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Sunday, August 17, 2025

PoV

Love isn’t supposed to hurt—no matter what Saiyaara tells you

Mohit Suri’s female protagonist—from 2013 to 2025—is trapped in a 1950s mindset of ‘I can fix him’. It's annoying.

Saiyaara proves star kids don’t need hype, just a good film and a killer soundtrack

Ahaan and Aneet appeared refreshingly unknown, and made an impact as the characters they play—the ‘troubled’ rockstar and his demure, writer girlfriend.

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.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?