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Book Box : The addictive art of pairing books

Updated on Aug 2, 2026 08:08 IST

Recently, I’ve taken to pairing my reading, and it feels like a compounding of pleasures. Much like combining a cappuccino with a croissant.

A migrant surge tests Spain’s open policies

Migrants head back to Morocco after crossing into Ceuta by sea amid mass crossings of migrants on foot and by sea from Morocco into Spanish territory, in Ceuta, Spain, August 1, 2026.

Published on Aug 2, 2026 05:01 IST

Just Like That: What matrimonial ads tell us about India

Matrimonial advertisements, even now, are often segregated not merely by caste but by sub-caste, community and sometimes even sub-gotra preferences.

Updated on Aug 2, 2026 04:34 IST

Andy Burnham passes his first test

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham has a selfie taken during a visit to a family center in Sheffield, England, Friday, July 31, 2026.

Published on Aug 2, 2026 03:00 IST

Age against the machine: Charles Assisi on seniors and Digital India

OTPs time out, passwords must be changed, details verified in seconds. We’re cutting too many pieces out of the picture. (Above) Ted Danson in Man on the Inside (2024-).

Updated on Aug 1, 2026 11:17 IST

This is us: Meet the man making documentaries about everyday Indian families

The Sharmas on a recent family trip to Varanasi. (Courtesy Famdocs Collective)

Updated on Aug 1, 2026 11:16 IST

FIFA scraps controversial plan to sell commercial rights to private investors

The plan had been designed to raise $4.2 billion of capital through the sale of roughly 20% of an entity called FIFA Forward Enterprise.

Published on Aug 1, 2026 08:58 IST

Canada turns to Europe for its security

That is by far the biggest defence deal in Canadian history, with a purchase cost of C$24bn ($17bn) rising to more than C$100bn once ongoing costs like maintainance are factored in.

Published on Aug 1, 2026 08:55 IST

These democratic voters are battling over what their party stands for

These democratic voters are battling over what their party stands for

Published on Aug 1, 2026 08:52 IST

A migrant surge tests Spain’s open policies

For several days a stream of migrants swam from Morocco into Spanish territory.

Published on Aug 1, 2026 08:48 IST

Iran war pushes companies to raise prices on beer, paint, fries and more

French-fry maker Lamb Weston is contending with higher transportation costs.

Published on Aug 1, 2026 08:43 IST

How to stop procrastinating

A study of 3,525 Swedish university students published in 2023 found that those who scored highly for procrastination were more likely to suffer debilitating pain.

Published on Aug 1, 2026 08:41 IST

The restaurant business is changing beyond recognition

Toast’s chief marketing officer, Kelly Esten, says the firm wants to take its number-crunching further, and use artificial intelligence not just in the storerooms and kitchen, but in the dining area, too.

Published on Jul 31, 2026 16:48 IST

Private equity is coming for the Indian Premier League

Ahmedabad: Fireworks light up the sky over the Narendra Modi Stadium after the Royal Challengers Bengaluru win the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final cricket match, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, early Monday, June 1, 2026. (PTI Photo) (PTI06_01_2026_000093B)

Published on Jul 31, 2026 15:41 IST

‘The Boss Wants This Money’: Inside Trump’s Unprecedented Fundraising Operation

FILE - President Donald Trump talks on his cell phone in his limousine, known as "The Beast," upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 6, 2026.

Published on Jul 31, 2026 15:35 IST

How many people are dying as a result of USAID’s demise?

USAID once doled out $60bn, or roughly a quarter of foreign aid globally, paying for everything from HIV drugs and disaster relief to radio stations and justice think-tanks. The abruptness of its closure disrupted life-saving assistance.

Published on Jul 31, 2026 14:38 IST

Protestors vs pellets, yet again

Protests are prone to get unruly, spelling danger for the safety of people and property. In most constitutional democracies, the right to protest peacefully is a given. (Sabchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 31, 2026 14:36 IST

Bars Are Giving Up on Young People and Catering to Gen X Instead

Philadelphia’s Trestle Inn hosts Gen X-friendly parties.

Published on Jul 31, 2026 14:35 IST

The U.S. Liberated Kuwait but Now Struggles to Protect It From Iran

A December joint military exercise in the Kuwait desert.

Published on Jul 31, 2026 13:35 IST

Our estimated death toll for this year’s wildfires

FILE PHOTO: Residents and firefighters work to extinguish an advancing wildfire near Formariz in Zamora province, Spain, July 29, 2026. REUTERS/Umit Bektas/File Photo

Published on Jul 31, 2026 13:33 IST

Kevin Warsh’s Honeymoon With the Bond Market Is Already Over

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks during a news conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Published on Jul 31, 2026 12:35 IST

Seeing red: Deepanjana Pal writes on the Soviet-era space-race show Star City

There is espionage, star-gazing, an autocratic government, quiet rebellion – and a host of truly incredible performances.

Updated on Jul 31, 2026 13:16 IST

Behind India’s protests is a crisis in the graduate-jobs market

Students at Jantar Mantar after the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) called off its agitation following the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, July 26

Published on Jul 31, 2026 12:28 IST

Space race: What will the buildings of the future look like?

The façade of the Shanghai Grand Opera House in China forms a massive stepped space that can be climbed from the outside, and will serve as a free, 24-hour public park. (Snohetta)

Updated on Aug 1, 2026 10:56 IST

Tesla Weighs Sale of China Business to Pave Way for Potential SpaceX Merger

A Model 3 on display at a Tesla store in Shanghai.

Published on Jul 31, 2026 11:34 IST

Bouy wonder: Meet the open-ocean swimmer setting world records at 21

Jhingran in the North Channel between Ireland and Scotland, in 2023.

Updated on Jul 31, 2026 11:20 IST

How to spot AI writing

How to spot AI writing

Published on Jul 31, 2026 10:56 IST

The AI Startup That Guaranteed Job Interviews for People Getting a Tattoo

An artist working on a tattoo.

Published on Jul 31, 2026 10:34 IST

Weather Bee: How is India experiencing floods despite a deficit in intense rain?

An aerial view of flood-affected areas of Jajpur, Bhadrak and Baleswar in Odisha. (PTI)

Updated on Jul 31, 2026 09:59 IST

Famed British Mountain Climber Missing After Avalanche in Pakistan

Nirmal Purja became a celebrity after the release of the Netflix documentary '14 Peaks.'

Published on Jul 31, 2026 08:29 IST

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