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How telescopes in UP village astronomy labs are bringing stars closer, boosting education
Astronomy labs in government schools in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, are inspiring curiosity about space among students and locals, providing hands-on learning experiences and boosting self-esteem and confidence.
- Sandeep Rai
- Times Network
Bollywood to Hollywood: Why Priyanka Chopra Jonas calls her book ‘Unfinished’
Priyanka Chopra Jonas discusses her memoir Unfinished, her journey, resilience, and personal insights in a candid Times Literature Festival interview.
- Vinita Dawra Nangia
- Indiatimes
How Afghanistan before Taliban, US during 9/11 embrace in Nadia Hashimi’s book
Afghan-American returns to Kabul seeking family truth in Nadia Hashimi's "Sparks Like Stars," exploring 1970s Afghanistan's rich, complex history.
- Times News Network
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Yes, chef! Why ‘The Bear’ connects with Indian chefs
Sexism, bullying, pressure…Does the show get portrayal of restaurant world right? Real chefs tell us what hits home
- Sneha Bhura
- TNN
Biden is old and forgetful but to those mocking seniors, just wait!
Where was America’s youth brigade when the two ‘buddhas’ decided to go for the big one? Why is the median age in the US Senate 65, far above retirement age? Why do youngsters bully the elderly? Himmat hai toh compete fairly
- Shobhaa De
- TNN
Why India is godmen’s own country
Self-styled gurus like Bhole Baba have millions under their spell. Sunday Times decodes their appeal which is a complex mixture of social factors and their ability to provide instant gratification to followers.
A Trump second term not good for India, or the world
What will a second Trump term mean for India? The man is so impulsive and unpredictable that nobody can be certain what he will do. But he has spoken of radical changes that would impact not just the US but the whole world.
How villains enlivened Bollywood, from Gabbar to Teja to Mogambo
Balaji Vittal's "Pure Evil" explores the evolution of Bollywood villains, linking their roles to India's socio-political changes.
- Avijit Ghosh
- Times Network
Why ₹50L defamation cost on Saket Gokhale is a lesson for all influencers
Gokhale had 2 lakh followers on X in June 2021 when he fired off a string of tweets hinting that Union minister Hardeep Puri and his wife Lakshmi’s Geneva apartment was bought with illicit funds. While holding Gokhale guilty of defamation, Delhi HC took into account not only the content and intent of his tweets but also his large following to impose the steep penalty
- Sunil Baghel
- TNN
Open the floodgates, release the love
Crying is a sign of strength, not weakness. Join the 'crying club' and embrace emotional tears as a natural response to stress, love, and life's ups and downs.
- Times News Network
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
The cold truth about your cold fridge
What we gain in shelf life & supply, we lose in taste & conservation
- Mindfield
- TNN
What businesses can learn from RD Burman’s music
The great composer, who would have been 85 on June 27, and whose tunes are as popular as ever, showed how innovation and experimentation can build an enduring brand
How new telecom law will impact the way we use apps like WhatsApp
With the new law, the government not only gains more control over telecom services, especially during ‘emergencies to ensure security and public order’, but also raises greater privacy concerns with regard to OTT communication services we use on a daily basis
- Trishee Goyal
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why only 2% of colleges in India are autonomous and why that matters
The UGC keeps pushing for it, but complicated formalities and reluctance by universities to award the tag are big hurdles towards achieving independence
Why India faces water crisis, what govts can do: An IPCC expert explains
Aditi Mukherjee, a water expert associated with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change or IPCC’s reports for policy-makers, explains how water is key to any climate change discourse, and how the government’s role is also crucial
- Sonalika Sinha
- Times Network
Forcing Biden out would have only one beneficiary: Trump
The reason is simple. There are no potential replacements that would stand a better chance of defeating Donald Trump than Joe Biden
- Charles M Blow
- New York Times
How constable Surajpal Singh became Dalits’ beloved Bhole Baba
His 18-year career as a cop offered him profound insights into societal workings and human psychology — knowledge that would later prove instrumental in his avatar as Bhole Baba
20 years, 2000 dead: Why tragedies strike religious events so often
At least 2,000 people have died in stampedes over the past 20 years at religious sites and celebrations across India. The reality is there’s barely any report of legal closure of any such tragedy. Will Hathras incident that claimed 121 lives spur state govts, local authorities and organisers to adopt an integrated and structured approach to crowd management?
Extra cash can’t help Andhra or Bihar
Naidu’s in Delhi asking for more funds. Nitish wants special status for Bihar, meaning more funds. But both states lack the institutional capacity to utilise even money that’s available
Why Bhole Babas flourish
Hathras puts godmen back in focus. You can dismiss them as charlatans. But recognise that they connect with those who feel most vulnerable in society. You can’t regulate this