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Saturday, October 4, 2025

PoV

Ahmedabad is getting Gurgaonised. SUVs, farmhouse parties, new money flex

Ahmedabad now has a new definition for almost everything. No, it's not just the addition of cheese to anything edible and the birth of 'Oreo Pakoda'.

When Bollywood stars turn into fans—cosying up to David Beckham, Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry

Indian paparazzi and fans are criticised for heckling stars to get a selfie. But all etiquette & expectations go out the window when those asking for the selfies are stars themselves.

Godse’s gender confusion, Gandhi as a surrogate father—this play enters the assassin’s mind

Some wish to rehabilitate Godse, recalibrating his image from murderer to patriot. But in The Father and the Assassin, playwright Anupama Chandrasekhar doesn’t want to redeem him.

Why should Salman Khan fanboys have all the fun? Let Swifties run wild

Fanboys of Salman Khan, Rajinikanth, Shah Rukh Khan and Mahesh Babu are allowed to run wild in theatres. But Taylor Swift fans are called ‘cringe’ for dancing.

Why Diwali isn’t as big in Bollywood films as Holi, Karwa Chauth are

Lack of consent during Holi and the bond of husband and wife during Karwa Chauth have given Bollywood a bigger canvas for drama. Diwali just isn't filmy enough.

Enough with Diwali sensory overload—introverts like me want food, films, fairy lights

Instead of endless parties, some of us want to catch a break and be by ourselves this Diwali.

Kohli’s 50th ton is a big worry for fans. King’s focused on cup, not the crown

If Bradman, Tendulkar or Kohli stand above the rest, it’s partly because their individual records stand tall. It’s a part of the game; not the game in and of itself.

The big, fat Diwali hamper is now vegan, healthy, millet-based

They used to say gifting was art, a skill. It's been retracted by this burgeoning breed of hampers.

Punjabi brands have cracked the next advertising war. Big agencies have to catch up

Storytelling on viral Instagram Reels are the most effective. Brands can reclaim what they were in the TV era, but only if they crack the millennial and Gen Z code.

Saleemul Huq was the force behind COP27’s loss & damages fund. Now, UN must name it after him

True to his name, Bangladeshi-British scientist Saleemul Huq fought for climate reparations for vulnerable nations till his last breath.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.