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What a mango can teach us about escaping the hustle culture

July 14, 2026 4:00 pm

Whether it inspires someone to travel 17,000 kilometres or prompts the creation of an entire mango-centric space, this fruit holds an extraordinary power. It represents far more than fond childhood memories, it breaks completely away from its literal meaning of being ordinary (aam).

Family can’t be prevented from worshipping at village temple, rules court

June 18, 2026 5:46 pm

The Madras High Court ruled that no person can be excommunicated or barred from temple worship, directing authorities to ensure a family’s participation in temple festivals without discrimination.

In Your Neighbourhood: How Mumbai’s only Chinese temple stands as a quiet remnant of a fading community

February 12, 2026 1:45 pm

The Kwan Kung Temple on Dockyard Road in Mazgaon is open, but unattended following the death of Albert Tham, who managed the temple for decades, in November last year.

Delhi High Court asks man for 15 days community service at government hospital for negligent driving

December 27, 2025 11:52 am

Delhi high court negligent driving: Justice Sanjeev Narula made it clear that any absenteeism, default or misconduct during the community service period would be reported to the police, and could result in revival of the FIR.

‘Love leads to lethal violence in the name of honour’: Madras High Court denies bail to cop accused in honour killing case

December 04, 2025 2:04 pm

Justice K Murali Shankar observed, when a boy and girl love each other and marry against family or societal wishes, it sometimes leads to lethal violence by family members or relatives in the name of “honour”.

In Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This’, the side characters are the main characters

October 22, 2024 5:18 pm

The smash-hit romcom series, starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, is a good example of how a well-written supporting cast can make or break a film or show

Remove caste/community names from that of government schools, HC tells TN govt

July 26, 2024 11:26 pm

The usage of the term 'Tribal' along with the name of the Government School was unwarranted.

In Asia, if you like a watch brand, you start a club

August 02, 2023 12:43 pm

At the Shinjuku gathering, the attendees were all male (although women often come to events, Nakazawa said) in their 20s to 40s. Over pizza, draft beers and soft drinks, they mostly talked about watches and compared wrists.

'Bombay opened new avenues to many people to explore their field of interest'

September 24, 2022 2:08 pm

An indologist’s research on the Pathare Kshatriyas of Mumbai highlights the contributions of one of the city’s earliest migrant communities

COMMUNITY VIDEOS

Jat quota row: Will analyse reason after situation is normal, says Naidu

February 22, 2016 10:25 am

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Minister of State (MoS) for Parliamentary Affairs Venkaiah Naidu on Monday asserted that the government is waiting for a calm atmosphere in order to come to a conclusion on the ongoing Jat community protests. He further stated that committee formation on the issue reflects government’s desire to come to a conclusion on the demands raised by the Jats. The Jat community is demanding reservations in government jobs and institutions.

Jat quota: How people of Haryana suffered

February 21, 2016 4:46 pm

Haryana, Feb 21 (ANI): With the protests by Jats demanding Other Backward Classes (OBC) status entered the seventh day on Sunday, several parts of Haryana remained under curfew while 12 people have been killed so far. The agitation disrupted major highways and rail traffic in large parts of the state after protestors took to the streets. Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda sat on a fast at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi appealing to the protesting Jat Community to maintain law and order and call off the agitation. Security forces were deployed at the Munak Canal and various other national highways connecting Haryana with other states after protestors refused to allow the passage function normally.

Virender Sehwag urges Jat protestors to stay calm

February 21, 2016 2:16 pm

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has appealed the Jat community to end their agitation for reservation, saying that people of the community are saviours and not destroyers. He further said that the destruction they are causing by burning houses and blocking roads will not serve their purpose. Sehwag added that dialogue is the only solution.

Don’t popularise JNU convicts: Lawyer

February 19, 2016 8:13 am

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Lawyer Vikram Singh Chauhan, who was present in the group that assaulted Jawaharlal University Student’s Union president Kanhaiya Kumar at the Patiala House Courts on Wednesday, said that immense publicity is portraying anti-national students as national heroes. He asserted that the lawyers community will not tolerate anybody indulging in anti-national activities.

Hardik Patel produced in court

January 21, 2016 7:53 am

Surat, Jan 21 (ANI): Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) leader Hardik Patel was taken to the Surat district court early today. Hardik’s advocate Jaswant Wada said that Hardik had written a letter to the people stating the solution lies with the government and if the Patel community stood at a disadvantage, then he would continue the agitation against the Gujarat Government. Surat police had earlier submitted a 44-page chargesheet against Hardik in a case related to blockade of highway near Kamrej last year.

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