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Blog | Gajjak, Jaljeera, Upma: When 'Food Guides' Rate Food They Don't Understand

Bharti Mishra Nath | Monday July 15, 2024

Recently, TasteAtlas, an experiential online guide about the cuisines of the world, sparked controversy by labelling some of the popular and cherished Indian dishes and drinks among the "worst" in the world.

Opinion | Hathras, Marine Drive, Puri: India Needs To Take Crowd Management Seriously

Bharti Mishra Nath | Thursday July 11, 2024

Mass gatherings are inevitable in a country as populous as India. Authorities at all levels must be made fully aware of the guidelines, restrictions and advisories to prevent loss of lives.

Opinion | In God's Name: How 'Babas' And 'Matas' Feed On Insecurity

Bharti Mishra Nath | Tuesday July 09, 2024

The modern Indian godmen are a different brand. They are flashy, powerful, influential, more connected to the worldly world, and draw huge crowds of supporters. And, they are not new to scandals.

Opinion | The Big Fat Indian Wedding Has Become Too Big For Comfort

Bharti Mishra Nath | Thursday June 27, 2024

An average Indian spends about $15,000, or Rs 12 lakh, per wedding. For perspective, that's three times the annual household income of Rs 4 lakh for an average Indian family, and around five times the per capita GDP of $2,900.

Opinion | 1 Doctor For Every 2,000 Patients: India's Cancer Care Needs A Fix

Bharti Mishra Nath | Wednesday June 19, 2024

In 2022, India had more than 14.1 lakh new cancer cases and over 9.1 lakh deaths due to it, according to World Health Organization (WHO).

Opinion | Organ Donation: India May Soon Have A Patient-Friendly System

Bharti Mishra Nath | Monday June 17, 2024

There are reports that the Central government is mulling over opening up organ exchange between unrelated individuals, for which the Health Ministry is in talks with the medical fraternity, state government officials, ethical experts, and NGOs.

Opinion | IITs And Women: It's Not A Question Of Merit, But Access

Bharti Mishra Nath | Thursday June 13, 2024

The number of female enrolments in IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology) more than tripled from just 995 in 2017 to 3,411 in 2023.

Opinion | CAA, Agnipath, Caste Census: How Will Modi 3.0 Navigate These Issues?

Bharti Mishra Nath | Friday June 07, 2024

The BJP may now have to put controversial issues like Kashi and Mathura on the back burner. Religious politics may have to be subtly replaced with the compulsions of a 'political economy'.

Opinion | The Indian Student Is Growing Weary Of The Higher Education System

Bharti Mishra Nath | Friday May 24, 2024

Though India's economy is growing, young graduates find it difficult to get employment. Reports say as many as 38% of new Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) graduates this year could not find jobs in the placement season.

Opinion | Why Celebrities Are Seeking Legal Protection For Their Personality Rights

Bharti Mishra Nath | Monday May 20, 2024

The Delhi HC recently issued an order safeguarding the personality and publicity rights of film actor Jackie Shroff, restraining several social media accounts, AI Chatbots, and e-commerce websites from exploiting the actor's name, voice, or image.

Opinion | ICMR-NIN Guidelines: Dietary Habits That Can Boost Your Health

Bharti Mishra Nath | Monday May 13, 2024

Estimates indicate that 56.4% of India's total disease burden is attributable to unhealthy dietary habits.

Opinion | As Mercury Rises, Centre Kicks Off 'Cool Summers of India' Campaign

Bharti Mishra Nath | Tuesday May 07, 2024

The Ministry of Tourism on May 6 launched a social media campaign titled 'Cool Summers of India' at the ongoing Arabian Travel Mart

Opinion | Prajwal Revanna Sex Scandal Is Shameful - So Is The Politics Over It

Bharti Mishra Nath | Friday May 03, 2024

The Prajwal case is yet another example of the moral bankruptcy of politicians and the abuse of their positions.

Opinion | Beauty Pageants Must Do Away With Regressive Ideas

Bharti Mishra Nath | Wednesday May 01, 2024

The crowning of 60-year-old Alejandra Marisa Rodriguez as Miss Universe Buenos Aires recently has the potential to redefine beauty standards.

Opinion | The 'Ever-Giving' Woman: The Skewed Realm Of Organ Donation In India

Bharti Mishra Nath | Sunday April 28, 2024

Most women are ready to offer their organs to their sick husbands to save their lives, but the reverse rarely happens. Such is the deep-rooted patriarchal bias in society.

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