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More than correction of a medical misnomer

Women are still expected to tolerate pain as a “natural” process, whether it’s periods or even child birth. (Getty Images)
Published on May 23, 2026, 11:31 PM IST

The joy of sadness in children’s stories

The adult experience of a child’s universe is a sobering thing. Children are essentially powerless in an adult world. (HT Archive)
Published on May 23, 2026, 11:13 PM IST

Sorry, it is very British & means many things

When spoken on the street, Sorry may sound like an apology but it is, in fact, an expression of ‘the UK’s deep discomfort with accidental intimacy’. It usually means ‘excuse me’, ‘after you’ or ‘please move’ or, even, ’let’s pretend this tiny collision never happened’. (AP)
Published on May 23, 2026, 11:11 PM IST

Sikkim and five treasures of the Khangchendzonga

Development acquires permanence only when it grows from the confidence of communities, and Sikkim offers compelling evidence of that truth. (Shutterstock)
Published on May 23, 2026, 11:06 PM IST

Reel to real challenges for Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

CM Vijay means business. The question is if he will give a free hand to the police so that they act without fear or favour. His intentions are transparent and seem honest. (TNDIPR/ANI)
Published on May 22, 2026, 8:18 PM IST

Delhi Ridge restoration: What the plan gets wrong

Through the mid-20th century, the Central Ridge saw numerous encroachments in the form of roads, sports facilities, and buildings, due to the escalating demand for land. Some sections of the forest were converted to parks such as Buddha Jayanti and Mahavir Vanasthali. (HT Archive)
Published on May 22, 2026, 8:18 PM IST

Searching for the truth in Twisha Sharma’s death

Sharma’s father told me he regrets not bringing her home sooner. And therein lies a tale — how we as people remain focused on saving marriages, instead of saving our daughters. (ANI)
Published on May 22, 2026, 8:18 PM IST

Apex court needs sharper focus, not more judges

An increase in the court’s strength by four justices, translating presumably into two additional benches sitting daily, might have a short-term impact on existing arrears, but will likely have an even more significant (adverse) effect on the inflow of litigation. (HT Archive)
Published on May 21, 2026, 8:48 PM IST

Lessons from the new Ebola outbreak

What complicates the response is that there is no approved vaccine or therapeutic intervention for the Bundibugyo species of Ebola. (Reuters)
Published on May 21, 2026, 8:47 PM IST