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A president who cannot take potshots at himself is a dangerous species. He lacks humility and thinks he is above ridicule

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Avoid the law whenever possible. Consider alternatives like mediation or arbitration—methods that resolve disputes quickly, fairly, and without the astronomical costs of litigation

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It is not a crime to want to look beautiful!

The just-concluded Miss India pageant is proof that beauty matters. So why pretend that it doesn’t?

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'I love the food ethos of Mumbai': 'Diva at the Atrium' owner and chef Ritu Dalmia

THE WEEK was at Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai, on the launch day of Ritu Dalmia's latest cafe, 'Diva at the Atrium'

By Pooja Biraia Jaiswal
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By TheWeek Correspondent