As I sipped my morning tea, a shocking sight greeted me on the front page of the City section of a leading English daily — a lissom model in a ‘minimalist’ ensemble, paired with a headline urging readers to ‘Add a modern twist to your Diwali party look.’ Apparently, Diwali is now a festival for…
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has sparked a fresh debate by suggesting incentives for larger families and appealing for more children to address concerns about an ageing population by 2047 in India. He proposed that those with more than two children be allowed to contest local body elections. Naidu’s remarks reflect growing anxiety…
Earlier today, while scrolling through my Facebook feed, I came across an image with a message that encapsulated the irony of modern shopping. It humorously highlighted a familiar scenario: after filling your cart with groceries tightly wrapped in plastic — everything from sliced ham to mustard — you reach the checkout only to be told…
In the labyrinth of Indian politics, Rahul Gandhi stands as a figure both central and controversial. His leadership of the Congress party, which once dominated the political landscape, is now often scrutinised, with questions arising over whether his actions stem from a genuine vision for India’s future or a sense of political entitlement. His tireless…
Two Indian doctors — Dr. Zakir Naik and Dr. S. Jaishankar — are currently in Pakistan for very different reasons. Naik, a fugitive preacher wanted in India for promoting religious enmity and money laundering, continued his rhetoric of division. Jaishankar, India’s Foreign Minister, arrived for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting, representing India in crucial…
P Nagarjuna Rao Dr. Zakir Naik’s descent into absurdity has never been more evident than since his red-carpet arrival in Pakistan, where he seems to have transformed from a self-styled scholar to a caricature of one. Once touted as an intellectual heavyweight, Naik now stands exposed as nothing more than a fugitive with a bag…
It’s true that we miss everything dear to us more deeply when we’re far away from it. For Hindus, their festivals and celebrations take on greater significance and vibrancy once they leave the shores of the motherland. Whether it’s about reconnecting with tradition or building a sense of community, expatriates in the Gulf have infused…
In the age of viral outrage, we have grown accustomed to tales of bribery and scandal unfolding in the world of politics and corporations. But when corruption walks through the front door, drags its dirty currency bundles into the living room, and sets up camp in the puja room, the story takes on a different…
Names hold power, identity, and sometimes, a bit of fun. Take Caryn Elaine Johnson, for example. Who? Exactly! Nobody knows her unless we call her Whoopi Goldberg, a legend in acting and comedy. I don’t follow Western music much, but names like Sting, Bono, and Diddy pop up often in newspapers and magazines. Sean Combs…
Not a day passes without a new health alert that sounds like a modern-day commandment: “Thou shall not eat this” or “Thou shall steer clear of that.” The moment I drag myself out of bed, my first thought is not of sunshine, but of the impending doom regarding my diet. And, today was no different!…
