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Setting boundaries with parents is one of the most emotionally loaded things an adult can do, particularly when you were raised in a culture where devotion to family is not merely a value but a measure of your character. The guilt that follows is not weakness; it is the residue of decades of conditioning. In…

Weekend productivity has very little to do with hustle. In fact, the biggest challenge of weekends is often the opposite: too much unstructured freedom. An entire day with no meetings, no deadlines, and no fixed schedule can quietly drift into endless scrolling, random YouTube videos, “just one more episode” or endless afternoon naps! That’s why I…

Every monsoon, many whites and beaches along India’s west coast are encrusted in black by waves of oil and tar balls. This year, the pollution arrived unusually early: Normally washing ashore in June first week, it was already defacing beaches along the Konkan coast by May 9. Of all the environmental crises along India’s coastline,…

Mangoes, fondly revered as the king of fruits, are more than just a seasonal delight — they are a celebration of flavour, culture, and tradition. Across the world, mangoes are cherished for their luscious sweetness, golden hue, and unmistakable aroma, but nowhere are they loved more deeply than in India. With the arrival of summer…

Artificial intelligence is being treated as the next great transformation in banking. In some ways, it is. AI can reduce manual work, improve fraud detection, personalise financial guidance, accelerate underwriting, strengthen customer service, and help frontline staff serve customers better. But there is a dangerous misconception underneath the excitement: that AI will fix institutions that…

In 1987, in a remote village in Kollam district, people arrived carrying mats and pillows for an experience many had never had before—a free film screening i n their own neighbourhood. Some expected a conventional superstar-led film. Instead, they encountered a deeply political work that often reflected their own realities. Actor Joy Mathew still remembers…

Commercial mining on the ocean floor? Terrible idea Washington’s nod to commercial deep-sea mining, the boat pushed out Friday, has prospectors diving in, to loot the ocean floor. UN-backed International Seabed Authority has called Trump’s move “unlawful”. Commercial seabed mining in international waters is off-limits. For anyone. That’s why there aren’t even regulations in place…

The wisdom, or otherwise, of college uniforms. It’s touching when govt loves citizens so much, it even lays out the clothes they should wear to college – like UP has just done. “Nanny,” you cry, seeing the white shirt, blue trousers, black shoes, or whatever’s struck nanny’s fancy this time. Gratitude brims over when you…

By AK Merchant In the 19th century, Shiraz, Iran, a 25-year-old youth took the title ‘The Báb’, meaning ‘The Gate’. He announced that he was the prophet-herald of a new era, sent to pave the way for a global spiritual revolution. Though his ministry lasted a brief six years, the Báb attracted thousands of followers…

Indian tourists find so many things amazing in Japan. Some we can and should bring back too. Here are six Japanese micro-philosophies, which we can learn, and really improve our life. Last year, I visited Japan and was absolutely amazed by the richness of their culture. Specifically, by how polite, graceful, and dignified everyone is….