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‘I kept feeling that Bapu would wake up any minute’: Tara Gandhi Bhattacharjee
Tara Gandhi Bhattacharjee, the daughter of former Hindustan Times editor Devadas Gandhi, reminisces about her father's time at the newspaper and her memories of Mahatma Gandhi. She recalls living in the Hindustan Times Apartments in Delhi, observing the daily operations of the newspaper, and witnessing national leaders visit the office. She describes her father as hardworking and meticulous, and emphasizes his commitment to Gandhian journalism. Bhattacharjee also shares personal anecdotes about her relationship with Mahatma Gandhi and the day he was assassinated.

Have we missed the dandy in SRK?
Shah Rukh Khan made his Met Gala debut in a black Sabyasachi ensemble, featuring a floor-length coat, silk shirt, and gold-diamond tiger head cane. He represented Indian cinema with elegance, embodying the event's "Black Dandy" theme through sophisticated, understated styling.

What we know about caste inequality in India | Number Theory
A new caste census in India aims to reveal population demographics and potentially capture economic inequality. Existing surveys already indicate significant disparities in employment and household conditions across different caste groups.

Problematics | Play the magician
A magician performs a card trick where you select four random cards, deal additional cards based on their values, and then reveal a predetermined card matching the sum of the face-up cards' values, showcasing a mathematical prediction technique.

What can a caste census tell us? | Number Theory
India's first caste census since 1931 will be conducted, revealing updated demographic information. While broad caste composition is already known, the census promises to provide fresh insights into the nation's social structure and population dynamics.