After US rebuke, Israel PM feels the heat from own war cabinet

New divisions have emerged among Israel’s leaders as war cabinet minister Benny Gantz threatened to resign from the body unless the PM approved a post-war plan for the Gaza Strip

Stinky feet? Here’s how to quell that embarrassing smell

Stinky feet? Here’s how to quell that embarrassing smell

A mix of bacteria and sweat are likely to blame, experts say. But small changes can go a long way in reducing odours

Can Priyanka be the X-factor in Amethi, Rae Bareli? Ground report

Can Priyanka be the X-factor in Amethi, Rae Bareli? Ground report

Personal touch, spunk and creativity: How Priyanka Gandhi has lifted the Amethi-Rae Bareli campaign

In spy-infested Islamabad, people are wary of even mimes

In spy-infested Islamabad, people are wary of even mimes

Pakistanis suspect the national intelligence agencies of being behind practically everything — even street performers working for tips in Islamabad

Why ‘target 400’ should be for jobs and not Mathura, Kashi

Why ‘target 400’ should be for jobs and not Mathura, Kashi

In an aspirational India, the biggest challenge is unemployment. But the BJP is seeking 400 seats for building temples in Kashi and Mathura, and taking back PoK. So, what’s the real agenda?

Will Modi pay the price for BJP's 'lazy' MPs in Uttar Pradesh?

Will Modi pay the price for BJP's 'lazy' MPs in Uttar Pradesh?

Notes and whispers from travels in UP in poll season *Yogi’s made UP better *Strong opposition is necessary *MPs don’t inspire *Who’ll lead Dalits?

Why Indian and Pak students were targeted in Kyrgyz capital

Why Indian and Pak students were targeted in Kyrgyz capital

Police in riot gear were deployed in parts of Bishkek over the weekend as large crowds gathered in anger over an alleged fight between local and foreign nationals. There are around 15,000 Indian students in the Central Asian country, known for its quality and affordable medical education

How IAF plays a vital role in smooth conduct of polls

How IAF plays a vital role in smooth conduct of polls

Air force works closely with EC to transport election manpower and equipment for every polling booth. There are challenges aplenty. These are also overcome away from public limelight

How the big fat Indian wedding became a '$50bn' industry

How the big fat Indian wedding became a '$50bn' industry

It's far bigger than the smartphone market or the Centre’s education budget, employs millions, and is only going to grow for years to come. It's the big Indian wedding that's driving the economy

How BJP reined in cow vigilantes and got industry back on track

How BJP reined in cow vigilantes and got industry back on track

BJP has changed its stance on buffalo meat exports, impacting the industry, especially in the context of vigilante attacks on cattle traders accused of transporting cows for slaughter.

How Brij Bhushan scared young girls away from akharas

How Brij Bhushan scared young girls away from akharas

Sakshi Malik’s gold had emboldened many young women to hit the mat, but the sport is losing its lustre after the sexual abuse row

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Maharajas to bandits, they all had a finger on the guns in this museum

Maharajas to bandits, they all had a finger on the guns in this museum

Rajasthan Police Academy In Jaipur Has A Collection Of Over 2,000 Vintage Rifles, Machine Guns And Assorted Firearms Used By Royals, Cops, Thieves, Bandits And Common People

Spooky history: When Jinnah’s ghost spoke of Pakistan’s future

Spooky history: When Jinnah’s ghost spoke of Pakistan’s future

In 1954, during a political crisis in Pakistan, the Supreme Court of Pakistan discussed a file with details of an interview with Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s spirit, aka ghost, during a séance held seven years after his death

Nehru-era club set to serve last supper

Nehru-era club set to serve last supper

The India Club in London opened in 1951 for the members of the India League that had campaigned for India’s Independence in Britain. Over the years it became a sanctuary for newly-arrived Indians in the country.

Rohith Vemula’s death: 8 yrs later, a closure report that fails to give closure

Rohith Vemula’s death: 8 yrs later, a closure report that fails to give closure

The report seems to go out of its way to not even rap the university authorities on the knuckles

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Modiphobia triggers Western media meltdown ahead of 2024 polls

Modiphobia triggers Western media meltdown ahead of 2024 polls

Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, sections of the Western media have thoughtlessly attacked Indian democracy, in the process damaging their own credibility

Why is BJP hell-bent on blaming Muslims for India’s population growth?

Why is BJP hell-bent on blaming Muslims for India’s population growth?

PM Modi’s controversial statements at a public meeting in Rajasthan, where he referred to Indian Muslims as ‘those who have a large number of children’, is not only far from the truth, but a bogey that routinely rears its head

‘Patients have stopped medication and suffered due to Patanjali’s ads’

‘Patients have stopped medication and suffered due to Patanjali’s ads’

Dr Jayesh Lele, honorary secretary general of the Indian Medical Association, explains why the Supreme Court’s actions against Patanjali have come late and what more needs to be done

Is showbiz finally ready to celebrate older ‘heeras’?

Is showbiz finally ready to celebrate older ‘heeras’?

Senior female stars are relishing a revival of their paused careers once again

Letter from Ruskin Bond: On turning 90, and (not) chasing happiness

Letter from Ruskin Bond: On turning 90, and (not) chasing happiness

The beloved author shares tips and tricks to lead a fulfilling life

Books: Why Anita Nair chose Prakash Raj for her audio stories

Books: Why Anita Nair chose Prakash Raj for her audio stories

Anita Nair discusses her shift to audiobooks, her passion for writing strong female characters, and her interest in graphic novels.

How the Kama Gita evolved to become the Kama-sutra

How the Kama Gita evolved to become the Kama-sutra

​Indian Knowledge Systems are being discussed across schools in India. But they do not include India’s vast exploration of erotic pleasure: the story of Kama.

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Are the good times over for Indians seeking a better life abroad?

Are the good times over for Indians seeking a better life abroad?

If you are dreaming of a cosy life abroad for your ward or looking to shift overseas yourself, exercise caution. The grass may no longer be greener on the other side

No jobs, no future: In Canada, drugs are Indian students’ last resort

No jobs, no future: In Canada, drugs are Indian students’ last resort

The grim reality of hefty education loans and joblessness in the land they once hoped would offer prosperity has ensnared numerous Indian students in Canada in a vicious cycle of cocaine, marijuana and liquor as a coping mechanism for unemployment-induced stress

Amid AAP’s worst crisis, why is Kejriwal’s close aide Raghav Chadha missing?

Amid AAP’s worst crisis, why is Kejriwal’s close aide Raghav Chadha missing?

The AAP leader has been conspicuous by his absence at a time when his party colleagues are battling a political storm triggered by Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest by ED in the liquor policy case

Arsenal or City? Despite likely outcome, result goes down to the wire

Arsenal or City? Despite likely outcome, result goes down to the wire

How Manchester City came from the background to make the last day of the English Premier League seemingly predictable. But the title race isn't the only drama scheduled for the final day of the league.

The real skinny on Ozempic

The real skinny on Ozempic

No quick fix solves the real problem — a toxic food system

Sunil Chhetri:  The footballer who "gave his heart and soul for India"

Sunil Chhetri: The footballer who "gave his heart and soul for India"

After nearly two decades of playing for the country, the once-in-a-generation striker will be hanging up his boots.

Is Gen Z alright? It has the elders worried

Is Gen Z alright? It has the elders worried

The young are lively on digital platforms but not polling booths. Many are too caught up in studies & work and their own heads to vote. Maybe their choices signify satisfaction. Maybe hopelessness

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Modiphobia triggers Western media meltdown ahead of 2024 polls

Modiphobia triggers Western media meltdown ahead of 2024 polls

Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, sections of the Western media have thoughtlessly attacked Indian democracy, in the process damaging their own credibility

Why Islam cannot be secular…it was never meant to be

Why Islam cannot be secular…it was never meant to be

For Muslims, Islam regulates all aspects of life from birth until death, including the political sphere. So, detaching religion from the public space will always be a non-starter for believers

You spent 10 years in jail for nothing. Who should pay for it?

You spent 10 years in jail for nothing. Who should pay for it?

Former DU professor GN Saibaba spent nearly a decade in prison before the Bombay HC said the prosecution has failed to link him to any crime. But there is no recourse for him to claim compensation for all the pain and suffering

How to make elections civil again

How to make elections civil again

There is too much frothing and foaming about issues prior to 1947. Like Bose vs Savarkar. Political campaigning should be pulled back to our real and present lives, EC should devise a time bar

Tipu’s swords to spruce up estate of Cornwallis kin

Tipu’s swords to spruce up estate of Cornwallis kin

Two of the Mysore ruler’s swords, gifted to Lord Cornwallis in 1799, were up for grabs at a Christie’s auction in Oct last year. But it’s unlikely any Indian will bid for them and they could well end up in the Middle East

Why these 14 Indians can now forget the traumas of Pakistan

Why these 14 Indians can now forget the traumas of Pakistan

These 14 Pakistani migrants can finally feel at home in Delhi after they were welcomed into the India fold

Speaking Tree Samvaad: Can money make you happy?

Speaking Tree Samvaad: Can money make you happy?

True happiness is self-knowledge, not wealth or relationships, as Sage Yajnyavalk explains to Maitreyi in the Brihadaranyak Upanishad.

Planning a trip? Get a taste of Europe for just ₹1 lakh

Planning a trip? Get a taste of Europe for just ₹1 lakh

A clutch of countries in the south of Caucasus and Central Asia can provide a whiff of Europe without snapping your budget. Here’s a detailed listing of five such destinations for the summer

Why are MFs and retail investors still chanting ‘Paytm karo’?

Why are MFs and retail investors still chanting ‘Paytm karo’?

In the past year, Paytm is down 51% against Nifty’s 21% gains. Yet, retail investors and mutual funds are lapping up the stock. Will Paytm eventually become a value stock turned into a sunk cost fallacy? Here’s why investors need to be careful

Olive Ridleys in Goa hatch conservation record

Olive Ridleys in Goa hatch conservation record

Turtle eggs laid in the state are set to breach the 35,000-mark this season. The number is the highest preservation point achieved in 30 years and reflects the success of collaboration between Goan communities and the forest department of state government

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