One difficulty with a matchbox is that during the rainy season, the box gets easily damp if not stored in a dry place. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The matchbox rendered a valuable service to mankind in lighting fires. It remained a centre of attraction in every kitchen till recent times. In the past, it … Read more
“Did you remind your daughter about her project?” “Don’t forget to call your mother — it’s been a few days.” “She seemed upset today… Maybe check on her?” These comments seem harmless. But to many women, they represent something deeper — an ongoing internal checklist of things that must be remembered, emotions that must be … Read more
A view of the Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bulgaria. | Photo Credit: Getty Images As we drove along the narrow, mountainous road to Rila Monastery, my co-passenger mused, “I suppose the gods all over the world choose to manifest in mountains, caves, or places away from humanity.” From a distance, I … Read more
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In the lexicon of international relations, few concepts have evolved as dynamically as “strategic autonomy”. Once a term confined to academic debate, it now sits at the heart of India’s foreign policy discourse, shaping decisions in an increasingly multipolar and volatile world. As global power shifts accelerate and traditional alliances fray, India finds itself navigating … Read more
The recent submission by Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to the Supreme Court of India, contending that the Chief Minister of Kerala has no role in the appointment of the Vice-Chancellors (V-C) of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technological University and Digital University Kerala, is another instance of how recent Governors are the political and ideological adversaries … Read more
Sops in GST slabs There can be no second opinion that the 18% GST charged on the premium payable by individuals for their medical and life insurance policies affected many, especially senior citizens and pensioners. Many of them stopped renewing the policies as they were unable to afford payment of the basic premium with the … Read more
India’s economic journey has always been shaped by bold reforms, and the latest set of Goods and Services Tax (GST) measures announced at the 56th GST Council meeting on September 3, 2025, may well prove to be one of the most consequential yet. For years, businesses and policymakers alike have called for simplification, predictability, and … Read more
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has brought into effect a set of rules called the Environment Audit Rules, 2025, that allows the vital activity of environmental monitoring and auditing to go beyond the remit of State Pollution Control Boards. The rules will largely scrutinise whether industrial units are compliant with environmental regulation. … Read more
With Madras Day now behind us, let us take you on a gentle walk through the efforts that unfold quietly, yet passionately, behind the scenes. At the Library Department, every July begins with an eager wait for the official nod that allows us to set the Made of Chennai celebrations in motion. Once greenlit, our … Read more