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Caught in the ‘Middle’?!
May 26, 2026, 1:43 PM IST
One of the supposed realities of modern times social / economic / financial / business environment is being caught in the ‘middle’. The middle is associated with failure to reach the top, instead of being…
May 26, 2026, 1:43 PM IST
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The burden of decisions
May 26, 2026, 8:44 AM IST
Human life moves through decisions. Every moment places us at a crossroad. Some choices pass unnoticed, while others silently alter the direction of our entire existence. A single decision may elevate a person toward truth,…
May 26, 2026, 8:44 AM IST
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Love and knowledge: Spirituality’s “chicken or egg” dilemma
May 25, 2026, 3:41 PM IST
Some time ago, as I visited the history of world religions, it struck me that for all their fabulous diversity, structure, and dogma, religion has a fascinating general tendency to converge at a uniform peak:…
May 25, 2026, 3:41 PM IST
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The pot belly is not prosperity. It’s price signal we ignore!
May 25, 2026, 2:16 PM IST
In Nagesh Kukunoor’s nearly three-decade-old cult classic Hyderabad Blues, there is a fleeting moment that still stings with a sharp, contemporary truth. Looking at the soft swell of his childhood friend’s waistline, the film’s repatriated…
May 25, 2026, 2:16 PM IST
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World Thyroid Day: Why India needs to stop ignoring the “silent” gland
May 25, 2026, 1:51 PM IST
May 25 is World Thyroid Day. It shines a spotlight on a small butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that quietly controls some of the body’s most essential functions. From metabolism and heart rate to fertility,…
May 25, 2026, 1:51 PM IST
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What’s your story?
May 25, 2026, 12:56 PM IST
In the beginning there was the word. Immediately afterwards came the story. But there is a new flavour that is being imparted to this deep need: the rise of modern ‘storytelling’. It is a far…
May 25, 2026, 12:56 PM IST
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Mangoes: Embracing the season’s sweetest treasure
May 23, 2026, 2:24 PM IST
Mangoes, fondly revered as the king of fruits, are more than just a seasonal delight — they are a celebration of flavour, culture, and tradition. Across the world, mangoes are cherished for their luscious sweetness,…
May 23, 2026, 2:24 PM IST
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FROM TOI PRINT EDITION
What if we behaved like the Japanese – just occasionally?
May 23, 2026, 8:29 AM IST
Indian tourists find so many things amazing in Japan. Some we can and should bring back too. Here are six Japanese micro-philosophies, which we can learn, and really improve our life. Last year, I visited…
May 23, 2026, 8:29 AM IST
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Is humanities & social sciences becoming obsolete in education?
May 22, 2026, 4:18 PM IST
Humanities and social sciences appear to be declining in the current education ecosystem because the meaning of “education” has shifted toward economic productivity, technology, and employability. So, the question arises what has changed in employability…
May 22, 2026, 4:18 PM IST
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The 3D framework for happy life
May 22, 2026, 4:00 PM IST
We do everything for our happiness only! We work, earn, spend, smile, watch IPL, learn yoga, go to gym, sing in the bathroom, fight with friends, go on fasting, eat a lot, make new relations…
May 22, 2026, 4:00 PM IST
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Garmi ke side effects: When the season arrives, it rewrites everybody slightly
May 21, 2026, 4:02 PM IST
Indian summer, like any other season, does not arrive in a single day. It inches in bit by bit, each day a little less forgiving than the last. The fan is the first to give…
May 21, 2026, 4:02 PM IST
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Losing yourself to find everything
May 21, 2026, 3:48 PM IST
Prakhar was, by all visible measures, a successful man. He spoke well, dressed impeccably, and never missed an opportunity to remind others of his accomplishments. Every conversation with him seemed to circle back to him—his…
May 21, 2026, 3:48 PM IST
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The sacred and the profane in summer
May 21, 2026, 3:12 PM IST
Raseel Gujral’s Dakhini I Dili at Bikaner House is the mingling of the sacred and the profane. Neatly aligned into a medley of vintage Pichwais, Tanjores and Ravi Varma’s oleographs with a trio of sculpted…
May 21, 2026, 3:12 PM IST
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FROM TOI PRINT EDITION
Brewing mindfulness, one cup at a time
May 21, 2026, 7:17 AM IST
Devendraraj Suthar Tea is commonly regarded as an everyday beverage, yet within the cultural history of Asian civilisations, its significance has extended far beyond taste or social habit. In countries such as China, Japan and…
May 21, 2026, 7:17 AM IST
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We earn the same, and yet we don’t
May 20, 2026, 12:46 PM IST
In college, it was baffling to me that the most entrepreneurial classmate I knew dismissed the idea of starting a company. He was clearly a natural at business, instinctively knowing where costs would emerge, what…
May 20, 2026, 12:46 PM IST
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The unspoken present: The earrings
May 20, 2026, 12:30 PM IST
Her kind of love was not loud, it was rather ‘unspoken’………… 7th November, 2018 Diwali They say that diyas bring light, fortune and hope, so I decided to make a diya mandala at the entrance…
May 20, 2026, 12:30 PM IST
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The Workplace (Lexi)Con
May 19, 2026, 4:18 PM IST
The modern economy has given birth to inventions that have changed the course of your workplace productivity. E.g. Telecons, Email, the Alt-Tab key, etc. A key indicator of improvement in workplace productivity is how many…
May 19, 2026, 4:18 PM IST
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Against role models
May 18, 2026, 3:34 PM IST
If Hitler told you a good joke, would you laugh? It’s an uncomfortable question, one that makes us squirm a little. After all, who can laugh with a monster? But what if the joke was…
May 18, 2026, 3:34 PM IST
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Everybody cooked for me except me
May 17, 2026, 4:00 PM IST
I have somehow managed to survive quite happily without becoming a good cook. In our part of the world, where people judge character through chai, fish curry, or the softness of rotis, this feels both…
May 17, 2026, 4:00 PM IST
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Temple Food: The sacred flavours of India
May 17, 2026, 1:50 AM IST
Temple food holds a deeply significant place in Indian culture, extending far beyond nourishment. Across centuries, food offered in temples has symbolized devotion, gratitude, purity, and community. Whether it is the sacred prasad distributed after…
May 17, 2026, 1:50 AM IST
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