Friday the 13th curse? Why this infamous day still terrifies millions across the globeFriday the 13th's ominous reputation stems from a blend of historical events, religious beliefs, and cultural superstitions. From the Last ...
12 Jun, 2025, 10.41 PM IST
- Chakravyuh of life
Abhimanyu, a skilled commander of the Pandavas, got trapped in the Kaurav's chakravyuh during the Mahabharata war. Deceived against the war...
04 Mar, 2025, 11.33 PM IST
Russia faces a tough fight to regain its seat in the UN's top human rights bodyRussia is facing a tough battle to regain its seat in the United Nations' Human Rights Council after being suspended last year for its inva...
10 Oct, 2023, 12.53 PM IST
Vivek Chaand Sehgal on mega trends and Motherson’s plans in Saudi Arabia“My personal preference has always been to onshore, to produce in the countries that are imporing because that reduces the friction that th...
27 Aug, 2022, 12.03 PM IST
US tells China its support for Russia complicates relationsWang called on the U.S. to lift tariffs on imports from China as soon as possible, stop interfering in his country's internal affairs and r...
09 Jul, 2022, 05.19 PM IST
You don't have to be Greta Thunberg, but diapers & single-use plastic can trigger climate anxietyClimate change can have a powerful psychological effect on people.
08 Feb, 2022, 03.36 PM IST
Change the outdated, punitive drug lawThe social justice ministry's suggestions should be adopted, as is happening elsewhere in the world, not just to help celebrities from over...
24 Oct, 2021, 11.13 PM IST
How Deepika Padukone’s recent declaration of depression has made the topic a talkable oneOne in six people is depressed; however alone the depressed may feel they are really not alone in being depressed.
25 Jan, 2015, 02.31 AM IST
One day Chautala clan will contest on all 90 seats: Amit ShahO P Chautala and his son Ajay Singh Chautala are barred from contesting after their sentencing in a teachers' recruitment case.
07 Oct, 2014, 09.06 PM IST
Government has expanded massively, but so must its power to deliver the goodsThe history of independent India is replete with government programmes, ranging from state-owned enterprises to multiple poverty programmes.
13 Aug, 2014, 01.04 PM IST
Richard Nixon saw American empathy for India as physiological disorderFormer US President Richard Nixon was baffled and annoyed by Americans' sympathies for India, which he described as a "physiological disord...
21 Oct, 2013, 02.48 PM IST
Congress focusing on Narendra Modi instead of failing economy: BJPBJP today said that instead of worrying about the economy, the ruling party is making its "Modi-phobia" evident and lowering the political ...
16 Aug, 2013, 08.32 PM IST
No fear of losing internet freedom till Jan 2015: ExpertsPolicy experts say the changes affecting internet users in India, if any, would be slow and minor with little or no changes.
22 Dec, 2012, 06.21 AM IST
- Too much debt means the economy can't grow
Blaming it all on high borrowing costs in the West wouldn't be entirely right.
15 Jul, 2011, 02.06 AM IST
- Pak and India should overcome war phobia: Gilani
Yousuf Raza Gilani said Pakistan and India should overcome war phobia to address their outstanding issues as a "third power" cannot come an...
01 Apr, 2011, 03.10 PM IST
- Shortcut to heaven
To the uninitiated (and not-so-intrepid souls like yours truly) the prospect of rock climbing can bring on a panic attack sweaty palms, pou...
06 Nov, 2008, 12.39 AM IST
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