In the age of seamless connectivity and satellite devices where smartphones can practically do everything but make your coffee, it’s not unthinkable that a gadget could land you in jail. And that’s exactly what happened to two tourists in India—a Canadian and a German (on two separate incidents)—who found themselves fined and facing court proceedings […]
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Picture this: a tech CEO, MAGA diehards, and an immigrant community all walk into a bar—except the bar is America, and the punchline is a fight over H-1B visas. The latest drama? Elon Musk, ever the disruptor, has vowed to “go to war” to defend the H-1B program, leaving MAGA supporters in a frothy rage […]
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Childbirth is supposed to be natural, but in India, it’s increasingly looking like a well-planned business transaction. The alarming rise of caesarean deliveries—or C-sections—across the country has sparked debates about profit-driven healthcare, cultural quirks, and the price we’re paying for convenience. At the heart of this conversation lies a stark disparity: Telangana boasts a jaw-dropping […]
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The literary saga of Salman Rushdie’s The Satanic Verses has always been shrouded in controversy, censorship, and chaos. Thirty-six years after its publication, the book’s tumultuous journey in India has taken another intriguing twist. In an ironic turn of events, the Delhi High Court recently closed a plea challenging its import ban, noting that the […]
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They say love is in the air, but in most Indian cities, it’s more likely PM2.5. Air pollution has turned our lungs into unwilling vacuum cleaners, sucking in a cocktail of harmful particles and gases. And while we’re all wheezing our way through the smog, let’s break down what’s polluting our air, how it’s killing […]
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In the immortal words of Mark Twain, “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” But in today’s world, it seems dying itself has become a bureaucratic conundrum, steeped in debates about autonomy, morality, and whether societies are ready for the […]
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Ever wondered how much money you’d need to quit your job and live carefree? Or are you just hoping to afford a vacation without dipping into next month’s rent? Three Pigs to Financial Freedom by Rishi Piparaiya offers a roadmap to financial comfort and independence, delivering serious advice with a side of humour. Piparaiya’s approach […]
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Bhaskar Roy’s Fifty Year Road: A Personal History of India offers a captivating blend of personal anecdotes, political insights, and reflections on India’s socio-political landscape over the past five decades. This memoir, or to put it more aptly, a personal-political commentary, charts the country’s transformation from the mid-1960s to the present day, offering readers a […]
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Sri Lanka’s recent history has been shaped by the Aragalaya movement, a people’s uprising that captured global attention. The protest, fuelled by economic collapse, corruption, and political dysfunction, forced the resignation of then-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. But as the country prepares for its first election since this monumental movement, the question looms—will it lead to lasting […]
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In a bid to elevate the global stature of the Tamil language, Tamil Nadu’s government has launched an initiative to feature the best Tamil literary works in prestigious universities and libraries worldwide. This effort is part of a broader mission to promote the rich literary heritage of Tamil, one of the world’s oldest and most […]
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