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Parag Jain, 1989-batch IPS officer, appointed R&AW secretary

India, June 28 -- The Narendra Modi government on Saturday appointed Parag Jain, a 1989-batch IPS officer of the Punjab cadre, as the next Secretary of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) for a term ... Read More


Cupid's caveat: What happens when a great love meets an insurmountable challenge?

India, June 28 -- Two people in love deserve to be together. Most of us believe that. It is a belief reinforced by lived experience, by movies, songs and fairy tales. Love conquers all, we say; even... Read More


Toronto's finest treblemakers: Sanjoy Narayan reports live from a gig by BadBadNotGood

India, June 28 -- On Wednesday night, by Helsinki's harbour, the Nordic summer was playing its usual tricks. What began as a perfect evening turned fickle, the wind whipping off the Baltic Sea. It wa... Read More


Horoscope Today, June 28, 2025: The stars predict career breakthrough, financial windfall and more

India, June 28 -- Small lifestyle shifts may bring noticeable wellness gains. A logical mindset will make financial tracking feel smoother. Skill-building programs are likely to shape your leadership ... Read More


Best water purifiers to buy under rRs.r10000 in June 2025 from Aquaguard, Kent and more

India, June 28 -- Clean and safe drinking water is a necessity in every home, and choosing the right purifier within a budget can make all the difference. With many brands and models on the market, se... Read More


Shah Rukh Khan's 5 most iconic looks that live in our heads rent-free: Take inspo from the Bollywood superstar

India, June 28 -- He's not just the King of Bollywood, he's the king of iconic fashion moments. Whether he's serenading in mustard fields or brooding in a black suit with killer intensity, Shah Rukh K... Read More


At India's No-Agenda Spaces, read, laze, lounge in a stranger's home

India, June 28 -- It isn't often one has the chance to simply be, with no agenda, no demands on one's time or presence, no one even asking what you're up to. In urban-planning jargon, a space where o... Read More


The scenic root: A look at the ancient and modern history of the garden

India, June 28 -- Heaven is a well-laid garden. Or at least, the Ancient Persians thought so. The word paradise is derived from the Persian paradaijah, literally, "walled enclosure". As far back as 6... Read More


Pant's on fire: Rudraneil Sengupta on India's fearless Test batter

India, June 28 -- Who is India's most successful Test batter today? If not for his exuberant twin centuries in India's first Test against England this week, Rishabh Pant might not have been the most ... Read More


Re-wind: The loud history of the alarm clock

India, June 28 -- We don't think of them as a luxury exactly, those few extra moments of sleep after one hits snooze on an alarm. But that's really what they are. Through most of history, it was impo... Read More