How the country messed up a competitive advantage and what lessons it holds for the Indian economy even todayPolicies still restrict competition and entry (and exit) of large-scale companies. Once quality and standardization is improved, Indian brands should be able to play on the global stage
9 min read9 Jan 2020Restoration architect Vikas Dilawari is giving Mumbai’s 19th century fountains a new lease of lifeThe architect has won 16 Unesco Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation, and the fountains are among his most recent projects
6 min read19 Jul 2019From unique spirits to polished crockery, an edit of sparkling gifts for loved ones - or yourself - this Diwali
1 min read2 Nov 2018From bandstands and milestones to fountains and clock towers, the Mumbai heritage conservation committee is breathing new life into the city's overlooked structures
8 min read15 Jul 2018A handmade fountain pen that carries the weight of your words
3 min read7 Apr 2018In this weekly compendium of objects of desire, also a Vanities column by Swapan Seth
3 min read29 Dec 2017From three far-flung spots of the worldChina, Peru, the Levantthey are very old, dating as far back as 600 BC, when there was no obvious connection between these three places
4 min read22 Dec 2017B. Anand, CFO of Trafigura India since 2012, replaces Lalit K. Gupta as new CEO of Essar Oil and Tony Fountain, ex-Reliance Industries executive, will be the chairman
2 min read21 Aug 2017A look the forces in play in the fountain pen world and the best brands to know
5 min read4 Feb 2017The 'Legends and Fairy Tales' saw a fascinating array of furs and accessories designed by Fendi's head of design Karl Lagerfeld, and Silvia Venturini Fendi
1 min read15 Jul 2016The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared