There are some magical days when a small window opens and allows you to see why some of the most mundane pursuits are elevated to magical proportions that capture the imagination of an entire country. When India beat England in Edgbaston to level the series 1-1, Shubman Gill completed his transition from prince charming to…
In today’s dynamic geopolitical landscape, information warfare is increasingly shaped by social media platforms. It’s widely believed that what we’re witnessing here is driven by traditional open-source intelligence (OSINT), especially satellite images. But there’s a crucial distinction between open-source images and commercial satellite imagery. OSINT refers to information gathered from sources legally accessible to the…
I had gone to Gaya to perform the last rites of my beloved husband. Once all the rituals were complete, I made my way to Bodhgaya, a small town just 12 kms away. I had no plans, just a pull. The moment I entered Bodhgaya, I felt something shift. The town seemed wrapped in a…
Melinda Gates said Bill Gates’ association with Jeffrey Epstein was one of the reasons behind their divorce. The old video of Melinda French Gates from 2022 in which Melinda called Jeffrey Epstein ‘evil personified’ went viral Monday after the US administration brought the curtains down on the Epstein case. In the interview, Melinda blamed Bill…
Uttarakhand, with its fragile Himalayan ecosystems, spiritual pilgrimage sites, and booming tourism, faces a critical need for sustainable plastic waste management. Why sustainability matters Ecological protection is vital to prevent plastic from entering rivers or being burned, which safeguards water quality, biodiversity, and soil health. Cleaner landscapes enhance visitor experiences, boost local economies, and…
Fashion, like life, moves in phases. And one day, somewhere between college fest outfits and office meetings, you wake up and realize that your wardrobe has quietly grown up with you. Back in our early twenties, shopping meant grabbing whatever was on sale at top clothing brands, or that tiny boutique with neon signage and…
Starting July 1, refuelling of old vehicles (15-year-old petrol and 10-year-old diesel models) has been banned in Delhi to implement the mandate from the Commission for Air Quality Management. However, in the face of public fury, the Delhi government has put this programme on hold, citing “operational and infrastructural challenges”. Read full article on TOI+…
India is at a pivotal position in global geopolitics, navigating a multipolar world with strategic autonomy. As a rising global power, India is asserting itself in the Indo-Pacific region and strengthening ties with the US and other democracies. While adapting to the complexities of a multipolar world dominated by China, Russia, and the US, India…
In 2023, I suggested why public health ethics is useless at best, harmful at worst. In 2024 I explained why, in my view, ethics must be expunged from public health. In doing so I also cited broader problems with the concept of ethics which make it unsuitable to inform public policy. A recent paper by…
If there’s one macronutrient that deserves more attention as we age, train, or aim for better metabolic health — it’s protein. It is also one of the most discussed macronutrient on social media, with more divergent views and misinformation around it than almost any other topics. In today’s blog post #50, I cover the basics…
