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Saturday, August 9, 2025

PoV

Priyanka Chopra is the latest victim of Indians’ food hypocrisy

We celebrate birthdays with pizza and pasta, and serve dumplings, sushi, and Thai curry at weddings. But Priyanka picking hot dog over vada pav is a problem?

Bengaluru shouldn’t stop at serving chicken rice to stray dogs. Sterilise, vaccinate too

The question of feasibility looms large. The BBMP’s ambitious app to track ABC and vaccination efforts is yet to see the light of the day.

The F1 movie is visually revolutionary. That still can’t make up for a weak storyline

Lewis Hamilton’s involvement ensures that even the smallest cues, like the sound of gear changes or the pit stop choreography, are as authentic as possible.

After chintz & turbans, Prada Kolhapuris are new case of West ‘discovering’ Indian heritage

Prada Kolhapuris, styled with shorts, track pants, and polo-neck knits cost around £1,000—over Rs 1 lakh. In India, the chappals sell for a humble Rs 800.

Shreyas Iyer is in peak form. Selectors will regret dropping him from England tour

When a player scores heavily, shows leadership across formats, wins trophies, and still doesn’t get a nod, you have to wonder — what exactly is the selection criteria?

Deepika Padukone’s exit from Spirit isn’t unprofessional. Her boundaries come first

If Padukone gets scrutinised for being ‘too much’, despite being one of the most bankable stars in the country, what message are we sending to the average working woman?

Digvesh Rathi’s suspension should be a wake-up call. T20 cricket is also a gentleman’s game

The suspension should serve as a wake-up call — not just for Rathi, but for every young gun in the league. Celebrate your success, but know where the boundary is.

Ishaan Khatter is officially the Milind Soman of the 21st century

The actor has both a good physique and acting prowess. He impressed audiences with his performance in A Suitable Boy (2020), making love look giddy and poetic all at once.

Kohli is the last superstar of Indian cricket. His impact on the game goes beyond 22 yards

Under his Test captaincy, India won 40 out of 68 matches. Off the field, he defended his players from attacks on social media with the same aggression.

How Sabyasachi has presented India at Met Gala over the years. Alia Bhatt to SRK

At a platform that thrives on ever-changing global trends, Sabyasachi Mukherjee doesn’t bend. He elevates.

On Camera

Buying Russian oil, misreading Trump—3 points will define India’s next energy strategy

India should have secured greater savings by pressing Russia for prices nearer the cap while sustaining high volumes. This would have preserved strategic autonomy and served economic logic.

Go Swadeshi—RSS affiliate SJM calls for boycott of US firms Amazon, Walmart after Trump’s tariff hike

New Delhi: The day after the US imposed a 50 percent trade tariff on India, RSS affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) has made an...

Shadow war over India’s defence procurement on social media raises concerns of dodgy & undue influence

One such website has drawn particular scrutiny for spreading fake stories that have upset not only the Indian but also foreign defence firms by falsely attributing misinformation.

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.