By Sourabh Kulesh New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Heating up the race of thin, lightweight and high-performance laptops, HP Inc’s latest offering – ultrabook Envy 13 – may take Indian consumers by surprise with its…
By Iboyaima Laithangbam Imphal, May 23 (IANS) Lai Haraoba is retracing its glory. This Manipuri festival of sylvan gods had somewhat lost its soul, influenced by modernism. But efforts are on to revive the ancient…
By Aroonim Bhuyan Ayutthaya (Thailand), May 23 (IANS) The sheer splendour of Ayutthaya makes one forget that it is a balmy May afternoon when on a visit to the Unesco World Heritage Site some 80…
By Nury Vittachi I never used to be a risk-taker but then I had children who would play in the park and say things like: “Daddy, close your eyes and open your mouth.” You soon…
By Nishant Arora New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) While the maiden visit by Tim Cook as Apple CEO can be defined as fully encrypted from the word go, his arrival here shows the importance the…
By Nishant Arora New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Smartphone shipments are on the decline globally. Devices launched with same features and specifications and price cuts are so far unable to make a visible impact. So…
By Sheikh Qayoom Srinagar, May 18 (IANS) To beat the deadline before the fasting month of Ramadan begins, marriage season has hit the peak in Kashmir as the traditional local cuisine, the ‘wazwan’, beckons guests…
By Anuj Sharma New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) At a time when Make in India smartphones have come of age and are pushing sales in the country, Bengaluru-based consumer technology company CREO has joined the…
By Karishma Saurabh Kalita New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) After a long, tiring day at work, all we look forward is to unwind, have a chilled drink and maybe a nibble or two. Located next…
By Nury Vittachi Interviewer: “And exactly how much leadership experience do you have?” Me: “Does being admin of a Whatsapp list count? Because I had 20 names on one before I accidentally deleted it.” He…
By Nury Vittachi Interviewer: “And exactly how much leadership experience do you have?” Me: “Does being admin of a Whatsapp list count? Because I had 20 names on one before I accidentally deleted it.” He…
By Rachel V Thomas New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) At a time when cancer is fast spreading its tentacles globally owing to genetic, environment and lifestyle factors, India is also witnessing a steep rise in…
By Aditya Baruah Rani (Assam), May 12 (IANS) Forty-five-year-old Dhaneswar Boro is excited that his days of illiteracy are over. He can now write his name is Assamese and he is gradually getting to know…
By Nishant Arora New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) When the tech giant Microsoft unveiled its AI or artificial intelligence-powered bot on Twitter for a playful chat with the people in March, little did the tech…
By Ankit Sinha New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) After starting operations in Gurgaon, British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s popular restaurant chain Jamie’s Pizzeria has now opened its doors for foodies in the national capital. With…
By Somrita Ghosh New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Bimala lives under the shadow of her rich elite husband Nikhil. Despite being high-spirited, she has to remain subdued in the role of a traditional Indian housewife….
By Vishal Gulati Chandigarh, May 8 (IANS) It was virtually ‘poetic justice’ for entrepreneur Falguni Nayar. An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad and occupying top posts in the financial sector for over 24…
By Akanki Sharma New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) When Aditya Dubey took up a job in Sydney five years ago, his elderly parents had mixed feelings — they were happy for his success, but saddened…
By Mayabhushan Nagvenkar Moscow, May 6 (IANS) Tourism authorities in Russia want customs and immigration officials to brush up on their English, even as they acknowledge that not knowing the language could prove an impediment…
By Nury Vittachi I hate filling in forms. Ever since I watched Blade Runner I feel nervous even when a website form says: “Fill in this captcha screen to prove you’re not a robot.” I…