There’s something irresistibly amusing about the annual rituals of picking a Word of the Year or naming a Person of the Year. It’s as if organisations feel compelled to leave their own mark on the calendar before we hit December 31. And this year’s linguistic trophy goes to ‘enshittification’, crowned by the Macquarie Dictionary. What…
Last week, I was at a stationery shop, buying gift wrap for our granddaughter’s birthday presents. As the shopkeeper was busy with other customers, I began browsing through the books haphazardly stacked on a nearby shelf. My casual search led me to an Economics textbook, and I stumbled upon the topic of the ‘Law of…
On this Thanksgiving Day, Indian social media feeds are flooded with images of roast turkey, pumpkin pies, and family gatherings, all under the banner of Thanksgiving. It’s curious, though, because this is not an Indian festival, nor does it have any roots in our history or culture. Thanksgiving, for those who may not know, marks…
Rats and roaches, straight from the chef! Who needs to jet off to Southeast Asia to sample exotic delicacies like crickets and cockroaches when Lakdikapul’s finest eateries are already serving up a local version … unintentionally, of course. A task force’s recent inspection revealed an all-you-can-eat buffet for pests, with rats and cockroaches sharing kitchens,…
Coldplay is set to make waves in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with two concerts on January 25 and 26 next year, as part of their Music of the Spheres World Tour. This marks the band’s return to India after a nine-year hiatus. Ticket prices? A cool ₹2,500 to ₹12,500. But for fans, the real price isn’t just…
When a banana taped to a wall sold for a staggering Rs 52.35 crore in New York, it wasn’t just art — it was a cultural phenomenon. Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan’s provocative creation, bought by cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun for $6.2 million, was hailed as a bridge between art, memes, and the cryptocurrency community. Sun,…
Finally, the age-old debate that has kept dinner table conversations lively and philosophers scratching their heads seems to have been settled. The question, ‘What came first — the chicken or the egg?’ now has an answer, thanks to a discovery that takes us back over a billion years. And no, the answer isn’t chicken curry…
The Telangana government’s plan to revise land rates for property registrations from January 1, 2025, may bring immediate revenue, but it will likely impose a heavy burden on the common man. Aimed at generating ₹1,500 to ₹2,000 crore in additional revenue the current financial year, the move is justified as bridging the gap between official…
Trump’s DOGE recently grabbed my attention. Was it a new crypto venture backed by the man himself? Could it be another Dogecoin moment, or perhaps a chance to jump onto the crypto train I missed a decade ago? But, Trump’s DOGE turned out to be the Department of Government Efficiency (to be spearheaded by Elon…
If there’s one thing we Hyderabadis know how to do, it’s jugaad! The latest example? The statues at Gachibowli Stadium, where a ‘golfer’ is seen swinging a hockey stick instead of a golf club. Only in Hyderabad, I say! At first glance, you might think it’s some new hybrid sport. Gockey (Golfer hockey)? But no,…
