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Baiju Prafullkumar Bhatt and Vladimir Tenev (pic credit: Robinhood)

An Indian American on Wall Street

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Co-founder of Robinhood Baiju Bhatt has co-founded a company that’s revolutionising the brokerage industry

Chicken curry with beer

It’s all in the booze

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If you are beer lover, Executive Chef Varun MB of Novotel Hyderabad Airport, gives you some dishes that incorporate your favourite beverage

Scientists have also been extensively studying Earth's oceans. (Photo: PTI/File)

Past climate change 'tipping points' can help us prepare for future: Study

USA's Simone Biles

Mind games

The lifetime chance of getting lung cancer is about 1 in 15 in men while the risk is about 1 in 17 in women, a study has revealed. Representational Image. (DC Image)

Lung Cancer screening on decline due to COVID

Ramappa temple. (PTI Photo)

Ramappa: Steps afoot to fulfil Unesco’s provisos

Joe Biden with wife Jill Biden

Jill treated for puncture on foot after Hawaii visit

Juhi withdraws plea to amend court order

‘Supervising editorial content is dangerous’

Representational Image for antibiotics. (Photo: Pixabay)

Excess use of antibiotics may cause health crisis in India: Expert

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Hyderabad’s ‘manja man’ becomes a loving memory

Mohammdi Begum, his daughter-in-law, said, “He was a loving and kind man, always friendly with everyone, fond of children. He used to encourage kids to fly kites.” — DC Image

Stolen Alam among 14 artworks to be retuned by Australia

A file picture of the Alam stolen from Hyderabad that will make its way back to India soon.

Olympic Chronicles: An event like none other, for so many reasons

This year, over half of the competing nations including the top nine in the final medal standings at the 2016 Summer Olympics, are sending teams made up of nearly 50% women to Tokyo. (PTI)

Male government staff in Kerala to give a 'no-dowry declaration' upon marriage

The State Women and Child Development Director, who doubles as the Chief Dowry Prohibition Officer as per the Kerala Dowry Prohibition (Amendment) Rules, 2021, has asked the heads to properly obtain and maintain declarations from government employees, confirming that they have “not asked for, taken, or exhorted the receipt of dowry”. (Karnavati University)

Mirabai Chanu to receive free pizza for life after her Olympic victory

Free pizza being given to the family members of weightlifter Mirabai Chanu. (Photo: Twitter/@dominos_india)

Mirabai's mother in tears as daughter sports 'good luck' earrings

Tokyo: India's Mirabai Chanu wearing Olympic Rings ear-ring poses for photographs while standing on the podium after receiving the silver medal in women's 49 kg category weightlifting event at the Summer Olympics 2020, in Tokyo, Saturday, July 24, 2021. (Photo: PTI)

The Game of The Queen: 5 iconic women chess champions

Chess has almost always been portrayed in popular media as a game of men. (Photo: PTI)

How can you become a space tourist?

Jeff Bezos speaks at an event before unveiling Blue Origin's Blue Moon lunar lander, in Washington. On Monday, July 12, 2021, the Federal Aviation Administration approved Blue Origin's attempt to launch people into space. (AP)

If you're rich, spread wealth, not COVID-19

By not adhering to safety precautions they are, inadvertently, helping in the community spread of the virus. Representational Image

Sirisha Bandla — the Indian-origin woman who flew with Richard Branson into space

Sirisha Bandla, Virgin Galactic's Vice President of Government Affairs and Research Operations, and one of the passengers accompanying Richard Branson, waves to the crowd before heading to board the rocket plane that will fly them to space from Spaceport America near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. (Photo: AP)

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Without fail every morning, an orderly (please don't call them ward boy) came by to change my bed clothes. (DC Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

My life in Covid-19 quarantine

My life in Covid-19 quarantine

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Without fail every morning, an orderly (please don't call them ward boy) came by to change my bed clothes. (DC Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

My life in Covid-19 quarantine

Having made Mumbai’s streets his canvas and DSLR camera his paintbrush, photographer Star Udyawar’s narration of everyday life in the maximum city is riveting. As can be seen in his various portrayals of the city like the historic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), Dhobi Ghat with its colourful backdrop, and the famous Sea-link. For Udyawar, perspective is key as it defines the in-depth relationship between the objects in a picture along with the dimensions that a viewer perceives.

Framing the Mundane

A model walks the runway at the Pamella Roland fashion show during New Yo)rk Fashion Week at Pier 59 Studios on February 7, 2020 in New York City. (AFP

The best pictures from New York Fashion Week

T K Sandeep is a photographer whose work consists of moody video poems and photo poems. One of his recent projects was a calendar in which he got hijras and transgenders in Kerala to tell him their dream professions, and then he photographed them dressed as those professionals.

A selection of photographer TK Sandeep's work

Fashion and Beauty

After completing their formal education, the Sethi sisters conceptualised the boutique-like Artisan Lab

Noor and Neimat bring their expertise to create a sustainable world

The masks printed by fashion designer Udaya Bhaskar on his fabric printing machine

Designer masks are the in-thing

Praveenar Singh was first runner-up at the Ms Universe contest in Bangkok

Thai-Sikh girl wins Bangkok award, dreams of Bollywood

Lady Diana’s iconic style returns Pants-free style Unwashed gym wear breeding ground for bacteria Stealing the show I do, Boyfriend Shirts!

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Health and Wellbeing

It also said that an overall health check-up post-Covid recovery must be carried out in pregnant women. Representational Image. (ANI)

Covid-positive mums can breastfeed, says Centre's new advisory

No calf serum is used in the formulation of the final vaccine, according to the statement. (Photo: PTI/File)

Twisted facts on social media, no newborn calf serum in product: Centre on Covaxin

The eight-to-ten hour work schedule and sitting for long hours with no movement outside homes has led to an increased risk of obesity. (Representational Image)

Work from home is a potential health hazard, warn experts

Spiritual leader Daaji during one of the sessions of Heartfulness meditation (By arrangement)

Amid survival anxieties, meditation as route to peace

A BMC health worker collects swab sample of a passenger for COVID-19 test, at the CSMT station in Mumbai, July 19, 2021. (PTI)

Two-thirds of Indians have coronavirus antibodies, survey shows

The official said the third clinical trial of Covaxin BB152 had been completed as all the 25,800 volunteers involved in the exercise had been administered both the doses. (AFP file)

'Clinical trials indicate India's vaccines will be effective against COVID variants'

Culture and Society

Thousands of weddings were scheduled for May and June, there were no muhurtams from 2020 December to April 30, 2021. — Representational image

Covid-19 scare, curbs muting wedding bells

A teacher conducts online classes from the school premises, in Chennai. (PTI)

COVID-19: Digital divide deepens, so does student despair

First impressions are not always accurate. They seem to inveigle themselves to being known as ‘last impressions’ but I have learnt that such opinions don’t always measure up in the long run

Nisha Jamwal | Can’t judge a person on the first meet

A royal Saas Bahu aur Saazish UNESCO tag may spur development of Palampet The curtain rises again 'I am asked why I study when I already have a job' Adding value to home

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Food and Recipes

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Combating cancer deliciously

Ko Chi Kum dish

Spice it up with Chinese cuisine

The whole dining protocol has changed.

Is dining out the done thing yet?

Tambdi Bhaji

Eat Local

Nellore Chepala Pulusu By Kailash Gundupalli, Director Culinary, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre and Hyderabad International Convention Centre

Exploring the regional flavours of India

Representational image depicting home-based food businesses

Cooking by the rules

The arrangements for the collective sacrifice of cattle on three days of Bakrid have been made by a few organisations, particularly at the Deeni Madarsa. (DC file photo)

Full Qurbani Service gaining popularity in Hyderabad for Bakrid animal sacrifice

Cooking up a change

Sex and Relationship

Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory is a fictional demisexual TV character who takes his time to get physically intimate with his lover Amy

No sex without emotions, declare demisexuals

Besides stressful factors, outreach through toll-free ‘181’ and one-stop solution centres saw rise in complaints, say officials. — Representational image

Lockdown leads to increasing domestic violence in Andhra Pradesh

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Yin & Yang | Sex isn't about quantity, so stop counting

Go easy on that pill The new trend is Polyamorous Relationships Garima Surana’s Popkast No Sugar All Spice is making waves

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Environment

The forest department has established 11 hatcheries in Nellore district alone. (Photo: PTI/File)

Protecting Olive Ridley turtles brings livelihood for coastal communities

Stranded workers are seen on a boat anchored along River Ganga near a shipyard during the nationwide lockdown, imposed in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, in Kolkata. PTI Photo

Coronavirus caused lockdown is healing the holy Ganga

The Indian Meteorological Department said in its summer forecast for March to May that a likelihood of below normal temperatures in south and adjoining central India. (Representational Image:AFP)

Above normal summer temperatures likely across country except South, central India

India’s three main cities, New Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai, were on the list of the world’s 20 worst polluted cities, Swiss air quality technology company IQAir reported. (DC Image)

Pollution deaths in India rose to 1.67 million in 2019: Lancet study

A view captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission of the A-76 iceberg off the Ronne Ice Shelf, in the Weddell Sea, Antarctica taken on March 9, 2021 - combined with a graphic of the Spanish island of Majorca for scale. - An iceberg the size of the island of Majorca has broken off from the Ronne ice pack in Antarctica, making it the largest iceberg in existence, according to images from a European Copernicus satellite, the European Space Agency said on May 20, 2021. (Photo by Handout / EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY / AFP)

World's largest iceberg breaks off Antarctica: European Space Agency

Whenever the watchtower staff sees any smoke or fire, they will alert the squads, who will reach the spot and use blowers and the other equipment to remove dry leaves and douse off the fire. — Representational image

Forest fire menace haunts Seshachalam biosphere

Artist Mehek Malhotra’s artwork aims to start the conversation around the alarming ground reality of the fast fashion cycle

Arty dig on fashion pollution

Swedish environmentalist Greta Thunberg (Image Source: AFP)

Greta Thunberg's generation most likely to believe climate change is a crisis: Survey

Books and Art

Shivesh Goel took a leap of faith and penned Find Dots Join Dots— To Solve Your Problem

Join the dots to find the answer

Suresh Raina

'Belief is one thing that has kept me going'

This is clearly a book that needs to be read over an extended period of time. (Photo: Goodreads)

Book Review | Hobsbawm’s choice: When logic rejects nationalism...

Book REVIEW | The importance of being earnest in a villainish and banal world Caught in an alpha woman’s cross-hairs Book Review | Clear-eyed and engrossing look back at six Indian medical pioneers

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Travel

For the tourist who plans a two-week holiday in Phuket, he needs to do two more Covid tests during his stay, on Day 6 and Day 12.

Thailand’s best known tourist destination opens to tourists

Jeff Bezos speaks at an event before unveiling Blue Origin's Blue Moon lunar lander, in Washington. On Monday, July 12, 2021, the Federal Aviation Administration approved Blue Origin's attempt to launch people into space. (AP)

How can you become a space tourist?

Kerala Minister for Tourism and Public Works Department (PWD) P A Muhammad Riyas. (Facebook)

Kerala to open Kuthiran tunnel in August, says Tourism and PWD minister Riyas

They were excavated over the past two years by University of Cincinnati archaeologists. (Photo: AP)

American archaeologists discover two monumental royal tombs in Greece

Ravi Shastri enjoying with Shah Rukh Khan, Gautam Singhania and Raveena Tandon

Begin on a cheerful note

This is an adventure on wheels that 40-year-old Mitra Satheesh, a professor at the Government Ayurveda College in Kochi, began on March 17. (Photo by arrangement)

40-year-old mother and son on epic road trip

There have been apprehensions in India that people who took Covishield and Covaxin jabs are unlikely to be eligible to travel to the European Union member states under its 'Green Pass' scheme. (ANI Photo)

Nine European countries accepting Covishield for travel from India

Muriki Pulakita Hasvi and Rohan Reddy Thumma

Hyderabad kids make it big in mountaineering

Viral and Trending

Depinder Chibber (Photo credit: MasterChef Australia)

An Indian platter in Australia

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Vloggers have a ‘pawrrry’

Sakshi claimed that there were a plethora of hate emails sent her way as the ad hurt a lot of fragile egos, ranging from feminism-bashers to trolls sending death threats over a prank. (Twitter)

No farters/burpers please: Matrimonial ad prank by a feminist goes viral

From mud houses to soaring in the clouds The drag race champion Where comedy-lovers go to laugh

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In Focus

Buoyed by the trend of working from home and rapidly adapting our strategies to address both the challenges and the opportunities created by the crisis, Appinventiv continued to thrive even during Covid. — By arrangement

Rise of Appinventiv: Journey of the fastest-growing digital transformation company

Aditya Aggarwal and Shipra Aggarwal

Pkg Lifestyle News A striking success party by Aditya Aggarwal and Shipra Aggarwal

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Learning How to Become Your Client’s Favorite Provider with Patrick Corsino

While COVID-19 may be a once-in-a-century event, it is just one of the examples of how life can be derailed by something unexpected.

Know How to Use the Top-Up Facility in ULIP

Although the government has pledged to vaccinate 900 million citizens by the end of the year, the campaign has so far been hampered by the slow pace of rollout, supply shortage and vaccine hesitancy.

Vaccination program in India stalls as nation faces deadly third wave

Lokesh Goyal - The Gen-next Entrepreneur Reaping Benefits Of His Skills

Mr.Vinoth Kumar, Founder & CEO of WEEXPOINDIA, is an Industry veteran and with about 20 years of experience in the automotive Industry.

Highlights of Night Show unveiled by Vinoth Kumar, CEO of WEEXPOINDIA Auto Show

One name that has been buzzing high is Prakash Dattatray Gadhave, a young boy from Ghatkopar.

Prakash Dattatray Gadhave gets recognition in the digital world

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