Tortoise and the $1bn rain that came after the harvest, By Festus Adedayo
Premium Timesby Ololade Bamidele·30 Aug 2026
If you hopped onto a horse galloping in a race inside the Nigerian First Lady’s tummy, its hoof would not hit a single stumble. That was how unmistakable the air of triumph was in Abuja last week.
Critics claim trans people ‘defy biology’. New research suggests otherwise
The Conversation Australiaby Will Conabere, Researcher, Murdoch Children's Research Institute·30 Aug 2026
Public debate surrounding transgender and gender diverse (trans) people often centres on one fundamental question: what makes someone trans?
The missing votes and the politics of electoral deletion
New Indian Expressby Kapil Sibal·30 Aug 2026
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has betrayed the trust of the Supreme Court by persuading it to believe that the special intensive revision (SIR) was not intended to be exclusionary, but to...
Faithline | The baby and his demons
New Indian Expressby Renuka Narayanan·30 Aug 2026
It’s Janmashtami this week, celebrating the advent of Sri Krishna in our midst, and it seems right to revisit some Krishna facts.
Twenty Years a Capsuleer
The Ancient Gaming Noobby Wilhelm Arcturus·30 Aug 2026
Twenty years ago I was born into New Eden as Wilhelm Arcturus. Not literally born. A capsuleer does not begin their journey as an infant.
Keralam Islamic scholar says women’s public appearances will cause ‘great destruction’
The Hinduby PTI·30 Aug 2026
Following a controversial circular saying “women should not be present on public platforms”, Islamic scholar Kanthapuram A.P.
Article of Faith: Holding captivity captive (1), By Femi Aribisala
Premium Timesby Ololade Bamidele·30 Aug 2026
God is a masterclass tactician. The Feast of Tabernacles is celebrated for seven days. Every morning of the Feast, a priest goes to the Pool of Siloam and fills a golden vessel with water.
From Abuja to Hangzhou (2): Thrills, frills and the Chinese ‘smart life', By Max Amuchie
Premium Timesby Premium Times·30 Aug 2026
The tour of Hangzhou was quite revealing and enriching. As I noted in the first part of this experience, we had 12 lectures. But it wasn’t just lectures.
Yes We Can! Or Can We? - 3 Quarks Daily
3 Quarks Dailyby Robin Varghese·30 Aug 2026
Wolfgang Streeck in Dublin Review of Books: Can Europe Survive? The Story of a Continent in a Fractured World, by David Marsh, Yale University Press, 515 pp, £25, ISBN: 978 0300273007.
Against the Lewis Model - 3 Quarks Daily
3 Quarks Dailyby Robin Varghese·30 Aug 2026
Fernando Rugitsky in Phenomenal World: The work of Arthur Lewis is one the best entry points for an engagement with classic development thinking.
Islam is 'greater' than other religions, says K'taka Minister Rayareddi
ThePrintby PTI·30 Aug 2026
Koppal (Karnataka), Aug 30 (PTI) Karnataka Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddi on Sunday said Islam is “greater” than other religions, and also expressed his desire to visit Mecca, but...
Keralam: Islamic scholar says women’s public appearances will cause ‘great destruction’
ThePrintby PTI·30 Aug 2026
Kochi (Keralam), Aug 30 (PTI) Following a controversial circular saying “women should not be present on public platforms”, Islamic scholar Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musliyar on Sunday said women...
CPI(M)'s Md Salim questions BJP's definition of nationalism amid Jadavpur University graffiti row
ThePrintby PTI·30 Aug 2026
Kolkata, Aug 30 (PTI) The CPI(M)’s West Bengal secretary Mohammed Salim on Sunday criticised the BJP over the controversy surrounding graffiti on the walls of Jadavpur University, saying...
What action has RSS taken against those spreading hate: Jamiat on Bhagwat's US remarks
ThePrintby PTI·30 Aug 2026
New Delhi, Aug 30 (PTI) Prominent Muslim organisation Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind on Sunday said if RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat truly believes in the views on diversity he has aired in the US, he should openly...
‘Anti-national’ graffiti at varsity whitewashed after West Bengal CM’s ultimatum
The Hinduby Shiv Sahay Singh·30 Aug 2026
Graffiti in Kolkata’s Jadavpur University was whitewashed after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari issued a stern warning to weed out “anti-national” elements from within the campus.
Lioness Season 3 Episode 5 Review: Okay, Now the Math Really Isn't Mathing
TV Fanaticby Paul Dailly·30 Aug 2026
Okay, Lioness isn’t following any playbook for the dual timelines. I’ve come to terms with just buckling up and enjoying the ride, no matter what timeline we’re in, because it’s a lot of fun even...
Below the line
Business Lineby Our Bureaus·30 Aug 2026
Not-so-sweet standoff The surge in sugar prices has created a divide between manufacturers and traders. The manufacturers seem to be pinning the blame on traders for the commodity’s soaring prices.
‘Why not say it in India?’ Opposition rips into RSS chief over remarks on Muslims, diversity in US
New Indian Expressby TNIE online desk·30 Aug 2026
The Opposition on Sunday accused RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat of “doublespeak” over his remarks on diversity and religious coexistence during his ongoing visit to the United States, with Congress...
Crocodile dumplings and kangaroo on a train Down Under
Salonby Katie Lockhart·30 Aug 2026
On this iconic train journey through the center of Australia, the country’s most dangerous and unique creatures are turned into a tasty snack.
Tukaram Mundhe and lessons on leadership
Business Lineby Aastha Tripathi·30 Aug 2026
In a country where bureaucracy is often associated with files, procedures and institutional inertia, Tukaram Mundhe has acquired an unusual reputation: that of an officer who walks into a system...
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