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Atrophy Astrology – Part 8
March 1, 2026, 11:11 PM IST
Death, the Upachayas, and the residue of Karma In the earlier part we examined how far astrology can understand the inner nature of a human being. Jyotiṣa has long maintained that the horoscope reflects not…
March 1, 2026, 11:11 PM IST
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Managing the Indian family WhatsApp group is a full time job
March 1, 2026, 9:34 PM IST
Some people manage companies, others manage households, but a select few of us manage the family chat. Frankly, the role deserves a salary, annual leave. And also, most importantly, a formal performance appraisal. The day…
March 1, 2026, 9:34 PM IST
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Holi – A festival that celebrates good food
February 28, 2026, 7:56 AM IST
Holi, the radiant festival of colors, is as much a celebration of flavor as it is of joy. Welcoming the arrival of spring and symbolizing renewal, Holi transforms homes across India into kitchens fragrant with…
February 28, 2026, 7:56 AM IST
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Walk, don’t break
February 28, 2026, 5:00 AM IST
Everyone feels angry sometimes. It’s a normal human emotion. In sports, especially, feelings can get very intense. That’s why a women’s tennis tournament in Texas recently set up a “rage room” where players can go…
February 28, 2026, 5:00 AM IST
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Where we goofed up in spirituality
February 26, 2026, 11:21 PM IST
Last evening, I overheard a couple of seemingly learned men immersed in an avid discussion as I took my daily stroll by the poolside. Their topic, quite to my mind’s delight, was the soul. But…
February 26, 2026, 11:21 PM IST
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A cup of coffee
February 25, 2026, 8:47 PM IST
Strolling down a busy food street, I caught sight of a dimly-lit café. The incense smoke drifted across the tables like fairies sprinkling soothing dust—my fascination pushed me towards its glass door. I stepped in,…
February 25, 2026, 8:47 PM IST
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Japanese artist enthrals Bikaner House
February 25, 2026, 7:35 PM IST
Opening today at Bikaner House is the small 50-painting show by 81-year-old Japanese artist Komugai Minoru. Self-taught artist who began life as a designer, his travels around the world taught him to dabble in silver…
February 25, 2026, 7:35 PM IST
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Don’t run with the first task you come across
February 24, 2026, 11:21 PM IST
One of the most subtle productivity errors does not look like an error at all. It looks like initiative. It feels like momentum. It even feels disciplined. It is this: starting the day with the first…
February 24, 2026, 11:21 PM IST
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On rightsizing, righteousness, and the myth of corporate love
February 24, 2026, 6:58 PM IST
Somewhere between your third weekend review call and your fifth performance calibration, you began to believe something rather tender: that work notices, it keeps score, and it has memory. It does keep score. It just…
February 24, 2026, 6:58 PM IST
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Body-Mind with ‘LIFE’ is a human being but without it, is dead-matter – Befriend the mind to know what life, consciousness is all about!
February 17, 2026, 12:06 AM IST
Know Thyself: Socrates said 2500 years ago, there is more to life than knowledge of stones, trees or distant stars; we need to go INSIDE to know the MIND of man. Thus, a compulsory part of…
February 17, 2026, 12:06 AM IST
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Your valentine: After the week of love
February 16, 2026, 8:55 AM IST
The week of love has just slipped past us. Roses have begun to wilt, dinner reservations have returned to their weekday anonymity, and the language of affection has retreated from timelines and shop windows. The…
February 16, 2026, 8:55 AM IST
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Living up to the Eggspectation!
February 14, 2026, 1:47 PM IST
For generations, the egg has remained one of the most versatile and dependable foods in Indian kitchens. It cuts across class, region and season. From hurried weekday breakfasts to elaborate festive spreads, eggs have quietly…
February 14, 2026, 1:47 PM IST
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This might be artful
February 13, 2026, 5:00 AM IST
Ireland has decided to help artists by giving some of them money every month, even if they are not selling lots of art. This money is called a “basic income.” It helps artists spend more…
February 13, 2026, 5:00 AM IST
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Explained – How language shapes power, identity, and social hierarchies
February 10, 2026, 10:47 PM IST
The politics of language is a multifaceted and vital area of study within sociolinguistics, political knowledge, nonfictional inquiries and historical writing. It explores how language functions as a device of authority, identity, and social fraternity,…
February 10, 2026, 10:47 PM IST
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The names of air?
February 9, 2026, 8:53 PM IST
We live in a world inhabited by people with names like Anaya, Alaya, Ahaana, Aarav, Vivaan, Revaan, Rian and Saanvi, to name just a few. There is a distinct phonetic universe that they reside in,…
February 9, 2026, 8:53 PM IST
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Harassment: A rite of passage that’s a given
February 8, 2026, 3:21 PM IST
Can we normalise harassment and toxic behaviour under any circumstances? I began to ponder this deeply, the way one ponders existential questions, while chopping onions and crying for reasons unrelated to the onions. Normalisation is…
February 8, 2026, 3:21 PM IST
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Harvest heroes: Unsung stars of desi plates
February 8, 2026, 7:32 AM IST
Local ingredients like mahua, nolen gur, roselle, and pandan leaves represent a powerful resurgence in Indian cuisine, bridging ancient traditions with cutting-edge innovation. These hyperlocal treasures—harvested from forests, palms, and backyards—carry stories of sustainability and…
February 8, 2026, 7:32 AM IST
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Love is all about drowning in the ocean
February 7, 2026, 12:19 AM IST
“The intellectual is always showing off; The lover is always losing his self. The intellectual runs away, afraid of the water; Love is all about drowning in the ocean,” said Mevlana Jalal al-Din Rumi, the…
February 7, 2026, 12:19 AM IST
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Practice mindful sharing
February 6, 2026, 7:14 PM IST
In today’s digital age, social media invites us to document almost every moment of our lives. From morning coffee to emotional setbacks, the impulse to share has become almost automatic. While platforms promise connection and…
February 6, 2026, 7:14 PM IST
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The anxiety of choice: How too many options are stressing us out
February 5, 2026, 11:17 PM IST
To many, choice has become a quiet burden of everyday life. There was a time when people bought what was available, even if it wasn’t perfect. They learned from whatever entertainment their town offered and…
February 5, 2026, 11:17 PM IST
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