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“Manjummel Boys”, released in February, raked $29 million at the box office, making it the highest-grossing Malayalam movie ever and the third-most successful film in India in 2024 so far.

The rise of Mollywood, India’s more subtle film hub

4 min read . 11:26 AM IST

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Joe Biden should not seek re-election

5 min read . 29 Jun 2024

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These are the world’s most expensive cities

2 min read . 29 Jun 2024

A 1780s painting of a canal in Venice.

From spies to sea-level rise, Venice’s history is enthralling

3 min read . 28 Jun 2024

British opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer speaks during a general election campaign event at the Vale Inn, in Bollington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, Britain, June 27, 2024. REUTERS/Jason Cairnduff (REUTERS)

Keir Starmer should be Britain’s next prime minister

5 min read . 28 Jun 2024

The field of psychiatry has historically been focused around the description and classification of symptoms, rather than on underlying causes. (Image: Pixabay)

Many mental-health conditions have bodily triggers

9 min read . 28 Jun 2024

Extreme heat can cause heatstroke, heart problems and dehydration. Photo: AFP

Simple steps to stop people dying from heatwaves

3 min read . 28 Jun 2024

'The Everything War', relates how well-known brands have felt Amazon's hot breath on their necks. Photo: AP

How ruthless is Amazon, really?

3 min read . 27 Jun 2024

One reason why Chinese firms are expanding abroad is political.. REUTERS/Kham/File Photo (REUTERS)

Chinese firms are expanding in South-East Asia

3 min read . 27 Jun 2024

Global average temperatures have broken records for every month of the past year. Photo: PTI

The rise of the truly cruel summer

7 min read . 27 Jun 2024

Its ubiquity suggests that gossip must have some benefits. Photo: iStock

Pssst! Want to read something about rumour and innuendo?

3 min read . 26 Jun 2024

The most urgent discussion around mandatory military service and conscription is in countries that face a serious threat of war, or are already in one. . (Photo by Herika Martinez / AFP) (AFP)

Would you really die for your country?

8 min read . 26 Jun 2024

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. (AFP)

Julian Assange’s plea deal: a suitable end to a grubby saga

3 min read . 26 Jun 2024

Much like rioters in 18th-century England, Americans believe that price rises are fundamentally unfair. Photo: AP

Is inflation morally wrong?

4 min read . 25 Jun 2024

Ship collisions threaten whale populations worldwide, killing up to 20,000 individuals annually.hoto/Silvia Izquierdo) (AP)

New technology can keep whales safe from speeding ships

3 min read . 25 Jun 2024

At present, services are mostly exported by rich countries, where white-collar professionals often work across borders. (Image: Pixabay)

Will services make the world rich?

7 min read . 25 Jun 2024

This picture shows rubble in front of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Gaza City. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP) (AFP)

Hamas and Israel are still far apart over a ceasefire deal

6 min read . 24 Jun 2024

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at the Nvidia GTC Artificial Intelligence Conference in San Jose in March. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

Is artificial intelligence making big tech too big?

4 min read . 24 Jun 2024

Whereas early adopters bought a Tesla as a status symbol, the Chinese are now buying cars made by its rival, BYD, because they are good value.

Don’t be gloomy about Tesla and its EV rivals

3 min read . 23 Jun 2024

Singer Taylor Swift performs at the Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on 7 June. Photo: Jane Barlow/PA via AP

Has Taylor Swift peaked?

2 min read . 23 Jun 2024