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...
29 May, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Hardline Republicans slam Trump’s emerging plan to end Iran warPresident Donald Trump's proposed deal to end the Iran war is facing strong opposition from some Republicans. Critics worry the terms might...
25 May, 2026, 07.12 AM IST
Trump doctor visit renews health scrutiny as 80th birthday nearsPresident Donald Trump is undergoing a medical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This visit intensifies health-r...
24 May, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
'Thin line between defamation, political criticism': Delhi HC on Raghav Chadha's plea against social media postsDelhi High Court pondered the fine line between political criticism and defamation. MP Raghav Chadha approached the court against social me...
21 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
‘Indians have kids, white people don’t’: Andrew Tate’s racist, profanity-filled video mocking Western masculinity, goes viral againA resurfaced video shows Andrew Tate controversially praising Indian men for resilience and family structures while criticizing Western mas...
18 May, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Why Trump’s pressure tactics fail to bring Iran to negotiating tablePresident Trump's hardline negotiation style with Iran appears to be backfiring. His confrontational rhetoric has led to a standstill, rais...
17 May, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
One of Iran's most powerful families founded its largest crypto exchange. It's used by the IRGC to move millionsIran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, is controlled by the sons of the influential Kharrazi family, who concealed their ties for...
02 May, 2026, 06.49 AM IST
David Allan Coe dies at 86: Everything we know about country music legend ‘The Mysterious Rhinestone Cowboy’Country music icon David Allan Coe, known for his outlaw spirit and hits like "You Never Even Called Me by My Name," has died at 86. His ca...
30 Apr, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
Calling someone ‘bastard’ in anger is not obscene: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court of India ruled that using the word "bastard" in a heated exchange does not constitute obscenity under Section 294 of the ...
08 Apr, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Macrohard AI, Elon Musk’s challenge to Microsoft amid Hindi profanity mix upElon Musk’s xAI announced Macrohard, an AI software venture meant to mimic Microsoft. However Indian audiences misread the name as a Hindi ...
05 Oct, 2025, 02.59 PM IST
What good is bad language?The use of swear words is now common. The 'F' word has lost its shock value. Political correctness has made other words offensive. YouTube ...
20 Sep, 2025, 12.12 AM IST
Hear no OTT gaali, see no OTT sexThe Indian government is planning to introduce guidelines to censor profanity and explicit scenes in streaming films and shows. The guideli...
04 Oct, 2024, 11.22 PM IST
If elected, will Kamala Harris be the most foul-mouthed president in US history?Kamala Harris is becoming known for her use of strong language during public appearances, raising the prospect of her becoming the most fou...
26 Sep, 2024, 09.09 PM IST
Vice President Kamala Harris uses profanity, apologizes. Know in detail what happenedWhile addressing the people at the annual Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies Legislative Leadership Summit, Vice Pr...
14 May, 2024, 08.46 PM IST
Making AI say something vulgar is fun, but what if it realises it’s being finagled?Ways would inevitably be found to get AI machines to say something that would make parents look askance.
04 May, 2018, 10.52 PM IST
Surprise, surprise! People who swear often are more honest than othersAs dishonesty and profanity are both considered deviant they are often viewed as evidence of low moral standards.
17 Jan, 2017, 03.58 PM IST
Why Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is making headlinesThe maverick famous for his profanity that has included outbursts aimed at Pope Francis and Barack Obama.
06 Nov, 2016, 08.54 AM IST