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“In the high-stakes and intricate theatre of Indian politics, the weeks leading up to an election are often defined not only by the battle against the opposition, but also by the war within. For the Congress party, particularly in its strongholds, the pre-poll season has historically been a time of turbulence, a period where the…

In my years of working and writing about the war widows, disabled soldiers, and the larger veer parivaars, I have encountered many stories of courage and resilience. And yet there is one truth that continues to unsettle me, no matter how often I witness it, the quiet, enduring anguish of mothers of soldiers who are…

Celebrities don’t always endorse products because they personally believe in them. Often, endorsements are simply lucrative business deals allowing celebrities used as “trust shortcuts” to reach the “next billion” users. Many A-list stars back mass-market products that sharply contrast with their real lifestyles, values or public stances. A familiar example is Shah Rukh Khan endorsing…

Thanks to Mr Trump it is an open season for disagreements, and in turn agreements. As Indian Prime Minister is a man of action and also of the moment, we are seeing a lot of action on agreements front. On the other hand, thanks to our opposition that seems to be desperately looking for fault-lines…

The common perception is that the job of the Interior Designer will eventually be taken over by AI. There are numerous “take a picture and see your space complete transformed by AI” models that have been around since a couple of years now. In the last 4 months Gemini has gone “nano bananas” and leap…

Looking around the world today, we can say that there is global instability. The map of West Asia is being rewritten by fire. The conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has escalated significantly and Operation Epic Fury, has changed years of shadow warfare into a direct, high-intensity regional conflict. It has turned the Persian…

What Causes TB? Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a bacterium that primarily affects the lungs but can also impact other organs such as the brain, spine, and kidneys. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or even speaks. Symptoms that often go ignored One of the biggest challenges with TB…

Dental schools are often perceived as challenging and rigorous due to their intense curricula and structure. They are designed to prepare individuals with the fundamental knowledge and technical precision required to treat oral health conditions. For many dental students, graduation represents years of dedication, committed training, and countless hours spent practicing clinical techniques. During their…

An excursion in the time of war By afternoon, the street ceases to exist. Merrymakers swallow it, with as much relish as their beers. A parade of performers – singing Adele to Dylan – traverse the decades with ease. Their audience – including bare-chested European and American men, with their women companions –  sways from…

Costly jet fuel may drive up airfares briefly, but lack of competition is the real long-term risk to Indian aviation India pulled its airfare cap yesterday, without a price surge. Big question now is, what happens next month, when jet fuel prices are revised. If US and Iran achieve “total resolution of hostilities”, as Trump…