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Chief minister C Joseph Vijay has kept the black ‘Beast’ suit on. And the sartorial symbolism matters: he is different. Yet symbolism can only open the door; governance must walk through it. Tamil Nadu today is not merely watching what Vijay does; it is watching whom he chooses to do it with. A full cabinet…

Polio is a much-feared disease that has been dramatically reduced by vaccines. India is polio-free since 2014 as a result of Oral Polio Vaccine campaigns undertaken since 1995. After type 2 polio virus was globally eradicated in 2015, two types of polio virus still remain (types 1 and 3), so a modified vaccine (only for…

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act is one of India’s most important laws for safeguarding children from abuse and exploitation. It was enacted with a noble purpose: to ensure that every child feels safe, heard, and protected. Genuine victims must continue to receive strong legal support and speedy justice.At the same time,…

I have somehow managed to survive quite happily without becoming a good cook. In our part of the world, where people judge character through chai, fish curry, or the softness of rotis, this feels both impressive and slightly embarrassing. Around me, people cook passion, instinct and most importantly with frightening confidence. They throw spices into…

India is witnessing rapid infrastructure growth through initiatives such as the Smart Cities Mission and PM Gati Shakti. However, the construction sector still faces several challenges, including delays, rising costs, safety issues, and low productivity. To address these problems, experts are now focusing on “Construction 4.0” – a modern approach that combines digital technologies, automation,…

8.15am The only thing free in life is bad advice. Especially in India, where from the moment we are born, someone is applying a kala teeka to our forehead on the recommendation of a chachi who once cured someone’s bad back with haldi wala doodh. So, I was surprised to learn that ChatGPT now has…

For all the pageantry of the highly anticipated US-China summit, the signals told the story of a deeply competitive relationship that is unlikely to return to the old normal. This is despite some convergence on market access, stability, and both leaders’ apparent belief that Quad countries — without the US — should increasingly fend for…

This is not even the first time Sikar, a small town in Rajasthan, has made it to the headlines. Before the NEET 2026 controversy, the town had repeatedly surfaced in investigations linked to paper leaks, suspicious guess papers, and recruitment exam scams involving REET, Patwari, SI recruitment, and even Army recruitment papers. Even in 2024,…

The Indian Premier League is already India’s greatest sporting success story. In less than two decades, it has transformed cricket from a sport into a high-voltage entertainment industry combining glamour, celebrity, commerce, fandom and athletic excellence in a way few sporting properties anywhere in the world have achieved. But today it stands at an important…

Temple food holds a deeply significant place in Indian culture, extending far beyond nourishment. Across centuries, food offered in temples has symbolized devotion, gratitude, purity, and community. Whether it is the sacred prasad distributed after prayers, the grand langars of Sikh gurudwaras, or the traditional bhog prepared during festivals, temple food carries spiritual and emotional…