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What is Malavika Mohanan's Go-To Food? Find out in this candid backstage conversation from the ABP Southern Rising Summit 2025! #ABPSouthernRising #SouthernRisingSummit #ABPNetwork #MalavikaMohanan

Dr. Anita Ratnam explains a term that she has coined, 'Neo-Bharatam' and what it means. #ABPSouthernRising #ABPNews

What is the favorite track of Kavita Krishnamurthy, the iconic voice behind evergreen Bollywood melodies like 'Hawa Hawai' and 'Aaj Main Upar'? #ABPSouthernRising #SouthernRisingSummit #ABPNetwork #KavithaKrishnamurthy

WATCH | With Squid Game returning for its third season and a Tony-winning musical on Broadway the 'Hallyu' wave shows no sign of slowing down. 🦑🏆 From K-dramas and K-pop to Oscar-winning films to a Nobel literature prize, Korean culture has become a global obsession — one that’s turned lifestyle, from food to fashion and skincare. Watch this video to know how #SouthKorea became a cultural superpower 🇰🇷 📹 @rifawrites, Kapil Joshi #SquidGame3 #SquidGame #Hallyu

Is salt silently sabotaging India's health? 🧂 Indians are consuming twice the World Health Organization's recommended daily salt limit — and it's putting millions at risk of hypertension, stroke and heart disease. From processed food to canned vegetables, ultra-processed foods are pushing our sodium intake to dangerous levels. Why do we love salt so much — and is there a way to keep the flavour without the fallout? Experts, food historians and scientists weigh in on the way forward. ✍🏼 Trisha Mukherjee Design: @rifawrites Read #BIGPICTURE: indianexpress.com/article/long-r…

WATCH | A reminder for Trump: US wanted India to buy Russian crude to keep oil market stable, prices in check Yes — after the Ukraine war began, India went from barely buying Russian crude to making it 40% of our imports. Yes — it meant cheaper petrol and a stable market. But the same West that criticises India now, actually wanted us to buy that oil back in 2022 to prevent global prices from exploding. Watch the full video to know why India’s role in the global oil market is far from simple. 📹 @rifawrites @chitral_k Read #ExplainedEconomics by Sukalp Sharma: indianexpress.com/article/explai… #DonaldTrump #TrumpTariff #RussianOil #CrudeOilPrices #IndiaUSTrade

The Cambridge Dictionary has added words born in the chaos of TikTok such as “skibidi,” “delulu” and “tradwife.” It is proof that the language is alive, unruly and very much of its time. For some, this feels like an assault on “proper” English. For others, it is recognition that online culture is not fringe anymore. These entries are more than passing curiosities — they define power, identity and imagination in the 21st century. Whether you roll your eyes at “skibidi,” bristle at “tradwife” or laugh at “delulu,” these words matter because millions of people use them. ✍🏼 Aishwarya Khosla Design: @rifawrites Read full article here: indianexpress.com/article/books-… #CambridgeDictionary #TikTokSlang #Delulu #Skibidi #Tradwife

WATCH | ‘The math ain’t mathin’ here’ 📐➕➗🟰 In a charged exchange during a House Judiciary Committee meeting in the US recently, Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett took aim at First Lady Melania Trump — questioning how she qualified for an EB-1 visa roughly 25 years ago. Watch this video to know why Melania Trump’s ‘Einstein visa’ is under scrutiny 📹 @rifawrites

#EXPLAINED | As military tensions escalate between Iran and #Israel, #Tehran has hinted at a possible exit from the #Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) — a move that could have wide-ranging global consequences. The NPT, signed in 1968, is seen as a cornerstone of global nuclear diplomacy and Iran’s withdrawal would raise serious concerns about international inspections and the future of nuclear oversight. We break down what the #NPT is, how it works and what could happen if #Iran decides to leave. 📹 @rifawrites ✍🏼 Rishika Singh Read detailed explainer here: indianexpress.com/article/explai…

WATCH | Very nasty and very public, the break in relations between United States President Donald Trump and the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, is finally here. Many had punted on how long the bonhomie between the two most powerful men in America would last. Some had given them until October this year, if not less. They came apart sooner, in spectacular fashion. These are men with extraordinary achievements — Trump made a phenomenal comeback that made history in the US and the world; Musk, with a net worth of $420 billion, has his footprint in industries from tech to space, social media to electric mobility. Here are 5 takeaways from the dramatic Trump-Musk breakup👇🏼 ✍🏼 Subhajit Roy 🎥 @rifawrites Read Subhajit Roy's detailed analysis here: indianexpress.com/article/explai…

Unsung heroes of Bhuj 🇮🇳

#Explained | Why are men usually taller than women? Scientists may have uncovered part of the answer — and it lies in a tiny but powerful gene found on both the X and Y chromosomes. 🧬🔬 Watch this video to know more ☝🏼 indianexpress.com/article/explai… 🎥 @rifawrites

Did you know the word "caste" didn’t even orginate in India? In fact, there’s no direct equivalent of the word “caste” in any Indian language. How then did a term of foreign origin stick around for so long? WATCH this video to find out 👇🏼 ✍🏼 @nikitamohta98 In frame: @rifawrites Production & editing: Kapil Joshi Read #ExpressResearch article for a deep dive: indianexpress.com/article/resear…

Next time you're tempted to bust a move on the metro 🚇, remember you could go viral for all the wrong reasons. With slogans like “No Reels on the Wheels,” DMRC is urging commuters to skip the social media stunts, citing safety concerns and inconvenience to fellow passengers. 🤳🏼 What’s your take on this? 💬 In frame: @rifawrites Production & editing: Kapil Joshi

@RapidoCares @RapidoCares Also, where’s the breakdown of the tip amount? There’s nothing listed for any ride. And don’t even get me started on the fact that customers have to send a request just to see their own rides beyond past 30 days.

@RapidoCares Everyday? Better stop looking forward to improving your services and get cracking. You’ve got a lot to do.

Does a minimum tip of 36% make sense? Fare: ₹55 Tip: ₹20 Total fare: ₹75 Distance travelled: 2.4 km (One way to the metro — not even full commute) What a scam! 🙃 Employers, please take note and stop shifting offices far away just to save on RENT @rapidobikeapp

In a major diplomatic move following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, India has revoked all SAARC Visa Exemption Stickers (SVES) issued to Pakistani nationals, giving them just 48 hours to leave the country. But what exactly is the SVES and why does it matter now? Watch this video to find out. (Visuals: ANI, Express archives) In frame: @rifawrites Production & editing: Kapil Joshi

WATCH | When the British marched into the Naga Hills in 1832, they were intruding on sovereign, self-sufficient communities with distinct identities, systems of governance and deep-rooted traditions. What followed was not governance, but a decades-long campaign of military force and economic extraction. Watch this video to uncover the true story of the Naga Hills under British rule and the ongoing fight to reclaim history. ✍🏼Nikita Mohta In frame: Rifa Chhabra (@rifawrites) Production & editing: Kapil Joshi #NortheastIndia #NagaHills #NagalandHistory

WATCH | A Pakistani national being deported after the Pahalgam attack has sparked a political and legal storm claiming that he has cast his vote in Indian elections. The Baramulla District Election Officer has now ordered an FIR and an inquiry into the matter. Can someone without Indian citizenship legally vote in the country? Watch this video to find out what the law really says. ✍🏼 Damini Nath In frame: Rifa Chhabra (@rifawrites) Production & editing: Kapil Joshi

Pakistan’s economic future hangs in the balance as the IMF convenes a critical meeting in Washington. With Islamabad hoping for fresh funds to keep its economy afloat, India has taken a firm stand against any additional aid—urging IMF members to consider the ground realities before opening the purse strings. Could a fragile economy and rising geopolitical strain push the region into deeper uncertainty? Watch this video to find out what's at stake for Pakistan. Read Aanchal Magazine & Sukalp Sharma's detailed analysis👇🏼 indianexpress.com/article/busine… 📹 @rifawrites, Kapil Joshi