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Accept third gender in schools, society, says transgender rights activist
The three-day conference is touted to be the country's first such large-scale exercise in creating an environment to share global knowledge and experiences in reducing gender inequalities.
My work with artisans led to Craftsvilla.com, says co-founder Monica Gupta
We wanted to give a fair deal to the artisans involved in making these products.
A sewage blockage opened door for Commonfloor, says Sumit Jain, CEO and co-founder
Our platform has changed completely in the last six months, and the average time that users spend on the website has also increased.
Book review: A tale of life, death and in-between states in The Arrival
The reader get tossed into the many bends and sharp curves the story takes and is reminded again and again of what can beset a mind that is unrestrained with the passion of acquiring wealth.
More to tea than just chai, says Tea Trails co-founder Uday Mathur
In our country, we have popularised a coffee-drinking culture while we remain predominantly tea lovers.
Indian Millennials thrive in partying, good health but falters in medical insurance, says survey
Survey shows that though living it up is an important of Generation Y, they never do so at the cost of their health.
Bad bouquet to fiancée catapults Vikaas Gutgutia to realise 'Ferns N Petals' dream
Aiming always to make big and no less, Ferns N Petals' founder Vikaas Gutgutia shares his experience on how he fought thorns to flourish in flower business.
Pilot projects for single-window help to sex workers proves successful
Two pilot schemes to help sex workers access basic government schemes have worked well, It is time to scale them up.
Bringing about change doesn't mean weeding out people, says Mohit Khattar of Nature's Basket
Gourmet is not for the mass market. We are not catering to the price sensitive customer but to the niche, affluent ones.
Sponsored: Top 5 destinations for your next weekend home
Most of the times when you like the location, you may not like the property & if you like the property, you may not like the location. Can buying a second home in desired destinations be the answer then?
Would love to make a mark on foreign shores, says Meena Bindra of Biba Apparels
The success of the first sale led to another and it set the skeins of entrepreneurship rolling smoothly, Meena Bindra, founder and chairperson of ladies fashion wear, Biba Apparels.
Going to office as a 10-year-old was no chore, says Muthoot Finance MD George Muthoot
Earlier, loans were taken for personal reasons and now a large chunk of it is availed for business purposes.
Decor Extraordinaire – ‘Cabins' – The ‘Humble Abode’
Add these simple ideas to your house and see it turn into an extraordinary blissful paradise screaming happiness all around!
Wireless pacemaker may offer surgery-free alternative, but questions over safety remain
A tiny, wireless pacemaker could offer some heart patients a surgery-free alternative to the traditional devices, a new study says. Some doctors, however, say there are lingering safety questions.
Ratan Tata investing in BlueStone has lent the brand a sense of self-pride, says Gaurav Kushwaha, Founder and CEO
I have done things differently. It has not been easy. I am happy with what we have achieved.
It can fire deadly arrows: Hamas allegedly captures Israel super spy, and it's a dolphin
The weirdest news is that the dolphin from Israel had a device capable of firing deadly arrows.
Three-year-old boy becomes mayor in Minnesota
A freckled-faced three-year-old boy has gotten a few valuable pieces of advice from his six-year-old brother since he succeeded his elder sibling as mayor of a small town in northern Minnesota.
Omar Sharif and Dr Zhivago: How the critics got it all wrong
Omar Sharif, who passed away last week, immortalised his acting career with his roles in Lawrence of Arabia and Dr Zhivago - the latter more than the former
Making doc appointments in just a click: How chemistry between 2 college mates triggered Practo
The aim of every start-up should never be to make money, but to solve problems, build great products and follow a remarkable culture within the organization.
Three-year old becomes media darling after surviving being run over by car
Zoya M. Khan was brutally run over by the front and rear wheels of a huge multi-utility vehicle (MUV) on June 18, but barring minor internal injuries, she is normal.
Indian Political Humour: Nothing to Laugh About
Long before Narendra Modi said he missed wit and humour in parliament, Shashi Tharoor had been hunting through the archives for Indian political wit.
India's free and irresponsible media
This is an excerpt from the book India Shashtra: Reflections on the nation in our time by Shashi Tharoor. It appears courtesy Aleph.
Former Disney CEO faces flak after saying 'beautiful, funny women' are hard to find in Hollywood
On stage at a festival that advertises itself as the "premier" gathering place to engage in thoughtful ideas and issues that challenge our times, 73-year old former Disney CEO, Michael Eisner, said that its difficult to find beautiful and funny women in the film industry.
India's VIP culture isn't just about VIPs; it's about us, and bad parenting
India's obnoxious VIP Culture is not just about boorish ministers wanting special treatment, but about how we bring up our children in our culture. Somewhere in the last 50 years we have dropped the ball on effective parenting
I had to drop out of engineering as all hands were needed: Joseph Thayyil of Johns Umbrellas
Johns Umbrellas from St John’s Umbrella Mart, based in Alapuzha in Kerala claims 35 percent share of the segment.
Life on Mars possible? Glass detected on red planet may provide more clues
Researchers have discovered glass deposits on the Red Planet, providing a delicate window into the possibility of past life on the Red Planet.
Glaucoma can now be treated with a simple injection, say eye doctors
Glaucoma, an eye disease that damages the optic nerve and can result in vision loss and blindness, can now be treated with a simple injection
Banking's the most exciting industry to be in, says author Ravi Subramanian
Ravi Subramanian is, besides being the Executive Director of Sriram City Union Finance, a celebrated author of thrillers
Study finds O blood type more resilient to Alzheimers than others
The results suggest that blood types play a role in the development of the nervous system and may cause a higher risk of developing cognitive decline