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Dialling customer support can be a tiresome chore where one has to stoically bear wading through a maze of number keys, beeps and automated messages before the job gets done, if you are lucky. One never expects to enter a digital rabbit hole where yo

On October 7, the Supreme Court listed six cases for hearing by the newly constituted seven-judge constitution bench. Among these was Rojer Mathew vs South Indian Bank, comprising a set of nearly two dozen petitions challenging the validity of the Fi

↘ According to Article 110 of the Constitution, a bill is deemed to be a money bill if it deals “only” with matters specified in Article 110 (1)(a) to (g)—taxation, borrowings by the government and appropriation of money from the Consolidated Fund of

Amid heated debates on federal directives, new norms introduced by India’s medical education regulator are inviting another round of allegations about the Centre attempting to encroach upon the rights of the southern states. The issue rose to its ful

↘ NMC reasons that using the population criterion for MBBS seats will “reduce regional disparities” and prevent overcrowding at medical colleges ↘ All southern states have already exceeded the new limit, preventing them from opening new medical colle

A wall of water hurtling down mountains towards vulnerable valleys nestled within—this worst nightmare of Himalayan states came true for Sikkim on October 4 when the waters of the Lhonak lake in north Sikkim, situated at an altitude of 5,245 metres,

In a setback to India’s marriage equality movement, the Supreme Court on October 17 ruled against legalising same-sex marriages, holding that only the legislature can decide on the issue. While hearing 21 petitions filed by same-sex couples and activ

After telling fans to subscribe to his YouTube channel in September, Prime Minister Narendra Modi seems to have hit a purple patch creatively. In the first week of October, two garba songs penned by him were released. On October 14 came a music video

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has been quite apologetic of late. He apologised for appointing Kesri Singh Rathore member of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) after a video of the ex-army officer making casteist comments surfaced.

In this article, we embark on a journey of India’s economic progress through the lens of Dr. Monica B. Sood, a socioeconomic analyst, doctor and an entrepreneur raised under the guidance of her father Late Paramjit Kumar, a distinguished economist hi

It was 5.45 am on July 9 when Padiyeri got a missed call from an unknown number. When he returned the call an hour later, the man at the other end introduced himself as an old colleague with whom Padiyeri had not spoken to for months. Soon, they swit

700 THOUSAND COMPLAINTS OF ONLINE FRAUD ON 1930 HELPLINE IN APRIL 2023 ALONE ₹ 276 CRORE AMOUNT INVOLVED IN DEBIT AND CREDIT CARD FRAUD IN 2022-23, PER AN RBI REPORT 71.8 THOUSAND CYBERCRIME CASES PENDING INVESTIGATION AT THE END OF 2021, PER NCRB

Criminals procure fake SIM cards to make calls that cannot be traced back to them They bait victims with e-mails, SMSes, ads on Facebook, WhatsApp and Telegram chats They get targets to click links, reveal PINs, download remote access/screen-sharing

They first hook you with loans at cheap rates but then use exploitative practices to recover the money, which include threats to upload your morphed pictures online Your phone network goes blank and you get a call saying you have to press a number to

On March 4, Nautiyal’s wife received an SMS from an unknown number, asking her to update their debit card details to pay the electricity bill. Since her number was not registered with the power utility, the couple dismissed the message. Next day, the

In June 2022, Singh received a letter from his bank, asking him to regularise payments against his five overdraft loans totalling Rs 43.36 lakh against his bank FD. Having no recollection of any such loan, Singh rushed to his bank. He was told that a

In May 2021, Azmath Ulla Sheriff started getting calls asking for KYC verification. When he refused, the caller threatened to block his phone number. Under pressure and out of sheer panic, Sheriff clicked the link he was sent and entered his details,

Vasundhara Raje was all over the news in mid-October. On October 15, the BJP leader and former chief minister had what the media called a ‘secret meeting’ with former rival and current Assam governor Gulab Chand Kataria at his Udaipur residence. Late

The All-India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is seeking to outgrow its reputation of being just a ghettoblaster confined to its seven strongholds in the Old City. This time, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi is planning an ingress into the 24 assemb

It’s been thirsting to become a theme that gets enough airplay. And on October 16, Rajasthan’s Eastern River Canal Project (ERCP) finally made the cut when Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and CM Ashok Gehlot landed in the barrenness of Baran distri

He’s the sort of man who believes in luck, and Husnabad has indeed been lucky for Bharat Rashtra Samithi chief K. Chandrashekar Rao, a.k.a. KCR. He launched his last two poll campaigns from this constituency, and won both times. In fact, he calls the

Soft Hindutva? In ‘Kamal’ Nath’s Madhya Pradesh, that barb at the Congress seems seriously old-fashioned—its devoutly observant aspect here could make a jyotishi blush. Its first list of candidates came on October 15, very consciously timed on the fi

The Congress’s poll manifestos are following a distinct pattern. Though Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Telangana are yet to receive their renewed vouchers for the Grand Old Party’s gift hampers, we already have a near-complete picture. It’s a policy blu

When the Union ministry of statistics and programme implementation (MoSPI) released the GDP (gross domestic product) figure for the first quarter of the current financial year on August 31, it seemed the perfect prelude to the upcoming G20 summit, wh

8,000 Diamond polishing units in Gujarat, half of them in Surat, employing 90 per cent of the workforce 15,000 Estimated number of the 800,000-odd diamond cutters and polishers laid off across Gujarat For a people who bring a shine to others’ lives,

*Russia and Botswana lead the global production of roughs Source: GJEPC ■

Appetisers, drinks, selfies, and free-flowing conversation. This would have been just the average Friday night for Diksha Srivastava, a 26-year-old sales executive in Bengaluru, had it not been for the unusual theme for the occasion. Canapes and fert

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Among the first things you see in the DAG exhibition Delhi Durbar: Empire, Display and the Possession of History (on till November 6) is a watercolourand-ink painting of the Qutub Minar from 1830, drawn by a Delhi artist. At first glance, you don’t n

Forever settling, settled and unsettling, Dilli, Delhi and Delhie has had a history of counting its ruins among its foundations, the future debris after its latest hubris. As the latest Sarishtadar or record keeper, Shama Mitra Chenoy has dug up the

MUMBAI HAS ALWAYS HAD a deep connect with art, and the city’s art scene has seen a rather radical revitalisation in recent times. Along with innovative spaces that engender creativity, residencies for artists, vibrant street art, immersive exhibits a

You may know A. Ramachandran (1935—) for his large, colourful and arresting canvases that make ample use of archetypal Indian imagery. Less known are his sculptures, although the artist has been creating them alongside his paintings over the years. “

Jude Anthany Joseph, 40, has become a national sensation after his latest film, 2018, featuring Kerala’s mega floods, was nominated as India’s official entry for the 2024 Oscars. Joseph, who studied engineering, has pursued cinema as his passion and

There is an old joke about reviewing a book without having read it. That is precisely what I am going to do with this one, for it deserves no less. We have here 50 of the greatest Indian stories ever told, as the title proclaims, and we must read the

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Q. You must be on cloud nine after winning the National Award for Best Actress for Mimi. Did you expect this honour? Winning my first National Award for Mimi feels both incredible and surreal. It’s undoubtedly one of the most significant moments of m

Let’s be honest. Most of us are trend followers. Therefore, if in the last decade modern minimal dominated the designscape, that is what we saw shop after shop, home after home. Safe to say, it’s been overused and abused, with results that are neithe

Powerful prints, bold designs, and brave colours, have been our calling cards since 1985. Bringing the same fashionable aesthetic indoors creates the perfect backdrop for the festivities. Jacquards, prints, embroideries, velvet jacquards, textures an

Step into the world of the Atmosphere Residence, a haven of elegance and sophistication nestled in a prestigious building. As the doors swing open, one is immediately captivated by the seamless blend of smart contemporary design and the warmth of nat

Printed and embroidered cushions and bedlinen from Fabindia’s festive range pays a vibrant ode to the season. PRICE ₹2,200 onwards AT www.fabindia.com Jacquard with silky finishes, handcrafted with embroideries, applique work and gold touches, define

Wardrobe design is an often overlooked but crucial aspect of interior design. A well-organised and aesthetically pleasing closet can make a significant difference in our daily lives, from saving time in the morning to enhancing our overall sense of o

Certain materials lend themselves easily to our imaginations, offering limitless possibilities, and glass is one of them. The translucent, light-emitting material is the source of inspiration for many. It’s the classic case of humble origins leading

Adarsh and Mansi, a young couple, approached us with a very different kind of project—they wanted an entire home dedicated only to entertainment, rest and relaxation. They already have a home in the same building on a lower floor, where they stay wit