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Who or what is Indian enough?

There should be an official government body to decide what is and isn’t part of our culture because this may help us all

01.02.2025 20

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The value of short attention spans

The value of short attention spans

One nice thing about being constantly nonchalant is how we can always move on quickly from every news story

25.01.2025 5

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More respect for bizmen, please

More respect for bizmen, please

We should consider felicitating Indian entrepreneurs more often because they may someday change our lives for the better

18.01.2025 10

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Who cares about drivers?

It’s hard to imagine what bus and train employees, tasked with carrying millions of passengers, must cope with daily

12.01.2025 10

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Predictions for the months ahead

It may seem futile to come up with a wish list for the year to come, but there’s nothing wrong with a little hope By 2026, I foresee every young...

05.01.2025 4

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Between devils and the deep blue sea

It’s interesting how elections routinely offer us an illusion of choice given the candidates we must pick from In November, a survey by the...

22.12.2024 5

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Patriarchy is obviously a myth

If it weren’t for our knowledgeable ministers, we would know very little about the world and how it operates We can learn a lot from our...

15.12.2024 10

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The startling rise of busywork

It’s interesting and amusing to evaluate what many of us spend so much time doing, and what it really accomplishes I sometimes wonder what could be...

08.12.2024 7

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Are young people still welcome?

For those trying to rent a home, jumping through hoops and fighting prejudice are still unfortunately part of the struggle Horror stories about...

01.12.2024 20

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No secrets between us

Why is data theft treated so casually when it has the power to affect all our lives in dangerous and unforeseen ways? In July this year, a report...

24.11.2024 8

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Preparing for the apocalypse

For a city that ranks high on every list of places vulnerable to climate impact, the absence of panic is baffling Flooded cars on a city street...

17.11.2024 5

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Reclaiming Bombay’s streets: The lost art of walking in a changing city

Bombay’s changing landscape has diminished its walkability, stripping residents of open spaces and walkable paths. As we lose access to public...

10.11.2024 9

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More hostesses on buses, please

The concept of Shivneri Sundaris for passengers makes perfect sense in a country constantly reaching for the past The Maharashtra State Road...

04.11.2024 6

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Who speaks for all of us?

Annual Oscar nominations are a reminder that the idea of representation still isn’t taken as seriously as it should A still from Laapataa Ladies,...

27.10.2024 20

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Life is about being at the office

We should pay more attention to business barons and try emulating their behaviour because they clearly know best We need to stop blaming companies...

20.10.2024 40

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Pod taxis today, jet packs tomorrow

The MMRDA’s latest initiative proves, once again, how it constantly has the public’s best interests at heart The personal rapid transit podcar...

13.10.2024 2

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Inclusive on paper alone

India’s performance at the Summer Paralympics is another reminder that we don’t care about people with disabilities India’s paralympics 2024...

05.10.2024 5

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Public relations over people

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet knows what’s good for the country’s future and proves it with its new social media policy YouTubers who are...

28.09.2024 7

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What makes a great airport?

If they are meant to give visitors a first glimpse of what a country stands for, shouldn’t we take them more seriously? For everything the Mumbai...

22.09.2024 10

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Where the greatest athletes live

It is fitting that most of India’s sporting budget now goes towards overachievers like Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat The façade of the town hall of...

14.09.2024 4

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Misogyny is part of our culture

Isn’t it time we learned to accept what the world thinks of Indian men and celebrate our obvious hatred of women? A candlelight vigil held in...

09.09.2024 10

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Stop complaining about budgets

We should encourage younger Indians to start giving up their money at an early age for the country’s benefit An underconstruction bridge that...

25.08.2024 3

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No country for resignations

It doesn’t make sense for government representatives or officials to quit just because they aren’t qualified to do their jobs I have never heard...

18.08.2024 7

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Are all pesticides bad now?

It’s ridiculous how some foreign countries are beginning to question the quality of so many products made in India Earlier this year, Singapore and...

11.08.2024 3

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Too much infrastructure?

Collapsing walls and falling buildings are probably a sign that our cities aren’t ready for development just yet The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link as...

03.08.2024 3

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