‘The Sabarmati Report’, directed by Dheeraj Sarna and produced by Ekta Kapoor, tackles one of the darkest chapters in India’s modern history: February 27, 2002, burning of the Sabarmati Express near Godhra, Gujarat. This heinous act claimed the lives of 59 kar sevaks, many of them women and children, triggering days of violent communal riots….
Political parties in India seem to believe in the mantra: when in doubt, invoke a legacy. Nowhere is this trend more evident than in the Telugu states, where deceased leaders’ names are stamped onto government schemes as if to guarantee their success. But can these parties not stand on their own feet without relying on…
Growing up, I often heard elders bless newlywed couples with wishes for a ‘house full of children.’ In our agrarian past, such blessings were not mere platitudes; they were practical wishes. Larger families meant more hands to till the land, sow seeds, and reap the harvest. Whether one owned land or worked as a farmhand,…
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…
