The concoction created is infused with a few cliches: one, as the description suggests, anglicisation, or a penchant for speaking not just in English but a kind of hifalutin English; two, as a corollary of the first quality, covertly harbouring derision for 'vernaculars'; three, holding everything that is 'Indian' to be subpar and all things 'phoren' to be of quality, including, say, 'chicken tikka masala'.

Airtel has to top up on spectrum that is lapsing in select telecom circles. Jio can afford to take it easy after having cornered the biggest chunk of airwaves put up for sale in the previous round of auctions in 2022. In the event, Jio still remains the most hungry for spectrum, signalling its interest to buy three times as much as Airtel, and 10 times as much as Vi.

In a densely populated developing country like India, there are competing demands on land - farming, housing, infrastructure development and factories. This, on more occasions than one would like, has led to conflicts. According to Land Conflict Watch, there are 781 land conflicts, affecting 9.4 mn people and 3.11 tn investments.

The article explores the unknown nature of death, life, and living, focusing on the fear of death, comfort in familiar beliefs, and the necessity of comprehending death without knowledge or fear. It also touches on the concepts of mind, yesterday, and tomorrow.

The beauty of the song lies in its juxtaposition of heavy brooding while shouting out what it means to be resilient, to survive.

Every label coming out from FMCG, nutraceutical, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and wellness sectors must be properly checked by regulators. In this context, Supreme Court rightly pulled up the Indian Medical Association (IMA) last week for not taking action against Patanjali on complaints for the company's alleged 'misleading' claims and 'disparaging' ads against the allopathic system of medicine.

Out of the 17 Lok Sabha elections starting from 1951, voter turnout exceeded 60% on only seven occasions. The threshold of 65% was reached only in 2014 and 2019. Despite concerns about declining turnout, the first four phases of the current elections have recorded a turnout of 66.95%. In terms of absolute numbers, 451 million people have already cast their votes. The addition of postal ballots on counting day is expected. If this turnout rate continues in the remaining three phases, 2024 could m

It is clear that the government will not opt for irrational curbs on imports because that can derail several industries. But it will have to find ways to reduce reliance on a belligerent neighbour that is relentlessly fortifying its position on the LoC.

Wolfenstein 3D would probably have served as a 'gateway game' for my proper addiction to the world of gaming, were it not for a friend accidentally deleting it from my PC, and me subsequently moving to the more pacifist climes of Delhi where work and family took precedence over killing fascists.

In recent times, if you want to see the real path of love you need to be a fan of the IPL cricket franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). For most part of the last 16 years, since the IPL started, RCB have resembled a UPSC aspirant who makes it to the interview stage but doesnt get selected.

Is it worth paying 'so much' for food at Nadodi, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Kuala Lumpur that reimagines South Asian cuisine? At Noma in Copenhagen, often voted as the best restaurant, and in the Faroe Islands at KOKS, billed as the 'world's most remote foodie destination, we experienced unique dining adventures.

You could blame politicians and say they need to improve their intellectual discourse, turn perhaps to the great speeches of Vajpayee, JP, Nehru (oops) and George Fernandes. However, I don't think it is the politicians' fault. They're looking for any trick in the book to entertain crowds. In the age of social media, the public has changed.

The pen is mightier than the sword. But for some writers, both objects hold equal fascination. Take Amir Khusrau and Babur. Or Samudragupta from an earlier time. Or Valmiki if we go mythological, who is said to have been the fierce bandit Ratnakar, adept with the bow and arrow before taking up the quill.

India's youth population is set to reach 420 million in 2024, comprising 29% of the total population, with 20 million being first-time voters. These young individuals hold significant power to influence India's future. The People Research on India's Consumer Economy (PRICE) survey identifies six national priorities for the next five years, including education, healthcare, infrastructure, job creation, and inclusive economic growth.