It’s in the news but I’m confused Last weekend, TOI put me in a quandary. Saturday’s top edit was called ‘The Importance Of Being Earnest’. It wasn’t about Wilde’s misplaced baby. It was about untamed consequences of international misunderstanding. Deploying examples from military history it conveyed real-time caution to the seven delegations of multi-party MPs…
Hello and welcome to the 44th edition of the Weekly Vine. As one writes this, one is still wrapping one’s head around the fact that over 2 lakh people are now subscribed to the Vine on LinkedIn, which is remarkable considering 90% of LinkedIn is just ChatGPT prompts and faux motivational posts. In this week’s…
In the court, a University stands alone against Trump’s war on truth In a nation gripped by political disinformation, bureaucratic overreach, and resurgent nationalism, it is a university, not a legislature, not a media outlet, not a corporate board—that has emerged as the most potent line of resistance. Harvard University—arguably the oldest and most venerated…
She doesn’t shout. She builds. Not with fanfare, but with fire—quiet, deliberate, relentless. In the thrum of India’s crowded bazaars and the glow of laptop screens in rural co-ops, a silent revolution is scripting the next chapter of the Indian economy. It’s led by women who aren’t just running enterprises—they’re rewriting the very grammar of…
In recent times, India has taken massive strides toward becoming a digital economy. From buying groceries with a QR code to paying electricity bills via UPI, the landscape of everyday transactions has transformed drastically. As a consumer, I find myself wondering- can India truly become a cashless economy? The promise of going cashless The concept…
In my house, food isn’t just food. It’s the beating heart of the home, the crackling hearth that keeps relationships warm and toasty, and the golden ticket that lures friends and family into our lives. If my kitchen were a stage, food would be the lead actor, the diva, the show-stealer, shimmering in oil, spiced…
Today, on my way to the office in Patna, the capital of India’s poorest state, Bihar, a crowd by the service road caught my eye. My first thought was the usual suspects: a political gathering, a religious event, maybe a minor accident. But no, it was a JCB earthmover cleaning a drain. That’s it. No…
For many professionals, journalism has never merely been a job to earn a livelihood. It has always attracted those driven by curiosity, the prestige of storytelling, and the desire to make a tangible impact. So, what has changed in recent years that journalism no longer appeals to the youth as a career path? Having spent…
Civil service exam needs two reforms. One, reduce max age & number of attempts at entry level. Two, an annual competitive test allowing 40-somethings to enter IAS The civil service results for 2024 are out. Congratulations to the thousandodd candidates who have got through what is arguably one of the most competitive exams in the…
Why Horses Are Dying in India and What That Says About Us Horses are amazing animals. They are strong, fast, and have helped humans for thousands of years — in travel, farming, and even in battles. In the past, big cities like London and New York used tens of thousands of horses to pull carriages…
