Loving and Hating Walt Whitman
In its earlier years, it seems this publication couldn’t make up its mind about Walt Whitman and his divisive poetry. The poet — who would …
Travels with Myself
“Let’s meet in Mexico City,” said my friend of 35 years. Like a gin martini, Barbara is an acquired taste, as she is the female …
News of the Week: A Red Clay Rant, Jonny Quest, and Why You Should Yell ‘Fudge’ at Cobras
I Love Tennis, But … Summer is for tennis, and the season is in full swing with the French Open tournament that’s currently going on …
“Intent To Deceive”: MK Stalin On Centre’s Move After Anti-Hindi Uproar
Chennai: DMK president MK Stalin alleged on Monday that the centre’s move on dropping the clause on compulsory Hindi learning in the draft National Education …
Government To Continue With Zero Terror Policy, Amit Shah Said: Sources
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government will continue with the policy of zero tolerance against terror, which brought the BJP back in power with a thumping …
Assam To Reduce Minimum Age For Panchayat Head To 25 Years
Guwahati: The Assam government on Monday decided to reduce the minimum age for becoming a panchayat head to 25 years from the existing 35 years. …
Milkman’s Daughter Tops Rajasthan’s Class 10 Board Exams
Jaipur: Sheela Jat, a milkman’s daughter from Rajasthan capital Jaipur, topped the state board’s Class 10 exams by securing 595 marks out of 600 or …
“Don’t Incite Us”: Raj Thackeray’s Party On Centre’s Draft Education Plan
Mumbai: Joining ranks with the recent protests over the three language formula proposed in the draft National Education Policy 2019, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena on Sunday …
A Month After Fani, More Than 5 Lakh People In Odisha Still Without Power
Bhubaneswar: More than five lakh people of 1.64 lakh households in Odisha’s coastal districts continue to struggle with hot and humid weather conditions due to …
Kolkata College To Get New Vidyasagar Bust, Says Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said a new bust of social reformer Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar will be installed at the Vidyasagar …