business 
Krishnapriya Balakrishnan considers her two dogs, Bambi and Leo, her children. She ensures for them the best of veterinary care, customised meals, a 24/7 nanny, and premium grooming sessions, and even throws them birthday parties. “People are like, oh god, you spend so much money on them. But my friends with kids are also paying … Read more
For Gen-Xers, the name Shyam Benegal evokes memories of cinematic brilliance. The master narrator has left an indelible mark with iconic films such as Ankur, Bhumika and Kalyug. His passing on December 23, 2024, at the age of 90, marked the end of an era. Benegal, though born in Hyderabad, had his roots in Karnataka. … Read more
Jaipur: A folk artist at the ‘Jaipur Literature Festival’ (JLF), in Jaipur, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. (PTI Photo) (PTI01_30_2025_000202A) | Photo Credit: – (This story is part of The Hindu on Books newsletter that comes to you with book reviews, reading recommendations, interviews with authors and more. Subscribe here.) Welcome to this edition of The Hindu on Books … Read more
For months, the Oscars race this year has had every contender suffering from some combination of bad luck, bad strategy, or the increasingly unavoidable reality that the Internet never forgets. But then, like a phoenix rising from the ashes of its competitors’ self-immolation, Anora has now suddenly emerged as the de facto frontrunner — not … Read more
A still from Love is Blind Let’s be honest… what are you the most excited for this week? The overdose of red roses, balloons, chocolates and beady-eyed teddy bears in unsightly colours on Valentine’s Day, or the new season of Love is Blind? Regardless of the debate over how “scripted” reality television truly is, there … Read more
(In the weekly Health Matters newsletter, wewrite about getting to good health, and staying there. You can subscribe here to get the newsletter in your inbox.) With World Cancer day falling on the fourth of February, it was an occasion for us to march out the cavalry to report on cancer, and we are not done yet. There will be other stories … Read more
Daily Quiz | On Super Bowl halftime show Name the singer and his song which got a rare collaboration from nature during the 2007 halftime show. START THE QUIZ 1 / 5 | This pop singer was brought in to perform at halftime in 1993 following a decline in post-break viewership the previous year. Name … Read more
If there’s one thing that instantly generates a silence and is shrouded in taboos in India, it is sexual and reproductive health. Stigma and misinformation abound, and this, combined with a lack of awareness, place significant barriers when it comes to seeking healthcare. On the eve of Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Day, which falls … Read more
The journalism profession has long held the attention and admiration of youngsters in India. Popular media’s depiction of journalists as slick, suave, and brave reporters, as evidenced in books like The Adventures of Tintin and Nancy Drew had caught the fancy of different generations, including the Baby Boomers, Gen X and Millennials. The ‘90s boom … Read more
As Saurashtra bowed out of the Ranji Trophy with a quarterfinal loss to Gujarat at the Niranjan Shah Stadium on Tuesday, it was also the end of the road for Sheldon Jackson after a successful career in domestic cricket. The 38-year-old had his mother, wife and two kids watching from the stands when the fourth … Read more