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A tale of two minorities: Why India never saw anti-Jainism like Europe's anti-semitismA comparison of Jains in India and Jews in Europe explores why one civilisation enabled coexistence while the other descended into exclusio...
India’s brandy boom still feels uncool. Liquor cos want to give it a makeoverBrandy, a spirit deeply entrenched in South India's culture and cinema, is now undergoing a national makeover. Despite being India's second...
Quote of the day by Diogenes: “Alexander the Great found the philosopher looking attentively at a pile of human bones. Diogenes explained, ‘I am searching for the...” Did an ancient Greek philosopher reveal humanity’s greatest enduring lesson after humiliating the world’s most powerful conqueror with a timeless warning about death, equality, ego, wealth, and the illusion of superiority that still shapes modern society today?Quote of the day by Diogenes is rapidly gaining attention across philosophy readers. The ancient Greek philosopher shocked Alexander the Gr...
Can you fulfil your study abroad dream without going broke? Here are 7 ways to minimise costsStudying abroad involves more than just academic merit; it's a significant financial investment. Indian students often underestimate hidden...
Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu slams elite universities: Says smart people rationalize ‘meta-stupidity’. Social media eruptsZoho founder Sridhar Vembu has ignited debate by using the words “meta-stupidity” to describe how elite institutions become echo chambers. ...
Is the AI takeover driving Gen Z back to traditional jobs amid uncertainty in white-collar careers?As AI continues to disrupt traditional office careers, many Gen Z individuals are turning to skilled trades like plumbing and electrical wo...
Plan smarter, live secure: Why education and career planning could save you croresFamilies investing in international education should prioritize colleges with strong ROI and work with industry-savvy mentors to plan a dec...
Indian students reassess study-abroad dreams amid rising costsAmid a weakening rupee and rising education costs, Indian students studying abroad are increasingly dependent on loans, with average ticket...
How to not get overwhelmed by your international college applicationsCollege admissions have become a massive industry driven by parental and student aspirations. Financial investments alone do not ensure suc...
Elections would be a respite for people of J&K: Mehbooba MuftiThe PDP chief said that the administration has created such an environment ahead of Amarnath Yatra as if some aggressor is coming here. “Th...
Why you need to monetise those idle assetsWe live with great humility & forbearance even as assets worth lakhs or crores are hidden in our closets.
Many more Indian students fear being trapped, detainedThe feds had set up fake universities in the past as well to weed out visa frauds, arguing that “pay-to-stay” was a national security threa...
How scammers are cashing in on India's job problemFake job rackets are now a booming industry, thanks to shrinking jobs in private as well as public sector.
After seven decades of Partition, how different does Pakistan feel from India?While India is often presented as an economically dynamic democracy, Pakistan is mostly painted as a militarised Islamic state that breeds ...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new year eve's full speechThe patience, discipline, and resolve displayed by 125 crore Indians, will play a critical role in shaping the future of the nation for yea...
Why are farmers in a palpably prosperous district of Karnataka killing themselves?In the verdant district of Mandya, perennially irrigated by the winding Visvesvaraya canal, 21 farmers have committed suicide over the last...