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RECRUITMENT ROT
With the Puja Khedkar controversy, where the probationary IAS wrongfully availed OBC quota benefits, still echoing in the public's mind, another recruitment scandal threatens to shake the foundations of India's elite services.
SIDDA IN A LAND TUSSLE
It's open season for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Karnataka, with Opposition parties BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) pushing for his ouster over an alleged 'land scam.
THE PENSION PANACEA
0n August 24, the Union Cabinet approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), which will provide government employees with assured pension after retirement.
Time with the Tribes
An exhibition in Gurugram by photographers Aditya Arya and Pablo Bartholomew is a striking reminder of the rich traditions of the Nagas
SITE OF MEMORY
A new exhibition explores how memories act as powerful tokens in shaping our understanding of the world
Ancient Hymn, Modern Verse
Vikram Seth's translation of Tulsidas's Hanuman Chalisa captures the incantatory quality of the original
AAP LAUNCHES FIGHTBACK
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal remains in jail, but his No. 2 Manish Sisodia is out, raising AAP's hopes as the assembly election nears. The beleaguered party is now chalking out its next course of action
THE HARYANVI POLL HUSTLE
AFTER A DECADE-LONG RULE, THE BJP IS TRYING TO DEFEND THE JAT HEARTLAND FROM A CONGRESS THAT IS RESURGENT BUT ALSO RIDDLED WITH INFIGHTING
LAST CHANCE FOR LANKA
WHY THE PRESIDENTIAL POLL ON SEPTEMBER 21 IS A MAJOR TURNING POINT FOR SRI LANKA EVEN AS IT RECOVERS FROM THE 2022 ECONOMIC COLLAPSE
RETURN OF HORSEPOWER
Commissioners of police moved around on horseback before H.G. Gell (1902-09) became the first one to use a motor car (1907).
Hindus in the Cross-fire
Atrocities against minorities, especially Hindus, have spiked in Bangladesh since the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina regime on Aug 5.
GOYAL FINDS AN AMAZONIAN CHALLENGE
Nearly five years after the Centre brought in norms to rein in multinational e-commerce companies operating in India, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal sparked fresh controversy by raising concerns over the rapid expansion of e-commerce. He also drew attention to the pricing strategies used by some e-commerce firms, questioning what he termed “predatory pricing”.
Can't Stop the Music
Maestro Zubin Mehta is conducting two concerts in Mumbai dedicated to the works of Richard Strauss
Remembrance of Things Art
Despite the lack of archival material, the book manages to piece together a portrait of artist and sculptor Leela Mukherjee
Hitting the Spot
Artist Aditya Pande mixes traditional methods with digital techniques to create his artworks
Common Thread
A new exhibition at Mumbai's 47-A showcases unique tales by 11 women textile artists from across India
Tale of Two Artists
Twin solo exhibitions at KNMA, Delhi, showcase the interesting parallels between the works of Amitava and Mohan Samant
Famous For Being Famous
BELIEVE IT OR NOT, SOCIAL MEDIA STAR UORFI JAVED THINKS SHE'S NOT WELL KNOWN ENOUGH. FOLLOW KAR LO YAAR, AMAZON PRIME VIDEO'S REALITY SERIES CENTRED AROUND HER LIFE, COULD REDRESS THAT
GOOD BOY, BAD BOY
ALI FAZAL, THE ACTOR AND NEWLY-MINTED FATHER, ON MIRZAPUR, THE CHARACTERS HE LIKES TO PLAY, AND THE BAD BOY IMAGE HE IS TRYING TO SHAKE OFF
CROONING GLORY
Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal continue to reign supreme with multiple chartbusters
THE BACHCHAN SUPREMACY
Amitabh Bachchan reclaims his throne, and only seems to be going stronger. His Kalki 2898 AD co-star Deepika Padukone is the No. 1 actress, yet again
SOME NEW SHOTS
World Cup winning heroes take over cricket, as Neeraj and Sindhu hold on to their No. 1 crowns. But Manu, Vinesh and Lakshya are new favourites
TIME TO GO HOME AND PLAY
Most employees prefer their homes for work, with younger ones needing more leisure time. Paternity and menstrual leaves are also deemed essential for work-life balance
AN APPETITE FOR REFORM
The Indian public seems more amenable to socio-political reform, but with caution. Encouragingly, a majority of the respondents say they feel free to express their opinions
A STEADY HAND
Most agree that ties with neighbours are improving, but rising Pakistan-sponsored terrorism causes concern
YOGI KEEPS THE CROWN
UP's Yogi Adityanath continues his dream run as the country's favourite chief minister but his numbers are dropping
RAHUL RECAST
The Congress scion's performance as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and outside it has won him new admirers, but the Opposition needs to do much more if it has to take the fight to the BJP
WORRYING SIGNALS
The economy continues to be a concern for the Modi government. Fewer jobs, lower incomes and high prices have taken the sheen off what has been a striking growth rate
MODI HOLDS STEADY, RAHUL EMERGES
The 2024 general election results were no aberration, as our MOTN poll reflects a desire for continuity of Narendra Modi's rule but with caveats, even as Rahul consolidates his gains
THE CRIMINAL BLUNDERS
HOW THE HOSPITAL, THE ADMINISTRATION AND THE STATE GOVERNMENT BUNGLED AT EVERY STEP