Page 506 - Supplements

Micromax: Riding the wave

Aided by a mobile telephony wave in India, here's how Micromax developed immunity against the downturn

Digital gets a seat at the CxO table

The vertical is increasingly moving from the fringes to the centre of the management table at agencies

2014: The year of fear and faith

A deviant cabbie, a slum dweller, two Dalit girls and a bureaucrat - ordinary people triggered extraordinary events in 2014

Love and longing on the net

In the last one year, the Internet has made loners and loonies rock stars in their own eyes

The talk of the town: Conversations in the social circles in 2014

Their voices amplified by the social media, the chatterati were at their cattiest best in 2014, commenting endlessly on things big and small

Art 2015: a snapshot

The new year starts on a high note with the India Art Fair and continues on a treble with retrospectives, solo shows and international celebration of Indian artists

Bring home the beauty

The author offers a sneak peak at what 2015 has to offer so that you can start making plans to bring home the car or bike of your choice

Chess (#1128)

Your sporting guide to 2015

There may be no Olympic Games or FIFA World Cup during the year, but it still promises to be an action-packed year for the world of sport. The author looks at the major events to look forward to

Staying live

From gourmet music festivals to musical comedies, 2015 promises gigs that are unique and have a soul

Fashion forward

The authors speak with leading designers about trends that will sparkle in the new year

Neeeeext!

Here's all I want from 2015: Just stop beating up the world so hard, okay? I don't care if not one new gadget comes into being, as long as we start managing our resources better

Wines for 2015

Among Cabs, I would recommend the Vallonne Cab Classique 2011 (reserve) and the Charosa Cab Reserve, as well as the Krsma Estates Cabernet Sauvignon

Utter nonsense

2014 had its share of "foot-in-mouth" moments. Here are some of the most outrageous comments of the year

The end is nigh

2014 wasn't the best of years for M S Dhoni and 2015 doesn't look too promising either

What to read in 2015

The author compiles a list of the most eagerly awaited books next year

Goodbye and good luck

Exclusive deals win-win for brands and e-tailers

While the brand gets comfort from the e-tailer's brand equity and customer fulfillment promises, the e-tailer gains from lower ad spends and efficient capital use

More than Being Human

The brand's licence-holder, Mandhana Retail, eyes a bigger play in licensed brands and extensions

Puma plans to leap across value chain

The sportswear brand, second in sales, is bringing in brands from its global portfolio to tap the premium consumer, different from its positioning so far