In the wake of the controversy over exclusive veg tables for the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, a 2010 piece looks at the etymology of the term ‘vegetarian’, recorded in the TOI archives, and how meat-eaters got a bad rap

The operation, involving air, land, and sea incursions, was the most significant breach of Israel's borders since the 1973 Yom Kippur War. Meetings in Beirut saw Iranian officers and representatives from Hamas and Hezbollah refining the attack plans. The goal of the attack was to escalate warfare against Israel on multiple fronts and disrupt US-brokered negotiations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.

The AIADMK, a major political party in Tamil Nadu, is facing uncertainty after its recent decision to break ties with the BJP. The break-up has raised speculation about whether it was a mutual decision or a one-sided move. The AIADMK's future path will depend on the BJP's performance in the upcoming elections and whether the party can attract potential allies. If the BJP decides to go its own way, the AIADMK could lose support and weaken as an opposition party. However, returning to the BJP could also have negative consequences for the AIADMK, including losing minority and Dalit votes.

Every generation has its challenges when it comes to raising children and it is virtually impossible to bring up a new one without committing significant mistakes

India used a Test match-like approach in their World Cup opener against Australia, a departure from the T20 cricket trend. The match saw bowlers dominate, but India faced a top-order crisis as three of their top four batters fell for ducks for the first time in a one-day international. KL Rahul and Virat Kohli orchestrated a match-winning partnership of 165 runs, guiding India to their target with 52 balls to spare.