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PeopleHar Dayal: The Oxford Scholar Who Walked Away From It All To Fight The British EmpireAuthored by: Girish ShuklaUpdated Aug 17, 2026, 13:43 ISTHe won Oxford’s finest prizes, then handed them back rather than take the empire’s money. Har Dayal went on to spark the Ghadar revolt, before renouncing revolution altogether.Har Dayal The Oxford Prizeman…

FoodFirst Cockroaches, Now Rats: Is Your Blinkit Ice Cream Really Safe To Eat?Authored by: Simran SukhnaniUpdated Aug 17, 2026, 13:59 ISTBlinkit faces another food safety scare after a rat was allegedly spotted near an ice cream freezer in Thane, raising concerns over hygiene, storage conditions and consumer safety.Rat found in Blinkit Store (Credits: iStock)Normally, a…

PremiumThe Artistic Passions Of History’s Most Notorious DictatorsA cultural catalogue of dictators who saw themselves as artists. Their creative pursuits ranged from Adolf Hitler’s watercolours and Benito Mussolini’s violin to Saddam Hussein’s novels, Mao Zedong’s poetry and Kim Jong-il’s cinematic obsession.(L-R) Benito Mussolini, Saddam Hussein, Adolf Hitler, Mao Zedong and Kim Jong-il, history’s notorious dictators,…

RelationshipsThe New Relationship Killer Is Not Infidelity – It Is Lack Of TimeAuthored by: Akanksha AroraUpdated Aug 17, 2026, 16:38 ISTTime does not fix relationships, but it might just save them: 33% of Indians blame busy schedules, not infidelity, for their biggest relationship struggles today.Lack of time in relationships.There was a time when relationship problems…

BooksMillionaire’s First Book Dedicated To The Boss Who Said She’d Never Succeed: ‘This One’s For You’Authored by: Simran SukhnaniUpdated Aug 17, 2026, 15:37 ISTVivian Tu turned a former boss’s doubts about her Wall Street potential into motivation, becoming a millionaire, building Your Rich BFF and dedicating her bestselling first book to him.Vivian Tu Book Rich…

PeopleInside Barun Sobti’s Lavish Goregaon Apartment: The Rs 5 Crore Home He Once Rented, Featuring A Secret Room, Blue Door And Green BalconyAuthored by: Akanksha AroraUpdated Aug 17, 2026, 17:42 ISTBarun Sobti’s Goregaon home is more than a celebrity pad – it is a ₹5 crore 4 BHK he once rented, complete with a quirky…

PremiumVande Mataram At 150: The Song Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay Hid Inside a Bengali NovelThe song that became India’s battle cry was first sung by fictional rebels, buried inside a Bengali novel. A hundred and fifty years of Vande Mataram, and the fault line within it.How a Song Buried in an 1882 Novel Became India’s Battle…

FoodThis Food Creator’s One-Pan Mac And Cheese Is The Ultimate Comfort Food For Rainy DaysWritten by: TN Lifestyle DeskUpdated Aug 17, 2026, 17:33 ISTIt’s raining heavily outside and suddenly you are craving something warm and tasty but do not want an intricate recipe? Isha, a food content creator, has got something just for you.This Food…

FashionMaternity Fashion Is Having A Moment. From Deepika Padukone To Anne Hathaway, Here’s How Celebs Are Owning The Style GameAuthored by: Simran SukhnaniUpdated Aug 17, 2026, 19:17 ISTMaternity fashion is getting a 2026 makeover as Deepika Padukone, Anne Hathaway, Barbara Palvin and Aubrey Plaza embrace oversized silhouettes, bump-baring styles and high-fashion pregnancy dressing.Maternity Fashion Is…