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1. The Pursuit of Happiness
The Pursuit of Happiness
Harsh Goenka on how to smile in times of trouble It was around the 15th day of lockdown, when I re-watched one of my all-time favourite movies, Life is Beautiful. Viewing the film after a few years and amidst this lockdown, the story took on a whole new meaning. I was struck by the simplicity […]
2. Big Bull rules, still
Big Bull rules, still
Even 18 years after his death, market maverick-turned-kingpin Harshad Mehta has refused to fade into oblivion, writes Anto T Joseph More than a quarter of a century after India’s Bombay Stock Exchange was rattled with an Rs5,000-crore Securities Scam, the Big Bull Harshad Mehta, the market maverick-turned-kingpin, has refused to fade into oblivion. Running from […]
3. Is it Safe to have Sex in the times of Coronavirus?
Is it Safe to have Sex in the times of Coronavirus?
Does social distancing also mean sexual distancing? We’ve got you a special medical opinion from Dr. Noor Gill, a doctor who is on front-line, handling case and allaying fears. By Dr Noor Gill With an ongoing global crisis, sexual intercourse is not at the top of our priority list when it comes to ‘trending topics […]
4. 8 Ways to Prevent Infections on Flights
8 Ways to Prevent Infections on Flights
Know about the infection-prone zones and how to avoid getting infected Airplanes create an environment for germs to thrive in and enable it to transfer from person to person – close quarters, frequent passenger turnaround and recirculated air. The cabins are usually cleaned when the plane stays overnight at the airport, the germs can last […]
5. 10 Rajesh Khanna love songs on his 8th death anniversary
10 Rajesh Khanna love songs on his 8th death anniversary
There were numerous hit songs picturised on Rajesh Khanna, and the masses adored his unique screen mannerisms, writes Narendra Kusnur From 1969 to 1974, Rajesh Khanna was the undisputed superstar of Hindi cinema, till Amitabh Bachchan’s angry young man took over. There were also numerous hit songs picturised on Khanna, and the masses adored his […]
6. F C Kohli, Father of Indian Computer Industry, passes away
F C Kohli, Father of Indian Computer Industry, passes away
By A Correspondent Veteran Indian computer industry captain Faqir Chand Kohli popularly referred to as the Father of the Indian Computer Industry passed away earlier today (November 26, 2020). Born on March 19, 1924, Mr FC Kohli was founder and first CEO of Tata Consultancy Services, India’s largest software consultancy company (Read TCS statement here). In the […]
7. My Daughter, Kalpana Lajmi
My Daughter, Kalpana Lajmi
Lalitha Lajmi talks to Sushmita Bhattrai about Kalpana Lajmi, the brilliant filmmaker and maverick personality “Art is like breathing; I can’t live without it.” Born into a Saraswat Brahmin family and brought up in Calcutta, sister to four brothers and the niece of the commercial artist BB Benegal, Lalitha Lajmi’s early inspiration in art comes […]
8. Two Countries, Two Lives
Two Countries, Two Lives
From pioneering work in Tata Electric, to the pathbreaking Tata Consultancy Services, FC Kohli is a name to reckon with in the building of modern India. In a look back at their life and times, he and his wife, activist Swarn Kohli, reminisce on the links between India and its contentious neighbour, Pakistan Faqir Chand […]
9. Where is the World Economy Headed given Covid-19?
Where is the World Economy Headed given Covid-19?
Given the ongoing Covid-19-led crisis, Aditya Vikram Singhal dwells on the expected outcome over the next few years Given the virus and the ongoing crisis, I have had the time to summarise some of my key thoughts that I have shared with many of you over the last 7-8 years. The objective is to state […]
10 . Kumaon: God’s Own Country of North India
Kumaon: God's Own Country of North India
Kumaon is an ideal location for a holiday in the hills and one can make the most of the sights and the sounds of nature. By Navneet Sahni In North India there is another claimant to “God’s own country” – Kumaon. Where every peak is somehow connected to a Goddess or God, this is the […]
11. Grandpa Surfing The Net
Grandpa Surfing The Net
For people experiencing more and more ‘senior moments’, online gratification is probably best – By Kersie Gandhi. Then Porn then was simply a ‘State of Existence’ for most male teenagers. A red haze of ever-present lust; the inability to focus on anything other than the ever throbbing fiery lump in one’s pants that blocked out […]
12. Flashback 1962: What really happened in the India-China War
Flashback 1962: What really happened in the India-China War
This look at the history of the India-China rivalry leading to the 1962 aggression, written by the late Sati Sahni in 1986, throws light on our current tensions with China The outbreak of hostilities of 1962 by China along the vast border between India and China was an important milestone in the long unacknowledged competition […]
13. Laughter UnLtd: 20 Hindi Films that will make you Laugh & Be Happy
Laughter UnLtd: 20 Hindi Films that will make you Laugh & Be Happy
From romcoms to satire, comedy films have made us laugh down the ages. Deepa Gahlot lists 20 of the best If smiles and laughter can be used to measure happiness, then comedy films can definitely be counted as the top catalysts. Which kind of bad mood cannot be lifted by a funny film? Here’s a […]
14. Happy Memories: World Cup 1992, India v/s Pakistan
Happy Memories: World Cup 1992, India v/s Pakistan
The World Cup 1992 encounter between India and Pakistan always brings back happy memories, writes Ayaz Memon One of my most joyous memories is of India beating Pakistan in the 1992 World Cup at Sydney. Purely from a cricketing point of view, the match was unremarkable: a low-scoring affair with hardly a noteworthy performance. Yet, […]
15. How the British Looted and Plundered India
How the British Looted and Plundered India
A sordid, violent history is the legacy that the British Raj left behind, which has hobbled India’s growth even long after gaining Independence. By Vickram Sethi In the temple of Athena was a beautiful priestess called Medusa. It was said that when she smiled, flowers bloomed and when the wind blew through her hair, there […]
16. The Centre of the World
The Centre of the World
The Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean are a utopia of crystal blue waves, dotted with sandy beaches and tropical plants, writes Urvi Piramal Photographs: Urvi Piramal By all accounts, the Galapagos Islands are one of the natural wonders of the world: straddling the Equator in the Pacific Ocean, the archipelago consists some 150 island […]
17. 8 Health Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water Every Day
8 Health Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water Every Day
Drinking lemon water on a daily basis is good for you and it takes only a week to see the difference Hydration is essential for overall health but when you add lemon to your water it becomes more palatable and subtly increases your water intake. Not only lemon is a healthy fruit, it is also […]
18. 11 Superfoods to Build your Immunity in the Rains
11 Superfoods to Build your Immunity in the Rains
Nutrition expert Manisha Mehta recommends monsoon-friendly foods that can strengthen your immunity and help you stay healthy The arrival of monsoon is a pleasant experience after the scorching summer heat. The smell of petrichor, the sound of rains and the gushing wind through the windows, a cup of Adrak ki chai with bhajiyas and pakoras […]
19. Seniors need to be extra careful of the Novel Coronavirus
Seniors need to be extra careful of the Novel Coronavirus
An infection can cause pneumonia by spreading to the lower respiratory tract News of strange, unheard-of viruses surfacing is not new over the last few decades. We’ve had our share of scares in India too with Sars, Nipah, Ebola and the like. The Novel Coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, is a new virus that is said to have […]
20. Me Iyer, You Iyengar
Me Iyer, You Iyengar
The face-off between the two South Indian Brahmin communities is quite lored and loved over decades, writes Nagesh Alai The other day at dinner, an Iyengar friend of mine asked me if I have tasted the award winning German beer, Ayinger. I had not. So that was an opening for him to tell me condescendingly: […]
