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A rapper grandma, a competing ferret and seething fissures: Eyecatching photos of the week
The world never ceases to bind us. These photos—of a line drawn, a line crossed—resonate beyond their description for a leisurely flip or a deep read this week
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Religare is delaying the completion of the open offer: Burman Group
Religare says the RBI has rejected Burman family's open offer bid, but the Burmans clarify that the central bank has asked the board to make the necessary applications to the banking regulator
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From SpiceJet's ambitions to fight over butter chicken, here are our most-read stories of the week
Nandan Nilekani and SD Shibulal's philanthropic journey, small-budget cinema's fight for survival, sacred architecture from around the world are some of the stories that piqued the interest of our readers this week
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From Sarvam AI to Open Healthcare Network, AI-based solutions to real-world problems
At the Microsoft AI Tour event, the company hosted a select developer showcase to give an overview of how Indian developers are discovering opportunities in AI to solve global challenges
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Vision of Transcendence: Recent sacred architecture from around the world
Religion may be steeped in tradition as a testament to human civilisation, however, that hasn't stopped ingenious architects from challenging it and conjuring up a vibrant, modern rendition of it in a religious structure. After all, an architect's purpose, as much as a devout's, is transcendence. It isn't surprising, therefore, that many of these structures now welcome all people—regardless of belief—in solemn spaces designed for contemplation and conversation. Here is a darshan of some recently built spaces for a moment of reflection
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Explained: What are Bharat brand products? How do they fare in the market?
The label, launched by the government, aims to provide foodgrains and other essential goods to the middle class at subsidised rates. Amid high inflation, these products are gaining popularity among consumers
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India's developer community to play a key role in global AI innovation: Satya Nadella
The Microsoft chairman and CEO lauded the country's developers for applying technology and tools to build the future for India and the world. He also announced the expansion of the 'Code; Without Barriers' programme, a skilling initiative for women
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Microsoft will provide AI skilling opportunities to 2 million Indians by 2025: Satya Nadella
During his India visit, the Microsoft Chairman and CEO spoke about partnerships with the central and state governments to train students and job-seekers in AI adoption
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How India Eats: Rice, pulses, onion amp up thali cost again in January
Fall in broiler chicken prices continue to keep non-vegetarian thali costs lower but rice, pulses and onion increase the overall cost of a vegetarian thali
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Does interim gender Budget 2024 do enough for a women-led 'Viksit Bharat' vision?
The gender Budget, at Rs3 lakh crore, recorded the highest annual increase over the last decade. Yet, outlays continue to be concentrated among a few ministries and departments, and immediate priorities like digital literacy and mobility need more recognition and support
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From interim budget coverage to India's semiconductor opportunity, here are our most-read stories of the week
K Dinesh and family's philanthropic journey, Sheena Iyengar's lessons on creativity and innovation, Graeme Smith and AB de Villiers on the success of SA20 are some of the stories that piqued the interest of our readers this week