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No, Tehelka, that is no way to deal with a sexual crime

It is not easy but the complainant, and the institution, deserves better.

The government shouldn't ban porn websites: Here's why

My hope is that our government and judiciary will realise the value of pornography and also that we as a society will hold on to porn’s ability to promote social cohesion among all hormonal Indians as it negotiates its shift from an analogue to a more digital environment. I for one cannot wait to watch some on Google Glass.

Why I volunteered to get my genome sequenced: Part 1

A few months ago I volunteered as a ‘healthy subject’ to have my Exome sequenced. Exome constitutes nearly 1 percent of the entire human genome.

Karnataka's decision to catch elephants in Hassan district is laudable

Although anathema to many experts and most activists, removal is often the only solution for wildlife and people caught in acute, irreversible conflict.

Cancer does not mean death: Manisha, Yuvraj

Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala and Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, on Tuesday evening joined hands to raise awareness about cancer.

Thank you Hiroshi Yamauchi, for Nintendo

To Mr Yamauchi, thank you for Nintendo, the Gameboy that taught me to be anti-social before Twitter, the Nintendo 64 and the Gamecube. Actually, for both our sakes, let's just ignore that last one.

Miss America: the pageant that lets all variety of racists go crackers

Why Indian racists were not so pleased with America's backlash after Nina Davuluri won Miss America.

How some rare history books help reconstruct our past

I am constantly reminded of this as I look for books that were first printed in the centuries before us.

'Whatever Mary Kom does, she does perfectly with complete concentration'

Husband and manager, Ouler Kom talks about his wife Mary Kom, how they met, got married and the hardships she has suffered.

Caught in a scam? Here's what will get you out of trouble

Have you scammed the country off billions and yet think you don't deserve to be jailed. Here are famed Indian techniques to keep you out.

How lattes and cappuccinos have replaced 'Nescoffee'

Finally, if you’re reading, a note to every coffee chain employee. I do not want to top it off with whipped cream or chocolate sauce. It’s a cup of coffee, not someone I’m having sex with.

Lakme Fashion Week: Ritu Kumar and other winners on ramp in 2013

There were definitely more that stood out, like Manish Malhotra’s simple ethnics, Sabyasachi’s ornate interpretation of the “royal” theme, Karishma Jamwal’s bohemian rhapsody, Bisou Bisou’s leather and peplum. Overall, this Fashion Week had more hits than misses.

Lakme Fashion Week: Is that an alien on the catwalk?

Let’s hope this helps them understand that a buyer is unlikely to buy something that will be tough to sell to a consumer.

The two kinds of rakhis you get on Raksha Bandhan

One must understand that each Indian man has to endure two kinds of rakhi.

New India's toilets are threatening our manly traditions

I believe our hotels have been forced into hiring these toilet marshals because of the destruction they see inside mall toilets.

From tazos to Angry Birds: India's declining sports culture

I look at these new age kids with their Angry birds and Ninja Hattori (at least cover your face, you’re a bloody ninja) and feel sad. What sporting legacy are we leaving behind? Is this all our kids will learn?

How Digvijaya's 'tunch maal' comment helps the fight against sexism

Everyday sexism is a debate that needs to be had on a much larger scale and in a twisted way, politicians making tunch maal level remarks in public helps sustain it.

Nostalgia: Telegraph is past, are typewriters on extinction path too?

Russia has decided to bring typewriters back into use to stop govt secrets from floating around in cyberspace.

Wasim Akram wins Man of the Match

Meanwhile Akram’s long time bowling partner Waqar Younis, who has been compared to Akram throughout his career, has also been put under pressure to find an Australian wife.

Chetan Bhagat should write letters on behalf of more people

Before dissing Chetan Bhagat and raising eyebrows at how he could possibly write a letter as an Indian Muslim Youth, people should realise that the literary device of writing in the voice of someone who isn’t you has been employed has only been used by bravest and most talented of writers.

Letter from DU VC to students of St Stephen's, LSR, SRCC

Our columnist gets into the Vice Chancellor of Delhi University's head to welcome the lucky few who have made it into three of India's finest colleges.

Looking for the real Man of Steel? It's Rahul Gandhi

The Man of Steel was, in fact, Rahul Gandhi. How could I have missed it? Someone who was picked on for being stupid and different. Someone who was called an alien and whose family sheltered him because they worried about the world’s reaction

Hauz Khas Village: The hypocrisy of high-end 'alternative' chic

HKV provides Delhi’s socialites and chatterati with what they need most: Obnoxious status display masked as anti-establishment virtue.

Next Pope should start a new dialogue with other faiths

The next Pope is vital not only to Catholics, but people of other faiths as well. It would help if he redefined the church's approach to other religions

RIP Telegram: When journalism couldn't do without the wire service

The death of the telegram after 160 years of magnificent service evokes nostalgia among its users.

Cheerful women not associated with leadership qualities

According to a study, women who were perceived as cheerful were judged as being less willing to lead

No ethics in an interdependent world: Nat Geo sells hunting stealth cam

Even NGC with its lofty ideals needs TRPs and its webshop must sell products, any product, to keep the Society afloat. It is perhaps pointless to nitpick on ethical or even factual grounds anymore. After all, it is a “complicated, interdependent world”.

Style and the City makes a fashion statement (sometimes with foot in mouth)

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