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There is an epidemic spreading through our country. Young people are taking their own lives after examination failures, disciplinary action,

September 22, 2026

A ruling party spokesman has suggested that Rahul Gandhi should consider becoming a stand up comedian. I am sure it

September 21, 2026

A young student at IIT Bombay reportedly carried his mobile phone into an examination hall, photographed the question paper and

September 20, 2026

She stood at the traffic light holding a bunch of roses. They looked tired, and so did she. A large

September 19, 2026

A constitution replaces a king. But oh, how we love a king. We tell the country to ‘light diyas on

September 18, 2026

“India is getting five billion dollars,” said my neighbour excitedly. I nearly dropped my teacup. “From whom?” I asked. “And

September 17, 2026

Mumbai is a crowded city. We crowd into trains, buses, lifts, markets, offices, restaurants and occasionally into spaces where even

September 16, 2026

I just read a piece of news that the Gujarat Police have uncovered a network involving more than five hundred

September 15, 2026

It was the cutest bear that ambled past that afternoon, in the same place where I always sat with my

September 14, 2026

A few days ago marked the twenty fifth anniversary of the crashing down of the twin towers of New York’s

September 13, 2026

“I cannot carry this anymore, Bob,” said a reader who phoned me. Her voice sounded tired. Not the tiredness that

September 12, 2026

I watched my neighbour’s bushes receiving what appeared to be a military assault. Branches flew in every direction. Leaves screamed

September 11, 2026

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