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1. Article · Aug 16, 2026 · Jairam N. Menon

   Has the monsoon lost its manners? (opens the original)

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   IT’S TIME WE had a talk with the monsoon about matters of civic sense and common manners. First, the rains show up late, triggering galloping anxiety in millions of people nervously going through their daily ablutions, uncertain if the taps would run dry mid-sentence. At long last, when they do come, they are all over the place, like Indian tourists at a buffet breakfast table. Tch, tch, bad form! They also exhibit some of the classic signs of insecurity—the compulsive urge to grab attention and

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2. Article · Aug 7, 2026 · Jairam N. Menon

   'The School-Gate Kidnapping' book review: When Shakira meets Sherlock Holmes, the sparks will fly (opens the original)

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   Kiran Manral's 'The School-Gate Kidnapping' offers a light-hearted take on the detective genre, featuring chic protagonists and witty writing The novel reunites readers with protagonist Kay Mehra, who returns to solve a kidnapping case that escalates to murder, within a vibrant cast of familiar characters Despite a potentially simple plot, the book's strength lies in its sense of fun, vivid descriptions, and humorous metaphors, making it an enjoyable and uplifting read If you like your detective

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