Meet Dali, India’s first painter dog, who is travelling across states with her art
Feb 02, 2026Special dog-friendly brushes were designed for her, and she was gently introduced to painting. No formal training was involved. She was only taught how to hold the brush and touch the canvas. Where to paint, how long to paint, and when to stop, Dali decided on her own.
Is India forgetting the Right to Freedom of Religion?
Feb 01, 2026For decades, Christians in India have faced episodes of violence, humiliation, social boycott, churches being burned, prayers disrupted, and lives lost often followed by silence rather than outrage. That silence has not always meant acceptance; it has often meant restraint, faith, and the painful choice to endure rather than inflame.
Economic Survey flags excessive screen time as public health risk for India’s youth
Feb 01, 2026Economic Survey flags excessive screen time as a health risk for Indian youth. It urges collective action to ensure balanced technology use
Study links gut immune cells to spread of Parkinson’s to brain
Feb 01, 2026Researchers identify gut immune cells as key players in Parkinson’s disease spreading to the brain. This breakthrough could lead to new treatment approaches targeting these cells
Why 'The Silent Patient' did not speak to me
Jan 29, 2026In an age where “must-read” lists often drown out personal curiosity, The Silent Patient stands as a reminder that hype can be louder than substance. What happens when a widely celebrated thriller delivers polish and popularity—but leaves the reader wondering whether the noise, not the narrative, drove its acclaim?
Nihilist penguin's 'Death March': Why we are marching with it in 2026
Jan 27, 2026In the vast, frozen expanse of Antarctica, where survival hinges on the sea's edge and the clamour of the colony, one Adelie penguin broke rank. Nearly two decades ago, it waddled away, steady, solitary, defiant, toward the towering mountains and certain death.
The Death of Ahimsa: From massacres to the criminalization of kindness
Jan 27, 2026India is often called "the land of Ahimsa", yet the reality on the ground tells a far darker story. The blood on our streets today is not only the result of accidents; it reflects a silent, state-sponsored massacre. In 1960, India placed a nominal value of fifty rupees on an animal’s life, but by 2026, people have stopped paying even that. From mass poisoning of dogs across multiple states to the killing of friendly animals on university campuses, and the relentless clearing of forests that leaves wildlife with nowhere to go, India is no longer facing merely a stray-animal problem. It is confronting a profound crisis of conscience. The question today is no longer how we manage animals, but whether we have any humanity left to offer them.
Plastic emissions could double global health damage by 2040: Study
Jan 27, 2026Plastic emissions are projected to double health damage by 2040, warns new study. Urgent action is needed to reduce pollution and protect public health globally
Bangles of tradition: The cultural symphony of Shakha Pola
Jan 22, 2026Shakha Pola bangles are a cherished symbol of marriage and prosperity among Bengali women. These traditional ornaments continue to uphold cultural values despite changing fashion
"Everyone is online, but none posting": Why Gen Z is quietly ditching social media?
Jan 20, 2026At first glance, it looks like silence. Fewer posts. Empty stories. Inactive feeds. But don’t mistake Gen Z’s disappearing act for disengagement. The most online generation in history isn’t logging off, it’s pulling back. Quietly, deliberately, and with purpose.
When life was actually vibes: 2016 vs 2026
Jan 19, 2026For the past few weeks, the internet has been behaving strangely—dancing to old songs, posting blurry throwbacks, and collectively pretending it’s 2016 again. A decade later, the question isn’t why we miss that year, but what it gave us that 2026 no longer does.
Making of India’s razor blade legacy: Through a daughter’s eyes
Jan 19, 2026A business empire may have been built on steel and strategy, but Ace of Blades opens with something far more fragile: a daughter’s memory of watching ambition take shape at home. What follows quietly asks a compelling question—how different does success look when it is remembered not by the market, but by family?
Over 80 per cent Indians with mental illness still outside care: Psychiatric body
Jan 04, 2026More than 80% of Indians with mental illness remain untreated, highlighting a severe gap in mental health services. Experts urge urgent government action to improve care access and reduce stigma
Why anxiety and insomnia may be quietly weakening young women’s immunity
Jan 02, 2026Researchers at Taibah University in Saudi Arabia found that symptoms of anxiety or insomnia were associated with fewer natural killer (NK) cells — a type of immune cell that targets pathogens and infected or abnormal cells.
Diet, sleep and obesity linked to rising breast cancer risk among Indian women: ICMR study
Dec 25, 2025ICMR study finds diet, sleep and obesity linked to breast cancer risk in Indian women. It urges awareness and health initiatives to combat rising cases
‘Using age to pressure women is not fair’: Doctors on motherhood timelines
Dec 14, 2025Doctors say the most critical factor in family planning is not age alone, but a woman’s overall health, personal readiness and access to medical care. Yet once women cross 30, anxiety around motherhood frequently intensifies, driven more by social and familial narratives than by medical advice.
Bestselling ‘Shopaholic’ creator Sophie Kinsella dies at 55, ending an era for her fans
Dec 10, 2025Sophie Kinsella, renowned author of the Shopaholic series, has passed away at 55. Her engaging storytelling and impact on women’s fiction are fondly remembered by fans and peers
Botany with GI Soul: Meghalaya’s Highland Berry Cherrapunji Gin Goes Luxe
Dec 08, 2025There are spirits distilled in factories, and there are spirits distilled in stories. The newest launch from Cherrapunji Eastern Craft Gin belongs firmly in the latter category — a liquid expression of place, terroir and time, born from the wettest highlands on earth.
Dalai Lama unveils National Book Trust title on future of India’s forest governance
Dec 05, 2025Dalai Lama launches a book focusing on sustainable forest governance in India. The book stresses community participation and reforms for balancing conservation with development
Beyond the horizon: How Donyi Polo shapes Arunachal’s cultural soul
Dec 01, 2025If you’ve ever journeyed through the mist-cloaked valleys and emerald hills of Arunachal Pradesh, you’ve likely noticed a white flag fluttering gently in the mountain breeze, with a red sun emblazoned at its heart. It greets you from bamboo rooftops, from quiet doorways, from sacred groves where time itself seems to pause.
A woman PM leads the storm in 'Lies, Spies and Nuclear Rise'
Nov 26, 2025A woman Prime Minister leads a political storm in 'Lies, Spies and Nuclear Rise'. The novel mixes bold events with puzzling moments, revealing both strengths and weaknesses in the writing
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