A list of good reads
- Ramachandra Guha in The Telegraph argues that more than Jews and Palestinians, the responsibility of the conflict in Gaza lies with Britain, Germany and the US.
- Kathryn Schulz in the New Yorker highlights how the original novel behind ‘Bambi’ was much darker than the Disney movie—and was a parable about the persecution of Jews in 20th century Europe.
- Mint Lounge explores how gongura leaves (also known as sorrel)—a staple in South Indian cuisine—has been discovered by fine dining restaurants.
- Rebecca Solnit in LitHub argues that actual change is imperceptible and incremental—and not a sudden flashpoint.
- India Spend has an important story on how Indian married women have much less time to spend on self care—which includes sleeping, personal hygiene and receiving care from others—than married men.
- Vox has an interesting guide on how to sit with your thoughts and enjoy your inner monologue.
- BBC News has a fascinating story on the world’s first IVF rhino pregnancy that has renewed hopes of saving the northern white rhino from extinction. FYI: There are only two of them left in the world and both are female.
- Alex Hughes in BBC Science Focus debunks some popular myths about charisma—and how it’s not as easy to get rizz as YouTube likely made you believe.
- New York Times (splainer gift link) sounds the alarm on American news media, which has been hit by multiple layoffs in prominent publications.
- Financial Times (splainer gift link) notes that men and women under 30 differ widely in terms of ideology—which is why GenZ effectively represents two generations, not one.
