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Aug 07, 2022 10:51 AM ISTIn Ukraine, young lives are shaped, or ended, by the ravages of war
In Ukraine, time is dwindling to prevent another “lost generation” — the oft-used expression not only for young lives taken but for the children who sacrifice their education, passions and friendships to shifting front lines, or suffer psychological scars too deep to be healed
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Aug 06, 2022 01:16 PM IST The humbling of Coinbase
Coinbase rose to prominence as one of the first major crypto companies. But as it has grown from plucky startup to publicly traded company, its status as an industry leader has been threatened by a series of missteps and a steep decline in the crypto market
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Aug 06, 2022 12:51 PM IST California regulator accuses Tesla of falsely advertising autopilot
The agency said Tesla had misled customers by claiming in advertisements that vehicles equipped with its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving Capability programs were autonomous
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Aug 06, 2022 12:40 PM IST Artificial Intelligence is not sentient. Why do people say it is?
The problem is that the people closest to the technology — the people explaining it to the public — live with one foot in the future. They sometimes see what they believe will happen as much as they see what is happening now
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Aug 05, 2022 07:23 PM IST Ranveer Singh’s infamous photoshoot chatter continues, but is it affecting his brand deals?
The actor who is famous for his flamboyant dress sense, jumped to the second rank in 2021 in the top most valued Indian celebrity list, with a portfolio of more than 35 brands and added more endorsements this year.
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Aug 02, 2022 11:53 AM IST Friendships between rich and poor can reduce poverty, vast study finds
For poor children, living in an area where people have more friendships that cut across class lines significantly increases how much they earn in adulthood, the new research found
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Aug 02, 2022 11:10 AM IST War, climate change, energy costs: How the wheat market has been upended
The wheat market has been on a wild ride this year. Like oil, steel, beef and other commodities integral to the economy, wheat shifts in price and availability in response to a complex set of overlapping factors, such as geopolitics and the weather
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Aug 01, 2022 12:42 PM IST How streaming stars pay the price of online fame
Twitch, more than Instagram, Twitter or TikTok, is an intimate platform, designed to make its stars seem like actual friends of their fans, hanging out virtually with them. Those cosy relationships are a core part of the site’s business model. But they sometimes turn unhealthy
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Jul 29, 2022 03:59 PM IST Is the world less colourful now? What building designs, clothing choices show
Is the move towards minimalism and neutral tones for the better or worse?
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Jul 29, 2022 02:57 PM IST After Tokyo Olympics, Commonwealth Games piques interest of brands for emerging sports
Names including Reliance Industries, JSW Inspire, Herbalife Nutrition India and Adidas India have come on board as sponsors for CWG 2022. IOS Sports and Entertainment, the marketing partner of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), said this year’s deals constitute the best ever for the Commonwealth Games.
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Jul 28, 2022 12:02 PM IST Looming question for Putin opponents: Can you change Russia from jail?
Rapidly constricting avenues for dissent inside Russia has reignited debate among the Russian opposition over how to best serve the cause of undermining Vladimir Putin: outside the country they want to reform, or inside a penal colony?
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Jul 26, 2022 10:06 AM IST From flight attendant to funeral planner: New beginnings in the Covid era
During the coronavirus pandemic, harsh and constantly evolving restrictions upended entire industries. Numerous businesses were forced to close, thousands of people left the city, and some of those who remained have had to reinvent themselves
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Jul 26, 2022 09:53 AM IST Why big tech is making a big play for live sports
Emboldened by their deep pockets and eager to boost viewership of their streaming-subscription services, Apple and Amazon have thrust themselves into negotiations for media rights held by the NFL, MLB, Formula One racing and college conferences
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Jul 26, 2022 09:39 AM IST As prices soar in Ukraine, war adds economic havoc to the human toll
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, food, energy and commodity prices have climbed around the world, worsening global inflation and inflicting financial hardship on millions of vulnerable people. Few countries are feeling the bite as much as Ukraine, where Russia’s deadly campaign of attrition is piling economic havoc atop a devastating humanitarian toll
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Jul 26, 2022 09:30 AM IST ‘I’m always worrying’: The emotional toll of financial stress
Inflation has now reached its highest level in 40 years, forcing many families to make do with less. Data shows some of the biggest price increases in necessities like food, rent and gasoline. The added financial stress isn’t just tough on bank accounts, it can also bring feelings of depression, shame, anger or fear
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Jul 20, 2022 11:35 AM IST DNA on discarded coffee cup leads to arrest in a 1975 homicide
The identity of the killer eluded them for 46 years. But on Monday, the case that had haunted the county for more than four decades and frustrated local detectives who investigated dozens of tips over the years to no avail, was closed
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Jul 18, 2022 09:45 PM IST Russia-Ukraine war, inflation keep Indian consumers tizzy, finds study
Around 800 in India were surveyed to understand current concerns on the minds of Indian consumers.
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Jul 12, 2022 11:01 AM IST How Elon Musk damaged Twitter and left it worse off
As Elon Musk tries to back out, he is inexorably leaving Twitter worse off than it was when he said he would buy it. Each needling tweet and public taunt has eroded trust in the social media company, walloped employee morale, spooked potential advertisers, emphasised its financial difficulties and spread misinformation about how Twitter operates
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Jul 11, 2022 01:55 PM IST Lifestyle approaches small towns with different concept: CEO Devarajan Iyer
The Landmark Group-owned multi-brand retail store chain, like many peers, is entering small towns. According to CEO Devarajan Iyer, it will tweak its strategy and store formats for tier-II cities.
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Jun 26, 2022 10:18 AM IST What the Fork: Misal, vada pav, why Mumbaikars like their breakfast spicy, explains Kunal Vijayakar
Most Mumbaikars want the kick from their Misal Pav that makes eyes and nose water in rapture. Step onto any railway platform or Vinay Health Home in Thakurdwar or Anand Bhuvan Hotel, and it’s the breakfast that wakes up morning commuters
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Jun 18, 2022 09:35 AM IST Who says a chair is ‘just’ a piece of furniture? Ask pharaoh Tutankhamen
Sofas and chairs in modern homes all owe their origin to designs of the past - from the ornamental Rococo to Neoclassical styles and the comfy, upholstered 18th century Bergère armchair.
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Here’s what you need to know about America’s super-hot inflation
There are few easy answers when it comes to inflation. So, here is a guide to understanding what’s happening and how to think about price gains when navigating this complicated moment in the US and world economy
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Jun 11, 2022 11:27 AM IST McDonald’s, Moscow style, is back, as Russian economy stumbles on
McDonald’s restaurants are reopening in Russia this weekend, but without the Golden Arches. A Siberian oil mogul bought McDonald's 840 Russian stores and the gambit might just work — underscoring the Russian economy’s surprising resilience in the face of one of the most intense barrages of sanctions ever meted out by the West.
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Jun 06, 2022 11:03 AM IST Russia seeks buyers for plundered Ukraine grain, US warns
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine resulted in dire forecasts of hunger and spiked food prices, now the United States has warned that Kremlin is trying to profit from that plunder by selling stolen wheat to drought-stricken countries in Africa, some facing possible famine
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Jun 06, 2022 10:41 AM IST Apple starts connecting the dots for its next big thing
Apple has enlisted Hollywood directors such as Jon Favreau to develop video content for a headset that it is expected to ship next year, according to three people familiar with that work
