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Monday, August 11, 2025

PoV

Ghee snacks no longer uncool for Delhi. Chole Bhature wins over burgers and pizza

Remember when the West turned up its nose at desi ghee, branding it a cholesterol nightmare? Well, today, it's the darling of Kourtney Kardashian.

Supreme Court alimony order is a big win for Muslim women. It vindicates Shah Bano

The Supreme Court's verdict alone can’t provide all the support to Muslim women. Justice will also hinge on the law's enforcement.

Bigg Boss going soft on Armaan Malik’s slap is a new low. Salman wouldn’t have let it slide

YouTuber Armaan Malik was given a free pass after he slapped Bigg Boss OTT-3 co-contestant Vishal Pandey. The reason: Pandey called Malik’s wife ‘beautiful’.

Dear Indian celebs, stop playing doctor. You can’t trifle with medical science

Celebrities can’t shed responsibility by saying they’re only recommending what worked for them when they’re fully aware of the dangers of celebrity culture and fanbases.

Bigg Boss, stop normalising Armaan Malik’s cheating as polygamy. Forget morals, it’s illegal

Armaan Malik won’t be okay with either of his wives marrying another man. He has said so on the show.

Six years ago I saw what happened at Bhole Baba’s ‘satsang’ venue. It was chaos

Hearing about the stampede at Bhole Baba’s ‘satsang’ in Hathras felt like déjà vu. It brought back my memories of walking among a sea of people, clutching my mother’s hand out of fear.

Mumbai colleges becoming Khap panchayats. How are students’ wardrobes any of your business?

NG Acharya and DK Marathe College, run by Chembur Trombay Education Society, has barred students from wearing torn jeans, T-shirts, 'revealing' dresses and jerseys.

Don’t give communal spin to spirit of cricket. Siraj thanking Allah is his business

The hate comments on Mohammed Siraj’s post come days after the brutal killing of 23-year-old Salman Vohra, after a cricket match in Gujarat’s Chikhodra.

T20 WC win is a turning point for Indian cricket—now begins the end of Rohit-Kohli era

Heartbreaks, anger, blame game, pressure, efforts, and sacrifices—that has been the story of Indian cricket over the past 13 years. Let's just hope any future interregnum doesn’t last this long.

Deepika Padukone isn’t faking her pregnancy. Internet ‘critics’ need a refresher on biology

One of the comments on her recent picture, read: “She is not able to do the role of a pregnant woman properly”. It's a nasty cocktail of misogyny and an ignorance of basic human biology.

On Camera

Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ attack on EC is a political dead-end. He still has a point

The ECI needs to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s accusations professionally and transparently. Else, it will end up giving him the ammunition he is desperately seeking.

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.