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Letters to The Editor — September 25, 2026

State of the ECI The Special Intensive Revision (SIR), one feels, is turning out to be a failed exercise in the country. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar appears to have failed…

‘I say sorry to her’: Neena Gupta on ‘systematically’ telling daughter Masaba ‘truth’ about her father

Policing the line between publicity and justice

Within minutes of an arrest anywhere in India today, a face — handcuffed, flanked by policemen, sometimes garlanded with placards cataloguing the crime — starts circulating on social media, often before the…

The murky world of political party finance

One of the enduring ironies of the Indian political system is that political parties, which are considered the principal stakeholders of electoral democracy, do not find a mention in the Constitution, except…

A chance to retreat: on Donald Trump, the Greenland agreement

President Donald Trump first raised the possibility of acquiring Greenland, a Danish territory, during his first term in office. After his return to the White House in January 2025, he doubled down…

Soft inside, crisp outside: How to make restaurant-style kulcha at home

Restaurant-style kulcha has a very distinct texture — soft and tender inside, slightly crisp and blistered on the outside, with a subtle char and buttery finish. At home, the biggest challenge is…

‘I did it’: Hina Khan visits 17,582-ft Khardung La

View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝑯𝒊𝒏𝒂 𝑲𝒉𝒂𝒏 (@realhinakhan) Is it safe for cancer patients to visit high altitudes? Dr Vaishnavi Joshi, Consultant – Medical Oncology & Haemato –…

6 ways highly sensitive people can build healthier relationships

Story continues below. Subscribe to see fewer ads. Kasturi also points out how early family experiences shape emotional patterns in adulthood. She suggests sensitive individuals “look into family backgrounds,” because people who…

Woman loses 56 kg in 1.5 years, shifts focus to muscle gain and strength

A middle-aged woman recently documented her fitness journey of losing 56 kgs in about 1.5 years. On a reel showing her transformation, Anureet Kaur commented on a user’s question about her weight…