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'I was molested in ambulance as my husband fought for his life '
And when she protested, the ambulance driver and the helper ripped off the critically ill man's oxygen mask and threw him out, she tells TOI’s Pathikrit Chakraborty
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
A Calcutta story: Blame thyselves, Bhadraloks
The city was a hub of intellectual excellence as long as it hosted a thriving business ecosystem. That’s a truth few Calcuttans are willing to admit
Nightmare Pakistan wished upon India is now its own
On August 26, militants belonging to the Baloch Liberation Army pulled out men and women from buses and trucks in Musakhel district, checked their IDs, and shot 23 of them dead. According to sources, the militants singled out those of Punjabi ethnicity
The uncommon heart attack that killed actor Vikas Sethi and others
Actor Vikas Sethi who had no previous cardiac issues died in his sleep on September 8. Doctors say they are seeing more cases of people who suffer heart attacks while asleep, and the symptoms – especially among younger patients – are not familiar
- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
What psychoanalysis of Kolkata rape-murder accused reveals
Psychoanalysts examining the lone accused arrested for the rape and murder of the 31-year-old trainee doctor say he exhibits no emotion while talking of the incident
This Krishna bhakt is teaching Britain to love cows, not beef
59-year-old Grahame Barritt runs Sri Lakshmi Gaushala in Wales. People can book an appointment to visit and cuddle his cows. They spend hours at the sanctuary and usually go away with strong qualms about eating beef
- Abhilash Gaur
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
‘We should start weeping for Goa, just as we wept for Wayanad’
Author and climate commentator Amitav Ghosh explains what India should do to cope with the challenges of climate crisis and other threats to the environment
How Apple India’s biz value hit ₹2 lakh cr milestone in record time
The company exported ₹1.35 lakh crore worth of iPhones, highest by any single brand in FY24 from India, while local sales were ₹68,000 crore
- Kiran Rathee
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Kolkata doctor’s rape and murder threatens Mamata’s grip on Bengal
As the Left discovered, there is a breaking point in politics when the tide turns. It turned 13 years ago against the communists. Is it starting to turn now against the TMC and Mamata Banerjee?
- Minhaz Merchant
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
iPhone success busts myths about India
Apple’s remarkable foray has lessons for policymakers that, if heeded, could help create a jobs revolution in labour-intensive manufacturing sectors in the country
We might not have any men left in the future
In 11 million years, Earth could be home to several distinct human species, each with its unique genetic makeup. Alternatively, the disappearance of the Y chromosome could have catastrophic consequences, potentially leading to the extinction of the human species
Why Kolkata doctor’s case is a defining moment for Mamata
The humiliating standoff with striking doctors has compromised Mamata Banerjee’s image as a strong, unyielding leader. Will she be able to weather the storm?
- Minhaz Merchant
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why investors want Navy’s right hand in their pocket
The 250-year-old Mazagon Dock in Mumbai is the biggest naval shipbuilder in India, delivering submarines, frigates and destroyers with consistency. After going public in 2020, it’s also delivered solid returns to investors year after year
- Bhavika Jain
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why Vadhavan port could be a game-changer for Indian economy
India’s ports sector is expanding to create new capacity. But the $4trn economy also needs new mega ports that can call the biggest container ships of the world, which could help cut logistics costs for exporters and importers
- Taslima Khan
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Fatty liver is striking early, but there are ways to beat it
Docs blame genetics, junk food and a sedentary lifestyle for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), which is manifesting in young, low-BMI folks as well. But many have been known to reverse the disease with a combination of diet, exercise and a holistic approach to health
When two Indira supporters hijacked a plane with a cricket ball and toy guns
About 45 years ago, two Youth Congress members hijacked an Indian Airlines plane to secure the release of former PM Indira Gandhi, and subsequently landed a political career
Why is BJP silencing Kangana for echoing the party’s thoughts?
The party has allowed its members to get away with worse, including inciting hate against minorities. So, why is Kangana Ranaut being punished for saying run-of-the-mill stuff?
- Hasan Suroor
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Animal fat in Tirupati laddu: Why lakhs of devotees are outraged
The presence of lard (clarified pig fat), tallow (beef fat) and fish oil in Tirupati's famous laddus according to a laboratory analysis has resulted in a massive controversy
How ‘Oxford returnee’ Atishi became chief minister of Delhi
Hers has been a meteoric rise – one of the founding members of AAP in 2012, MLA from east Delhi in 2020, minister in Delhi government in 2023 holding 13 key portfolios, and now CM of Delhi – but not without its share of controversy
Britons are getting poorer, and angrier. Here’s how, and why
Angry, poor (and white) Britons went on a rampage recently. They tell a story of deepening, despairing poverty in a country classified rich by per capita income
If Hinduism failed in India, why it would have survived in Southeast Asia
Countries like Vietnam and Cambodia were deeply influenced by Hinduism – a connection that dates to some 2,000 years ago
- Devdutt Pattanaik
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
IC 814 hijacking: Was it really ‘abject surrender’ by NDA govt?
As the Netflix series on the December 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC 814 captures attention, here’s what actually went on behind the scenes as told in this first-person account by an officer on special duty (OSD) to PM Vajpayee and member of National Security Advisory Board at the time
- Kanchan Gupta
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
India's elite homeowners of a hill resort are now slumdog millionaires
The high-profile failure of a luxury development near Pune, 3-4 hours from Mumbai, has laid bare the limits of India's bankruptcy laws
- Andy Mukherjee
- Bloomberg
Why religion & caste based campaigns are good for India
As the pendulum swings between Hindutva & quota politics as dominant themes, BJP & Congress alternate as pole position parties. This is a positive for democracy
'Nothing to do with rape': 6 rapists on why they raped
In these edited excerpts of interviews of convicted rapists, a look at why sexual crimes are committed, how they are perceived in the minds of the criminals and what triggers them
Kolkata rape-murder – Five questions by victim's family and accused’s defence
Almost a month since the horrific rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College, testimonies of the family and relatives of the victim suggest a larger conspiracy at play, while the main accused also seems to be suggesting the same
Are Siddaramaiah’s days as Karnataka CM numbered?
Trouble is brewing for the Congress in Karnataka as the BJP-led Opposition tries to bring pressure on Siddaramaiah to resign in a corruption case that involves his wife and family
- Sugata Srinivasaraju
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
The Mandala theory of smart foreign policy
The Bangladesh crisis has brought out the complex nature of Indo-US relationship. But this is of a piece with India’s age-old norms of statecraft, codified by Chanakya
Why India, not China, is better placed to play Ukraine peace broker
Experts say India has the edge over China when it comes to brokering peace because New Delhi is a relatively ‘impartial player’ compared to Beijing
- Jayanta Kalita
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Must we refer to caste or gurus when discussing Indian knowledge systems?
The obsession with the guru, who cannot be challenged, is a major stumbling block to growth of knowledge. Once you accept that the guru knows everything, there never will be growth
- Devdutt Pattanaik
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why Indians glorify overwork, even when people die
The death of Anna Sebastian Perayil, just four months into her first job, is believed to have been caused by overwork. By the last count, 2 lakh Indians lost their lives to overwork in a year. Why is India still sold on the ‘hustle’?
- Chandrima Banerjee
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
End of one Europe? Oh Mein Gott!
Fellow Europeans to Indian tourists & students will all be affected by Germany suspending Schengen rules for entry. Bigger implication is, like in US, the danger to the liberal project from far-right
How Hasina shaped the treaty that Bangladesh wants to use against her
As with any diplomatic agreement, the extradition treaty between India and Bangladesh had taken over a decade to be finalised and signed. And it might not even have come together without Hasina
- Chandrima Banerjee
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why the India placement story has turned sour
If even IIT Bombay can’t manage to find jobs for all its graduates, news is far worse for 10 million graduating every year. Industries are slowing or restructuring, today’s skills have a shelf life of just about three years
Why SIP investing for 20 years may not have a multiplier effect
Getting rich with systematic investment plans looks easy in theory. But a lot of good luck has to fall in place for this passive strategy to work
- Anurag Singh
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
How ultrabhakts are going from BJP’s asset to biggest headache
BJP's staunchest, loudest, most aggressive supporters are resisting introspection and feedback, something that the party needs to do after its performance in the general elections recently
Crime & crisis in education
Rajasthan’s paper leak scandal is the latest of many. We need to understand students are highly exploitable when they give exams or apply for govt jobs, thanks to a yawning supply-demand mismatch
We need women MPs to speak up louder on gender issues
Agreed that there are women straining to be heard amid the misogyny din in Parliament; some like Jaya Bachchan have even raised the Nirbhaya issue in 2012. But the women MP brigade from Bengal are rather lukewarm in their reactions to the recent rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata
- Shobhaa De
- TNN
Tough rape laws can mean more victims are killed
West Bengal's new law imposing the death penalty on rapist-killers follows similar such knee-jerk reactions from other states. A stringent law will not address the root cause of the crime. Societal attitudes towards rape victims need to change, with a focus on providing timely justice
Why Rahul Gandhi’s caste-first agenda is regressive
Instead of using caste as a political weapon, responsible leaders should strive towards making India a caste-agnostic society
- Minhaz Merchant
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Wolves strike UP's Bahraich again, killing nine
There are man-eating wolves on the loose in UP’s Bahraich – nine people are dead and dozens others injured. Four wolves have been captured so far with many more still out there hunting for humans
UPS not a retreat from NPS but a step forward
India has transitioned to a Unified Pension Scheme, preserving the New Pension System’s core aspects and ensuring a minimum pension of 50% of the last-drawn salary. This shift counters the Congress party's advocacy for the Old Pension System and reflects a compromise between economic prudence and employee welfare
What is ‘Muslimness’? And is it Islamophobic to question it?
After the recent race riots, the UK is considering adopting an official definition of Islamophobia to protect Muslims from hate and abuse. But do we really need new laws for that?
- Hasan Suroor
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Cell phones don’t cause cancer. Looks like they never did
After analysing decades of research, the WHO says all those ideas about phone radiation cooking our brains can be safely abandoned
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
How those defrauded by Mallya, Nirav Modi got ₹16,000cr back
The ED has restored ₹16,400 crore in high-profile cases involving Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi and NSEL. Now, efforts are on to return assets in other significant fraud cases
- Raghav Ohri
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
From Africa to Sweden & Pak, and now India: why this virus strain has set alarm bells ringing
This Kerala case is the first where the infection has been caused by Clade 1B which is known to be more transmissible and has a higher fatality rate as compared to Clade II
Your EV is 40% Chinese, and will remain so if this jigsaw isn’t solved
Battery accounts for 40% of an EV’s total cost. India faces challenges in accessing raw materials for making EV batteries locally. However, up to 80% of a battery can be potentially made here once a conflict is resolved
- Rajiv Ghosh
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Why free bicycles are the best ‘rewri’ parties can offer
Bicycle distribution schemes increased the mobility of girls in rural areas, a new study shows. This ensured more of them finished school with better marks, delayed marriage and childbirth, and found work outside agriculture
- Abhilash Gaur
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
How a Mumbai cabbie with Spider-man reflexes saved a woman’s life
It happened in a tiny fraction of a second last Friday. The woman tried to jump off Atal Setu sea bridge, but Sanjay Yadav caught her by the hair and didn’t let go till three cops got a secure grip on her
- Bhavika Jain
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Will the Dharavi redevelopment plan be fourth time lucky?
It is a project that has been decades in the making. The latest iteration of the Dharavi redevelopment plan has gone forward further than all other efforts thus far, and promises to change the face of Mumbai for good
- Kailash Babar
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES