Why thousands of Indian students in Canada are in panic mode
As new immigration regulations take effect, increased rejections and processing delays are raising concerns about Canada’s long-term appeal as a study destination
- Neil GhaiPrachi Verma
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Will Tharoor be the next big leader to walk away from Congress?
The Congress’s Kerala unit has been dominated by two rival factions since the late 1970s, which means the main contenders for the CM’s post in 2026 will be VD Satheesan and Ramesh Chennithala, leaving little room for Tharoor’s ambitions
Why Ukraine must resist pressure from Trump in fight against Russia
Trump wants Zelenskyy to make concessions. But only a strong Ukrainian military will stop Putin. Current White House thesis that Russia will be a US ally against China is totally wrong
How Kumbh became a symbol of spiritual solidarity in trying times
The event management may be a point of debate, but the crowds pouring in even after the deadly stampede and doubts about water quality showed that devotion can overcome many obstacles
Why findings from latest Aser survey are a cause for celebration
Aser 2024 shows govts succeeded in minimising Covid impact on learning gaps. Rural kids are doing better & govt schools are teaching better than low-fee private schools
The best and worst habits for your teeth, according to dentists
Dentists talk charcoal toothpastes, flavoured coffees, post-meal water rinses and more
- Markham Heid
- New York Times
Don’t smile. You’re on camera. Naked: How gangs hack CCTVs for ‘clips’
From labour rooms in hospitals to washrooms in hostels and even the Kumbh, nothing is sacred as Peeping Toms monetise voyeurism
India’s experience shows why USAID closure may be a blessing
US President Trump has practically dismantled USAID, citing reasons of waste and corruption. While this will affect critical aid programmes, particularly in Africa, this may be beneficial in the long run
How flight attendants could save everyone aboard when a jet flipped
They aren’t there just to bring you refreshments but are the first responders when a landing goes wrong, as the recent Delta accident in Toronto showed. Here’s a peek into a cabin crew’s meticulous safety routine
- Manju V
- TNN
The Rs 2 lakh crore plan to redevelop Mumbai’s Dharavi slum
While the Dharavi Notified Area is spread over 590 acres, only 35-40% of the land mass will be available for redevelopment. The project may require an investment of ₹2-3 lakh crore
- Clara Lewis
- TNN
Explained: What is 60-year-old Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute?
An attack on a bus conductor in Belgaum in Karnataka because he did not speak to a passenger in Marathi has reopened the now-off, now-on boundary dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka. But is there real will on either side to find a solution?
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Explained: Did the US really spend ‘$350bn’ on Ukraine?
The US now sees all of its aid to Ukraine as a form of debt — and wants Zelensky to be grateful for it. But has it really spent as much as Trump is claiming? Let’s look at some cold numbers
- Chandrima Banerjee
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
The Tibetan gully boys who have found a new groove
Young rappers who grew up in refugee colonies find new connections with their lost homeland through a gritty genre
- Mohua Das
- TNN
Cars, corruption and a different kind of dhamaka at a litfest
A recent 'sahitya sammelan' revealed that the new-age bribe is far more sophisticated than the easy-to-identify bundles of currency
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Can RaGa Be In Tune?
His Monday LS speech had elements of good oppn politics. It avoided shrill anti-institutional rhetoric. But can he really stop being a political insurgent & focus consistently on issues like unemployment?
‘Duped by agents, we crossed harsh jungles, crocodile-infested waters to reach the US, only to be held and deported’
A Haryana youth took the dangerous ‘dunki’ route to the US to earn money. He paid around ₹40-45 lakh, borrowing heavily. Though promised a 45-day journey, he was stuck for seven months due to a dispute between agents. Eventually, he crossed into the US but was detained immediately. Now back home, he is clueless about how he would repay his debts. There are others who faced similar ordeal
- Jayanta KalitaKetki AngreLabanya Maitra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
From preserving heritage to resolving temple-mosque disputes, has ASI lost its way?
Has the body lost its original focus on protecting cultural heritage, and become more aligned with resolving centuries-old temple-mosque clashes? The controversial shift from heritage to religious excavations
- Richi Verma
- TNN
Indian tots hooked to screens too but is a Sweden-like ban the answer?
Speech delay and virtual autism are growing because of smartphone addiction among toddlers, say experts
Why Trump blowing up at Zelenskyy gives Putin exactly what he wants
It is now possible to imagine Vladimir Putin launching a renewed offensive against Ukraine for total domination, but this time with the active assistance of the United States.
- M Gessen
- New York Times
Will Trump’s ‘Ukraine Deal’ Be A Win for US?
The going will be tough. To get to rare earth deposits, landmines have to be cleared. Then, American companies will have to spend heavily before they can start mining
Labs To Riches Story
South Korea became rich because it made govt help for corporate houses conditional on big bucks being spent on R&D. Until GOI & India Inc fund research, India can’t create the innovation ecosystem essential for sustained development
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She was young, healthy, and full of life — so why did her heart stop?
A 23-year-old woman recently collapsed mid-dance at a wedding in Madhya Pradesh, dying of sudden cardiac arrest. With no prior health issues, her death echoes rising cases of unexplained heart failures in young adults, sparking urgent calls for cardiac screening and awareness
- Lata MishraKarishma Kotwal
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Trump Can’t Fly Them All Back
Never mind chained deportees. Of 7 lakh Indian illegal immigrants, only around 20k may be sent back. Logistical problems & business needs mean the rest, like most of the 10mn illegals in US, will stay put
‘My daughter, dad, mom are dead. We were together just hours ago’
As more accounts of the stampede at the New Delhi railway station that claimed 18 lives emerge, it is clear that crowds at two platforms had been swelling for a long time and there were prior warnings too
Why the CMs of Andhra and TN said two kids are too few
A row has escalated between the Centre and state governments in the south over the delimitation exercise. A look at the issues at stake and why chief ministers like Stalin, Chandrababu Naidu and Siddaramaiah are concerned
- TNN
Why are 200 Indians stuck on the Thailand-Myanmar border?
A multinational crackdown was launched on cybercrime centres in Myanmar’s Myawaddy region following reports of foreign nationals, including Indians, being forced into fraudulent operations led by crime syndicates, particularly those with links to Chinese-run scams
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why India's billionaire heirs like to 'brunch' more than 'build' businesses?
The family office is the hottest career choice — it’s risk-free, stress-free and tan-friendly. And it involves golfing, drinking champagne and/or driving a brand-new Lamborghini
- Harsh Goenka
- ET CONTRIBUTORS
Revolution on wheels is arriving in Mumbai
The 9.8-km stretch of Mumbai Metro Line 3 from BKC To Acharya Atre Chowk (Worli) will open this month with seven stations and a train every 7 minutes. This could change how commuters access some of the areas in South Mumbai along some of the most congested routes
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Why India is taking back 18,000 citizens from the US after Trump's return
India has bigger goals in mind as it agrees to facilitate the return of these citizens from the US to placate Donald Trump
- Sudhi Ranjan SenDan Strumpf
- Bloomberg
Why did short seller Hindenburg’s founder suddenly shut shop?
Nathan Anderson says he is closing Hindenburg Research because he doesn’t want the company to define him. Well, that may not be the only reason that prompted his decision
- Shishir PrasadPravin Palande
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
A Gujarat district that explains why so many illegal Indian migrants head to the US
Fear and uncertainty are rippling through India, which sends more undocumented migrants to the United States than any other country outside Latin America even if it means climbing border walls, reaching the shore by boat or crossing by foot across the frozen northern border
- Suhasini Raj
- New York Times
How real-life Lucky Baskhars are causing a spike in gold loan defaults
As gold loan NPAs rise, the ₹1.7 lakh crore gold loan portfolio of banks has come under scrutiny. While the narrative of individual rogue bankers is often peddled, there seem to be systemic issues, including a flawed business model based on dubious intermediaries who want a pie of the red-hot yellow metal business
- N Sundaresha Subramanian
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Thirukkural: Moonbeams of hope, in the dark of the night
From poet Percy Shelley to the daughters of the ancient Tamil king, Pari, every soul who has gone through sorrow or the pain of separation has sought refuge in, and written verses on the beauty of the night and the moon. So has Valluvar.
- Team TOI
- TNN
In red and blue meltdown, Manchester is football’s misery town
Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City find themselves banished from the continent. Ruben Amorim’s Red Devils are languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League, the nadir of United’s long and steady slide since Sir Alex Ferguson and the glory days departed. It’s a season of discontent in Manchester, whose two clubs have dominated the league for three decades, and for legions of fans red and blue
Can We Make More Room In The House & Be Fair?
Much ado about delimitation that’s not expected till after the first Census post-2026. A lowdown on the kerfuffle and complications of the much-awaited formula for divvying up LS seats between states
Why Dragon’s Roaring Again
Investors are rethinking the caricature of China as a land of many risks, no rewards. Chances of arbitrary state action remain. But stocks are temptingly cheap
Canada used ‘Five Eyes’ against India. Why is this alliance in danger?
All’s not well with the intelligence-sharing alliance. With Trump’s return, his MAGA base is growing wary of demographic changes in Anglophone nations such as Canada, the UK, and Australia, pushing for nativist governments aligned with their hardline anti-immigration stance
Six tips to get some quality sleep on a long-distance flight
These tested strategies can help you get some degree of rest, even in an unforgiving upright seat
- Sally Wadyka
- New York Times
Influencers call these tests lifesaving. Are they?
New research examined nearly 1,000 posts on tests for fertility, testosterone levels and cancer risk. An overwhelming majority of these posts were found to be misleading
- Dani Blum
- New York Times
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