A former associate editor with the Times of India, Jug Suraiya writes two regular columns for the print edition, Jugular Vein, which appears every Friday, and Second Opinion, which appears on ...

The word of the day is austere, explained through its meaning, usage and examples. It shows how one word can describe plain settings, strict behaviour and minimalist living.

This video contains very strong language that may offend some viewers. Due to its explicit language, if you have children nearby, then please watch later. It's one of the most versatile words in the ...

In a column a few months ago, I observed that while languages don't have to always be rational, English probably wins the irrationality prize. I gave dozens of examples to prove the point. But such ...