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Tuesday, August 12, 2025

PoV

The eyes have it — worst. Work from home and increased screen time is ruining our vision

WFH has been bad news for necks and backs as well as our eyes. It now seems to be only a matter of time before most of our body parts give up and go on a strike.

India’s sex toys industry is fulfilling the desire to become ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’

‘Made in India’ sex toys pose a dilemma for India’s Right-wing, should we be sankaari or ‘aatmanirbhar’?

Gobi manchurian and chilli chicken are ‘made in India’, Athawale’s ban on Chinese food futile

Most in China are unfamiliar with the 'Chinese' dishes famous in India. Banning them won't affect Xi Jinping's country.

Breaking TV sets to boycotting Chinese goods — India’s RWAs wage ‘war’ against Xi’s China

For middle-aged RWA men, the death of 20 Indian soldiers is a moment to prove nationalism. As part of revenge, they are breaking goods for which they have already paid money to China.

Modi must look at Xi’s military modernisation in last 8 yrs to understand Galwan aggression

Under Xi, not only has the PLA been given modern equipment, but there is also focus on creating smaller units – away from the 'top-heavy command structure'.

Everyone is a mental health expert now, but still post their ‘perfect lives’ on social media

Sushant Singh Rajput’s death taught us harsh lessons, and exposed our constant need to project the perfect version of our imperfect lives on social media.

Trolled, abused, mocked, bullied — Rahul Gandhi offers a window into battling mental health

Sushant Singh Rajput’s death by suicide opened a fresh debate around mental health issues caused by systematic targeting and bullying. What does Rahul Gandhi bring to this debate?

No one in Bollywood killed Sushant Singh Rajput. Only the silence did

There has been an outpour of grief following the news of the actor’s death, but many actors and directors have admitted knowing something wasn’t right with Rajput.

Himanta Biswa Sharma made enemies during CAA protests, but now he is Assam’s Covid crisis hero

The BJP leader and Assam health minister has been drawing praise from all corners for his effective handling of the Covid-19 situation in his state.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui dismisses Bollywood’s #MeToo movement — a fan in me has died

The Gangs of Wasseypur actor said the movement calling out sexual abuse in Bollywood was a publicity stunt by those who couldn’t get work in the industry.

On Camera

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

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.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

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.