Behavioral economics is biased, and it might not quite know it
The discipline, which marries classical economics with psychology, has quickly become a victim of its own astounding success. Call it the 'bias bias'.
Birkin bags and Swiss ski resorts: How super-rich Delhi wives want to be part of global elite
For Indian super-rich families, a summer vacation abroad is a necessary signal of being part of the global elite. But it can't be somewhere 'touristy'.
Pet adoption ads need to be better written than ‘adopt, don’t shop’
I studied and quantified the language patterns of nearly 680,000 adopted and unadopted pet ads. This is what I found.
Bigg Boss has always condoned physical aggression, but it may have gone too far now
The show’s ethics have been called into question by viewers after a recent episode showed a male contestant pinning down a female contestant and threatening her.
Chashme Buddoor, aka Saeed Jaffrey, and the art of making a small role fill the screen
The 1981 rom com and buddy film starring Saeed Jaffrey shows you don’t have to be centre stage or mainstream to have an impact.
Surabhi, the DD show that changed the idea of Indian culture as one entity
Over more than 300 episodes, Surabhi traversed the length and breadth of the country to showcase India's diverse cultural heritage.
Bhagat Singh Thind’s story is a harsh lesson for NRIs in US supporting CAA
In light of the hardships faced by non-white immigrants for citizenship, the support of Indians in US for the CAA is rather ironic.
Deepika Padukone’s Chhapaak a sensitive portrayal of an acid attack survivor
From scenes that make you uncomfortable to Malti's heart-wrenching screams, Meghna Gulzar's film is not an easy watch, and that's why you should watch it.
Onion price, inflation, political games — Gulzar’s Murari Lal is back to voice public anger
Gulzar's short poems featuring Murari Lal pack a punch in how sharply they deal with current issues. Read the translations by Rakhshanda Jalil.
India to Africa: Protest has helped define the first two decades of the 21st century
As the 2020s begin, it’s clear we’re living in an unprecedented moment: climate emergency, brewing global financial crisis and militarisation.
As Modi govt doubles down on CAA, long-time friend Bangladesh moves closer to China
Opposition’s misinformation campaign has generated enough negative publicity. Modi govt will be in bigger trouble if Bangladesh’s rumour mills become active.
Has CDS Gen Bipin Rawat overstepped his brief by speaking on ‘de-radicalisation camps’?
Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat said that India has de-radicalisation camps for the young. He also said that 10-12 years old from Kashmir were being radicalised.
Defence
‘Twitter General’ Asif Ghafoor is no longer Pakistan military’s spokesperson
Asif Ghafoor has been sent to Infantry Division. Major Gen. Babar Iftikhar will be new director general of Inter-Services Public Relations, Pakistan military’s publicity wing.
Under Modi-Shah, BJP is back to being the Bharatiya ‘Baniya’ Party
BJP under Modi-Shah is returning to its protectionist, anti-MNC, technophobic old notions, underlining that strong governments can also be more risk-averse.