Splainer LITE: Harvesting Wombs

Aaj ki khabar includes a hysterectomy epidemic in Maharashtra, poisonous news about groundwater in India, and Israel seizing the humanitarian aid ‘flotilla’. Our fave bit: the French Open champs.

Hello, splainer LITE subscriber! Welcome to the paid version of our daily headlines. One: you can now read extended headlines every day (For example: deets on the hysterectomy epidemic in Beed, Maharashtra, today). Two: A deep dive on a big story each month—so be sure to read our free Big Story on the Architecture biennale underway in Venice. Three: A fab pop culture explainer that keeps you clued-in and nerdy cool (For example: this explainer on the colourful history of the Cannes Film Festival). All this for Rs 99 per month only! Be sure to sign up here—and gift the sub to friends & fam.

Needed: the tea on your fave teas! There’s a lot of fuss over coffee these days (looking at you Arraku) but what about chai lovers? We’re looking for your fave teas—from loose leaf to tea blends and tisanes, including oolong, green, white or herbal varieties. Please mention the specific brands and products along with any brewing tips. Add your picks to this handy chhota form.