The NCR's pollution problem is a complex interplay of the emissions from tailpipes of vehicles, agricultural activities in neighbouring states, industrial activities and geographical factors such as wind speeds. Delhi and Punjab governments must keep their ear to the ground, develop alternatives to stubble burning.

Even as Europe and the West are seeing the election of right-wing, populist governments that often fan nativist sentiments, Latin America seems to be developing a new Green leftism.

The Russian President’s overture to Europe, and praise for India at the Valdai Club are overshadowed by his escalating war rhetoric. His remarks sought to throw a very different light on India’s “neutrality” in the Ukraine-Russia war.

Musk’s takeover of the platform sets stage for more disruptions in Big Tech. The challenge needs all his talent – and more.

Having his mortality brought up again and again can’t be pleasant for George R R Martin. A little grace and understanding from the demanding fans is due.

The Narendra Modi government shouldn’t waste time in accepting the recommendation of its GM products watchdog. The main sowing season for mustard is from October to mid-November. An early decision will allow seed multiplication for farmers to be able to plant in the 2023-24 crop season.

It is a nudge for countries to upscale climate ambitions. It cannot be done in silos.

The attempt to link Miya cultural politics with Islamist terrorism and illegal immigration threatens to further vitiate an already polarised environment. The state's political leadership needs to respect, and in fact celebrate, the multiple cultural yarns that constitute the weave of Assamese identity and citizenship.

The world today is built to blur important lines – be it the one between work and leisure, noise and information, or society and private life. In such a world, cats offer a model of healthy boundaries for everyone to emulate.

The move underlines that forcing Pakistan to scale down cross-border terror is a long haul.India's interests lies in playing the long game in these diplomatic battles with the goal of making the region more stable and secure.