Sharangee Dutta

BJP pulled off the unthinkable and took Bengal. I went home days after May 4 to a saffron Kolkata. The poriborton I saw was subtle but not one to be dismissed.

Supriya Sule took on the role of a protector, guarding Sunetra Pawar, during the funeral of her cousin Ajit dada. The sisters-in-law presented a picture of unity, portraying that, regardless of the difference in their political ideologies, they are a family first.

Children screaming in public and throwing tantrums have become a common sight in India. Parents typically resort to electronic devices to handle their little ones, which doesn't have the best success rate. Or in many cases, turn a blind eye. The result is unchecked chaos in public spaces, ruining others' happy moments. But who or what is responsible – bad parenting, tired parents or chronic poor civic culture in India?

Anger-induced judgments that fail to consider practicality are now a reality in India. Dogs, who have lived with human beings for centuries, are facing unprecedented hate simply for their existence.

Recent deaths on Mount Everest have put focus back on overcrowding on the world's tallest mountain. Everest has been brimming with climbers and tourists vying for the top of the world because May is one of the ideal months to opt for the expedition.

Lakshadweep is strategically located, close to a country tilting towards China, and has a Muslim-dominated population, a vital factor ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.