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The big one Down Under

The author brings you a bird's-eye view of the ICC Cricket World Cup that starts next week in Australia and New Zealand

IPL's beloved, again

With Yuvraj Singh attracting the highest price at the IPL auction for the second season running, the author evaluates his real worth

Team India back in the groove

After a dismal two months in Australia that led to the team being written off as the potential world champion, India have roared back into contention. The author finds out how the transformation took

Exam festivals aren't the answer

Gen Next or Gen Lost?

Easy way to a full stomach

Janta Meals offers tasty, hygienic, nutritious, home-cooked food to people who can't afford or manage to cook at home

Redefining the term 'rich'

Do we want our children to worship money?

Street food with swag

From nitrogen frozen bhel puri and pav bhaji fondue to duck chilli samosas and paapri pizzas, fine-dining restaurants are now adding a bit of zing to the humble street food

Nigel Akkara: Coping with freedom

Realising that people released from jail had trouble finding employment, Nigel Akkara, himself a former prisoner, has started a company to help them set up businesses

From a victim of human trafficking to a global hero

Anoyara Khatun was a victim of trafficking, but is now a global hero who has foiled numerous attempts of unscrupulous men to lure away girls from West Bengal's remote villages

The best pizza in town

This October, the United States' official National Pizza Month, experts tell you where to find the finest crusts with the most savoury toppings

The disappearing Jewish community of Kolkata

The Jewish community played a significant role in the mercantile development of the city. Now with only around 30 of its members remaining, an urgent effort is on to salvage its history

Preparing for the big sale

With the festive season underway, retailers in the online and the offline world need to prepare well to offer the best deals to consumers and earn trust

Marketers are no longer in charge of their brands: Jagdish N Sheth

Interview with Charles H Kellstadt Professor of Marketing, Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Generating demand is often difficult for social innovators: Madeleine Gabriel

Interview with principal researcher, NESTA

Making sense of mobile gaming data

Have Indian marketers woken up to the opportunities mobile gaming as a platform offers or do they continue to underestimate its potential?

The demise of a star brand

When the time comes, a company must kill its star product. Here's how to go about it for maximum impact, little damage

Not just a quick fix

In a globally competitive work environment, with high attrition rates and continuous fight for talent, long-term flexibility policies can step in to save the day

Jyothy Laboratories: Sparkling colours

Jyothy Laboratories invested in tweaking its product portfolio, sourcing and marketing and came out stronger from the slowdown