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Lupin’s mission of affordable medicines appealed to cost-sensitive markets. (istockphoto)

The green ink strategy that rebuilt Lupin

5 min read . 16 Feb 2026

Chapal Bhaduri putting on make-up before a performance. (Naveen Kishore)

How Chapal Bhaduri transformed into Chapal Rani

4 min read . 25 Jan 2026

In 2018, same-sex relations were decriminalised in India. Photo via Unsplash/Olivia Oliver Design

Mahesh Rao's 'Half Light': A novel about class, queerness and relationships

5 min read . 27 Nov 2025

Talent is easily recognized in fields like music, art, and sports, but is much harder to pinpoint in the corporate world. (istockphoto)

Why defining talent is a challenge in the corporate world

4 min read . 24 Nov 2025

Your home is your resting space, so keep it clean and clutter free by removing all dysfunctional things that don't serve you anymore. (Unsplash/Vitaly Gariev)

How the gentle power of decompression can improve your life

5 min read . 08 Nov 2025

AARON acted as Cohen’s silent collaborator (image used for representation) (Generated using Gemini 2.5 Flash)

Can a machine be truly creative? Let’s ask AARON

3 min read . 20 Oct 2025

B.Muthuraman, Ratan Tata, James Leng and Philippe Varin in London, 2006. (Bloomberg News)

How Ratan Tata’s bold moves created a strong foundation for the Tata Group

5 min read . 20 Oct 2025

Confidence often comes after you take action, not before. (istockphoto)

Stop waiting for recognition at work and ask for the role

5 min read . 06 Oct 2025

The Delhi government declared Sainik Farm an unauthorised colony in 1993. (hindustan times archive)

Ekta Chauhan on urban inequality: The tale of Delhi's unauthorised farmhouses

5 min read . 04 Oct 2025

In July 2025, China began construction of what will be the world's largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo, known downstream in India as the Brahmaputra, continuing a policy of securing vital water sources. (File photo)

How China sought to gain control of rivers that feed the subcontinent

4 min read . 06 Sept 2025

Drivers affiliated with ride-sharing companies protesting in Guwahati, Assam in July. (Getty Images)

How gig workers are using tech to beat tech

8 min read . 30 Aug 2025

Knowing that a walk may make us more productive, might nudge us to put on our shoes and get out. (File photo)

The benefits of taking a break from work for a walk outdoors

3 min read . 23 Aug 2025

Conscious, deep breathing stimulates the lymphatic system, which helps release toxins from the body. (Unsplash/Angelina Sarycheva)

This simple hand ‘mudra’ can regulate your breathing and improve lung capacity

4 min read . 23 Aug 2025

AI now surpasses humans in tasks like pattern recognition, natural language processing and even creative problem-solving (Pexels)

To thrive in the AI age, we must double down on what makes us human

4 min read . 17 Aug 2025

Vajrasana, or the diamond pose, enhances digestion and improves your posture. (Pexels/Elina Fairytale)

3 easy asanas to practice after your meals to improve digestion, reduce stress

6 min read . 16 Aug 2025

During festivals, women come together to make rangolis, a practice that encouraged collective co-creation. (REUTERS/Krishnendu Halder )

Finding connection and focus in the dots and lines of a ‘rangoli’

5 min read . 02 Aug 2025

The purchasing power and relative economic clout of various nations are changing. (File photo)

Has the world entered the era of ‘slowbalisation’?

5 min read . 02 Aug 2025

Leaders who undertake transformative change must have a deep sense of self-worth. (istockphoto )

What qualities define a transformational leader?

3 min read . 15 Jul 2025

Technical or domain expertise will play a key role in determining how easy or hard it will be for AI to replace a job or task (Pexels)

How will AI impact India’s white-collar job market?

4 min read . 13 Jul 2025

K. M. Panikkar, December 1956. Panikkar took over from K.P.S. Menon, India’s agent-general in Chongqing since 1943. (Getty Images)

How K.M. Panikkar became India’s first ambassador to China

7 min read . 13 Jul 2025