Opposition has only one agenda: Disrupting Parliament

A curious formula now passes for democratic concern in sections of our political and commentariat classes: Disrupt Parliament, prevent Question Hour, shout down ministers, reject offers of debate and then publish solemn…

Gor’s J&K remark was a charm offensive, not a shift in US policy

Sergio Gor’s comment about Jammu and Kashmir being an important part of India has generated banner headlines, and understandably so. Taken literally, his words go against decades of US policy on Kashmir.…

Inside Anurag Kashyap’s Bengaluru home: A cosy space filled with books, films and vintage charm

Anurag Kashyap’s Bengaluru home offers a glimpse into his personal world. The minimal space blends earthy tones, vintage-inspired furniture, extensive film collections and books. The filmmaker and his partner, Shubhra Shetty, hosted…

Parandur project dropped by Vijay govt: What now for Chennai’s second airport?

Amid a slew of announcements, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay said in the state Assembly on Monday (August 24) that Chennai’s proposed second airport at Parandur had been dropped. “Works…

Why flights are cancelled during rain: it is not just visibility

Heavy rain and thunderstorms disrupted flight operations in Delhi on Monday, with 26 flights cancelled and 15 diverted. Modern commercial aircraft are built to operate in poor weather, and pilots and airports…

How many times should you wash rice? Expert weighs in after UK water-saving campaign

The UK’s recent water-saving campaign has highlighted an everyday South Asian cooking practice: washing rice several times before cooking. The £270,000 initiative, backed by The Water Services Regulation Authority Ofwat’s Innovation Fund…

Jharkhand’s recruitment cancellations amount to collective punishment

Shilpa Shetty Kundra gets candid about protein, screen-time rules and spills ‘two secrets on record’

An accomplished actor, successful entrepreneur, wellness influencer, and proud mother – Shilpa Shetty wears one too many hats, and does it exceedingly well. The Sukhee actor—well-known for her Sunday binge sessions—also advocates…

Who is Goldy Brar, the gangster now linked to pro-Khalistan leader Nijjar’s killing?

Goldy Brar, the fugitive gangster-turned-terrorist, is alleged to have claimed responsibility for the 2023 killing of Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, according to an audio clip recently making the…

8 everyday habits that may be affecting your gut health

The gut is influenced by far more than what a person eats. Everyday behaviours, including how they eat, when they drink water, how often they snack and whether they respond to the…