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Why do wristwatches get nicknames? From the 'Arnie' to the 'Hulk', the stories behind the names

New Delhi, March 14 -- Being a watch aficionado is all well, but there is one small quirk that separates the enthusiast from the watch nerd, and that is the love for nicknames. I have loved to wear wa... Read More


Climate Change and You: Intense summer heat arrives early in India and rising heat hits global coffee production

New Delhi, March 7 -- Climate Change and You is a fortnightly newsletter written by Bibek Bhattacharya and Sayantan Bera. Subscribe to the newsletter to get it directly in your inbox. Dear reader, I... Read More


The body is an excellent tree: Parvathy Baul sings the ancient Bengali mystic Buddhist songs of the Charyapada

New Delhi, March 7 -- The year 1916 was an important one for the Bengali language. The Bangiya Sahitya Parishat published a volume of poetry and songs called Hajar Bacharer Purana Bangla Bhasay Bauddh... Read More


Sikkim's hidden gem: Walking the Rinchenpong forest trail under the shadow of Kangchenjunga

New Delhi, Feb. 14 -- "Om gatey gatey, paragatey, parasamgatey bodhi svaha". The Bodhisattva vow mantra is a favourite of mine, not just because of its spiritual import but also because of just how re... Read More


How to choose the right wristwatch: Know your brands, the right movements and the correct aesthetics

New Delhi, Feb. 14 -- Sometimes, people ask me for advice on watches. Specifically, they ask that very important question: Which watch should I buy? Most times, such queries come from people who eithe... Read More


Climate Change and You: The Himalaya is on the verge of an ecosystem collapse that will affect 600 million Indians

New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- Climate Change and You is a fortnightly newsletter written by Bibek Bhattacharya and Sayantan Bera. Subscribe to the newsletter to get it directly in your inbox. There was much e... Read More


Climate Change and You: Trump's oil grab in Venezuela, the costliest climate disasters of 2025 and more

New Delhi, Jan. 10 -- Climate Change and You is a fortnightly newsletter written by Bibek Bhattacharya and Sayantan Bera. Subscribe to the newsletter to get it directly in your inbox. Dear Reader, H... Read More