The old silver coin that was cast to commemorate the election of Pope John Paul I is well tarnished now and still in the frame it was placed in nearly 40 years ago. Quickly dubbed “The Smiling Pope,” ...

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IndiGo’s December fiasco mirrors the myth of Bhasmasura: power without restraint turns inward. As the year ends, it’s worth ...

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Finance might not seem like an exciting movie genre, but the high-stakes world of money-how it’s made, lost, and manipulated-has inspired some captivating films. However, there’s more to these stories ...