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The budget claims to be pro-welfare. However, allocations made cannot be taken at face value. Allocations for major welfare schemes in the 2023-24 bud
India has made remarkable strides in health indicators over the last four decades, with infant mortality and maternal mortality improving significantl
Some might fret over the likely impact on economic growth of the capex compression. However, GoI could well argue that the private sector is likely to
The response to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's interim budget has highlighted the absence of populist measures and a commitment to a five-year
One joy in gossiping is the innate camaraderie and trust among colleagues. By exchanging personal stories, opinions and jokes, you can feel more conne
More Indians are valuing contemporary artworks, thanks to Indian contemporary artists and the upcoming Indian Art Fair. The art market is becoming mor
Self-pity is a pit in which we can so easily fall in. Whenever we fail to achieve what we are striving for; when we are let down by friends, we're ove
Germany's experiment with a 4-day work week may not maintain productivity, but it could address wage inflation and promote more regular employment for
Two activists targeted the Mona Lisa at the Louvre in Paris to highlight food insecurity in France. The 16th-century masterpiece is shielded by bullet
Most of our ordinary tasks require some degree of focus so that we can perform them satisfactorily, whether it is studying for exams as a student, wor
Beijing-based Chinese healer Li Yan has added a new twist to the sector: she has perfected 'sleeping bowls' to help her clients tackle sleeplessness.
Choosing the right coffee mug is a personal ritual for coffee lovers, transforming the act of sipping into a personal ceremony. With a variety of opti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to strengthen judicial infrastructure, focusing on physical, digital, and human resources. Challenges exist i
Liquidation of Evergrande by a Hong Kong court this week piles on the pressure for China to prop up its collapsing property market. Beijing will have
To spring a surprise on your spouse is bad enough. To spring a surprise on your spouse regarding your honeymoon destination is nothing short of cal
Ela Gandhi, a South African peace activist and granddaughter of M.K. Gandhi, emphasizes the importance of love in ahimsa (non-violence). She sees ahim
The widespread use of generative AI raises concerns about bias, particularly when it comes to training on human-generated content. The biases inherent
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered a preliminary ruling in the genocide case brought by South Africa against Israel over its military
The allure of the open road lies not just in reaching a destination but in the beauty that unfolds with each passing kilometre.
Pleasures of a siesta extend beyond the physical benefits. In a world of constant connectivity and relentless schedules, the siesta provides a sacred
