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In Bingo parlance, 76 is referred to as trombone, which literally means ‘large trumpet’ – tromba is Italian for trumpet. ‘Large trumpet’ sits nicely on two of the greatest white-ball players. Not just of their generation, not just of their country, but of all time. Period. Seventy-six is the new magic number in international white-ball cricket … Read more

The Union government told the Supreme Court that new regulations will empower the UGC to de-recognize higher education institutions that discriminate, especially based on religion or caste. The court was hearing a petition by the mothers of Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi, who died by suicide. Photo from last year shows University of Hyderabad students … Read more

The Tamil Nadu Police boast one of the oldest police training institutions in India, dating back to British rule when the Madras Presidency encompassed Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, and Odisha. In 1855, the British government constituted the Madras Torture Commission to examine police excesses. The commission called for reorganisation of the Madras … Read more

When he retires as Principal of a government school in Palakkad district this May, A.K. Anilkumar is likely to carry the memory of an incident that happened towards the fag end of his 36-year-long career, though he would prefer to forget it. In January 2025, the video of a 17-year-old Plus One student from his … Read more

Marriage, a cornerstone of societal structure, is traditionally viewed as a fundamental institution, not only forming the bedrock of family life but also defining social roles and statuses. However, the phenomenon of desertion, the abandonment of a spouse without justifiable cause, starkly contradicts these ideals, leaving a trail of vulnerable women in its wake. A … Read more

Banana Leaf Wrapped Sea Bass | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Coast to coast, straight from the shores of North Goa’s Siolim-Bardez, Thailand’s maritime cuisine is making a three-day stop at Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa, Mahabalipuram, from March 14. Restaurant and bar Fireback — known for its mastery over authentic Thai food with Chef … Read more

‘Children have an unlimited capacity to learn several different languages simultaneously.’ | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStock I am an eminent North Indian intellectual and a permanently aspiring politician. I have an opinion on everything, especially issues on which I am not qualified to speak. I like to give lectures, especially to people who have no … Read more

The unique signature behind a heartfelt obituary is a momentous subjective utterance. | Photo Credit: AI generated image: M. Arivarasu A leading Indian newspaper recently asked me to write an obituary for a well-known writer. The request unsettled me. The writer was alive. True, they were of advanced years. In the words of the commissioning … Read more

India’s technology and business knowledge outsourcing scene has changed deeply in the past ten years. Although conventional IT services firms have long been the leading employers, the Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are fast becoming desirable workplaces for seasoned experts as well as recent graduates.  Internal units of multinational companies (MNCs) and GCCs manage important business … Read more

A sati-stone at Veerabhadra temple in Andhra Pradesh In Europe, Christian clergy burnt alive women suspected of being Satan-worshipping witches. In Arabia, the ‘People of the Ditch’ were martyrs who chose death by fire rather than giving up Islam. The theatre of death in matters of faith is very much part of human culture. The … Read more