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Q: What made you write ‘Meet the Savarnas’? A: It comes out of partly my life’s experiences also because I did not grow up in a Savarna family. I come from an intercaste marriage between a Scheduled Caste mother and an OBC father. And neither of those two sides of the family had a tradition … Read more
William Faulkner had a way of cutting through the romanticised “happily ever after” nonsense that usually clutters our social media feeds. He once famously wrote, “You don’t love because, you love despite; not for the virtues, but despite the faults.” And this quote has now become one of his timeless wisdoms which is apt even … Read more
With the rise of AI in educational settings, students are finding themselves using these tools more often for their assignments, transforming a once invaluable resource into a dependency that stifles originality and deep thinking. Experts caution that this trend may have lasting effects on young minds still in development. OpenAI presents ChatGPT as an all-purpose … Read more
What’s next for Raghav Chadha? Raghav Chadha’s outburst against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leadership does not come as a surprise. For quite some time now, Chadha, who was once considered a close confidant of AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, was not on the same page with the party’s top leadership. Raghav Chadha’s growing distance from AAP … Read more
The sequel to Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster franchise, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, finally arrived in theatres on March 19 and has been generating significant buzz ever since. Headlined by Ranveer Singh, the film has not only impressed audiences but also sparked curiosity about its extensive casting process. In a recent interview, casting director Mukesh Chhabra shared insights … Read more
As per reports, Adar Poonawalla met Natasha in the early 2000s at Vijay Mallya’s famous New Year’s Eve bash in Goa. Natasha had just wrapped up her Master’s at the London School of Economics and was enjoying her first “parent-free” trip to Goa. While the rest of the crowd was lost in the whirlwind of … Read more
CSK vs PBKS toss (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: The toss moment in the IPL 2026 match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings turned unexpectedly chaotic due to the deafening crowd at Chepauk. As captain Ruturaj Gaikwad came forward to speak, the noise made it nearly impossible for anyone to hear, creating a light-hearted but awkward … Read more
US President Donald Trump has proposed a $1.5 trillion defence budget for 2027, the largest in decades, underscoring a sharp focus on military spending amid the ongoing US-led war against Iran. The proposal, released on Friday, outlines a significant increase in Pentagon funding while calling for a 10% reduction in non-defence spending by shifting certain … Read more
When one thinks of the decisions taken by strategists in Washington DC, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi; what comes to mind are that these decisions are shaped by intelligence feeds, depleting missile stockpiles and diplomatic rammifications. One of the most important consideration that is often left out of public discourse is the effect of the environment, … Read more
Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump (Image via Getty) Vanessa Trump has publicly shown her support for Tiger Woods despite ongoing rumors about trouble in their relationship. The former wife of Donald Trump Jr. shared a romantic Instagram story featuring the golf legend. In the picture, she is seen holding Woods warmly, adding two red heart … Read more