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SubscriberWrites: What’s in a name? From nicknames to notoriety, & everything in between

Reflecting on the quirks, humour, and curious histories behind the names we give, take, and live with—from street slang to whisky labels to lifelong nicknames.

‘Attacked, called Khalistani,’ says Kaithal businessman, case of ‘insulting religious beliefs’ lodged

While the matter is under probe, Haryana cops suspect the businessman was drunk and got into an altercation with his ‘attackers’.

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My grandmother saved her children in Bhopal gas tragedy—and sacrificed her own life

‘Mother kept pouring water in our eyes whenever the burning became unbearable. She pushed our bodies deep into the blanket, making sure not a single part was exposed,’ my father said.

India’s Russian oil imports are showing up in cryptic new places. The crude map stands redrawn

December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.