How an opaque FSSAI is putting Indian kids in harm's way
A common takeaway from the Cerelac & Bournvita controversies is that advertising to children is not being monitored at all strictly. FSSAI is failing at tough deterrence
Will welfare schemes help Cong spring a surprise in Karnataka?
LS polls in Karnataka is assembly polls redux. BJP’s still banking on ‘Modi magic’. Siddaramaiah’s schemes are, again, Congress’s mainstay. JDS’s fate, now as then, hangs in balance
How this RBI governor refused to be Cong govt’s cheerleader
In his new memoir, ‘Just A Mercenary?: Notes from My Life and Career’, the former RBI governor writes about how there was ‘little understanding and sensitivity’ in the UPA-2 government on the importance of the central bank’s autonomy
- Duvvuri Subbarao
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Can power-hungry pontiffs derail BJP plans in Karnataka?
The BJP’s failure to keep mushrooming caste power centres happy cost the party in the 2023 assembly election. Will the party face a similar fate in the Lok Sabha polls as well?
- Sugata Srinivasaraju
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
How this oil & gas stock found its roar back after years of silence
Investors who were patient with this state-run major are now reaping rich dividends. Here’s how
- Prashant Mukherjee
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Does super-hit ‘Civil War’ depict what the US could become?
The movie's director says the goal was to create a movie that could illustrate the risks of polarisation — not just in the US but globally. Indians too should take note
- Lisa Lerer
- New York Times
Economy is on strong footing then why such low salaries for IITians?
With companies scaling back on hiring and offering lower salary packages, IIT students at the tail-end – those that haven’t been placed yet – are being offered annual packages below Rs 10L
Why most Muslims would fail the 'Rushdie test' of tolerance
Nearly two years after the horrific stabbing incident, author Salman Rushdie is still struggling to figure out why someone barely familiar with his work wanted to kill him
- Hasan Suroor
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
How you can gain by planting trees under Green Credit plan
The central government is offering incentives for individuals, firms to contribute towards environmental goals; first up is a scheme for afforestation of degraded plots.
- Vishwa Mohan
- TNN
Why Mathura could be cakewalk for an 'indifferent' Hema Malini
Though the actor-politician isn’t hugely popular with voters but Mathura remains a BJP bastion and she is likely to sail through, especially with RLD and BJP joining forces
- Avijit Ghosh
- TNN
A warming planet didn't spare Dubai. Mumbai could be next
A warming Arabian Sea means cities around it, Dubai to Mumbai, are vulnerable to extreme weather. But what’s more extreme is that govts and companies are trying to fix the weather using tech
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In Kerala, a garden springs from a book
‘Hortus Malabaricus’, a Latin text on the region’s flora, is being painstakingly recreated on a 20-acre plot near Palakkad
- Preethu Nair
- Times Network
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on three ways to be happy and ever-smiling
Discover the art of perpetual happiness with insights from Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Broaden vision, find guidance, and contribute joyfully.
- Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
- The Speaking Tree
How Gukesh checkmated critics
Is it his skill? Or stamina? Is it his composure, that amazing ability to bounce back from losses? Here’s how the 17-year-old Grandmaster won the right to challenge the world champ
BURNING BRIGHT ALRIGHT, BUT WILL WE LET THEM LIVE?
Project Tiger launched in 1973, the plan was to conserve and protect the species as the numbers had reduced due to hunting. To a large extent it is a success story for India to tell the world. TOI looks at the years gone by and what lies ahead
- Vijay PinjarkarU Sudhakar Reddy
- Times Network
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3 reasons why BJP won’t have a smooth sailing in 2024 polls
After the consecration of the Ram temple, the BJP looked unbeatable in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls. But it looks like Modi’s bid for a third term might have peaked a bit too soon
- Andy Mukherjee
- Bloomberg
Modiphobia triggers Western media meltdown ahead of 2024 polls
Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, sections of the Western media have thoughtlessly attacked Indian democracy, in the process damaging their own credibility
- Minhaz Merchant
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
‘India could become a weak electoral democracy...that’s my worry’
Eminent political scientist Suhas Palshikar explains the challenges Opposition parties face in taking on the BJP in spite of many of their leaders being jailed
- Alka DhupkarArun George
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Will lower turnout in phase 1 hurt NDA more or INDIA?
What are the voters thinking? Have they revealed their mood in the first phase? Is the dip of four percentage points in the voter turnout any indication of who they are hurting more?
- Prabhash K Dutta
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
After wrecking Twitter, Musk plunges Tesla into chaos
The stock is sliding, a cheaper electric car is deprioritised and the CEO is riling the workforce with his biggest layoffs yet
- Edward LudlowDana Hull
- Bloomberg
Legend of the Christmas Spiders
The legend of the Christmas spiders explains the origin of tinsel on Christmas trees and small ornaments in the shape of spiders, emphasizing simple joys, kindness, and respect for all creatures.
- Marguerite Theophil
- The Speaking Tree
Why Indians would rather eat takeout than buy ready-to-cook meals
Ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat meals have existed as a category for decades. But most of these companies have not grown the way Indians are ordering in
- Shabori Das
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
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3 reasons why BJP won’t have a smooth sailing in 2024 polls
After the consecration of the Ram temple, the BJP looked unbeatable in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls. But it looks like Modi’s bid for a third term might have peaked a bit too soon
- Andy Mukherjee
- Bloomberg
‘Patients have stopped medication and suffered due to Patanjali’s ads’
Dr Jayesh Lele, honorary secretary general of the Indian Medical Association, explains why the Supreme Court’s actions against Patanjali have come late and what more needs to be done
- Alka Dhupkar
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Modiphobia triggers Western media meltdown ahead of 2024 polls
Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, sections of the Western media have thoughtlessly attacked Indian democracy, in the process damaging their own credibility
- Minhaz Merchant
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
‘YSR wanted to see Rahul become PM…he would’ve backed my political pursuit…Jagan changed after becoming CM’
As YS Sharmila takes forward former CM YS Rajasekhara Reddy’s political heritage, her party, Congress – virtually written off in the two Telugu states till it won Telangana’s assembly election – seems to be on a path to revival from its 1.2% vote share (2019 LS) in Andhra
How Tesla can jumpstart India's electric car industry
Musk postponing his India trip doesn’t alter two fundamentals. One, Tesla is best placed to help Indians embrace EVs. Two, India is best placed to help Tesla test & build affordable cars for emerging markets
- Rajiv Ghosh
- TNN
What Jadavpur University's first "gender-neutral washroom" means for the LGBTQ community
June marks LGBTQ Pride, celebrated globally. Jadavpur University introduces a gender-neutral washroom, addressing LGBTQ student concerns on inclusivity and safety.
- Moyurie Som
- Times Network
What’s the best way to treat irritable bowel syndrome?
A new study suggests that certain dietary changes may be more effective than medication
- Alice Callahan
- New York Times
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Modiphobia triggers Western media meltdown ahead of 2024 polls
Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, sections of the Western media have thoughtlessly attacked Indian democracy, in the process damaging their own credibility
- Minhaz Merchant
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why Islam cannot be secular…it was never meant to be
For Muslims, Islam regulates all aspects of life from birth until death, including the political sphere. So, detaching religion from the public space will always be a non-starter for believers
- Hasan Suroor
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
You spent 10 years in jail for nothing. Who should pay for it?
Former DU professor GN Saibaba spent nearly a decade in prison before the Bombay HC said the prosecution has failed to link him to any crime. But there is no recourse for him to claim compensation for all the pain and suffering
- Sunil Baghel
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
How BrahMos can help India become Asia's key defence supplier
Apart from BrahMos cruise missile, India is looking to sell home-grown Tejas fighter jets and advanced light helicopters to foreign buyers as part of the government’s efforts to push ‘Make-in-India’ initiative. However, analysts believe a lot needs to be done to boost the country’s defence manufacturing capability
- Jayanta Kalita
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Many Aspects Of Shiv by Dr Karan Singh
Shiva has a dual personality, being portrayed as a yogi in higher consciousness and as a family man living with his wife Parvati and their children Ganesh and Kartikeya on Mount Kailash.
- Mona Mehta
- The Speaking Tree
Can India help calm things down in West Asia?
As China, Russia and the US have so far worked to thwart each other’s initiatives at the UN, the G20 troika of India, Brazil and South Africa should explore if they can reduce the tensions
Why is what Tejashwi eats an election issue for BJP?
From tweets reminding voters about the Ram temple to mocking Opposition parties for ‘relishing mutton during Sawan’, the BJP is finding new ways to polarise the electorate
- Harinder Baweja
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
How one man’s gift gave millions land, and saved Pochampally sari
V Ramachandra Reddy initiated the Bhoodan Movement by donating 100 acres to the poor. His actions led to a revolution in land donation, with Acharya Vinoba Bhave accumulating vast acres for the needy across India
- Robin David
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Kabul to Herat, Afghans have a friend in Gujarat
Since 2008, Ahmedabad NGO SEWA has imparted vocational training to some 10,000 Afghan women, enabling them to support their families
- Parth Shastri
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
BJP very unlikely to amend Constitution
It has not amended its own party constitution to disavow secularism and create a Hindu state
The many ways monsoon affects farming, economy, and your life
Over time, the economic impact of the monsoon in India has changed. Here's a guide on what you're going to hear about the monsoons and what they indicate
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