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Managing people: Reorienting talent to biz development

We are seeing diversity as a distinct strategy from corporates to dimensionalise their businesses

Managing communications: When bits and bytes drowned tone

It seems we are heading for a situation where instinct cannot be distinguished from decision-making

Year End Specials: Branding on the double lane

Marketers were confounded by the dualities that shaped consumer behaviour this year

2017: When brands have used something old to say something new

The list of brands convinced that sharing a blast from the past and thereby tugging at heartstrings is what it will take to get consumers engaged is growing by the month

Brand Rahul Gandhi is a work in progress

The Congress scion has won a game of perception after the Gujarat polls and taking over as party chief. But will his brand draw enough investment?

Brands that chose not to blink in 2017

A few prominent brands broke with convention this year, by talking back to belligerent mobs online and irate consumers writes Sandeep Goyal

We anticipate growth in traditional distribution channels: Venky Rajgopal

He says there is real muscularity in the way the brand Indian Terrain is growing and the traction it finds

Data Tracker: The value of stardust

On Facebook, Virat Kohli tops the list of five most popular stars with 36 million followers

India ranked second in Asia for innovation centres

Vantage point: Insights from cutting-edge research

India is 5th most vacation deprived country globally: Survey

55% Indians take fewer days of the vacation days they get

PBL: How Indian badminton now pays more than ever before

Indian badminton is booming, both on and off the court

The story of India's most celebrated animal war heroes

From armoured camels to spy squirrels, war heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Neha Mishra recounts the stories of some of India's most celebrated animals

These five fitness bands will help you stay true to your fitness goals

Garmin Vivoctive 3, Samsung Galaxy Gear Sport, Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro, Timex Blink, Mi Band HRX edition

A brand new Christmas

Festival traditions are in a permanent state of slow flux, subject to the processes of evolution, cross-breeding, mergers and a myriad of social and economic currents

How May I Help You? - Bridging chasm among world views of Indian elite

When Singh first started working as a salesman in the US, he was ashamed of the fall in status this signalled

Tiger Zinda Hai review: The new Salman Khan-starrer is eminently watchable

Tiger Zinda Hai is a watchable potboiler with action for ages, a successful lead pair and some good, well-placed music

The dawn of the new 'swadeshis'

The groundwork of advocacy groups like the Graama Sewa Sangha is powering craftspeople in their fight for a consistent livelihood, writes Geetanjali Krishna

Unspunnen Festival: The hidden charms of Switzerland

Kalpana Sunder acquaints herself with little-known but fascinating traditions at Interlaken's Unspunnen Festival

ASUS ROG GX501 Zephyrus: Big gaming, small space

A caveat: the 15.6-inch screen supports only full HD

Limited-edition chocolates and classic puddings for Christmas

Pastry chefs are creating desserts to get you in the festive spirit