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“Cancer may be a part of my journey, but it does not define my destination.” — Emily Carter February 4 is World Cancer Day, a time dedicated to raising awareness, encouraging prevention, and strengthening global efforts to combat one of humanity’s most persistent health challenges. Cancer is not a distant threat; it affects millions worldwide,…

“Jahan rahega, wahin raushni lutayegaKisi ‘chiragh’ ka apna makaan nahi hota” Over the years, these lines by renowned Urdu poet Waseem Barelvi have often been used to describe people who, regardless of circumstances, support, or environment, choose to do what they believe is right—especially when it comes to upholding humanity and justice. A recent incident…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing our lives faster than most societies can adapt. It brings real promise — better public services, earlier warning for crises, new opportunities for entrepreneurs — but also real fear: loss of control, deeper inequality, and a world where data becomes the new currency. For the Global South, AI is not…

The term “Indian” pertains to the entire Indian subcontinent, which stretches from Burma to present-day Afghanistan and from the Himalayas down to the Indian Ocean. Throughout the centuries, this region has maintained its cultural, literary, and social practices, despite the political changes that have occurred. Only knowledge synthesised, codified, and made available by individuals born…

Hello, dear reader, and welcome to the 79th edition of the Weekly Vine. This week, we take a look at the US–India trade deal, explain how The Matrix foreshadowed the Epstein saga, delve into the Black vs White argument about Helen of Troy, and finally explore the great Indian middle-class delusion about the Budget. India–US Trade Deal?…

Budget 2026 is an intentional and ambitious budget. From manufacturing growth to services supremacy, from technology consumption to AI-powered transformation. This is the blueprint for a $7 trillion economy built on intelligence, not just scale. The strategic architecture is multifaceted. The tax holiday until 2047 for cloud services isn’t merely a fiscal incentive – it’s…

Have you ever noticed how some days you reach for bright colours and fitted silhouettes, while on others all you want is an oversized shirt and the softest pair of pants you own? That’s not random. Personal style isn’t just about trends, body types, or what’s new in stores but it’s also deeply connected to…

The solo exhibition of paintings and drawings by the late contemporary artist Manjit Bawa titled The Storyteller, featuring a selection of ten canvases and eighteen works on paper ranging in the mediums of pastel, pencil, charcoal, ink, and tempera from the collection of  Bhavna and Ravi Bawa are an apt epitaph for a father they deeply loved. The…

By The XIV Dalai Lama In seeking a meaningful life rooted in love and wisdom, few guides are more helpful than the training of the mind. Among the most revered in Tibetan tradition is the Eight Verses for Training the Mind , composed by the 11th-century master Langri Tangpa. These verses are practical teachings that…

This is my twenty-fifth year in journalism, and my twenty-fifth Union Budget. Once upon a time, it was a three-day carnival. It began with the Railway Budget, moved to the Economic Survey, peaked with the Union Budget, and spilled over into thick, ink-stained newspapers dissecting the Finance Bill the morning after. Newsrooms hummed, and readers…