Keep extremism at bay

There are lessons we can learn from Pakistan unless we want to end up like them Just as the Pakistani state and society has internalised the ‘good Taliban, bad Taliban’ policy, Indian state and society seem to have embarked on the course of internalising ‘good extremist, bad extremist’ distinction. Over the years, the public discourse […]

The challenger

Rahul Gandhi means business. He’s confronting the prime minister in his own bastion, that of political theatrics Rahul Gandhi, 48, means business. As president of the Indian National Congress, he has been taking on Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly on a host of issues. Last month, he hit the streets, even courted arrest. No wonder, […]

L’il heroes

Many HIV positive children are living precarious lives without their parents as they are either orphans or were abandoned. A look into how they are coping with the strict medical regimen “Catch,” says Ashna, while playing with her favourite ball in the park. Her game gets interrupted when she is asked to come inside for […]

From frying pan to car

Biofuel plants will soon include used cooking oil as a part of their mix, helping restaurants dispose of their stock in ethical ways — and preventing harm to health and environment Many households reuse cooking oil, that oil left in the pan after deep frying processed foods or puris and pappadoms. Only now is word […]

CHEF OF THE WEEK

Chef Subroto Goswami holds more than three decades of expertise in food production. Across his extensive hospitality career, he has been instrumental in the launch of many five star hotels. Subroto specialises in Italian and contemporary Indian cuisine. Post completion of his Kitchen Training programme from The Oberoi School of Hotel Management, Subroto spent 15 […]

The place to party

Q’BA IS A CASUAL DINING RESTAURANT IN THE HEART OF THE CAPITAL. IT SERVES A VARIETY OF CUISINE, RANGING FROM INDIAN TO LEBANESE Spread over 14,000 sq ft on two floors with pleasing interiors and a Q-shaped impressive bar, Q’BA is a perfect casual dining restaurant in the heart of the capital. Serving cuisine ranging […]

Take care, diabetics

Diabetics do not have to suffer at festival time, as there are ways to indulge the sweet tooth without damaging health. And that applies to all others as well The festive season brings a deluge of sweets which are difficult to resist. But those who have learnt to listen to their bodies will not over-indulge. […]

All children deserve the best

Integration of economically weaker sections in private schools can benefit fee-paying children if teaching is made more effective Being a single parent in a high-profile job, Malvika* says her children were well aware that they couldn’t get into trouble at school and have her called in during the week. “They were really supportive,” she says. […]