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Dell Technologies unveiled its 'AI India Blueprint' at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, outlining a national execution framework to scale artificial intelligence as a core pillar of the country's digital public infrastructure (DPI) and support the nation's long-term development goals under Viksit
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Of trends, lifestyle, living spaces: How 2025 redefined these and more
Of trends, lifestyle, living spaces: How 2025 redefined these and more
As the year 2025 comes to an end, we look into who dominated India's art and design ecosystem. In the fashion scene, we cover craft-focused pieces that lean into native design and sustainability. We speak to experts from different fields to find out what habits to let go off in 2025 and what to adopt in 2026.
On the food space, we ask chefs about the best meals that they had. We look into the cafe culture, auto trends, home interiors and real estate. We ask influential figures what books they read this year. We also look into books that explore diverse themes and narratives.
Published - December 27, 2025 02:22 pm IST
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