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‘It’s about bringing a healthier, lighter meal’Subscriber Only
January 25,2018 00:15:59 AM
Chef Alfred Prasad, who takes charge of Oberoi Delhi’s new Indian restaurant, Omya, on reinventing Indian cuisine.
Thu, Jan 25, 2018
When a Hawaii-like ‘missile mistake’ may trigger a real warSubscriber Only
January 16,2018 01:02:39 AM
The text was apparently sent by mistake when an employee at Hawaii’s Emergency Management Agency pushed a wrong button during a shift handover.
Tue, Jan 16, 2018
‘The internet is a Disneyland for grown-ups’Subscriber Only
January 15,2018 00:00:46 AM
Malini Agarwal on her latest book, being a design influencer, and the power of personality-led content
Mon, Jan 15, 2018
With a history edit, Censor has its ‘I’, Padmavati its releaseSubscriber Only
December 31,2017 05:36:02 AM
Padmavati CBFC nod: The filmmakers have also been asked to add a disclaimer stating that the film does not glorify the banned practice of Sati, and to make changes to Ghoomar song in keeping with the fact that Deepika Padukone plays a Rajput princess.
Sun, Dec 31, 2017
Web search: What we looked for in 2017Subscriber Only
December 26,2017 00:44:12 AM
Globally, 2017 was a year of anxieties online; perhaps that’s why searchers everywhere wanted a ‘fidget spinner’ toy or just an answer to a seemingly childish question — ‘How to make slime’.
Tue, Dec 26, 2017
The Year of #MeToo: How women and Internet broke the silenceSubscriber Only
December 13,2017 05:17:52 AM
In the US, “#MeToo” came as the tipping point after a series of events roiled public culture over gender dignity.
Wed, Dec 13, 2017
What US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital meansSubscriber Only
December 07,2017 05:20:54 AM
Jerusalem is in ways emblematic of the Israel-Palestine conflict itself. At its heart lies the tussle over who gets to control the ancient city that is sacred to Jews, Muslims and Christians.
Thu, Dec 07, 2017
How assassination in Yemen opens an even deadlier phase in bloody conflictSubscriber Only
December 06,2017 01:20:36 AM
On December 4, Ali Abdullah Saleh, former President of Yemen, was killed on a roadside in Sanaa, the capital. What does the killing mean for Yemen and the bigger powers — Iran, Saudi Arabia, the US — engaged in a deadly battle there?
Wed, Dec 06, 2017
Why Donald Trump supporting Britain First is the last straw for manySubscriber Only
December 01,2017 02:33:37 AM
On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump re-tweeted three videos put out by Jayda Fransen, deputy leader of Britain First, a British far-right group.
Fri, Dec 01, 2017
How ‘complicit’ became most searched word of the yearSubscriber Only
November 30,2017 00:30:28 AM
‘Complicit’ has become ‘word of the year’ after it topped the online search site Dictionary.com’s most searched-for list. Why has 2017 been so full of curiosity about being ‘complicit’?
Thu, Nov 30, 2017
Germany’s frozen govt: How it got here, what nowSubscriber Only
November 24,2017 01:04:11 AM
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's anticipated fourth term has begun with a serious political challenge.
Fri, Nov 24, 2017
‘We assume greatness from men, intimacy from women’Subscriber Only
November 23,2017 00:59:40 AM
About Tishani Doshi's new book Girls Are Coming Out Of The Woods which talks about protests in a post-Harvey Weinstein age, on why sexism prevails in art, and a poem called Padmavati
Thu, Nov 23, 2017
Simply put: How Saudi-Iran conflict is playing out in LebanonSubscriber Only
November 21,2017 00:02:55 AM
The battle lines are clear: the game is between Iran on the one hand, and Saudi Arabia, the United States, France and their allies on the other. Iran has received support from Russia, notably in the Syrian context.
Tue, Nov 21, 2017
Bengal vs Odisha: Whose rosogolla is it anyway?Subscriber Only
November 17,2017 01:30:09 AM
At the end of claims and counterclaims over the origin of the rosogolla, West Bengal has gained a GI tag for its variant.
Fri, Nov 17, 2017
Until today, no one in Pakistan thought the powerful could be brought to justice: Salman AhmadSubscriber Only
July 29,2017 02:01:00 AM
"Sharif’s party has been seriously damaged, politically and morally but, under the constitution, it has the right to nominate a new PM and to complete its tenure until the next election. There is zero chance of an army take-over in Pakistan. The Panama Papers case now has global implications for all those who were in power and abused it for personal gain."
Sat, Jul 29, 2017
No tears for Ummer FayazSubscriber Only
June 03,2017 01:32:05 AM
A human shield in Kashmir received voluble support. A slain soldier did not
Sat, Jun 03, 2017
‘India’s liberal class lacks the courage to speak against oneself’Subscriber Only
May 27,2017 03:05:31 AM
Amit Chaudhuri talks to The Indian Express about Bombay, intolerance and how his latest book, Friend of My Youth, explores the city through changing times.
Sat, May 27, 2017
For India’s liberals, party is overSubscriber Only
April 19,2017 01:56:50 AM
Because in new India, you cannot have your communal canape and eat it too
Wed, Apr 19, 2017
‘Our ancient culture is a natural ally to liberalism’, says Amish TripathiSubscriber Only
April 09,2017 00:06:33 AM
Writer Amish Tripathi on his new book featuring Sita as a warrior, Hindutva, elitism and plastic surgery in ancient India.
Sun, Apr 09, 2017
Making America hate again — on big screens near youSubscriber Only
March 17,2017 01:54:00 AM
How Hollywood anticipated the diverse kinds of aggression that are currently playing out in the United States
Fri, Mar 17, 2017
Holi 2017: United colours of spring, and let’s not forget the bhaang and gujiyasSubscriber Only
March 12,2017 12:16:42 PM
It’s a festival associated with one community but Holi and its cuisine were once owned and embraced by all.
Sun, Mar 12, 2017
Women’s Day at Israeli embassy is any other day Subscriber Only
March 08,2017 04:52:26 AM
“Our composition here is spontaneous,” says Kursh,“ but our foreign ministry pushes gender equality.
Wed, Mar 08, 2017
On the record: Europe has bad experiences with walls. We try to tear them down, says Christian LefflerSubscriber Only
February 11,2017 00:12:21 AM
"There’s no doubt the Trump administration will present us with strong challenges. It’s still too early to say exactly what these will be," said Christian Leffler.
Sat, Feb 11, 2017
India has inspired Australia to act on black money, may demonetise: Australian envoySubscriber Only
January 03,2017 04:39:38 AM
"We are watching India closely to see if we can learn something from this process."
Tue, Jan 03, 2017
America’s true liesSubscriber Only
December 01,2016 00:05:54 AM
Donald Trump’s triumph should make America finally face a few home truths.
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