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‘When will India feel this safe?’: Woman walks alone at 3 am in Berlin

An Indian woman walking home at 3 am in Berlin questioned when women in India would feel equally safe.
Published on Jul 15, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Persevering through times of war, scarcity

Between 1962 and 1971, Indians would shout patriotic slogans when trains with Army men would pass. (AP)
Published on May 17, 2026 09:21 pm IST

Indian founder on leaving job to build startup: ‘Everyone lied about freedom’

An Indian founder revealed that startup life felt chaotic after leaving his job, though he enjoyed building his own venture.
Published on May 14, 2026 09:23 pm IST

Quote of the day by Rabindranath Tagore: ‘Where the mind is without fear…'

Rabindra Jayanti is celebrated on May 7 to mark his birth anniversary.
Updated on May 07, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Woman gives 5 reasons she’ll never return to a corporate job even with 2x salary

A woman gives 5 reasons she will never return to a corporate job
Updated on Apr 22, 2026 05:59 pm IST

HT Picks; New Reads

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This week’s pick of good reads includes a novel by Indonesia’s best-known writer, a book about breakfasts in India’s cities, and another on picturesque imagery in colonial Indian art. (Akash Shrivastav)
Published on Apr 04, 2026 02:09 am IST

Woman doubts getting a job that BF threatened to break up over: Reddit reacts

A woman seeks to pursue a job she likes despite her boyfriend's ultimatum.
Published on Feb 27, 2026 05:29 pm IST

Mind The Gap: Why Indians fear love marriages

Man-made rules: a panchayat in session
Updated on Feb 02, 2026 03:25 pm IST

A woman advising other women about fertility choices? Oh the horror

Upasana Kamineni
Published on Nov 24, 2025 07:00 am IST

Heart on the line: Wknd interviews Rahul Bhattacharya, author of Railsong

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(HT Photo: Satish Bate)
Updated on Oct 24, 2025 02:55 pm IST

Neurosurgeon with 33 years of experience says ‘relationships stand on 4 pillars’

Dr Prashant Katakol emphasises four pillars of strong relationships: love, respect, trust, and freedom.
Updated on Oct 18, 2025 01:32 pm IST

Read ’em and leap: Charles Assisi on the shift from non-fiction to fiction

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Free your mind: At the Jedi Archives, in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002), a set inspired by the Old Library at Trinity College Dublin.
Updated on Oct 11, 2025 12:59 pm IST

Digital independence is the next step for the India story

Illustration of social media concept
Published on Aug 16, 2025 04:12 am IST

Indian woman explains why she prefers to live in US: 'I love India, but...'

An Indian woman explains why she prefers to live in the US (Representational image)
Updated on Jul 06, 2025 05:59 pm IST

Travelling solo? Don’t leave without reading these 10 must-know tips

Travelling solo? Don’t leave without reading these 10 must-know tips
Updated on Jul 02, 2025 06:47 pm IST

World Bicycle Day 2025| Nitanshi Goel: Cycling feels like freedom on two wheels

Nitanshi Goel on World Bicycle Day
Updated on Jun 03, 2025 10:36 am IST

Free speech, democracy, and the epidemic of hurt feelings

Those who take pride in our philosophical roots based on samgacchadhvam, samvadadhvam (coming together for a harmonious exchange of views) ought to feel uncomfortable with the rise in coercive action to silence those we disagree with. (PTI)
Published on May 29, 2025 08:19 pm IST

In riposte to Vance, Germany's Merz says Europe stands for freedom

In riposte to Vance, Germany's Merz says Europe stands for freedom
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 09:38 pm IST

Would you trade your 9-to-5 for a life of travel? Here’s what it would cost

Survey reveals the true cost of living your travel dream: Can you guess the amount?
Updated on Feb 20, 2025 10:48 am IST

Lala Lajpat Rai birth anniversary: 10 powerful quotes by the freedom fighter

Every year, Lala Lajpat Rai’s birth anniversary s celebrated with a lot of pomp and grandeur.
Published on Jan 28, 2025 04:09 pm IST

India, EU vow to protect, promote human rights

India, EU vow to protect, promote human rights
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 04:00 am IST

In pursuit of the next big idea to guide and transform the world

The big idea that will see us through the era of tectonic change is conspicuous by its absence (HT Photo)
Updated on Nov 10, 2024 06:38 am IST

Review: The Continents Between by Bani Basu

A scene in Calcutta in the 1980s. (Jayant Das/HT Archive)
Published on Nov 06, 2024 07:44 pm IST

HT Picks; New Reads

This week’s pick of interesting reads includes a book that focuses on places connected to the freedom movement, a selection of Kiran Nagarkar’s writing, and a novel about migration, belonging and the human connection. (HT Team)
Published on Sept 06, 2024 08:01 pm IST

Did Beyonce really bail on DNC or was it just a rumour planted by Harris team?

Following Beyonce's absence from the DNC in Chicago, Republicans claimed that Democrats were engaged in a complex plot to mislead voters.
Published on Aug 24, 2024 06:51 am IST

The loneliness of living in Bengaluru, as revealed by a ‘corporate mazdoor’

The man explained that living in Bengaluru can be lonely.
Updated on Aug 23, 2024 12:15 pm IST

Democrats reclaim freedom with Oprah, Clinton, and younger pool of leaders

US producer/actress Oprah Winfrey arrives to speak on the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on Wednesday. (AFP)
Published on Aug 22, 2024 10:52 pm IST

The complex challenge of women’s safety

Safety is a far cry for most women, says Parvathi Mohan.
Updated on Aug 17, 2024 08:16 am IST

Independence Day 2024: Take this quiz to check your knowledge of our history

August 15 is always a reminder for us to pay our respects and reminiscence the bravery of our freedom fighters who made it possible to free our country from 200 years of colonial rule.
Published on Aug 15, 2024 08:47 pm IST

Michelle Obama shares ‘strange’ experience after spending ‘abnormal’ 8-yr at WH

Michelle Obama and Melinda Gates demonstrated their close relationship on a recent episode of latter's podcast Moments 'That Make Us'.
Published on Aug 08, 2024 04:16 pm IST