Fishing in Kashmir, beneath the ice sheaths
Adept with harpoons in winter and nets in summer, the fishing communities here are relying on the government to save their lakes Adept with harpoons in winter and nets in…
Review: Bride in the Hills | A Kuvempu magnum opus for the English reader
Set in the late 19th-century, this recent translation of the legendary Kannada writer’s 1967 novel is an exemplary work of social realism Set in the late 19th-century, this recent translation…
In Bengaluru, meter off, fares up
The Regional Transport Authority of Bengaluru Urban district revised auto fares in the city limits on July 14, with the new rates coming into effect from August 1. While auto…
Documentary project Recipes of the River looks at the ancient wisdom of the Goan river-fishing community
Photographer Assavri Kulkarni’s project assumes greater importance at a time when fish is being eaten out of season Photographer Assavri Kulkarni’s project assumes greater importance at a time when fish…
The lives of inland fisherfolk in Tamil Nadu
In Southern and Western Tamil Nadu, inland fishermen use simple tools and a work ethic that does not exploit nature’s resources In Southern and Western Tamil Nadu, inland fishermen use…
Lost song of the Sundarbans’ fisherfolk
Dwindling incomes from fishing and the resultant migration of fishermen to states like Kerala and Andhra Pradesh is taking a toll on the folk arts of West Bengal Dwindling incomes…
Trump Unveils Global Tariff Overhaul – Here’s A Country-By-Country Breakdownon August 1, 2025 at 1:39 am
Trump’s sweeping tariff overhaul imposes rates from a low 10% to highs of 40% plus. It is set to reshape global trade dynamics. Trump’s sweeping tariff overhaul imposes rates from…
Caught On Camera: Swing Snaps At Saudi Park, Riders Injured In Shocking Crash | VIDEOon August 1, 2025 at 1:57 am
A viral video shows a “360 Degrees” thrill ride breaking apart at Green Mountain Park near Taif, Saudi Arabia, injuring at least 23 people. A viral video shows a “360…
Tariff Blackmail? Trump Drags BRICS To The Table With 180-Day Ultimatum – India Caught Balancing Trade, Dollar Exit & U.S. Heaton August 1, 2025 at 12:40 am
As Trump’s 180-day tariff threat sends shockwaves through BRICS, India finds itself caught between Washington’s demands and its own ambitions to de-dollarise trade. As Trump’s 180-day tariff threat sends shockwaves…
Cherlapalli terminal: All aboard the hype, but mind the gaps
Inaugurated with much fanfare as Hyderabad’s next big rail hub, the ₹430-crore Cherlapalli terminal was envisioned as a modern, congestion-busting alternative to Secunderabad station. But seven months after opening, the…