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Wednesday, August 13, 2025

PoV

NEP finally gives regional language its due. I suffered English-medium school snobbery

Growing up in Ambala, I always believed that my Hindi-medium schooling was ‘lesser’. But then I realised this was more to do with social capital than education.

Covid superstitions to mental health—Amitabh Bachchan finally uses his name for good

Amitabh Bachhan’s recent blog post, while he is under treatment for Covid-19, throws light on the severe mental toll the virus has taken on patients.

Mukesh Ambani’s online cult is growing. Everyone loves a desi, patriotic, sanskari billionaire

Mukesh Ambani is not just inking deals with FB and Google in 2020, he is also seeing a massive fan base grow on Instagram. From Antilia to khandaani pujas, fans can’t get enough.

Chai, chaat, chowmein — Indian street food won’t die, neither cholera nor corona can end it

For now, street food and Indians are going to be in a long-distance relationship. But as India slowly unlocks, the country's 30 lakh street chefs have some good news.

Stop comparing Boris Johnson with Donald Trump. From Brexit to Covid, a lot has changed

A year into the role of Britain's PM, Boris Johnson is making it clearer that the similarities between him and US President Trump end at the awful hairstyles.

Indian women are desperate. So they want Modi to tell men to do housework

An online petition has been launched asking PM Modi to tell Indian men to share household work equally. It is no secret that women are doing more in the pandemic.

Subramanian Swamy set to join Kangana Ranaut in Sushant Singh Rajput death theories

From Kangana Ranaut & Subramanian Swamy’s conspiracy theories, to ‘paranormal experts’ speaking to his spirit, many continue to weigh in on Rajput’s death.

Dushyant Chautala has shown what it takes to be a Deputy CM. Is Sachin Pilot watching?

Dushyant Chautala has managed to keep his MLAs in his fold and pursue his Jat politics without antagonising BJP CM Manohar Lal Khattar.

Netflix celebrates ‘aunty gaze’, caste and colourism in Indian matchmaking

The show, which follows matchmaker Sima Taparia find suitable partners for Indians & Indian Americans, perpetuates the regressive idea that parents know best.

Love him or hate him, but conservative Greg Gutfeld is the ultimate test for liberals

Fox News anchor Greg Gutfeld is the conservative comic we need to preserve because there is perhaps no one better than him making fun of liberals.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.