If sexual explicitness caused the most outrage in the early phase of book bans in India, there was a point after which it became almost entirely about religion
The founder of Mumbai’s Quoin Academy has aced the Common Admission Test six times in as many years. But he neither prepares for these tests nor wants to join a B-school
Holder of world records for the most flags tattooed on his body, most straws stuffed in his mouth and longest non-stop scooter journey ever, Guinness Rishi explains his need to break and set new records
Once, he sailed on ships that carted oil and timber around the world; today, Siddharth Chakravarty prowls the high seas in search of illegal whaling ships to thwart
As calls to privatise India’s ‘national carrier’ reach a crescendo, spare a moment to pay some attention to the not-so-obvious economic implications of such a move
An Old Delhi neighbourhood full of highly skilled craftspeople struggles to survive, to keep some fragment of its poetry in a city whose priorities are far more prosaic.
The new Indian millionaire is savvier, less in thrall of big brands and more dictated by his design sensibility, his utilitarian needs, and a heady mix of styles.
To boost milk production, the common bull is threatened by a fate that should horrify anyone with a conscience. It’s time to protest against this cruel government policy.
Whether it was Kevin Costner’s post apocalyptic flick Waterworld or James Cameron’s Titanic and The Abyss—both men share more than the initials of their last name.
That’s it! This time it’s personal. Cellphone radiation has messed with every conceivable thing, but once it messes with the breakfast honey, it’s time to take notice.
Finally, the ‘go-to’ reason for successful, powerful women to change their names post marriage without getting into trouble with the femi-nazis. Blame the kids. Salma Hayek did.
Emraan, the No-No Guy • New Star on the Horizon? • The Unrepentant Baddie
32How do you make a new story every time out of a problem that just won’t go away?
8She is India’s most popular celebrity blogger, has a full-time staff of 10, and reaches out to a quarter million followers every month
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