Odissi danseuse Madhulita Mohapatra is on a mission. To introduce the exquisite beauty and richness of Odissi dance to the people of Kerala. Despite being one of the nine classical dances recognized by the Sangeet...

The sight was so stunning and majestic that they stood frozen in time. An adult tiger walked past them ignoring their presence, and then she suddenly turned around. Ramesh cannot forget her eyes that remained...

There is too much frothing and foaming about issues prior to 1947. Like Bose vs Savarkar. Political campaigning should be pulled back to our real and present lives, EC should devise a time bar Politicians...

The young are lively on digital platforms but not polling booths. Many are too caught up in studies & work and their own heads to vote. Maybe their choices signify satisfaction. Maybe hopelessness Theres no...

Any doubts that Russia and China have formed an inseparable strategic compact today have been put to rest by Putins latest visit to China. The two sides inked a joint statement to deepen their comprehensive...

Supreme Court on Thursday directed Forest Survey of India to investigate how many trees have been felled in the Aravallis outcrop Southern Delhi Ridge sector since Feb 16 to build an 11km road....

Obesity has nearly tripled globally since 1975, a first in the history of our species. It contributes to at least 200 known diseases and complications, including strokes and cancer. Now, theres a way to solve...

By Jaya Row Where is happiness? You believe it is out there in the world. As long as a desire is unfulfilled, the mind is agitated and unhappy. When the desire is fulfilled, the agitation...

Let me tell you a tale of a lion who held a deep faith in the divine. Once, there was an atheist. His name was Laddu Pinto. He was filthy rich and belonged to an...

India is seeing substantial expansion in its energy industry, fueled by a combination of traditional and renewable energy initiatives aimed at satisfying the countrys increasing demand and sustainable development objectives. The Indian government has been...

In an age where the impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly undeniable, it is heartening to see that Indians are significantly concerned about global warming and are ready to back governmental efforts towards a...

While addressing an election meeting in a Kurukshetra village recently, the BJP candidate and well-known industrialist Naveen Jindal asked the audience rhetorically, Which is greater the party or the nation? to which the unanimous...

If studies in printmaking and etching in India have to be recorded in the history of its past then the work of the brilliant Flemish genius Franois Balthazar Solvyns must be engraved. DAGs ode to...

In a waveless election like the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, do election speeches, statements at public rallies, or TV interviews help set a new election trend or manufacture a mood? Probably not. Not at least...

I wake up. It is 7 am this Monday. I am panicking. Friday is not the day of celebrations. It is the day of celebrations and over-commitments. In fluent spoken English, I had promised to...

Are Mr Modi and the BJP guilty of inadvertently promoting Rahul Gandhi over the last few years in their fixation to put him down? Has their strategy been counterproductive and instead worked in favour of...

Once again, Mamata Banerjee is in a fierce fight to defend her turf from BJP. And once again, Didi is fighting alone as her INDIA coalition partners contest separately. In 2011, Trinamool Congress formed the...

On Wednesday, Supreme Court declared the arrest of Prabir Purkayastha, founder of NewsClick, illegal and ordered his release from custody. Purkayastha had been in police and judicial custody since October last year, in connection with...

The vote in financial capital Mumbais six Lok Sabha constituencies is on May 20. Capital Delhis seven LS seats vote on May 25. Mumbai barely stayed off the headlines selecting candidates was messy for...

Whistleblowers have it tough across the world. The Supreme Court in Canberra, Australia, recently sentenced former Australian army lawyer David McBride for revealing information about alleged Australian war crimes in Afghanistan. This comes seven years...

The CEO of the Indian offshoot of the international garment maker, Uniglow, noted for its all-weather fashion wear, held a special staff meeting of all the companys employees. Thanks to a localised version of man-made...

In the 2024 US Presidential Election, as the competition for the White House heats up, Chinas economic ascent and its impact on American interests captivate focus. At the core of this electoral contest lies a...

By- Radhanath Swami Leaders are the most important people in society. They define the goals, priorities and progress of a nation. They represent the nation on the world stage through conduct, character, and personality. They...

The ongoing general elections, apart from being the biggest exercise in democracy the world has ever witnessed, are an unprecedented administrative exercise. While political parties and people are engaged in campaign activities, theElection Commission of...

Welcome to another edition of My Take 5, your weekly wrap of international news. Ukraine is having to defend against a new Russian onslaught, fighting has intensified in Gaza, and protests in Georgia continue. Lets...

In several villages of Ajara taluka, Kolhapur, western Maharashtra, a major election issue, particularly for the concerned parents and teachers, has been the proposed closure of govt schools. With many who can neither afford private...

Supreme Court yesterday reiterated the paramount importance of procedural safeguards that flow from the Constitution to ensure arrests are not arbitrary. In Prabir Purkayastha (NewsClick founder) vs State (NCT of Delhi), the arrest, a subsequent...

A TOI analysis of BJPs LS candidates showed that nearly 25% are from other parties, who joined BJP after 2014. Even in UP, almost a third of BJP candidates, 23 of 74, joined the party...

By Abhimanyu Pati In the Bhagwad Gita, 6: 34-35, Arjun, the Pandav warrior, expresses his doubt to Krishn that human mind is like a tornado and thus, cannot be overcome. Mind acts as a major...

Bollywood hits script poll campaigns A galaxy of film stars is always co-opted in the hope of being votebloc-busters. Secondly, this time Gaali Boys seems to be playing at every theatrics near you. Therefore, current...

The period between 1900 and 1947 was a transformative era in Indian history, and print culture played a crucial role in shaping identity politics during this time. The interplay of nationalism, communalism, and gender in...

Before sitting for the UPSC civil services exam, my mother took me to an astrologer who forecasted that I wouldnt clear the exam in this lifetime. Instead, my horoscope suggested pursuing an MBA. Despite failing...

Two points on the messaging app vs GOI case on sharing encrypted data. Indias not the only country asking for this. And internet privacy, really speaking, is an illusion In the plea that WhatsApp and...

Dignity is a freighted word & a key concept in the states caste politics. Fair share in resources is the other slogan. JDU & RJD are being judged on both Political discourse in Bihar is...

The high winds that created chaos in Mumbai on Monday were actually just 50-60 kmph strong. The most notable wreckage was a massive hoarding in Ghatkopar that brought down several lives with it. Its 120120...

LS polls turnout in Srinagar is encouraging. Now ensure assembly polls and restoration of statehood Polling in the redrawn Srinagar constituency on May 13 recorded a 38% voter turnout highest since 1996 (40.9%). This...

Warning: medical health cover might be injurious to your wealth Health insurance is meant to safeguard us from the high cost of medical expenses occasioned by illness or injury, but how safe is the safety...

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan In todays world, people are so engrossed in their day-to-day lives that they are only concerned with fulfilling their responsibilities. They have no time to think of helping others, forming good...

According to a recent study published in Lancet (March 2024), 70% of Indias urban population is classified as obese or overweight, placing the country amid an obesity crisis. The report, conducted by the NCD Risk...

Imagine this: youre rummaging through your kitchen, grumbling about a missing ingredient for tonights dinner. Suddenly, a forgotten jar tumbles from the shelf, its label catching your eye. An idea sparks, a culinary fusion you...

Savukku Shankar was arrested on May 4th on charges of denigrating women police personnel in an interview he gave to a YouTube channel. Going by the rate at which old complaints against him are being...

The Dalit identity politics that reigned supreme in UP in the 1990s was built around a Dalit-led political party. It is now giving way to broader demands for social justice and economic advancement, particularly among...

Voting for 21 Lok Sabha seats and 147-member Vidhan Sabha elections got underway yesterday over four phases on the backdrop of a failed coalition attempt between incumbent BJD and principal opposition BJP. An...

Women increasingly constitute an important vote bloc for many political parties. Carefully tailored subsidies are integral to political strategies to appeal to women voters. Of interest here is the impact of free bus rides for...

Haryanas politics is witnessing interesting twists and turns in the wake of three independent MLAs withdrawing support to the BJP govt. While this means that CM Nayab Sainis govt is technically in minority 43...

Trinidad and Tobago a nation of two islands in the Caribbean is far, far away if you live in India, the journey so long you feel you were born and brought up in...

By Vishal Rao Quantum physics has long been a source of fascination and wonder, given its profound insights into the fundamental nature of reality. Spirituality, on the other hand, elaborated by ancient texts such as...

When early childhood experts, gather, it is unlikely to be a quiet place. As they sang, shared, laughed, they walked the talk on the play-based learning approach in India. There are over 13 lakh Anganwadi...

Introduction As per a Report by theGlobal Energy Think TankEmber Climate, in 2015 India ranked 9thin Solar Energy Deployment. Rapid Solar Energy Deployment since then has pushed the country past Japan to become the worlds...

Mothers Day is a day to celebrate the special bond shared by mothers and their children. Watching movies that explore the various aspects of motherhood is an excellent way to spend the day. We have...