Dose of Witamin

Free speech is a good thing: ask Iranians who’ve been pounding at Trump with jokes and memes on X. It won’t win them the war, but it’s certainly winning them…

India’s best-kept culinary secret: Regional spice mixes

India’s culinary identity is inseparable from its vibrant spice blends—each one a story of region, climate, and tradition. From the nutty, fiery Podi Masala of the South to the tangy…

TOI Bharat Abroad: JD Vance’s H-1B Dilemma

Today’s edition tracks a shift in the American immigration conversation, as JD Vance reframes the debate from policy to “loyalty”, raising fresh uncertainty for Indian professionals stuck in the green…

Trump’s high-stakes trip to China next month

The White House has confirmed that President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit China on May 14–15, 2026 for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. This…

Climate vulnerability assessment: Here is a bellwether!

So, what if we are not inclined to insure our homes for whatever reason; so, what if a sizeable lot do not have ‘regular’ homes? Incidentally around sixty-five million individuals,…

400 shades of chillies

India’s food is way too big and different to fit into just one box called “Indian cuisine.” Think about this: in some places in Bengal, people even put potatoes in…

LOLOCRACY

A government with a sense of humour gets our voteFree speech is a good thing. You can see that in Iran, where many people are joking aboutTrump, using memes and…

Historic blunder by Congress and INDIA alliance at the altar of political selfishness

On April 17, 2026, the Lok Sabha witnessed a stark display of political cynicism. The Women’s Reservation Bill, which sought to reserve one-third of seats in Parliament and state assemblies…

Let’s reunite for shared prosperity

New government in Kathmandu must fully use the opportunity to prove its worth and put country on a different path to prosperity Himalayan Hindu Kingdom, Nepal is in the midst…

Hormuz is not just a strait, it is a test of strategic nerve

When we hear about rising tensions in the Middle East—especially around the Strait of Hormuz—the story is usually framed as military threats or economic warfare. But this framing misses the…