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Tired of using 'andhbhakts', 'godi', Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has an alternative for youShashi Tharoor introduced the word 'quockerwodger' to describe political puppets. This term serves as an alternative to politically charged...- Is AI really stealing from artists? The uncomfortable truth about originality in artContemporary art is at the forefront of navigating the intricate relationship between authorship and AI technology in visual culture. Artis...
- Creation is a movement from a woundArt is an essential medium for personal and communal expression, shedding light on our cultural identities. The Kochi Biennale epitomizes s...
- French mother and Black American father, kidnapped in infancy and raised as a live-in servant in a Swiss family; at 16, Daniel Pauly, ‘The Ocean’s Whistleblower’ escaped Germany and made a massive database covering 36,000+ fish speciesDaniel Pauly was born in Paris and faced numerous hardships, including being raised in Switzerland without parental love. After fleeing his...
- Is communism making a comeback in America? Bishop Barron revives Fulton Sheen’s 1950s, Cold War-era warning as the archbishop is beatified nearly five decades after his deathFulton J. Sheen is set to be beatified in St. Louis, marking a major step toward sainthood. His legacy is revisited as discussions on commu...
- On the table or on the menu? A new power play begins at the UNPartners for Multilateralism, or P4M, unites diverse nations to reform global institutions. This new grouping reflects a changing global mo...
- Stop using 'big words' during job interviews: Candidate says this 'dumb' advice boosts up confidence during questionsA job candidate’s experience during a panel interview has sparked discussion online about why people sometimes struggle to communicate thei...
- Das Kapital formation: Bengal needs clear intent to build industry, not shallow politicsWest Bengal debates industrial land assembly mechanisms like acquisition and land pooling. Attracting capital requires institutional credib...
- The 'curious' case of Buddhist Studies department: Why it remains an epicentre in DUSU politicsThis year, seven of the 10 candidates who contested the four central-panel posts in the Delhi University Student Union (DUSU) elections wer...
- Psychology says people who talk to pets like they understand every word may be using a very human social instinctHow people think about their pets may shape the way they interact with them. When an animal is regarded as part of the family rather than s...
- In 2011, 'Occupy Wall Street' started in New York, prompting similar protests around the U.S., world, decade later Manhattan lady was rich by $431,000Occupy Wall Street quickly became known for the slogan “We are the 99%,” which was used to express concerns about the distribution of wealt...
- One embraced the word feminist, one refused it: Dolly Parton and Gloria Steinem fought the same battle in opposite waysTwo prominent women, Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton, recently passed away, leaving significant legacies. Steinem championed overt feminism...
- The ‘naraaz fufa’ of politics: PM Modi’s latest dig at habitual criticsPrime Minister Narendra Modi identified a "naraaz fufa" character who questions national projects. This relative, familiar in Indian househ...
- Rakhi trade: Viksit Bharat, Nari Vandan, BrahMos new themes this year; total business could cross Rs 30,000 crore, says CAITThis year, rakhi sales are projected to approach ₹25,000 crore, with the overall festive trade, including gifts and apparel, likely surpass...
- Word of the Day: CacozeliaWord of the Day: Using overly complicated vocabulary simply to impress others can itself become a form of cacozelia. The real distinction c...
- Word of the Day: KakistocracyWord of the Day: ‘Kakistocracy’ is far more than an obscure dictionary term. It is a striking linguistic weapon, sharp, historical and emot...
- HC protects MP Shashi Tharoor's personality rights, directs removal of deepfake videoThe Delhi High Court has protected Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's personality rights. The court ordered X to remove an AI-generated deepfake ...
- Word of the Day: Gargantuan — Meaning, pronunciation, origin, and real-world examplesWord of the Day: Gargantuan - This word has a delightfully literary origin. It comes from Gargantua, the giant king in François Rabelais' 1...
- BJP approaches poll body against Mamata Banerjee's 'abusive' commentBanerjee was speaking about MGNREGA dues 'withheld by the central government'. "We don't need your funds. We have introduced our own scheme...
- Australian teacher's video on Shashi Tharoor's 'Tharoorian Vocabulary' goes viralAustralian teacher Jay provides insights into the secrets behind the 'Tharoorian vocabulary,' a term coined to describe Tharoor's impactful...
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