Is India really one of the cheapest nations to live in?
Son of a Madurai farmer, Dr Vijayaragavan Vishwanathan has built a unique device for agriculture that can save water as well as electricity. Ironically, Vijay got support for his project from different international bodies but is still looking to get support from Indian government organisations when the product was specifically made for India.
Here are the best moments from Abe's visit on Day 1.
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A Nedumudi Venu character was happiest when moving his head to a piece of music with his eyes closed; or, when inventing off of a note that a co-actor had left unfinished; or, when reciting a poem by Kavalam Narayana Panicker where a hymn about nature descends into a musing about cheating, depression and death, feels Sreehari Nair.
The central government may, however, advise state authorities to continue with strict curbs in COVID-19 containment zones in the worst-affected 30 municipal areas that account for 80 per cent of the positive cases in the country. These 30 municipal areas are from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab and Odisha.
'This year, we know the virus. Last year we didn't know anything about it.' 'The best part is that for the Indian population there has been some amount of cross protection.'
Democracy has died -- and we, my friends, killed her, says Paloma Sharma.
'So we are missing players. Evin Lewis just decided to push back on a central contract. He is good enough to play Test cricket. So the shorter versions of the game curtail our progress. Having said that, it would be unfair to blame the players for making the choice (of playing IPL). We all want to be financially secure at the end of the day'
India's appetite for music tourism is only growing.
New Delhi is the only Asian city listed.
Sourdough is not only a type of bread, but also a technique.
It's time to eat, drink and be merry.
Those who have been handed the pink slip shouldn't make too many loan queries, advises Raj Khosla.
A Swiss sojourn may start at Alpines but its real charm lies in Interlaken, says Geetanjali Krishna.
Suresh Narayanan, chairman & managing director, Nestl India, shares tips on crisis management.
'Goa is about community living, but blending in takes time.'
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'It will be a competitive market more than ever due to the layoffs that have happened.'
'If we wear a mask, social distance and vaccinate as many people, we may come out of this pandemic in 6 months' time.' 'If we decide to be disciplined, we can get out of this pandemic in the next 6 months.' 'If not, it is any body's guess.'
Bestselling author Ashwin Sanghi says that it is indeed possible to 'attract' good luck!
Ajit Balakrishnan decodes the angst-ridden discourse of the day.
'The Modi government must create conditions to integrate millions into the rural economy as many migrants are certainly not going to return to live an undignified life,' notes Ramesh Menon.
'For the first time in 66 years, here is a leader who democratically dares to take on the establishment by raising the right kind of questions. When will the poor get justice? For how many years will the migration of the poor to cities like Mumbai continue? How long will the poor sleep on the pavements and when will all this end?'
'We are making a transition from governance to campaign mode.' 'The speed of execution is picking up,' says Union Minister Jayant Sinha.
There's more to this country than just the Northern Lights.
Consuming uncooked or contaminated food may put you at high risk of a tapeworm infection.
With the gradual decline in Pakistan's performance, the Karachi-born Mohammad Bashir has shifted allegiance to the 'formidable' Indian team ahead of the marquee ICC Champions Trophy clash later this week.
Narayan Murthy says the software industry has boosted the international image of India like no other sector.
Theatres are finding innovative new ways to increase footfalls, discovers Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
A tiny village in the Gangotri area and a self-discovery vacation...
A group of young women and men have had enough of moral policing in Kerala. On Sunday, November 2 they plan to meet at Kochi's Marine Drive and stage a somewhat unique protest that involves... kissing.
'If the volume of ceaseless chatter causes surprise, so does the boorishness of many mobile users.' 'The richer an Indian, the more s/he rates phones over politeness. It screams status,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.
'The more I lived in India, the more I realised that America was my home too.'
Live it up in style with these credit cards.
A tourist's leisurely experience of this popular Rajasthan city is enriched by a hands-on interaction with its craftspeople
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday.
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