When marriage feels like a mistake, is it really over?
A marriage can pass through a summer where the person you chose feels like your greatest mistake. But the very heat that threatens to destroy love, can be the making of it
20 years of satellite images show why Nepal flood was so destructive
Nepalās narrow river valleys filled with roads, towns and infrastructure over decades. The flood took hours to tear through them
First Person: Iām Arunachali, yet treated like an outsider in my own country
Four-year-old Karga Tinkle Gongoās ādonāt call me Chineseā¦it hurtsā plea has melted hearts around India. In this first-person account, a young research scholar shares her lived experience of how people from the Northeast living in Delhi and elsewhere are racially profiled, stereotyped, and mocked for their food and lifestyle
India could add 8.2 crore affluent consumers and overtake China by 2036: Report
India is projected to add 8.2 crore people spending over $90 (about ā¹8,600) a day by 2036, taking its affluent-consumer count above Chinaās, according to a NielsenIQ and World Data Lab report. But its larger opportunity lies in serving premium and price-conscious shoppers at the same time
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
After two deadly floods, Nepal still lacks the data that could save lives
Nepalās vulnerability on Bhote KoĀshi river is not primarily a story about cliĀmate or geography. Itās a story about absence of a standing, real-time data- sharing arrangement with China
- Brabim Karki
- ET Bureau
High sugar? High salt? Junk food warning labels must be impossible to ignore
Good that FSSAI is proposing front-of-pack warning labels for processed food. But an even better move would be to design these warnings in a way thatās instantly clear to consumers
- Arun Gupta
- TOI Contributor
āGermans had Hitler, Serbs have Mladicā: Butcher of Bosnia dies
The Butcher of Bosnia, often compared to Hitler by survivors, dies in UN custody without ever expressing remorse for the Srebrenica genocide
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Which school board is right for your child? Is private coaching necessary for competitive entrance exams? What is the process for admission to a college abroad? What course should my child pursue as AI threatens to transform jobs? Send your questions and our panel of education experts will respond with clear guidance
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TOI+ Package: These 5 articles could help your retirement money last
The best of our retirement coverage shows what deserves your attention as retirement age approaches, from setting a realistic target to turning that corpus into an income you can actually live on
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
A Rs 1-crore fee: Is Trump trying to kill the H-1B visa?
The proposed $103,265 (around Rs 1 crore) fee will have to be paid by the sponsoring employer even before the application is approved by the US government. If implemented, experts say it could mean the death of the H-1B programme
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Have you done the truth test?
How do we know whether something we hear is true? The six ancient pramanams of Indian philosophy are like a compass leading us through a maze of questions that help us separate truth from illusion. The podcast explores how perception, inference, comparison, circumstances and even absence can help us challenge assumptions and overcome bias. And of course, a pearl of wisdom from Thiruvalluvar.
Govt teaches Marathi, cops ask āout of syllabusā questions
As they are quizzed on Marathi proficiency, migrant drivers complain that questions often donāt match the training offered by govt, triggering doubts about their future in Maximum City
āWe would have been washed away as wellā: Indian survivor of Nepal flood
While the whereabouts of many Indian tourists and pilgrims remain unclear, some had miraculous escapes from the flash flood that killed hundreds in Nepal
- Team TOI
- TNN
The voice that made heartbreak sing
Renowned playback singer Mukesh died on Aug 27, 1976, hours before a Detroit concert. Half a century later, his son Nitin recalls the haunting final days of a voice that continues to comfort millions
- Avijit Ghosh
- TNN
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Gen Z protests split families ā 'My parents treat this govt like it's God'
Across India, youth-led protests are sparking conflicts across homes, as young people challenge political and religious beliefs they inherited, while worried parents see dissent as dangerous, futile or disloyal. This is forcing many families into silence, secrecy and estrangement
- Alka DhupkarArun GeorgeBansri Shah
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Zero FIR: Zero Logic
A girl spoke unparliamentary words at Jantar Mantar. Yes, those words deserve criticism. But greater mischief is done by the case against her, filed by a person without locus standi, at a police station without jurisdiction, against the grain of multiple Supreme Court judgments
Hazare, Wangchuk & Protest
Two hunger strikes, 15 years apart, produced different levels of public mobilisation. Sequencing, that is, what came first ā messenger with a cause or the movement ā in public perception, is what makes all the difference
Is The āGood Girlā Syndrome Destroying Marriages?
Instead of expecting that the conditioning of decades will be magically reversed on wedding day, we should bring up our daughters to ask questions about their body and its desires
Himalayan Warning From Nepal
Warming of mountains creates conditions for dangerous rain-and-ice events, glacial lakes multiply, and get filled up to the point of triggering outburst floods. Add to this Chinaās activities in Tibet. Also, Bihar is at the sharp end of all of this
āI stay late at work just to avoid the environment at home. How do I fix this?ā
Each week, readers write in with life questions that are deeply personal and donāt have simple answers. Our panel of experts across multiple domains provides solutions that can help
- Alka Dhupkar
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Explained: Why Meta paid $18 bn, promised new safety features for teens
While online safety advocates say the companyās promised security measures arenāt enough, the tech giant has demanded that other social media companies be equally accountable
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
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Hazare, Wangchuk & Protest
Two hunger strikes, 15 years apart, produced different levels of public mobilisation. Sequencing, that is, what came first ā messenger with a cause or the movement ā in public perception, is what makes all the difference
If you have a Rs 4.5 cr retirement corpus, can you get Rs 4 lakh monthly income?
For retirees looking to maximise their post-tax earnings, allocating a Rs 4.5 cr corpus into mutual funds is a viable option. Utilising a bucket strategy allows for an effective diversification across various fund typesāliquid, debt, and equityāfacilitating consistent income generation. This tactic not only mitigates tax exposure more efficiently than fixed deposits but also yields tax exemptions on capital gains.
- Shaghil Bilali
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Scientistsā exodus: āInterference is hurting ISRO, restore its autonomyā
A former Isro chief explains what may have caused an exodus of scientists from Indiaās space organisation and what can be changed to make things better
Why Tiangong Will Never Beat Bolt
Yes, a humanoid broke Usain Boltās 100m record. Tomorrow, another may surpass Messi or Kohli. But thatās not sport. Sport isnāt just about performance. Itās about performance under human conditions. Thatās the emotional connect
Monsoon Is Deficient. Why Are Rains Causing Such Havoc?
The answer lies in changing pattern of rainfall. Studies are showing both the frequency & intensity of extreme rainfall events are increasing
- Amit Bhattacharya
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why Zohran Mamdani opposes RSS chief Mohan Bhagwatās New York event
Speaking four days before Bhagwatās scheduled New York programme, Mamdani called the RSSās vision of India exclusionary, while acknowledging that City Hall may have no authority to stop a privately organised event
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Over 200 Indians among thousands missing: What triggered Nepal flash floods
More than 350 people have been killed in Nepalās worst disaster in a decade. Most of the missing were reportedly preparing for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra when flash floods struck border areas. Officials suspect an earthquake in Tibet may have been the trigger
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
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'No restaurant in Mumbai is too famous to fail a food safety test'
After inspections uncovered rats, mould, expired stock and serious hygiene lapses at some of Mumbaiās best-known food establishments, Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe explains why reputation cannot guarantee safety, how complaints trigger action, and why the statewide crackdown will continue
- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Opinion: Why India's rise unsettles the western world
Indiaās growing economic clout, strategic autonomy and civilisational confidence are challenging old global hierarchies. The resulting unease reveals how reluctantly the West is adjusting to a country no longer willing to play by rules it did not write
- Minhaz Merchant
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
'When I was 14 days old, my father buried me and left me to die'
Her grandfather dug her out of the shallow grave in the nick of time. Nearly 70 years later, Sunita Aralikar, now a campaigner against female infanticide, recalls the attempt to end her life before it had even begun ā only because she was a girl
- Sunita Aralikar
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Inside the gruelling HYROX race where fitness coach Leroy Saunders collapsed
The 41-year-old seasoned athlete was an experienced athlete competing in one of the worldās fastest-growing fitness races. His death remains medically unexplained, even as it draws attention to the demands of high-intensity competition
- Jairaj Singh
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Software in a syringe? Decoding the worldās first personalised cancer vaccine
Moderna and Merck say a made-to-order mRNA treatment has passed a late-stage melanoma trial ā a first for cancer medicine. Unlike a Covid vaccine made identically for millions, each dose is designed from the genetic fingerprint of a patientās tumour. Hereās what has been achieved, how it works ā and what we still donāt know
- TNN
Thereās a missing doctor between specialists and Indian patients
Complex diagnoses often get delayed because thereās no coordinating doctor holding the thread
CBSE or IB? Which Board is better suited for my child? Top experts answer
Each week, readers write in with their questions on school boards, competitive exam coaching, college admissions, exam stress, career opportunities, and more. Get Ahead with TOI+ bring in experts to respond to your queries
- Bhavika Jain
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Is This The Trump Card On Iran?
The true test of Washingtonās sanctions on doing business with Tehran, isnāt whether it will impose pain but whether it can force a behaviour change on part of Iranian leadership
What Headlines On Tukaram Mundhe Tell Us
That we laud Maharashtraās FDA chief for doing his job, shows low public expectations from administrators. We should demand more, and also know that lone crusaders often get tagged as āhigh-handedā
Can treated sea water solve Mumbaiās growing water shortage?
By 2029, one of Indiaās biggest desalination plants will start giving Mumbai 400 million litres of drinking water per day. Mumbai will be only the second city in India after Chennai to use sea to produce drinking water, but Israel and Gulf countries have been doing it for decades
- Bhavika Jain
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why does the same Fanta have three times the sugar in India than the UK?
A can of Fanta sold in India has three times the sugar of its British counterpart and contains an artificial dye that carries a prominent health warning in Europe unlike in India where it's in small print at the back ā and yet Indiaās plan for front-of-pack warnings has faced fierce industry resistance
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