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Saturday, August 16, 2025
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SubscriberWrites: Exercise for the heart is exercise for the brain

Heart health factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, diet, and alcohol also impact the brain. Regular exercise boosts cognitive function and brain health.

SubscriberWrites: Indo-Canada spat and the USA angle

Canada’s support for Khalistani separatists strains India ties, fueling debates over Trudeau’s motives and the West’s intentions to influence political shifts in South Asia.

SubscriberWrites: The remarkable gentleman Ratan Tata

Over my 44-year professional career, I had the privilege of interacting with Ratan Tata on many occasions - each at close quarters. He was a rare gentleman, and I treasure those meetings.

SubscriberWrites: Supreme Court confronts reality of child pornography

As per National Crime Records Bureau data, in 2018 alone, 109 children were reported abused every day. This number is far from what the actual figure would be.

SubscriberWrites: Tension between Israel and Iran and its potential impact on global and Indian markets

Escalating Israel-Iran tensions could disrupt global markets, especially oil. For India, this may lead to rising inflation, a wider fiscal deficit, and increased market volatility.

SubscriberWrites: Pakistan’s betrayals of Kashmiris for its strategic and political gains

Pakistan's fluctuating role in the Kashmir dispute reveals a history of strategic failures and perceived betrayals, raising questions about its commitment to the Kashmiri cause.

SubscriberWrites: Transgenerational Trauma in the Medical Fraternity: Part II

The cycle of stress, anger, and overwork in medical institutions leads to toxic communication between senior and junior doctors, perpetuating a harmful culture across generations.

SubscriberWrites: Comforts come with costs

The sedentary lifestyle and overdependence on doorstep services made the urbanites lazy and lethargic.

SubscriberWrites: Kashmir dispute: The disastrous impact on environment, and economy

Forests, which once covered vast stretches of the region, are now significantly reduced due to the exploitation of resources for military infrastructure and illegal logging activities.

SubscriberWrites: What if Columbus did find Indians from India, in the Americas?

There are ancient links between Tamil and Telugu cultures and South America that reveal shared linguistic, genetic, and geological ties, suggesting deeper historical connections.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

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.