Latest posts
-
Venezuela earthquakes toll rises to 589
The toll from the twin powerful earthquakes in Venezuela increased to 589 on Friday, The Guardian quoted the country’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez as saying. She said that 2,980 persons were injured. A day earlier, the country’s health ministry had said that at least 4,300 persons had been injured. The two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2…
-
‘The Ambedkar–Nietzsche Provocations’: A new perspective on Brahminism for future scholars of caste
One of the major errors we make when it comes to the question of caste is that we localise it: we think of it as something either geographically situated in the Indian subcontinent or legitimised by one form of religion. Caste is not solely an Indian problem even if its exemplary form can only be…
-
Adani case: US judge asks prosecutors to justify dropping fraud charges
A United States judge on Friday ordered the US Department of Justice to justify its decision to drop fraud charges against Adani Group chairperson Gautam Adani, Reuters reported. Judge Nicholas Garaufis at the US District Court in the Eastern District of New York declined to rule immediately on a request filed by Gautam Adani’s lawyers…
-
Haute Tea, India’s New Luxury In A Cup
There is a meditative quality about the ritual of brewing a pot of tea. As the tea leaves steep in warm water, fragrant steam rises from the spout, reminding you of the lush green rolling hills of tea estates. The brewed tea, coppery-amber in colour, pours into a tea cup, signalling the final step—a calming…
-
Experience The FIFA World Cup Beyond The Stadium
If you are travelling to watch some of your favourite matches at the FIFA World Cup, make sure to catch up on these unique activities to soak up the celebratory atmosphere in the United States. Across host cities, fan zones, cultural showcases and immersive exhibitions are sure to deliver an experience that goes far beyond…
-
Reinventing Time: How L’Epée 1839 Keeps A 19th-Century Legacy Ticking
How does a 187-year-old watch brand stay relevant through two centuries? For L’Epée 1839, it is very simple. The maison continues to challenge perceptions of traditional clockmaking, turning unexpected objects into intricate timepieces. Founded in 1839 by Auguste L’Epée, L’Epée began its journey by making watch components, escapements, music-box mechanisms, and carriage clocks. Today, it…
-
Eggs to go off school menus, West Bengal’s Hindutva agenda will deprive children of vital nutrition
The latest debate over eggs being dropped from school midday meals in West Bengal reflects yet another attempt to ideologically reshape India’s diverse food habits while disregarding the health of children from poor families. Earlier in June, the new West Bengal government, now ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party, said it would hand over the…