C.S. Krishnamurthy

AI generated image One Sunday morning, I watched a neighbour rushing around his apartment in mild panic. His wife had gone to attend a family function for just three days. Suddenly, breakfast had become a challenge, medicines for his ageing mother were forgotten, school assignments remained unsigned, and the laundry basket resembled a small mountain. With a sheepish smile, he confessed, “I never realised how many things she handles.” His experience is hardly unique. Most families function so...

For years, Royal Challengers Bengaluru supporters carried hope the way a pilgrim carries a lamp through a storm. The flame flickered, but it never went out. Last year, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, RCB finally broke 18-year drought and lifted their maiden IPL trophy. Many wondered whether it was the end of a long journey. But on Sunday night, it turned out to be the beginning of something even bigger. By defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL 2026 final, RCB not only won their...

AI generated image A parent stands in a supermarket, holding a packet of biscuits that says “zero sugar” and “high fibre.” The packet looks attractive and trustworthy. The child beside the parent is already excited by the colourful cover. It feels like a smart and healthy choice. But what is written in small letters on the back may tell a very different story. This pattern is increasingly becoming a regular feature in many Indian homes today. Packaged-foods, once eaten only occasionally,...