Analysing ‘The Anarchy’

William Dalrymple’s new book narrates a riveting tale of the English trading company’s rise as the Indian subcontinent’s dominant political power, but neglects its sociocultural impact Nearly 15 years ago, Elizabeth Kolbert wrote an essay for The New Yorker to mark 100 years of the publication of German thinker and sociologist Max Weber’s seminal work […]

Waging a war

Peeing Human, the creator of the popular YouTube channel, says nationalism now trumps rationalism on TV news My name is Ramit and I am not a journalist. I have no formal training as a journalist. However, I do understand and hold in great regard the four pillars of modern democracy. Outside of the elected legislative, […]

How to get the elderly up and moving

Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) are a diverse group of diseases that commonly affect the joints, but can also affect the muscles, other tissues and internal organs. There are more than 200 different RMDs, affecting both children and adults. They are usually caused by problems of the immune system, inflammation, infections or gradual deterioration of […]

After all the sweets: Detox!

Juice detox and plenty of nuts — that’s how to get your health back on track in the aftermath of Diwali, when most people tend to indulge in all the wrong foods Diwali is all about festive over-indulgence, binge eating, late night parties, heavy food, sweets and extra calories! So now that it’s over, here’s […]

Most snatchers are school dropouts and first-time offenders

Delhi Police seem helpless about the alarming rise in incidents of snatchings by bike-borne youngsters – about 17 per day – but Mumbai Police was able to stem the tide In Sadar Bazar, one of the most hustling-bustling areas of New Delhi, a small colony Basti Julian seems to go silent when enquiries are made […]

Please re-think, Mr CM

Private CNG cars being refused exemption during the odd-even scheme will discourage motorists from opting for the cleaner fuel, according to experts As the odd-even rationing scheme is set to be rolled out during November 4-15, the Delhi government has decided to not exempt over five lakh CNG-run vehicles in the Capital city — while […]

Oh no!

OYO hotels, sold as cheap and better options, are also beset with sub-standard services, cancelled bookings and weak customer service Cancelled bookings, deficient service, refund delays – these are, some of the problems which have constituted to showcase another reality of OYO. It’s the world’s third largest hotel chain and a $10 billion enterprise in […]

The poverty trap

How labourers are mentally caged, alienated and dehumanised in this civilised world Rehan Khan, a labourer from Bihar made news while he jumped inside the lion’s cage in the Delhi zoo. The psychological problem which made him do this was overlooked by the majority and he was dismissed as “mentally ill”. The video which went […]