Wake up, go to work, return. Repeat. From the outside, a day in the life of an illegal Indian immigrant in the US does not look unusual. But they can neither get a registered job nor a driving licence, and have no legal recourse if they become victims of crime. India Today Digital spoke to several people residing in the US and pieced together a day in the life of an illegal Indian immigrant.
Tamil Nadu's archaeology department recently released stunning evidence that Chief Minister MK Stalin said showed the Iron Age beginning there. Stalin lost no time in locating the new findings in the political context of the Aryan-versus-Dravidian debate. Regardless of who is on which side of these debates, it is time the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) ended its criminal neglect of an unfolding old civilisation. We need a massive national effort to unearth the secrets of this land. After all, Tamil Nadu is a part of India.
A large number of youngsters are participating in Maha Kumbh 2025, effortlessly blending social media with spirituality. This is what is attracting the Gen Z to the Kumbh Mela, a religious gathering that is believed to draw the spiritually-inclined and the elderly.
Pickleball court: The pickleball rage in India has taken a new turn. The US-born game, which entered the sports scene in India just four years ago, has opened up a new investment option, promising big returns. Players are now putting in money as passion is meeting profits.
In a world where food trends shift faster than you can say "naan", the quiet disappearance of rumali roti from menus in some Indian cities raised concerns. The rumali might have been a casualty of restaurant economics or health concerns, but a roti revolution is ensuring that the iconic flatbread from ulta tawa survives all odds.
The world will be partying to usher in the New Year. However, this is also the worst time to party, with every place crowded and the quality of food compromised. So, why not celebrate solitude in style, and emerge re-energised with a new you to welcome the New Year like you have never done before?
Hotels and resorts in India are way more expensive than those in tourist destinations abroad. India Today Digital found how hotel tariffs in Goa and Jaisalmer were way higher than those in Colombo, Phuket and Hanoi. High hotel rents are pushing Indians to holiday abroad. Hotel industry experts explain what drives tariffs, and offer solutions.
Karan Aujla, a prolific songwriter, channelled his pain into music, crafting songs that resonate globally. Though the world has just discovered him, the 27-year-old Aujla has been working in the shadows for a decade now, collaborating with artists like Jassie Gill and Diljit Dosanjh. This is what makes him a rare phenomenon.
Bhut Jolokia or Naga Mircha from India's northeast was recorded as the world's hottest chilli pepper in 2007. It is becoming a victim of its fame and witnessing an erosion in its heat quotient. Here's what led to the Ghost Pepper losing its sting and what can be done to preserve its heat and unique flavour.
Most Indians instinctively pull the cheeks of chubby babies. India's love for "golu-molu" kids is adding to the obesity epidemic. This is what's at the root of the love for overweight kids and how it is resulting in pre-onset diabetes and hypertension in teenagers.
House rents, stagnant since the pandemic, started zooming from mid-2023 by up to 50%. Even after a year, house rents are surging and haven't stabilised, and landlords are shortening agreement duration and issuing eviction threats for further unusual rent hikes. This has added to anxiety and agony among tenants.
Whisky Culture in India: Women, long considered wine and cocktail connoisseurs, are experimenting and drinking whisky in such large numbers that they are making whisky makers take note and create products for them. This is how women in India are influencing whiskies and shaping the whisky world.
Humare Ram, a theatrical Ramayana retelling, is seeing full houses across the country. This theatre version of Ramayana, in which Ashutosh Rana plays Ravan, gained success while a big-budget movie based on the epic bombed. This is how Humare Ram, a play that answers questions on Sanatana and Dharma, got it right.
For Indians, most things to do with Pakistan have been a love-hate affair. However, Pakistani serials have received enduring love from Indians over the decades and across generations. This is why even the Gen Z in India binge on Pakistani serials along with their Netflix dope.
Bursting of crackers is a Diwali tradition. However, more people might now be consciously choosing to avoid fireworks. Multiple factors could be behind this change of attitude to a tradition that has been an integral part of Diwali celebrations for generations.
The high-stakes world of Futures and Options trading is attracting millions of Indians. It is mostly younger investors who are betting big on F&O despite lacking awareness. Experts see gambling-like behaviour as people keep investing even while losing money. Is there a way of being successful in F&O trading?
Earlier, October marked the transition between seasons, and was a month of mild weather and festivities. However, a rise in global temperatures and a shift in weather patterns have given rise to October heat. And October heat has become a serious health risk, with hospitals in several cities flooded.
Durga Puja Kolkata: The age-old tradition of soil from a red-light district being used for making Durga idols was depicted in Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Devdas. The custom is mentioned in the Puranas and is also associated with Lord Ram. However, 'punya mati' has been commercialised now, and the tradition is on the wane.
Professionals in India are among the world's most overworked people. Some sectors are worse than others and people reveal why they find it difficult to switch off after work hours. Health experts tell us how to identify signs of burnout, prevent getting overworked and not getting killed.
The practice of kathavachan, the religious storytelling of Hindu texts, has been around for centuries. The kathavachaks, or spiritual orators, have been revered. Social media, however, is changing the game. If it is boosting the reach of the new-age kathavachaks, it is also subjecting them to intense scrutiny.
