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Book review: Mumbai writer's second Independence era novel is funny and fast-paced

What to read: Set amid India's independence movement, Parashar Kulkarni's 'Darako' explores themes that feel timeless. Despite the weighty subjects, the writing stays light-footed, fast-paced and non-judgemental.

James Webb Telescope detects the collision of the most distant and oldest supermassive blackholes

Seen through the James Webb Telescope: The collision of the two supermassive blackholes - each one roughly 50 million times the mass of the sun in our solar system - occurred in a system called ZS7, approximately 740 million years after Big Bang.

Earn smarter returns with Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

Learn why Real Estate Investment Trusts are becoming the preferred choice for navigating India's vibrant commercial real estate sector

In Knife: Meditations After An Attempted Murder, Salman Rushdie recounts the near-fatal attack on him in vivid detail

Salman Rushdie recounts the horrific attack on his life in August 2022 in a new memoir, Knife: Meditations After An Attempted Murder. In an interview on an NPR podcast, he spoke about why he wrote about the attack, and how surviving it has changed him.

9 Indian edtech companies with post-money valuation over Rs 2,000 crore

Ed-tech start-ups from Educomp to Byju's may have been in the news for the wrong reasons, but the education business is thriving. A quick look at 9 edtechs with post-money valuation of over Rs 2,000 crore.

3 appraisal tips to take away from IPL player salary hikes, elevation

Human Resource leaders have drawn a few key lessons from the Indian Premier League as they approach the performance appraisal season of 2024: 1. When you promote someone to a new role, they need support and organizational backing to thrive; 2. Perception matters; 3. Context matter.

Updates: Female enrollment in higher education is rising in India, while Indian student applications to UK courses is down 4%

Among the most prominent Indians who died in 2024, is Fali S. Nariman. Constitutional lawyer par excellence, Nariman died on February 21, 2024, aged 95. A look back at his contributions. Plus, more India and world news from January - April 2024.

Education roundup: Scholarships to study abroad in 2024-25, new rules for post-graduate work permit in Canada & more updates

From declining student visa approval rates in Australia, to rising enrolments of Indian students in Germany, and the inauguration of IIM-Jammu by Prime Minister Modi - key movements in higher education for Indians in India and abroad.

How to care for your pet after surgery

6 steps to care for your pet after a surgery, including watching out for signs like licking or scratching that can indicate pain or irritation and keeping your furry friend's mind engaged and spirits high with low activity games.

Only in Kolkata: Why adda discussions over tea & smokes are central to Bengal's ethos

In dissing the 'adda intellectual', Sanjeev Sanyal has missed some key points. Once defined as a 'place... (for) careless talk with boon companions', the adda is an integral part of the Bengali identity. So, give us this day our daily adda.

Hindustan Zinc chairperson: Not just gender diversity, bring in diversity of thought & expertise

Priya Agarwal Hebbar, daughter of Anil Agarwal, heads the board of Vedanta Ltd subsidiary company Hindustan Zinc.

YES BANK and CNBC-TV18's multi-city ‘Growth Summit’ concludes in Hyderabad with deep insights on India's roadmap to becoming $10 Trillion Economy

The summit witnessed discussions around the government's ambitious 25-year plan intended to position India as the world's third-largest economy with a GDP of $10 trillion.

Investing in India's Tomorrow: The Comprehensive Power of the Nifty Total Market Index

Exploring the breadth of India's economic prowess through the Nifty TMI: A strategy for investors aiming to mirror the country's dynamic growth.

Navroz Mubarak: From Ratan Tata to Boman Irani, 5 prominent Indian Parsis

Navroz 2024: As we ring in the Parsi New Year 2024, a look at some of the most prominent Parsis in India across sectors from medicine to business and Bollywood.

Nowruz 2024: Parsi Bhonu & Parsi sweet dishes to try for Parsi New Year 2024 celebrations

What to eat on Navroz: Navroz 2024 is on March 20. From akoori scrambled eggs to chicken farcha (marinated and deep-fried chicken drumsticks), and sweet dishes like falooda with rose milk and basil seeds; sev served with Mithu dhai; semolina ravo - eat these dishes to ring in the Parsi New Year 2024.