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The push to put community at the heart of art

The precarities of our 'he 16th edition of the Sharjah Biennial, themed around \"to carry\", responds to the precarities of our times. Organised by the Sharjah Art Foundation, it is to be held between 6 February and 15 June.

Biocon Biologics Sees Rising Demand for Insulin

Biocon Biologics Ltd expects a significant rise in demand for its insulin products across geographies in the coming months and years, managing director and chief executive Shreehas Tambe said on Friday.

Adapt, don't import: How to combat climate change effects

Economic Survey warns against too much dependence on imports to achieve ambitious energy targets

Marico's ARR from food hits ₹1,900 cr

Marico has been diversifying its core hair and edible oils portfolio in India to enter new categories

Deregulation Key To Jobs, Income

India must focus on supply chain resilience, avoid overdependence on China, while private sector must invest more in R&D: CEA

Health tax proposed for salty, sugary, fatty foods that cause harm

The economic survey of 2024-25 released on Friday has sought stringent regulations for UPFs, or ultra-processed foods, that undergo a high degree of processing, are high in calories and cause long-term harm—even suggesting a higher tax rate on them to deter consumption.

Developing local tech, parts for EV manufacturing an 'urgent task'

India is pushing to localize technology and raw materials used in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, as China's grip on the global EV supply chain remained firm through the last fiscal year, the Economic Survey for FY25 revealed Friday.

Not just 'Dalit art': Artists bring nuance to caste tales

Recent years have seen the rise of voices rooted in anti-caste resistance, but they refuse to be bracketed as 'Dalit art'

The blurring of lines between art and artefact

Artists and curators are leaving the confines of galleries and museums to bring art to unexpected places

Free up laws for longer work hours

The Economic Survey also calls for more women workers to be allowed in factories, and implementation of four key labour codes

Derivatives positions indicate 4% swing in mkts today

Retail investors, high net worth individuals (HNIs) and proprietary traders have created derivatives positions that indicate that the stock markets could move within a 4% range today, when finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the 2025-26 budget.

ECONOMIC SURVEY 2025 IS WORTH PRESERVING FOR THIS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE

The Survey calls on the private sector to partner the government in development

Essential Art That Styles Living Spaces

Designers are experimenting with materials such as marble, brass and wood to create decor that isn't just practical but also has the aesthetics of art and a sense of fun

AI done right can keep workers safe

The Economic Survey cautioned that AI is a nascent innovation, leaving scope for interpretation

What is a sustainable CAD for India?

India's current account deficit stood at $11.2 billion or 1.2% of the GDP in the third quarter ended December

New agri pricing strategy can protect farmers, households

India needs a market-driven approach to agriculture, the Economic Survey 2024-25 said, advocating policies that allow farmers to receive \"unimpeded price signals\" while protecting vulnerable households from cost-of-living shocks.

India's Core Sector Grew at 4% in December

India's infrastructure output, which accounts for about two-fifths of industrial production, slowed in December compared to the previous month, as production of four of the eight core constituent sectors, coal, natural gas, refinery products, and fertilizers, fell during the month.

State Bank wants to keep a close eye on all its branches

SBI's surveillance project will involve the use of artificial intelligence-enabled cameras

Amid Apple's record streak, iPhone sales hit $10 bn

Apple chief Tim Cook underlined India's role both as a consumption market and an export hub for the tech giant

From the farmlands to the gallery

A new generation of artists is countering exploitative models of agriculture through works that embody justice for the land

Rare Salvador Dali Art Travels to India

A comprehensive showcase of the artist's rare etchings, prints, watercolours, tapestries comes to India for the first time

Why Curators Are the Caregivers of the Art World

From managing people to solving logistical nightmares, curators are the unseen presence behind every successful exhibition

Firms 'swimming' in profits but wage, job growth slow

In FY24, corporate profitability soared to its highest level since fiscal 2008, with the profit-to-GDP ratio hitting 4.8%

Vertical gardens may help urban air quality

The Economic Survey 2025 on Friday suggested setting up more vertical gardens to improve urban air quality and mitigate heat.

53% of graduates and 36% of postgraduates underemployed

The Economic Survey 2024-25 released on Friday emphasizes the need for reskilling the workforce to keep pace with global technological changes.

IBC nudging companies to resolve their financial distress early

The survey highlights delays in the NCLT due to the adjudication of interlocutory applications during the CIRP

Tailor policy by region for balanced industrial growth

The survey asserted that states should make it easier for businesses to commence operations, grow

High fees to ghost faculty ail medical education

Faculty shortage, low patient loads affect training quality

It's Skilling That Will Speed Up and Integrate Manufacturing and Services

The modern economy is about services woven into every aspect of life

How to build your very own art collection

Art advisers list dos and don'ts for those who are just beginning their journey as collectors