Shobhaa De
Murders by young people rising but yes, let’s talk about the Sensex
A disturbing rise in violent acts fueled by vendetta, frustration and societal neglect reflects growing disillusionment among young people
Don’t rethink pink. Plane truth is we need women-friendly seats
Indigo's 'pink seats' initiative aims to enhance women's safety and comfort during flights. While the reaction has been mixed, some appreciate their safety on flights not being left up to luck
Biden is old and forgetful but to those mocking seniors, just wait!
Where was America’s youth brigade when the two ‘buddhas’ decided to go for the big one? Why is the median age in the US Senate 65, far above retirement age? Why do youngsters bully the elderly? Himmat hai toh compete fairly
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Right Melodi: Italian PM marries strategy and selfie (with Modi) diplomacy
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and PM Modi have had a great rapport, but their G7 selfies show the power of digital diplomacy
Konnichiwah! Seven things ‘polite’ Japanese could teach Indians
Nobody jumps queues; no one screams for attention; they pride in their jobs but no one's a braggart; they respect nature's bounty, have a strong team spirit and, most important, unwavering national pride
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Is showbiz finally ready to celebrate older ‘heeras’?
Senior female stars are relishing a revival of their paused careers once again
Kate Muddleton? What royal photo mess tells us about Palace PR problems
At the moment, the royal PR team has egg all over its face, and keeping mum about Kate Middleton's controversial absence is not helping. It's now a question of credibility
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What Kota, ‘12th Fail’ tell us about pressures on students
Suicides in Rajasthan and a movie go a long way in helping us understand the mindset of millions of hopefuls who are ready to beg, borrow, steal, starve to cross a magic line
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Plane truth: Air rage is wrong but there’s a reason travellers are losing it
Assault is never justified, abuse is not okay, and creating a public nuisance is an offence. But how are we planning to address the concerns of passengers?
Indo-French relationship: When commerce meets romance
There’s no scope for a menage a trois since both partners are completely compatible and unlikely to stray
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Romance gone sour or woman wronged? Rumour mills abuzz
The case has divided opinion with some calling it a honeytrap while others hail her courage
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Statutory warning: Romanticising brutish majnus can be injurious to women
And it is a troubling trend: Clones of the misogynistic "Animal" are already on the cards
What World Cup final teaches us about victory and defeat
And why Pat Cummins has won many fans in India, not just for his looks but the way he captained Australia to victory
Rashmika video reveals how scary AI deepfakery can be
Not just celebrities like Rashmika Mandanna and Katrina Kaif, ex-girlfriends are targets too
Bindi or no bindi – why it should be left to the women (or men)
Micro bindis are a hip accessory for Bollywood stars like Alia Bhatt
50 shades of America: From dynamic Silicon Valley to crime-ridden San Francisco
Stories of frequent muggings, armed robberies, and knifings are coming from laidback San Francisco, as visitors are warned to hang on to their handbags and not wear flashy watches or jewellery
Mumbai's Hanging Gardens: Citizens need to speak up for natural heritage
Cities need to evolve and change, but sometimes the price of development can be too steep
SRK’s 'Jawan' shows North-South collabs are future of cinema
Director Atlee hired an all-South crew, and even several members of the cast were from Tamil cinema for Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Jawan'
Moon's conquered, but what about our own dark side
While India's mega, stellar achievements are still being processed by awestruck citizens, one begins to wonder about emotions closer to the heart and home that are a whole lot more grounded — the dark side of our own lives
Music meets magic: The timeless appeal of Ashatai, Zubin & Ol’ Rubber Lips
Zubin, Asha and Mick — their hypnotic spell over fans of all ages underlines just one thing: Stardom rules. It goes by a single rule — excellence