There is a spooky festival called Bhoot Chaturdashi thats celebrated in West Bengal, India. It preceded any other such festivals imported from the west, eons ago, into the lives of Bengalis. The word bhoot is...

Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5. Sinwars dead in Gaza, Jaishankar made a rare trip to Pakistan, New Delhi has announced a patrolling agreement with Beijing, Muizzus done a 180 and Bangladesh...

In the waning days of the US presidential election, Republican nominee Trump will be holding rallies in New York and California. And while these are the most populous states in the country, the announcement of...

Ups and downs over the last decade aside, the original Brics Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa worked together to chart out significant initiatives such as establishment of New Development Bank and...

Karwa Chauth, an ancient Hindu ritual that women observe by fasting for their husbands wellbeing, is evolving. Now, it is more than just a ritual that reinforced traditional gender roles; it is becoming a symbol...

Early days, but the LAC breakthrough is more than welcome Weeks ahead will bring further clarity to the contours of the patrolling agreement between New Delhi and Beijing thats expected to set the ball rolling...

With terrorists frequently changing tactics, LG and UT govt must close ranks on security The attack on a workers camp in Kashmirs Ganderbal by suspected Pakistani terrorists represents the first big security challenge for the...

Musk dances dangerously on the campaign trail Elon Musk is now on the campaign trail. Hes dancing on the Pennsylvania stage. He may be doing this one better than Trump because he can jump higher...

Cometh winter and we have a seasonal epidemic of a human subspecies who identify themselves as birdwatchers. Birdwatchers think that they all are birds of a feather, but they are not. They have many variants,...

If youve ever dreamed of a luxurious getaway that combines relaxation, exquisite dining, and a touch of adventure, then look no further than Macau. I recently spent a few unforgettable days here during Chinas Golden...

Approximately 7 million Jewish Israelis and an equal number of Palestinians live cheek by jowl between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River. The area encompasses Israel, the occupied territories of the West Bank, including...

As the global community intensifies efforts to address climate change, recent research shows that Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) and hydrogen technologies are becoming crucial tools in this fight. These technologies are important in...

DMK owes part of its success in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections to a divided opposition. While it remains to be seen if those parties remain fractured during the run-up to the 2026 assembly election,...

Polymath, film director and artist Muzaffar AlisFarasnamaat Bikaner House in Delhi is a serenade to the legend of the horse. Spread over two floors at the Centre for Contemporary Art are a series of works...

On August 17, an hour before banks opened, long queues of women accompanied by male family members could be seen across Maharashtra, reminiscent of scenes during demonetisation. But this time, they werent waiting to exchange...

As fear stalks Bollywood after Baba Ziauddin Siddiques murder, and Lawrence Bishnoi is called up, it appears that the vacuum left by retreating Mumbai mafiosi is being filled by gangsters from other cities. This does...

When Nimrata (Nikki) Haley married Michael Haley, there was the obligatory Sikh wedding. When Usha Chilukuri married JD Vance, there was the obligatory Hindu wedding. Nikki Haley converted to Christianity while Usha has remained a...

In a world flooded with mass production, automation, and one-size-fits-all solutions, theres something profoundly refreshing about personalization. It cuts through the noise, offering a sense of connection and uniqueness that we crave as individuals. Whether...

As expected, after the announcement of assembly elections, the tug-of-war over the seat sharing has started between Uddhav Thackeray and the Congress leadership. This tug-of-war has raised fresh question mark on Uddhav Thackeray & political...

Authored by: Narayani Ganesh The very term machine intelligence is premised on the limits of human potential since machines are created by human beings. If machines could think for themselves, without having to be pre-programmed...

Trust, politics and strategic interests govern exchange of fugitives among countries. Treaties matter little With US indicting former RAW officer Vikas Yadav in a plot to assassinate Khalistani extremist Gurpatwant Pannun, the debate has shifted...

Child marriage is an oxymoron, a great tragedy, and very widely tolerated in India Yes, time has seen child marriages decline in India. But if eight decades of Independence later, around one in four females...

What tourists find hard in the birthplace of the Bard If you are planning a trip to Britain, your first such, know thy pronunciations. It is the birthplace of the Bard, can it be that...

During the early 20th century, several significant developments led to the emergence of what we now call modern medicine: 1. The overhaul of medical education, initiated by the Flexner Report in 1910, commissioned at the...

In todays post (#23), I attempt to explain observations that I have seen in my health data as well as in that of others, through the lens of epigenetics, a less discussed but equally important...

Karwa Chauth is a cherished festival in India where married women fast for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. Many view it as a beautiful expression of love and devotion, a day dedicated to...

In a remarkable turnaround, a canal in Mattathur panchayat, Thrissur, has roared back to life, thanks to the relentless efforts of local residents. Once a lifeline for three local bodies, the Valiyathodu Canal had fallen...

Mubahala, the Islamic practice in which two opposing parties invoke Gods curse on one another to determine who is truthful, is a fascinating and rare phenomenon in the history of Islam. One of the most...

Israeli assassination of Hamass military chief may make Palestines Fatah, backed by Arab monarchies, find its voice. Negotiations can gain pace As West Asia discussed the timing of a possible Israeli attack on Iran, Hamass...

Ratan Tatas courteousness sat easily with his positive obstinacy in sticking to principles, writes Abhishek Singhvi, who has been Tatas counsel for many years, including in the Tata vs Mistry case If there is one...

By Janina Gomes Mark Nepo, philosopher and spiritual teacher, says, We are continually asked to learn how to ask for what we need, only to practise accepting what we are given. He compares surrender to...

Political parties are a lot like businesses. Just like companies try to grow and reach more people, political parties also try to win more seats and influence more areas. For example, the Samajwadi Party (SP),...

Tipping point author takes a look at social engineering His first book put the idea of the tipping point into popular usage, sort of proving his thesis that ideas, products, messages and behaviours spread like...

About famous boys who dont grow up when they become men Were The Beatles the first boy band? While we didnt call them that back in the 1960s, if you think of boy bands as...

Laddu Pinto, a well-known musician from Kolkata, was used to playing with harmonies, but today was not about music. Laddu had an urgent reason to travel to Delhi. Unfortunately, no flights were available on short...

InTaken, Liam Neeson told his daughters kidnappers: I dont know who you are, I dont know what you want. But I will find you. Indians on the internet are the same, getting involved in every...

Empirical data is gathered through systematic experimentation and observation. We summarise and describe the nature of a dataset through descriptive statistics using charts and tables. We check the central tendency for each variablethrough mean, median,...

Religion is a perfectly ordained catalyst for growth and survival but its adamancy routing on moral rectitude squawks a recherch that makes the men and women on this Earth clogged with prescriptive. Dont bully the...

The recent East Asia Summit ended without a final declaration revealing deep-seated disagreements among the dialogue partners of Asean after a final draft was submitted by Asean countries. Though disagreement was mainly on a subclause...

At a time when two big economies, US and India, are attracting a lot of hype for their enduring strength, it is worth looking at nations that not too long ago were billed as star...

Centre has been strident of late in announcing its achievements on the Naxal front. While the stats are indeed impressive, whether they will solve the Naxal problem is open to question. Addressing a meeting of...

By Hansaji Yogendra Plato, in one of his seminal works, The Republic, wrote, Unless philosophers become kings, or those who are now called kings and rulers come to be sufficiently inspired with a genuine desire...

D-company has got competition now. Whats amazing is how much of it is taking place behind bars Lawrence Bishnoi is a name thats becoming really famous, especially in the world of crime in India. Hes...

Nov 20s election will be fought on every conceivable identity & ideology Tension. Thats what marks Maharashtras assembly elections; 288 constituencies stressed along each marker of its diversity or is it only fault lines...

The euphoria created in favour of Congress party by vocal voters and the electronic media during the Haryana poll campaign especially after voting on 5 October 2024 was belied by the actual results on 8th...

Saffronarts contemporary south asian sale ( 21st 22nd 0ctober ) of 55 lots raises a toast to some of the finest names in the present day contemporary art circuit. On the covetous cover...

It is intriguing to realise the connect that one soul feels with another soul, kindred or otherwise. It may appear quite baffling to find a seemingly unknown or unconnected certain individual or a creature appearing...

Lets think of a woman commerce graduate from a state university college in a tier-III city in India. Her college does not have a placement cell, and despite her outstanding academic performance, her post-education options...

While away in distant Laos to attend an Asean summit, Trudeau was learning about a revolt in his caucus back home a growing number of Liberal MPs banding together to convince him to step...

J&K CM has less power than most counterparts in India. But his job is more crucial than others Farooq Abdullah described Omar Abdullah taking oath as the first CM of the Union Territory of J&K...