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FACE-OFFS: THE MATRIX AHEAD

30 May 2020 05:16 AM IST

Having foiled China’s designs so far, what should be the next step for India? The Chinese have come in with a plan. We need to evict them with an equally astute one.

Rebooting the hospitality sector after Covid-19

30 May 2020 05:16 AM IST

Hotel across the country are closed since march with practically zero revenues and high fixed costs.

The 2020 Amendment to the Electricity Act

30 May 2020 05:16 AM IST

The proposed amendment is the correct course to realign challenges being thrown at Electricty and structural reforms to boost investment in the sector.

Weaving a fabric of compassion

30 May 2020 05:15 AM IST

Covid-19 has hit Varanasi’s famous handwoven sector hard. But as Amrit Shah, owner of the wellknown label Shanti Banaras, says tough times demand tough measures laced with kindness.

5 ways to avoid conflicts at home during lockdown

30 May 2020 05:15 AM IST

When China reopened after months of lockdown, the media reported a monumental spike in divorce cases, fuelled by endless bickering at home. Such reports have also come from other parts of the world, including India. As people continue to work from home, it is becoming increasingly clear that fighting during

How Sailana became the citadel of culinary experiments in India

30 May 2020 05:14 AM IST

It’s said that my grandfather Maharaja Digvijay Singhji of Sailana’s book was found even in Saddam Hussein’s palace, when the US army raided it. Every Indian royal palace treats it as its kitchen copy, trusting the recipe to the last dot. I have had the privilege to be born in

Not just the Window dressing

30 May 2020 05:14 AM IST

Known to craft luxury windows and soft furnishing, Window Passions, in these trying times of lockdown present a very innovative series of craft yourself embroidered accents that can transform existing drapes, curtains and soft furnishings in a jiffy. They present a range of very dramatic embroidered, embellished, beaded and gold

‘We are hoping that the cinemas come alive by end-June’

30 May 2020 05:14 AM IST

Going to the movies is like a mini-vacation. The Daily Guardian chats with Sanjeev Bijli, Joint Managing Director, PVR Cinemas, to discuss the road ahead for multiplexes, especially in the post-Covid era.

Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks: Anil Kapoor

30 May 2020 05:13 AM IST

Upping his selfie game further, the ever-young actor Anil Kapoor on Friday tried his handson the timer selfies. The “Mr India” actor posted his very first timer selfies on social media. In the pictures that seemed like post-workout selfies, Kapoor is seen posing wearing grip pads in his hand. “Who

An effective home workout routine not easy: Urvashi Rautela

30 May 2020 05:13 AM IST

Actress and former beauty queen Urvashi Rautela feels one should not neglect fitness amid the ongoing nationwide lockdown, and says building an effective home workout routine starts with a small commitment. “It’s very important first of all to build a habit into your daily routine, starting an effective home workout

Lavish sets of Akshay, Bhansali and Farhan films to be demolished ahead of monsoon

30 May 2020 05:13 AM IST

Amid no signs of relief from the nationwide lockdown and the Covid-19 pandemic, prominent actors and filmmakers like Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, among others, have decided to demolish their empty and unused film sets ahead of monsoon to avoid financial losses. Due to the current

Forces avert Pulwama 2.0, car laden with 40-50 kg IED caught

29 May 2020 06:54 AM IST

Army, police and CRPF prevent a major terrorist attack in Kashmir Valley by tracking an explosive-laden Santro on time and defusing it; car driver manages to escape.