The question behind Delhi Master Plan for 2047: Who can afford to stay?

By Amir Hyder Khan Delhi’s ambitious Master Plan for 2047 promises new housing, transit-oriented development, economic corridors and expanded infrastructure as part of the larger project of making the capital a globally…

The Parliament Hiren Mukherjee wanted us to protect

There are books that record an era, and then there are books that interrogate the future. Hiren Mukherjee’s Portrait of Parliament: Reflections and Recollections (1952–77) belongs to the latter category. Written by…

‘Use antibacterial soap on the sweaty bits’: What experts say about this viral shower tip

When it comes to shower routines, a single soap bar or body wash might seem like enough. However, a recent suggestion from a content creator suggests we may need a more targeted…

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