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Booming business of tiny: Ambi Parameswaran, on how small packs got everywhere

Updated on Mar 09, 2024 10:38 PM IST

Sachets are not new to India. But luxury cosmetics, cornflakes, snacks, sanitary pads are all now available as singles or tiny packs. What’s driving the shrink?

 (HT Illustration)

Women's Day 2024: Meet the women raising the spirit of the alcohol sector

India’s alcoholic beverage market is targeted to touch $64 billion by 2030 and is now being driven by a slew of women. This Women’s Day, meet a few of them.

The Indian alcohol market that is projected to grow at 8.61% (2024-2028) is being driven by a slew of women - as head honchos, founders, master brewers, and brilliant bartenders. This Women’s Day, meet a few of them.
Published on Mar 08, 2024 10:40 AM IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on March 7

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Published on Mar 07, 2024 10:45 AM IST

Egypt: Statue of Ramses II, third pharaoh of 19th Dynasty, discovered in Minya

Archaeologists in Egypt unearth section of large Ramses II statue. Ramses the Great was 3rd pharaoh of 19th dynasty of Egypt and ruled from 1,279 to 1,213 BCE.

A section of a limestone statue of Ramses II unearthed by an Egyptian-US archaeological mission in El Ashmunein, South of the Egyptian city of Minya, Egypt (Photo by the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities/Handout via REUTERS)
Updated on Mar 05, 2024 04:34 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Cairo

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on March 5

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Published on Mar 05, 2024 02:29 PM IST

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Published on Mar 04, 2024 03:56 PM IST

National Grammar Day 2024: Date, history, significance

National Grammar Day 2024: From date to history, here's all that you need to know about National Grammar Day celebrated every year on March 4.

Every year, National Grammar Day is celebrated on March 4. (Unsplash)
Published on Mar 03, 2024 06:00 PM IST
By, Delhi

Why some African countries have strange shapes

Most of Africa's borders today were drawn up in Berlin in the late 19th century – and the consequences are drastic.

Victoria Falls nixed any German plans of using the Zambezi River as a trade route to connect to German East Africa (Reuters/Staff )
Published on Mar 03, 2024 03:26 PM IST
By | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on March 3

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Published on Mar 02, 2024 11:59 PM IST

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Published on Mar 02, 2024 01:03 PM IST

Know reservations: It’s okay to not have the right answer, says Charles Assisi

Check out a tale about Nobel laureate Max Planck and his driver, that offers lessons on faking smarts and admitting ignorance, in this week’s Life Hacks.

In the TV series The Big Bang Theory, Sheldon Cooper is a know-it-all physicist. When he doesn’t have the right answer, he’s rarely able to admit it. Instead, his face twitches, he mumbles and finds himself befuddled. Saying ‘I don’t know’ takes courage.
Updated on Mar 02, 2024 05:38 PM IST

Who pays to keep your batteries charged?: Trade-Offs with Mridula Ramesh

Cobalt is central to the making of rechargeable batteries. As demand rises, mines are expanding. They are hazardous, toxic. Is there a better way?

Miners move bags of cobalt at a mining site in Congo. In 2023, this country supplied three-quarters of the world’s cobalt, with children as young as six working in such mines. (Getty Images)
Updated on Mar 04, 2024 12:49 PM IST

A sleeper hit: The case for borecasts, or boring podcasts

They’re designed to be so dull, their listeners can barely stay awake. See what these podcasts are typically about, and how they’re helping the urban insomniac.

 (Adobe Stock)
Updated on Mar 02, 2024 05:40 PM IST
ByNatasha Rego

Gripping tales from the southside: Anupama Chopra on Poacher and Bramayugam

The two are as different as could be, and both excellent examples of the Malayalam industry’s superior storytelling.

Mammootty in the fantasy-horror period film Bramayugam (Age of Madness).
Updated on Mar 02, 2024 11:56 AM IST

Thinning out, not cooling off: Climate crisis and the dip in global population

We’ve always thought of fewer humans as good news: fewer mouths to feed, fewer emissions. But when it comes to climate, the case for optimism is much weaker.

A detail of artist Hema Upadhyay’s (1972-2015) installation, Where The Bees Suck There Suck I (2009), a depiction of urban chaos, characterised by overpopulation and political and economic perils. (Wikimedia Commons)
Updated on Mar 02, 2024 11:43 AM IST

In Chithi, the past is not rose-tinted, but harks to stranger times

The short indie Bengali film with English subtitles is more than about personal memory. In it, the protagonist grapples with ageing, loneliness and past trauma

In its short running length, Chithi, [Bengali for letter] is able to portray an expansiveness of emotions(Author)
Updated on Apr 01, 2024 12:39 PM IST

Women, babies, growth: ‘Not a switch that can be turned on and off’

Poonam Muttreja, director of Population Foundation of India, on the tendency to blame women for dips in population, and the challenges that lie ahead for India.

We need to plan migration policies and invest in rural communities once India approaches or hits peak population, Muttreja says.
Updated on Mar 04, 2024 01:04 PM IST
ByRachel Lopez

The countdown begins: What the coming dip in global population means for us all

Nations around the world are facing population declines. The projected global dip is a first for humans, in recorded history. Can we do more to prepare?

 (HT illustrations: Mohit Suneja)
Updated on Mar 01, 2024 11:15 PM IST
ByRachel Lopez

Two doctors, victory against cancer: Behind India’s low-cost CAR T-cell therapy

An IIT professor and a doctor at Tata Memorial have developed a low-cost version of a breakthrough treatment. Their mission now: To make it accessible to all.

Rahul Purwar and Dr Gaurav Narula. (HT Photos: Anshuman Poyrekar)
Updated on Mar 02, 2024 11:44 AM IST

Crafting love through design: Interior decor tips for romantic atmosphere

Home and interior decor tips on crafting love through design, exploring trends, colour palettes and unique ideas to create a truly unforgettable experience

Crafting love through thoughtful design: Interior decor tips for romantic atmosphere at home (Photo by Jonathan Borba on Pexels)
Published on Mar 01, 2024 04:44 PM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Horror in the arts: From ancient depictions of death to modern adaptations

'Death and the Devil' exhibition traces the historical roots and contemporary relevance of horror, challenging perceptions and celebrating diversity.

'The Dance of Death' from the 'Nuremberg Chronicle,' published in 1493(Gemeinfrei)
Published on Mar 01, 2024 04:03 PM IST
By | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on March 1

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Published on Mar 01, 2024 07:00 AM IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on February 29

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Published on Feb 28, 2024 11:30 PM IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on February 28

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Published on Feb 27, 2024 11:30 PM IST

Anant Ambani- Radhika Merchant wedding: 14 new temples being built in Gujarat

Anant Ambani- Radhika Merchant wedding: Ahead of pre-wedding festivities, fourteen temples are being built in Jamnagar, Gujarat.

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are childhood friends who found love in each other.(ANI)
Published on Feb 27, 2024 02:15 PM IST
By, Delhi

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on February 27

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Published on Feb 27, 2024 01:02 AM IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on February 26

The day of February 26 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

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Published on Feb 25, 2024 11:45 PM IST

Illuminate your space: 4 smart lighting ideas for a truly unique home ambience

Elevate your home ambience with these clever smart lighting ideas, designed to infuse your space with personality and flair.

Transform your home into a haven of unique ambiance with these smart lighting ideas.(Unsplash)
Published on Feb 25, 2024 06:48 PM IST
By, New Delhi

4 tips for incorporating bold colours and patterns in interior design

Discover expert tips on how to confidently incorporate striking hues and eye-catching patterns into your home decor to make a bold and memorable statement.

Bold colours and patterns can transform any space from ordinary to extraordinary.(Freepik)
Published on Feb 25, 2024 12:58 PM IST
By, New Delhi

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on February 25

The day of February 25 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

Catch It Live on February 25
Published on Feb 25, 2024 03:35 AM IST
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