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Titan’s recent announcement that it was acquiring a stake in CaratLane is likely to herald in a new round of change in the online jewellery retail business, just as it may also spur transformation in the world of the tradtional jewellery retailer

Bringing Back The Shine

Gem and jewellery exports were down in 2015-16, with the diamond sector reporting a fall of over 13 per cent. But, rather than simply waiting for better times to return, the industry has been proactive in framing suggestions for policy measures that will ensure a quick turnaround

How About A Drink?

Rachna Chhachhi

The bad part about drinking is that it can damage your liver, increase your risk of certain types of cancers and harm brain cells.

Determining India’s Potential Growth

Abhijit Bhattacharya

India is making its comeback from a period of relatively subdued growth at a faster pace than the world economy, no matter how it is put across

Assembly Elections 2016: The 1996 Stars Are Still Around

Sutanu Guru looks back at the historic 1996 Lok Sabha elections that mark a watershed in Indian politics and economics

Can India Produce A Donald Trump?

In reality, state elections can throw up divisive demagogues as powerful regional leaders. But a national level Trump? Very unlikely

Gold May Not Sustain Q1 Gains

The first quarter of 2016 saw a significant firming up of gold prices as economic uncertainties enhanced the safe haven appeal of the yellow metal. Yet, in a market where sentiment plays a key role, patterns could easily change in the short term

Fight Against Inflation To Benefit From Lower Oil Prices

Abhijit Bhattacharya

The 4.8 per cent inflation for March 2016 augurs well for RBI's target of 5 per cent inflation rate by January 2017

Monsoon Forecasts, Droughts And Hysteria

Sutanu Guru looks at how a good monsoon will be a blessing. He also analyses how the outcry over water shortages ignores real issues

How Much Water Is Enough?

Rachna Chhachhi

As a thumb rule, as per WHO, 2 litres of water for a 60-kilo person is the required quantity. Most people I know don’t drink enough. But there are a few out there, who are putting their lives at risk by drinking too much

The Kolkata Flyover Collapse And Andhra-Style Crony Capitalism

Andhra-based infra firm IVCL faces scrutiny after the tragedy. Sutanu Guru looks at the peculiar rise of 'infrastructure' companies rooted in Andhra Pradesh

Jewellers' Strike | One Step Forward?

The constitution of an official sub-committee to study the issue of the 1% excise duty on jewellery will hopefully lead to a healthy and informed discussion on the unique structure of the industry, the nature of its product and the need for a sector-specific framework while implementing general taxes

Being Healthy: Combatting Ageing

Rachna Chhachhi

The digestive system becomes sluggish, and nutrients from food do not get absorbed as efficiently as when we were younger.

Enough With This Paapistan Nonsense