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I have a confession to make. I am obsessed with AQI, or Air Quality Index. This should not be surprising because, for the past five decades, I have lived in probably the most polluted city in the world, certainly with the worst air in India. Yes, the

↘ The Yogi regime has banned the use of halal tag, except on products meant for export ↘ It’s meant to bust the certification nexus, say officials, that’s exploiting religious sentiments for financial gains ↘ But opposition parties have accused the B

The election behind them, top leaders in Rajasthan are finding special ways to spend time till D-day (December 3). Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot visited elder sister Vimla Devi and then flew to Telangana to campaign for the Congress there. He is report

The BJP’s Jhalkari Bai Jayanti Samaroh in Patna on November 25 was meant to be a show of strength ahead of ex-ally JD(U)’s Bheem Sansad the next day. But not even the presence of top state leaders could save the BJP the embarrassment of low attendanc

The Gujarat government has been having a tough time lately, with even BJP leaders taking pot shots at it. Union MoS for communications Devusinh Chauhan was the latest, publicly berating the district administration during a visit to a Narmada village

Up to 200 units of free power every month ↘ Launched: August 5 ↘ Allocation: ₹9,000 crore ↘ Enrolment: 15.4 mn households The zero-bill criteria is calculated as the sum of the household’s average monthly consumption in the previous fiscal year plus

↘ Most local unregistered football tournaments are organised by local TMC leaders ↘ Handsome prize money is awarded to players as well as audiences ↘ Key TMC leaders such as Abhishek Banerjee, Madan Mitra, Aroop Biswas, Sujit Bose own football teams

At a time when the Indian Railways has got double the capital budget outlay and other sectors such as telecom and information technology are making rapid strides, playing a critical role in India’s growth story, Union minister for railways, communica

A key factor that makes Indian ports a vital gateway to the world is their geographical location, connecting Southeast Asia, West Asia and Africa. Union minister of ports, shipping and waterways Sarbananda Sonowal charts the rapid strides India’s por

Power production started in Karnataka in 1902, under the then Maharaja of Mysore, Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar. As he discloses that nugget of information, the state’s energy minister K.J. George outlines how Karnataka came to a pioneer in the field o

The Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) initiative in Haryana grew out of the vision of its chief minister, Manohar Lal Khattar. Principal secretary V. Umashankar shares how the government has been trying out various mechanisms to put it in place from 2015.

With domestic air traffic rising 10 per cent in October compared to last year, India is flying again. Though the airline industry has recovered well from the pandemic, it battles high fuel costs, with precarious financials plaguing a few airlines. Am

Charan Singh, non-executive chairman of the Punjab & Sind Bank, Amit Kapoor, joint managing partner at Jyoti Sagar Associates, and Harry Dhaul, director-general of Independent Power Producers Association of India, talk of the challenges in infrastruc

The Centre’s Gati Shakti plan aims to bring all government ministries together and streamline the planning of projects. Sumita Dawra, Special Secretary (Logistics), talks about the ambitious project and how India plans to improve its logistics perfor

An actor turning up on time for an interview is such a rarity that by now the Mumbai press circle has reluctantly made peace with ‘Bollywood Standard Time’. Telugu actor Naga Chaitanya though doesn’t abide by it even if he is in Mumbai to promote his

Are you the kind of deviant who is transfixed by tales of cruelty, murder, casual sexism, racism, and colonial nostalgia with a hearty dash of imperialist adventurism and occult obscurantism thrown in? Well, you’re clearly a connoisseur, and earlier

Growing up in a relentlessly high-minded household, I had little acquaintance with the pulp fiction that formed a large part of the cultural production of my hyper-literary Allahabad. The prime ‘culprit’, Ibne Safi, of Jasoosi Duniya, produced a thri

WITH THE ADVENT OF DECEMBER, THE AIR OF CELEBRATION is almost as thick as the Delhi smog, so dedicating the Spice issue to it almost seems like a seasonal imperative. However, one had hoped that this issue would serendipitously coincide with a nation

When it comes to legendary, Muhammad Ali’s name is almost synonymous. As a role model, the boxing champion has indelibly carved his name in the annals of history. In fact, few athletes are as celebrated or honoured as this three-time heavyweight worl

Montblanc’s signature Meisterstück Collection boasts brilliant leather and elevated design cues inspired by the art of writing. The timeless luxury of the Maison’s leather goods collections are iconic, especially with the introduction of the captivat

Jameson Black Barrel is one of those whiskeys that is perfect on its own or on the rocks, but we prefer it for an Old Fashioned. Its richness and charming complexity is the result of double charring the wood fires for the barrels to give them new lif

With its traditional atmosphere, terraces, countryside views, spa, and pool, the Ringhotel Siegfridbrunnen ticks all the boxes. The hotel’s central location in the Odenwald, adds heart to this booking. There’s all permutations and categories of rooms

“You’re going to Frankfurt,” the friends cry in excited tones,” Well, you simply have to visit the Odenwald Geo-Nature Park.” The additional prompt to visit is fostered by the fact that this park, sprawling across an area of 3,800 square kilometres,

Panerai’s history has long been entwined with the Italian military, and its commitment to crafting timepieces that embody the ideals championed by them: Bravery, team spirit, and adrenaline. The Navy SEALs—known for their exceptional training and fea