Kerala, nestled in the lush, wilderness of the Western Ghats and teeming with life, is home to one of nature’s most captivating birds: the hornbill. But this isn’t just a story about a bird with a fancy casque and an impressive wingspan. This is also a story about the Kadar tribal community, a group of […]
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India’s caste-based reservation system has always been a lightning rod for debate, and now, thanks to a recent Supreme Court observation, the fire is raging hotter than ever. In a recent ruling, Judge BR Gavai declared that “75 years of benefits are enough,” nudging Parliament to reconsider whether the current system still serves its purpose […]
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What if every Indian, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, voted for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies on the same day, every five years? The BJP’s ambitious “One Nation, One Election” (ONOE) proposal is trying to make this a reality, and the debate is nothing short of explosive. It promises unity, efficiency, and the kind of […]
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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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