UpFront
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Climate change is bankrupting America's small towns
Rather than bouncing back, places hit repeatedly by hurricanes, floods and wildfires are unraveling as residents and employers leave, shrinking the tax bases and making it harder to fund basic services
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Short on money, legal and otherwise, the Taliban face a crisis
The Taliban won the war in Afghanistan and an economic crisis may be their prize
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Want a healthy BP? Kick away the salt and embrace the flavours
Dr Bansal shares his opinions on Hypertension and Salt
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Once upon a time in Korea...
How Kross Komics is wooing Indians with gripping Korean stories narrated in the webtoon format—and filling a gap for content for young women
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Kolkata's 'fairy tale' trams, once essential, are now a neglected relic
In recent years, hit by natural disasters and official neglect, the city's tram system has become little more than a nostalgia ride, its passengers more often looking for a lark than an efficient trip home
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Air pollution shortens Indian life expectancy by almost 6 years
As many as 510 million people living in North India stand to lose 8.5 years of their lives, if current pollution levels persist
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How Recykal is cleaning up the mess
The Hyderabad-based company is solving India's growing trash problem by using digital technology to connect waste generators, processors and recyclers
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After quick victory, Taliban find governing is harder
Although surprised by the rapid surrender of the Afghan government, the Taliban movement has been preparing to take power for more than a decade, steadily expanding its shadow government in waiting
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She's the investor guru for online creators
If there is such a thing as an 'It Girl' in venture capital these days, Li Jin would fit the bill having found her spot at the intersection of startup investing and the fast-growing ecosystem of online creators, both of which are red hot
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Key numbers of the $4.7 billion PayU-BillDesk deal
Prosus-backed PayU will acquire BillDesk in what will be the second largest deal for any Indian startup, and the largest ever for an Indian fintech company . Take a look at the key numbers
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India's Olympic medallists see a 10-12x spike in the endorsement fees
Brands make a beeline for stars to cash in on their popularity, sign them up for long-term deals