Who Are You Calling Old?

People today are living longer, healthier lives than before — and many older people are still active, curious, and full of energy. Take Billie Jean King, for example. At 82 years old, the tennis legend recently became a college graduate. That surprised many people because society often imagines older people as slowing down, retiring quietly,…

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Who is afraid of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru?

Prime Minister Nehru’s procession is cheered by crowds in New York City. From album “Visit of his Excellency Jawaharlal Nehru Prime Minister of India to the United States of America” As the US-Iran conflict uncontrollably simmers through its 11th week; as the first 8 weeks of the conflict the missiles struck on multiple targets in…

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The sacred and the profane in summer

Raseel Gujral’s Dakhini I Dili at Bikaner House is the mingling of the sacred and the profane. Neatly aligned into a medley of vintage Pichwais, Tanjores and Ravi Varma’s oleographs with a trio of sculpted winged Devis created by Raseel herself, this exhibition is a leaf out of the passages of the past. Raseel is…

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Losing yourself to find everything

Prakhar was, by all visible measures, a successful man. He spoke well, dressed impeccably, and never missed an opportunity to remind others of his accomplishments. Every conversation with him seemed to circle back to him—his achievements, his opinions, his superiority. If someone else attempted to share a personal milestone or joy, Prakhar would either interrupt…

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The day I learned my heart medicine was useless for me

For nearly a year, standard treatment failed to lower my dangerously high homocysteine levels. Then one genetic test revealed the real problem: my body could not efficiently use ordinary folic acid. A simple switch in supplementation finally worked. This changed how I think about medicine, genetics, and preventive healthcare forever. I am writing this because…

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Is TRAI equipped for the challenge?

India’s telecom sector has long been a cornerstone of its digital transformation story. From enabling affordable connectivity to powering platforms that underpin Digital India, the sector’s success has rested not just on technology or investment, but on the strength of its institutional framework. At the heart of this framework lies an important principle: the separation…

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Brewing mindfulness, one cup at a time

Devendraraj Suthar Tea is commonly regarded as an everyday beverage, yet within the cultural history of Asian civilisations, its significance has extended far beyond taste or social habit. In countries such as China, Japan and India, tea has long been associated with states of contemplation, mindfulness, self-discipline and human communion. This association rests less on…

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Why Tata sons should not be listed

Most readers encountering this issue yet again may feel fatigued by the continuing debate on whether Tata Sons should be listed. However, there are certain aspects that merit closer attention. Tata Sons Private Limited, labelled as a non-banking finance company (NBFC) and a core investment company (CIC), essentially functions as principal investment holding company of…

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