Buddhist proverb of the day: 'Life's ultimate truth is not only hidden from you; it is actively being corrupted by your opinions...' A centuries-old lesson on the dangers of passing judgments too quicklyThe Buddhist proverb, “The ultimate truth is not only hidden from you; it is actively being corrupted by your opinions,” reflects a key Zen...
14 Jun, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
Word of the Day: IntransigentWord of the Day: In an era marked by ideological polarisation, intransigent remains a powerful descriptor of positions that resist change.
18 Feb, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
ISC topper removes surname for 'humanity': Who is Srijani?Srijani, an ISC exam topper, champions equality by dropping her last name and embracing humanity as her sole belief. Supported by her schoo...
03 May, 2025, 02.11 PM IST
Venus in Capricon; here's what the transit means for your wealth and heartVenus travels through Capricorn from November 11 to December 7, bringing ambition, responsibility, and a serious approach to love and money...
14 Nov, 2024, 12.10 AM IST
Greece just legalized same-sex marriage. Will other Orthodox countries join them any time soon?Greece has become the first majority-Orthodox Christian nation to legalize same-sex marriage under civil law. However, most majority-Orthod...
16 Feb, 2024, 05.38 PM IST
Bad behaviour in movies doth not extol badnessDon’t get all mahatma and conflate a filmi misogynist with a misogynistic film
23 Dec, 2023, 10.01 PM IST
Bharat Inc's Succession Story: How India's biggest family businesses are planning a generational shiftSuccession planning is still evolving in Indian companies, with some patriarchs opting not to announce a successor due to doubts about the ...
25 Sep, 2023, 04.17 PM IST
Sects appeal: Understanding cults and their enduring sinister attraction through 6 podcastsThese six podcasts come at the subject from multiple angles.
09 Apr, 2023, 10.41 AM IST
‘Daddy issues’ isn't just a fixation. Skewed attachment to fathers put kids at risk of borderline personality disorder, Stockholm syndromeThe closest medical term for daddy issues is what Freud called “father complex”.
13 Jun, 2022, 06.49 PM IST
A homage to hamaara Bajaj, writes RPG Enterprises' Chairman, Harsh Goenka"In his passing, Indian industry has lost its greatest brand ambassador. I have seen him at Davos, where he was one of the key figures and ...
13 Feb, 2022, 09.00 AM IST
Philanthropy in India focuses on one's roots, progresses to the community, and usually remains low-keyFamily businesses can be looked at as microcosmic socioeconomic systems in India, with strong ties to their communities.
26 Feb, 2019, 07.54 AM IST
Women who want to worship Ayyappan face the wrath of the elite Liberals Against SabarimalaMyths have often been a device of dominance in Hinduism, which is why they are unreliable guides to govern contemporary life.
20 Jan, 2019, 09.41 AM IST
Power helped women change world religionsWhen women became powerful in the Roman empire, and in China and in Tibet, the masculine religions were forced to make room for the female ...
24 Aug, 2018, 11.04 PM IST
Equality, respect and empathy: Top women bosses have the last word on Imran Khan's feminism commentThe cricketer-turned-politician had said western concepts of feminism degrade the role of a mother.
27 Jul, 2018, 08.03 AM IST
IIMA scholars help Gujarat market toilets to tribals, villagersStudents after a three-month field study in 20 villages suggest a ‘name and fame’ campaign where people are honoured for using toilets.
16 Apr, 2016, 03.43 PM IST
Social mores limit women's job choices: StudyMisplaced societal moralities and a dominant patriarchal influence continue to force women to make stereotypical choices on their education...
18 Feb, 2016, 11.13 AM IST
Muslim law board to join Ayodhya appeal in SC?No one on the All India Muslim Personal Law Board ( AIMPLB) will admit it right now but it looks all set to become a litigant in the Ayodhy...
10 Oct, 2010, 06.29 AM IST