LIFESTYLE
Gen Z and the gift economy: Practicality with a dash of sass
Gen Z has no patience for dusty showpieces and recycled candles. For them, the best gift is one that sparks a memory, sends a UPI ping, or makes it to Instagram.
LIFESTYLE
Cost of lending money to friends: How power flips when money enters a friendship
When money tests friendship: When money mixes with friendship, excuses and delays expose deeper attitudes to trust. The debt that lingers longest is rarely financial.
LIFESTYLE
Boredom is allowing yourself to be still, so that the mind can form connections, memories
We groan when rain interrupts cricket, fidget if the wedding buffet is delayed, and sip overpriced airport coffee just to keep busy. Our boredom-phobia says more about us than we realise.
ENTERTAINMENT
50 years of Ilaiyaraaja’s music: What the songs of Ilaiyaraaja capture, and why they remain relevant
For 50 years, the music of Ilaiyaraaja has been a witness to our changing lives, the quiet companion to our various moods. From the earthy notes to the sweeping grandeur of orchestras, his music has enthralled generations, every time a familiar tune begins.
LIFESTYLE
When old films and songs become timeless companions
On the 50th anniversary of Sholay, a re-look at what it is about Hindi film classics that holds our memories, makes us laugh and cry, offers hope, and connects us across generations.
LIFESTYLE
How India speaks: Beyond meaning, into mood
India’s new tongue: From start‑up slogans to Bhojpuri beats and K‑pop catchphrases, India’s new conversation is less about grammar and more about vibe. Turns out, you don’t always need subtitles to belong.
LIFESTYLE
Friendship Day 2025: The (mostly) pointless seduction of nostalgia
Friendships built on the echoes of who we once were often struggle to survive the reality of who we are today. To remain meaningful, even the oldest bonds need to find their footing in the present.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Menopause changed her—and him too
Menopause may be her biological journey, but its emotional aftershocks reshape both partners—revealing the silent struggles of men who love, support, and quietly endure the change alongside her.
LIFESTYLE
Coming full circle: The quiet beauty of becoming our parents
The less we want to be like our parents, the more we turn out to be like them as we age.
BUSINESS
Why a new NBFC as guarantor for lower-rated infra bonds won’t help
The introduction of another government-backed NBFC raises concerns about the redundancy of such entities and their questionable effectiveness. Infrastructure finance can be raised much better through market-based mechanisms
BUSINESS
Indian startups need to IPO. Many want to. What do they need to do so successfully?
Liquidity of the investment is an important advantage of going public. But startups should only do an IPO when they are absolutely ready - ready for scrutiny and ready with a new playbook that includes hiring the right board and setting up communication channels with stakeholders.
