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How much legal jeopardy is Donald Trump in?
The former president is at the centre of at least four high-profile inquiries
Published on Aug 06, 2023 01:17 AM IST
The Economist
Young South Koreans are embracing fractional investing
Young South Koreans are embracing fractional investing
Published on Aug 06, 2023 01:17 AM IST
The Economist
India’s green regulation has entered a new era
Environmental norms have seen three distinct phases, beginning from the British times. Two key bills passed by Parliament this week mark the fourth.
Published on Aug 05, 2023 11:07 PM IST
Politicians can’t stomp on constitutional rights
Gujarat CM suggests making parental consent mandatory in love marriages, potentially breaching constitutional guarantees.
Published on Aug 05, 2023 11:07 PM IST
Can industrialisation and inclusivity coexist?
The government launches campaigns for inclusive development, but amendments to Forest Conservation Act may harm the poorest citizens.
Published on Aug 05, 2023 11:07 PM IST
The public and private life of marriage in India
Marriage is becoming less important for politicians, but is still used for political gain. Legislators are debating same-sex marriage based on electoral gains
Published on Aug 05, 2023 11:07 PM IST
Setbacks are a big part of the game, I've to stick to what works for me: Parag
The all-rounder overcame a poor IPL season to be adjudged Player-of-the-Tournament in Deodhar Trophy
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 04:34 PM IST
Aditya Chaturvedi, Mumbai
It doesn't have to end badly: There are good ways to handle a break-up
When telling someone you want to end a relationship, prepare for the emotion and distress that will follow; listen; let the other person have their say too.
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 09:10 PM IST
Just Like That: Unforgettable stories from State banquets
From IK Gujral to Indira Gandhi, here's how illustrious leaders dealt with the boredom and unusual circumstances of State dinners
Published on Aug 05, 2023 08:52 PM IST
How do you like your air?: Swetha Sivakumar on the vital, invisible ingredient
It is air that links colas and cappuccinos, idlis and soan papdi. In this week's Sound Bites, Sivakumar tracks how pop and fizz can alter flavour.
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 01:00 PM IST
Once bitten, never shy: A new book captures Zac O’Yeah’s trysts with Indian food
Goat’s eyes, barley sausages, snails from the north-east and a love affair with the bonda... see how the Swedish writer used food to make sense of his new home.
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 08:47 PM IST
Bright spots and shadow lines: Meet an artist who paints with sunlight
Vignesh uses a magnifying glass to burn intricate patterns into wood. He came to this art form while ‘stuck in a dark tunnel’, he tells Tanisha Saxena.
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 08:36 PM IST
Ashes euphoria aside, few takers for Test cricket
The recent Ashes series were a smash hit but for most Test nations five-day cricket has become an expensive pursuit
Published on Aug 05, 2023 08:11 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Why are India’s at-risk fast-bowlers not better protected: Rudraneil Sengupta
They need to be shielded from overwork, from injury. And from training routines that are stuck in the past, says Sengupta. In this week’s The Sporting Life.
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 08:09 PM IST
Mommy issues: Meet the unique new voice in stand-up, Zarna Garg
Her jokes are brutal, frank, questioning. Why are we like this, is her overarching theme. She toured with Tina Fey, and now has a special out on Amazon Prime.
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 11:28 PM IST
Book Box: Five must-hear podcasts that will transform your reading
Dive into these five podcasts to supercharge your reading. And meet Tara Khandelwal of Books and Beyond with Bound
Published on Aug 05, 2023 05:27 PM IST
Essay: Titahri Tales
The discovery of a red-wattled lapwing’s nest provokes a rumination on the many folk beliefs about this high strung bird with a hysterical shriek
Published on Aug 04, 2023 10:12 PM IST
A significant step forward
Some aspects of the data bill warrant a relook. But it sets up a key framework that is sorely needed and should not be delayed at any cost
Published on Aug 04, 2023 09:50 PM IST
Inside Manipur’s battle zones, the State is missing
Either the Biren Singh government and the State apparatus is entirely absent or it is without the slightest modicum of compassion.
Published on Aug 04, 2023 09:50 PM IST
Keep politics out of the fight for women’s safety
The Supreme Court's intervention and comments are seen as a positive step, but more needs to be done to address the malaise of sexual violence.
Published on Aug 04, 2023 09:50 PM IST
Weird Science | Wriggling worms and the state between life and death
Cryptobiosis, first observed in 1702, is when an organism can power down for a millennium, survive harsh conditions, and then come 'alive' at the right time
Published on Aug 04, 2023 08:59 PM IST
Tangled routes: Is the shape of your city affecting your friendships?
Would your ability to build, enjoy and maintain these bonds look different if your city did? Take a tour of new ideas and changing models from around the world.
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 08:59 PM IST
Pal’s labyrinth: What kind of friend are you?
There are the fleeting friendships of youth, the decaying ones, the until-death-do-us-part bonds. Check out shades of friendship in music, art and pop culture.
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 11:58 AM IST
Pick me, pick me: What AI is doing to your shopping carts
Algorithms aren’t just screening what you see. They aim to soon monitor purchases well enough to say, ‘It’s time to order toothpaste’, then tell you which one.
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 08:36 PM IST
Struggling to fit in? Strong support from weak ties can help
Casual interactions can help boost happiness and sense of belonging, says researcher Gillian Sandstrom. See how she expanded her own social circle.
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 08:32 PM IST
Friendship: How did the original until-death-do-us-part bond get so downgraded?
Having a pal isn’t what it used to be. Our circles are tighter, we're reluctant to reach out. Revisit what friendship has been, what it brings to the individual
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 06:44 PM IST
What did the historic CWG medals change for lawn bowls in India?
A year ago, many Indians got their introduction to a hitherto obscure sport
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 07:12 PM IST
Dwelling in the ‘Anthroposea’
Human impact on the planet must be confronted head-on. Let’s start with Mumbai's seas which pose a significant predicament for the city’s futures
Published on Aug 04, 2023 09:08 AM IST
Terms of Trade | Sectarian politics and its statistical hubris
Dismissing growing concern around incidents of sectarian violence by citing other numbers for communal harmony is a wrong application of statistical law
Published on Aug 04, 2023 09:08 AM IST
Data Protection Bill 2023 tabled in Lok Sabha, here's what govt, Oppn are saying
The data protection law started its life as the personal data protection bill as drawn up in August 2018 by a committee headed by former Supreme Court judge.
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 03:35 AM IST
, New Delhi
Binayak Dasgupta