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ME & MY SHELF

Recipient of the 2022 Hermann Kesten Award, Meena Kandasamy is an anti-caste activist, poet, novelist and translator. Her latest work, titled Tirukkural: The Book of Desire, is a translation of a section of Tirukkural-one of the most important texts in Tamil literature.

A Winning Comeback

Victory City heralds Salman Rushdie's return to signature themes and powerful storytelling

It Happens ONLY IN INDIA

Anticipating the love-filled air sure to fill all and sundry on 14 February, the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI), a body under the ministry of fisheries, animal husbandry and dairy, decided to milk the day for all its worth and re-designate the occasion as Cow Hug Day.

It takes a Village

How a biologist mobilized an all-women volunteer corps to champion an endangered bird

Tipping Points

I RECENTLY ATTENDED A wedding in rural Quebec, and guests were -provided with a car and driver for the 90-minute journey into the hills. That was exciting: A private car! I could pretend I was rich!

MIS GUIDED

How to spot bad advice

Active Hands, Calm Minds

How crafts like knitting can help deal with stress

The Truth about Chillis

This South American fruit can get many of us hot under the collar. Why, then, do we love it so?

The Accidental Caregiver

For my mother, caring for my dad was filled with challenges and triumphs. My family's journey has lessons for all of us

A FLOOD OF EMOTIONS

Trapped by a hurricane and rising waters, a devoted sister struggles to save her disabled brothers

Stop Losing Your Stuff

Can't find your keys-again? Cognitive experts help you stop searching (and stressing)

The Long Winter Night

A scientist describes the brutal and awe-inspiring wonders of living and working on the frozen Polar oceans

The Surprising Benefits of Pets

Whether they're furry, feathered or scaly, the non-human members of your family help you in more ways than you know especially when it comes to your health

Fitness Made SIMPLE

10 easy, science-backed exercises to improve your mobility and overall health

Trending News From The World Of Medicine

Reader's Pick

So That's Why We Say That

Fun facts about the language that’s been confounding speakers for centuries: English

13 Things Serving Up The Sizzle On Plant-Based Meat

Foodie's Things

THE WORLD'S WEIRDEST LAWS

Written centuries ago or newly passed, here are 30 regulations in force across the globe that range from mildly amusing to downright bizarre

NEED A GOOD ADVENTURE?

YOU DON'T HAVE TO CLIMB A MOUNTAIN OR GO ON SAFARI. YOU CAN ADD EXCITEMENT TO YOUR LIFE ONE SMALL TWEAK AT A TIME

Fighting Disinformation

From Covid conspiracies to lies about the Ukraine war, traditional fact-checking is no match for the power of the crowd

The Hole in the Fence

A child's unlikely friendship with an unseen neighbour transforms in isolation

CHASING THE NORTHERN LIGHTS

A visit to Canada's Northwest Territories in search of a primeval encounter with nature

THE DOGS OF WAR

In 1943, U.S. forces attacked the South Pacific island of Bougainville. Outnumbered and outgunned, their best hope lay with specially trained soldiers named Jack, Andy and Caesar. Two problems: The trio had never seen combat, and they were canines

FEASTING ON THE FOOD OF LIFE

EARLIER THIS YEAR, Shobhaa Dé celebrated her 75th trip around the sun with an Elvis Presley themed soirée.

WINNING AGAINST CANCER

THESE BREAKTHROUGHS ARE REASONS FOR REAL HOPE

The ENDURING DELIGHT of the DICTIONARY

Every unknown word is a solvable mystery

A Study in Love and Loss

Trial by Fire offers a powerful exploration of the lesser known victims of a well-known tragedy

HEALTH - Bladder Bother

Debunking common misconceptions about urinary tract infections UTIs)

Dishing Dirt

Not all gossip is bad. Here’s how to quash the meanspirited kind

THESE DRONES CAN SAVE LIVES

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