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Jan Timman analysed the upcoming Candidates in Yekaterinburg in mid-March

How monkeys taught me to appreciate teen sleepovers

One of the chief jobs of parenting is to encourage kids to make and maintain strong friendships. It is one of the skills they will need most in life

Drooling at Tiffany's: A walkthrough the brand's first India store

First introduced in 1886, the Tiffany Setting engagement ring is still vastly popular and has inspired many copies

Why Cognac, aka 'water of life', is worthy of attention: An introduction

Not 'uisce beathe', Gaelic for whisky. Veer Arjun Singh on why you should give Cognac a try instead

Of growing interest

Using the cylindrical form, Das used it to create sculptures that spoke of relationships and the bonds of a shared humanity

'Wuthering Heights' reimagined as a 1960s affair

Heathcliff Redux: A Novella and Stories is a haunting if slightly unbalanced collection

A magisterial biography of Dara Shukoh opens up new vistas of understanding

Supriya Gandhi's magisterial biography of Dara Shukoh opens up new vistas for understanding the political structure and intellectual ambience that fashioned the Mughal Empire

Meet Aditi Veena aka Ditty, singer, songwriter and urban ecologist

The 30-year-old singer serenades the world with her beautiful music

The unattractive poll dance before Delhi's contentious assembly election

As the principal challenger, the BJP failed to corner the AAP on issues of welfare and development

Oscars 2020 predictions: Who will win best picture, actor and actress

Our expert has been closely tracking the awards races all season. Here are the movies and stars he expects to win

With strong stories in focus, Indian screenwriters are demanding their due

All writers face the same problems at some point but mediating is not easy, says Jyoti Kapoor

Tata Motors drives an ambitious image makeover for passenger vehicle brands

The new campaign must be seen in the context of the industry slowdown and the mandatory implementation of BS VI emission norms from April 2020

Usama Zakir: The man who is behind a reading revolution at Shaheen Bagh

In two weeks, Zakir and his friends have managed to affect the lives of 500 children and young adults

Steadfast, peaceful: Delhi's other Shaheen Baghs protesting against CAA

Taking inspiration from and modelled on Shaheen Bagh, a number of protest sites have sprung up around Delhi. Amrita Singh and Somesh Jha capture the mood

Operation Smear

Hasan Suroor on the attempts to discredit Shaheen Bagh protesters after failing to wear them down

Poetry at Shaheen Bagh

At Shaheen Bagh - or similar protests across the country, such as at Park Circus in Kolkata - women have emerged as the face of the protests

Celebrity brand value: Kohli tops list for 3rd time, Akshay grabs 2nd spot

Kohli outshines all with 40% jump in brand value, holds the top spot and earns 50% more than Kumar at No 2: Duff & Phelps

From auto to insurance, brands track the men on the FM radio trail

The growing band of male radio listeners is drawing in auto, insurance brands; changing the nature of the medium and traditional advertising patterns

The road to trust and loyalty: Amazon rings a halo around the brand

With a campaign centred around the sellers on its platform, the e-commerce giant is pitching for loyalty, from vendors and buyers

Home is abroad: Why well-settled Indians are looking for a fresh start

Working professionals are uprooting themselves for a better life in Canada, Australia. But it's a test of perseverance