Why I don’t want to start a restaurant

My wife and I are cowards: imaginary violence on a small computer screen scares us. We are, therefore, natural clients for the recent spate of TV and movie dramas about running restaurants, where a grease...

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Don’t Blame the Wolves

We shouldn’t turn threatened animals like wolves into villains Recently, in Bahraich, there were nine tragic deaths caused by wolf attacks over 45 days. This situation needs careful scientific investigation to protect both people and...

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Trump and Abba: Adieu! Mama Mia

“Abba’s music at Trump events be immediately removed and taken down.” ABBA  That ban brought ABBA to the top of the news after a few decades. In the 1970-80s, ABBA used to make headlines almost...

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The parrot’s prophecy

This is the story of three parrots: Gangaram, Changaram, and Pangaram. All three were good friends and grew up together in the same forest. Their parents were next-door neighbours, and hence, a very strong bond...

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Sukhu’s Strange Law

Raising women’s marriage age to 21 is a redundant & regressive move. Himachal must do a U-turn It’s a puzzle how Congress’s Sukhu govt in Himachal passed a bill raising the age of marriage of...

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Not Helping Themselves

**Fewer Visas for Students and Workers** Countries like Australia, Canada, and the UK are making it harder for people from other countries to come and study or work there. For example, Australia will only allow...

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Three strikes for bail

SC orders in Sisodia, Kavitha & Soren’s aide cases are a lesson for agencies, courts Even in PMLA cases, bail is the norm, Supreme Court reiterated this yesterday, releasing Soren’s aide in a money laundering...

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Street Message

RG Kar protests are now also the first of many tough political tests of Mamata’s hold on Bengal voters Mamata Banerjee won’t – and shouldn’t – be taking lightly the continuing protests within two months...

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The new age social engineering

Taking a serious note of LoP’s public statement “I checked the list of Miss India to see if there would be any Dalit or tribal woman in it, but there was no women from Dalit,...

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M Pox is calling!!! How Prepared is India?

Kaala Pani, a web series on Netflix is a gripping tale about the outbreak of a lethal disease and a deadly health epidemic creating an atmosphere of chaos and fear. What makes the storyline more...

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**Bulldozed Due Process: What Happened in Madhya Pradesh**

– **The Incident:** – In Madhya Pradesh, the government supported the demolition of a house belonging to a person accused of protesting in Chhatarpur district. – The person was allegedly involved in a rally against...

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DMK’s Hindu outreach and the importance of being Sekarbabu

Not too long ago, being a god-believer was a disqualification for DMK members struggling to move up the party ranks. M Karunanidhi hated it when his party members wore religious marks. Once seeing a party...

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Reforms and India’s future

When governments make decisions mainly to win votes, it’s not good for India’s future. Recently, the Indian government approved a new pension plan for 2.3 million central government employees. This new plan is a middle...

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Why ghosts don’t scare the Indian Stree

One of the apocryphal tales of my childhood revolves around a great aunt who got possessed by an evil spirit. My grandmother’s version of this story stated that this happened while my aunt was coming...

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Working 9 to 5… and beyond

A long time ago, people used to go to the office for work and then come home to relax. There was a clear line between work time and personal time. But now, things are very...

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Why time management fails

Time is our most precious resource, yet many struggle to use it effectively. To help you become more productive and efficient, let’s debunk seven common myths about time management. You can manage time The phrase...

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Back to politics

No party seems in pole position in J&K. Expect much intrigue post-poll, and fragile coalitions In their brief press briefing yesterday, on their first visit to J&K after polls were announced, Congress chief Kharge and...

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Fix fixed deposits

Deposits not keeping up with loans is a problem that needs a rethink on tax front Nirmala Sitharaman’s call to state-run banks to step up deposit mobilisation puts the spotlight on an issue RBI has...

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Collateral damage from politics

Sometimes, good ideas get caught up in political struggles, and that’s what happened with a recent plan in India. The Government of India (GOI) asked the UPSC (the group that helps pick people for government...

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Don’t break up Google commoditize its leverage

On August 5, 2024, US District Judge Amit P Mehta ruled (case 1:20-cv-03010) that Google illegally maintained a monopoly in online search (~90% market share) by paying companies like Apple and Samsung to make Google...

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The Haryana story

Poll-bound state is a microcosm of the larger Indian problem of young people  desperately searching for decent jobs  The Haryana unit of unaffiliated farmers body Samyukt Kisan Morcha is expected to deliberate today on a...

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Think laterally

Reservations shouldn’t be applicable when recruiting outside talent for short stints in govt Opposition parties have charged that GOI’s advertisement for 45 lateral entry posts in the bureaucracy is unmindful of reservation provisions. Jobs advertised...

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No place for the Hindus…

Isn’t it adequate that Hindus and India preach and educate the world and the coming generations about secularism, inclusiveness and non-violence? However, they are almost silent about the trauma billions face in the Indian subcontinent...

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Kolkata rape: Rage is justified, revenge is not

We are still reeling from the rape and murder of a female doctor in RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata. It’s a case that has captured the rage of the nation, but unfortunately there are many...

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Navigating your dreams: How to manage multiple goals without overwhelm

Many productivity experts advocate for limiting the number of goals we pursue at any given time. The reasoning is sound—focusing on fewer objectives allows us to channel more energy and resources into each one, increasing...

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Another Threat

GOI should be proactive in its response to Mpox WHO’s move to declare Mpox as a global health emergency should be taken seriously by GOI. Though this is the second time since 2022 that WHO...

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A tricky decision about taxes

Imagine you’re playing a game, and suddenly someone changes the rules and says you have to pay for all the moves you made in the past. That’s kind of what happened with a recent decision...

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Forensic Carbon-14 dating: A deeper dive into the science and its applications

In the world of forensic science, time is often a critical factor. Whether it’s determining the age of a crime scene artifact or identifying human remains, knowing the time frame in which an event occurred...

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Indian people making a big impact in America and other countries

Did you know that there are over 5 million people of Indian origin living in the United States? That’s a lot of people! Even though they make up only 1.5% of the US population, they’re...

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How is India’s media and entertainment industry adapting to our changing lives?

India’s media and entertainment industry isn’t just about numbers—it’s like a living entity that adapts, evolves, and finds new ways to connect with people. The way we consume content has changed so much, and the...

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Thought for food: Should the bank lower interest rates?

Good news! The prices of things we buy, especially food, didn’t go up as much as they usually do in July. This is called “low inflation.”  However, there’s a catch. The prices of some vegetables...

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Restaurant review | Wales meets Japan in Austria: Ynyshir at Ikarus

Chefs Gareth Ward and Martin Klein, with four Michelin stars between them, collaborate to create a multi-layered, no-fillers (but full-of-frills) culinary experience like none other at the iconic Ikarus, at Red Bull’s Hangar-7 in Salzburg,...

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Factor Of four

 Maharashtra heads for polls with all players battling questions. But the test is sharper for regional parties The soon-to-be-held state elections in Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand and likely J&K, will witness cut-throat contests no less brutal...

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True independence: Imperative of universal design and assistive technology for an inclusive society

As India stands on the cusp of its 77th Independence Day, the notion of freedom warrants a deeper exploration. True independence transcends political autonomy – it embodies a society where every citizen, regardless of their...

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Games over, so is fraternité?

Basking as the Olympics host, French found common cause. Question is will this survive renewed encounter with deep political divisions in the country. France is currently experiencing an unusual sentiment, collective enjoyment, starkly contrasting with...

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The advent of apathy: A deep tyranny

“Apathy is the overrated protection of that rock you are hiding under” -Lauraj. W. Ryan As humans all we are blessed is our ability to empathize. Being an empath is walking in someone else’s shoes....

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Up! Up! on the road to self-reliance

As we celebrate our 78th Independence Day marking the milestone of 77 years of Independent India, this brief ‘feel good piece’ is written to fill the hearts of my fellow citizens with cheer and pride...

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3rd pillar of health: Circadian rhythm

The third pillar of health is maintaining our circadian rhythm in sync with the day and night cycle of nature. The timing of our daily activities like eating, exercising, spending time outdoors, and sleeping plays...

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Haathi & saathi: What animals can teach us about luv, shuv, shaadi

Amid a backdrop of icy grey acacia trees, four elephants stood in a trance. A female recognisable by the geometric planes of her head and three bull elephants. Perched on the bouncing seats of a...

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Mind your meds

Critical foreign drugs can be sold minus trial, but carefully    Govt decision to waive clinical trials for breakthrough therapies cleared in a few developed countries like US, UK, Canada and Japan is a significant development....

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Bail or Jail: The supreme court’s struggle with PMLA’s twin conditions

The Supreme Court has granted bail to Manish Sisodia today, underscoring the importance of recognizing the right to bail, particularly in cases involving prolonged incarceration, under Section 439 of the Cr.P.C. and Section 45 of...

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Captain & Goalie

Harmanpreet & Sreejesh best exemplified the spirit of our bronze-winning hockey team Forty-four years ago in Moscow, India had prevailed over Spain 4-3 in a nerve-jangling final to claim its eighth Olympic gold. The two...

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Courting differences

SC dealt with HC judge’s remarks against it. But the real issue is courts must put justice over remit That an SC bench had a special sitting to take to task a judge of Punjab...

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The need for a comprehensive transformation of national security structures

The author and new age guru, Deepak Chopra, once wrote “that all great changes are preceded by chaos”. Like it or not one cannot run away from the reality that our military finds itself in...

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Totally fake, very scary

From Dhaka protests to Wayanad tragedy to British riots, reminder again of dangers of AI deepfakes As explosive events in Bangladesh unfolded, Bengal police alerted the public to “not step into a fake news trap”...

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I was invited to Israel on a Israel-India Friendship Club’s Inaugural Solidarity Mission (Part-1)

As I stepped into the golden hues of Jerusalem’s storied stones, the saffron threads of my Indian shawl felt like a bridge between two ancient cultures. The inaugural solidarity mission of the Israel India Friendship...

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Capital punishment

Delhi’s governance is a casualty of a political fight with citizens as the biggest loser The SC verdict giving Delhi’s LG the sole authority to appoint 10 aldermen to the city’s municipal corporation draws a...

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Riots & wrongs

UK’s street violence played out like far-right’s actions always do, everywhere  After a week of rioting in UK, one thing can be seen clearly in the smoke. While far-right forces were held back in the...

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Navratri & Paryushan fasting

In many cultures, it is believed that demons (negative tendencies) within us drive us to do wrong and evil. Navratri is a nine-day period dedicated to fighting and defeating these inner demons. This is exemplified...

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Why SC order is set to churn Dalit politics, and parties have to pick a side

The Supreme Court’s recent verdict on reservations permitted states to sub-categorise scheduled castes and tribes for more effective redistribution of opportunities. It instructed states to do a judicious and empirical identification of the most marginal...

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Persian poet Ram Narayan of Hajipur

Persian was once a court language in India. It was so pervasive in its use that many non-Muslims, specially Kayasthas, learnt it and rose through the ranks in Mughal administration. Many of them graduated from...

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Games Watch

Cool moments from Week 1 that got us buzzing  It’s been only a week since the Paris Olympics kicked off. But there hasn’t been a dearth of iconic ‘cool moments’. In a sensational victory, Indian...

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**Games Watch**

**Cool moments from Week 1 that got us excited** Wow! The Paris Olympics have only been going for a week, but so many awesome things have already happened! First, the Indian men’s hockey team did...

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Enabling disability inclusion in corporate workplaces

How can India’s private sector tackle its lack of disability inclusion? Two DEI leaders present a roadmap for change. The importance of building inclusive workplaces for persons with disabilities has long been emphasised. However, a...

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Choosing to forgive is an act of self-liberation

By Dada JP Vaswani Facing negative emotions such as betrayal, hurt, anger, and disappointment is a universal experience that tests our emotional resilience and inner strength. These emotions often arise from situations where we feel...

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Making health insurance cheaper and better

A government minister named Nitin Gadkari has said that the tax on health insurance should be removed. This is important because: The tax on health insurance is very high right now (18%). This high tax...

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