is a delightful superhero film with dollops of humour

Captain Marvel is a refreshing take on the origin stories, albeit with non-linear storytelling

These birds have flown

The thing about war cries is that they are often raised without any thought of the consequences

The Shaama camp in Kumaon is impossibly remote and incredibly beautiful

The camp also offers delicious food, all grown in the vicinity and cooked over a fire in a dark kitchen hut

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Ten national teams fight it out in Astana Kazakhstan at the World Team Championships