IBS presents as a group of symptoms, including abdominal pain, bloating and changes in bowel movements, which may be diarrhoea, constipation, or both. Photograph used for representational purposes only Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), known in the past as mucous colitis or spastic bowel, is a common disease affecting about 5-10% of Indian population. It is a disorder of … Read more
Renovation of ancient structures using modern technology and materials without denting their aesthetics and historical value has always been a challenge. And when the structure is a temple as old as the Srikalahastheeswara Swamy Devasthanam in Srikalahasti town of Tirupati district, there is no room for error. The temple had been facing leaks at several … Read more
Milan Design Week (MDW) spread across Milan, has two components — the Salone del Mobile and the Fuorisalone. The Salone del Mo bile (Milan Furniture Fair) has its venue at Fiera Milano exhibition district in Rho, a suburb of Milan. It’s the largest furniture fair in the world, this time with 2100 exhibitors from 37 countries. … Read more
Directors of For Women Scotland make a statement outside Britain’s Supreme Court in London on Wednesday, following the court’s ruling on how to define a ‘woman’. | Photo Credit: AFP On April 16, the U.K.’s Supreme Court unanimously ruled that only biological women and not transwomen meet the definition of a woman under equality laws. The … Read more
As global urbanisation accelerates, the imperative to prioritise urban design that accommodates diverse demographics becomes increasingly clear. Among these demographic groups, the youngest members of society — children — are mostly left out in urban planning discussions. Urban spaces profoundly influence children’s development and well-being, necessitating a heightened focus on child-friendly cities globally. Much more … Read more
Three days have passed since a mob attacked dozens of shops and houses at Ghoshpara market in the Samsherganj area of Murshidabad district in West Bengal. The remnants of violence are everywhere. All that is left on the road leading to the Samsherganj police station are shards of broken glass, pieces of plastic and wooden … Read more
What is Aryabhata? Named after an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer (5th Century), Aryabhata was India’s first satellite. Launched from Kapustin Yar with the help of the Soviets on April 19, 1975, the launch of this indigenously-built satellite marked the beginning of India’s space age. The successful launch meant that India became just the 11th … Read more
Ephemeral, meaning lasting for a very short time. A word that has been recently going viral for being said by actor Joju George in the Malayalam movie Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal. Before diving into a philosophical idea like Stoicism, it is important to understand certain words similar to the one above. Stoicism emerged in Athens during a … Read more
‘Judiciary and democracy’ The Vice-President of India’s strong lines against the Supreme Court of India are unwarranted as what the Court has done is strictly according to the provisions of the Constitution. The timelines actually apply to the chain after the Assembly has made its considered decision. V. Padmanabhan, Bengaluru The use of phrases such … Read more
‘The judgment of the Supreme Court of India can be called a landmark one’ | Photo Credit: AP The judgment of the Supreme Court of India, on April 8, 2025, namely, The State Of Tamil Nadu vs The Governor of Tamilnadu and Anr., can be called a landmark one as it has brought greater clarity … Read more