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Opinion | ‘Sharp Objects’: Murder, she reported

A thriller from the writer of 'Gone Girl', the new 'Sharp Objects' takes its own time in getting to the thrill, but allows Amy Adams to deliver a dynamite performance.

4 min read3 Aug 2018
Science

Nasa unveils program to defend Earth from asteroid attack

Nasa has devised three strategies for potentially sparing Earth annihilation by asteroid, with each method's effectiveness determined by the size and composition of an asteroid and how much warning there is

3 min read22 Jun 2018
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Japan’s vending marvels

The ubiquitous machines are a unique cultural phenomenon, serving hot soup, bananas, and even fortunes

3 min read6 Apr 2018
Science

Cigar from outer space

The Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence effort is valuable not so much because it might find an alien intelligence but because of all the scientific endeavours it stimulates

7 min read5 Jan 2018
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Objects of affection

As a new book captures India's design history in 100 objects, we look at seven of them and a collage of what's uniquely India emerges

4 min read24 Nov 2017
Opinion

Are single-purpose objects dead?

As we become a technology-addicted generation, a lot of single-purpose objects have lost their popularity

3 min read14 Jul 2017
Science

Asteroid collision with Earth inevitable, warn scientists

Scientists warn that an asteroid strike on the Earth is just a matter of time and such events could destroy major cities

1 min read22 Jun 2017
Politics

Dalai Lama reschedules Tawang visit

The Dalai Lama has rescheduled his visit to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh as his chopper could not take off due to inclement weather in the region

3 min read4 Apr 2017
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Objects that make us Indian

Two exhibitions that underline why the design discourse needs to deepen and strengthen

4 min read7 Dec 2016
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Yoky Tag review: For finding misplaced keys and more

This unique tracker can help users who are often forgetful about their things

2 min read9 Aug 2016
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The 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

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