For Indians, most things to do with Pakistan have been a love-hate affair. However, Pakistani serials have received enduring love from Indians over the decades and across generations. This is why even the Gen Z in India binge on Pakistani serials along with their Netflix dope.
Bursting of crackers is a Diwali tradition. However, more people might now be consciously choosing to avoid fireworks. Multiple factors could be behind this change of attitude to a tradition that has been an integral part of Diwali celebrations for generations.
The high-stakes world of Futures and Options trading is attracting millions of Indians. It is mostly younger investors who are betting big on F&O despite lacking awareness. Experts see gambling-like behaviour as people keep investing even while losing money. Is there a way of being successful in F&O trading?
Earlier, October marked the transition between seasons, and was a month of mild weather and festivities. However, a rise in global temperatures and a shift in weather patterns have given rise to October heat. And October heat has become a serious health risk, with hospitals in several cities flooded.
Durga Puja Kolkata: The age-old tradition of soil from a red-light district being used for making Durga idols was depicted in Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Devdas. The custom is mentioned in the Puranas and is also associated with Lord Ram. However, 'punya mati' has been commercialised now, and the tradition is on the wane.
Professionals in India are among the world's most overworked people. Some sectors are worse than others and people reveal why they find it difficult to switch off after work hours. Health experts tell us how to identify signs of burnout, prevent getting overworked and not getting killed.
The practice of kathavachan, the religious storytelling of Hindu texts, has been around for centuries. The kathavachaks, or spiritual orators, have been revered. Social media, however, is changing the game. If it is boosting the reach of the new-age kathavachaks, it is also subjecting them to intense scrutiny.
The film industry is finding that it needs intimacy coordinators to shoot sex scenes as it requires stunt directors for action sequences. Intimacy coordinators tell us how they help make bedroom sequences as realistic as possible while taking care of the actors' safety and comfort. They also reveal the contents of their toolbox.
Indian Airlines flight IC 814, which was hijacked in 1999, had 26 couples returning from their honeymoon. Ipseeta and Bipin Menon were two of them. From losing their honeymoon photos to a hijacker to surviving on oranges and milk to avoid going to the clogged toilets, they went through seven hells in eight days. This is the IC 814 story of two newly-wed IC 814 survivors stuck in a hijack and how they emerged stronger.
When a rape case makes headlines, online searches for videos linked to that sex assault surge. This was true even in the Kolkata doctor's rape-murder case, which saw massive protests. Rape videos are being sold for just 12 paise per clip. But how are these videos sold on the online market, and what is feeding this demand?
The BJP had the first-mover advantage on social media and won the 2014 and 2019 elections by milking Twitter, WhatsApp and Facebook. But how did the Congress gain an edge in terms of engagement? This is as much about creative content and smart messaging as about the evolution of social media in India.
Indian grocery stores in the US are helping change the palettes of Americans by giving them a ready supply of Indian spices and ready-to-eat meals. Grocery stores like Patel Brothers, Triveni Supermarket, India Bazaar and Spice Bazaar are not just for Indians any more. This phenomenon has surprised celebrity chef Vikas Khanna too.
Forget phishing, a whole new generation of cybercrooks is here. With a mix of online and phone calls, they make people follow their commands, at times for days, and empty out their bank accounts. Here's all about scams like digital arrest and how to avert being defrauded.
The Mirzapur-Bhadohi belt was once the biggest carpet-manufacturing region in Asia. Persian weavers joined forces with local nakkashi artistes to give rise to a unique industry that earned it global fame. Several factors have made the carpet industry in Uttar Pradesh, like Kaleen Bhaiya of the OTT series Mirzapur, fight for survival.
Muslim girls who usually don the hijab and stay indoors are not just kicking the football, they are kicking away patriarchy and getting a sense of freedom. However, this doesn't come without electricity being disconnected or a woman coach being punched. But some NGOs are winning over the community and the clerics, and helping these girls.
Probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar's case is just one of the several. From EWS to OBC non-creamy to disability, aspirants exploit loopholes in the system to clear the civil services exam conducted by the UPSC. Serving and retired bureaucrats, a UPSC mentor, an activist and an aspirant give us a peek into how the system has been gamed, and why the cases have increased in the last 5 years.
Duryodhana is worshipped in a temple in Kerala's Kollam that attracts lakhs of devotees every year. It's not just Duryodhana, the 100 Kaurava siblings, Shakuni and Karna all have temples dedicated to them within a radius of 50 km. This is why the Kuruvas of Kerala worship the Kauravas as their ancestors.
India's cultural heritage was looted first by colonisers and then by organised smuggling networks. Thousands of ancient and medieval-era statues are either in public museums or private collections abroad. Getting the antiquities repatriated is an uphill task, but India is slowly doing that.
Driving holidays, which began as a compulsion during the pandemic, have become a trend in India. Better highways, improved cars, and insufferable train journeys and sky-high airfares are propelling more and more Indians to go on road trips with their families. Here's why Indians are driving crazy.
Foreign food influencers are now sharing Instagram reels and YouTube shorts on regional Indian cuisine, and helping Indians discover their own dishes. The fresh perspectives of influencers like Jake Dryan, Andrea and Sarah Todd in 90-second clips are gaining them a massive Indian following.
