I was in Delhi for a shoot. All-night shooting schedules left my days free. Delhi’s summer was scorching…the new State government… lawmakers from across the country congregating in the capital… Parliament on the boil due to the Wakf (Amendment) Bill, now an Act. I thought of Umar Khalid. It is going to be five years … Read more
‘It is clear that the U.S. tariff initiative is only its opening gambit’ | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto President Donald Trump’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs has come as a shock, though it is not a surprise. The new tariffs consist of two parts: the existing commodity-wise import tariff and an additional reciprocal country-wise common tariff … Read more
The newly-elected BJP Tamil Nadu president Nainar Nagenthran has said that the DMK government in Tamil Nadu had failed to fulfil its electoral promises, and was increasing the burden on people by revising taxes. In an interview with The Hindu, Mr. Nagenthran stressed that there was a huge anti-incumbency wave against the DMK government. With … Read more
Scott Flemming is nearly one year into his second stint as the India National basketball team coach, having previously been at the helm from 2012 to 2015. The American has also had coaching experience in the NBA Development League (G League), travelled to several countries to impart his knowledge and has also been the Technical … Read more
There is no cure for gluten intolerance. But most people find relief from symptoms by following a gluten-free diet. Photograph used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: AP Gluten-related disorders is a broad term used to cover celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and wheat allergy. Celiac disease is the most severe form of the … Read more
For decades, Indian higher education has focused on deep disciplinary knowledge. But as industries adopt AI-driven processes, digitize their workflows, and face unprecedented complexity in decision-making, employers are increasingly seeking graduates who can think critically, adapt swiftly, and collaborate creatively. To meet these requirements, the landscape of undergraduate education requires a fundamental rethinking, as three … Read more
Charlie Chaplin from the 1940 film The Great Dictator. File | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Q: What was Charlie’s most memorable on-screen character and an icon in world cinema during the era of silent film? A: The tramp Q: Which was Charlie’s first feature-length film, which was released in 1921? A: The Kid Q: At … Read more
Science Quiz | The world’s oldest lifeforms Name this micro-animal. It’s renowned for being able to survive harsh conditions, including outer space, and evolved around 500 million years ago. Credit: Kiosya Y., Vončina K., Gąsiorek P. (2021) START THE QUIZ 1 / 6 | Scientists widely believe X are the first lifeforms on the earth … Read more
Today, heart attacks are increasingly common among young people. Photograph used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Aditya (name changed), the 47-year-old father of two, has always been active. A university-level badminton player in his younger days, he remained a regular runner and fitness enthusiast. A 5,000-metre run at the start of … Read more
ASHA workers cut their hair during a protest, demanding an increase in their honorarium, in Thiruvananthapuram, Monday, on March 31. | Photo Credit: PTI The story so far: For over two months now, a section of Kerala’s 26,125-strong community of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) have been on a day-night agitation on the streets demanding … Read more