Specials
Mysterious death of Sunanda
By accusing Shashi Tharoor of abetting ‘suicide’ of his wife Sunanda Pushkar, Delhi Police assert he’s no more a murder suspect Sunanda Pushkar’s death is a “case of suicide”, according to the chargesheet filed by the Delhi Police on Monday. It took the cops four long years to conclude that it was not a murder. […]
Bengal mourns ‘death of democracy’
Some mourned the ‘death of democracy’ while others had some advice for Derek O’Brien Monday’s Panchayat Election violence in West Bengal —which left 15 dead — left its mark on social media, with WhatsApp groups, Facebook users and Twitterati fighting a different kind of battle. Some rued the “death of democracy”, others called out the […]
A lot can happen over coffee
Cafés have become a cultural melting pot where people go to read,write and work It’s such a Western thing, the café and bar culture. After a hard day’s work, people halt at a bar and have a drink. It’s this nebulous space — public and private at the same time — where people throng to […]
Intermittent fasting decoded
Sometimes it’s not what you eat but fasting that helps you to reduce weight — and gives you other benefits I have been practising Intermittent Fasting (IF) for a few years now, as it is especially good for those with an autoimmune condition. Simply put, eating less — or less often — gives your digestive […]
Out of the drawing room
The Delhi chapter of Urban Sketchers is discovering the joy of painting as a community instead of staying home alone She takes a pinch of turquoise blue at the tip of her paintbrush and with one stroke composes the first line of the wide blue sky. She pauses to take another look at the magnificent […]
Punjabi posh
If you are one of those who relishes typical Punjabi food, then you must give Khan Market’s Punjabi Grill a try Unlike the typical loud, opulent décor that one would expect, the one in Khan Market is younger and fresher. The décor is silver themed, a departure from the regular, which appeals to the working […]
Siddaramaiah: a poor strategist
A father’s love for his son proved to be Siddaramaiah’s undoing Chamundeshwari did not allow Sidda-ramaiah a last hurrah. The chief minister lost the election to his former poll manager, GT Deve Gowda. It showed up Siddaramaiah as a poor strategist, giving up his safe Varuna seat for his son, Yathindra, to test his luck […]
The heart has its needs
Walk your way out of cardiac problems right from middle age Over 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity each week, such as brisk walking or biking in middle age may significantly decrease the risk of heart failure, according to a study. By analysing reported physical activity levels over time in 11,000 American adults, researchers […]
