However, it turns out that many such self-proclaimed 'bookworms' are merely 'bookfishers', pretending to love books to appear more dateable. The truth usually surfaces during a date when it becomes clear that their knowledge of books falls far short of what their profiles suggest. Accounts of blocked exits and desperate attempts to escape by guests show how panic multiplies casualties when emergency preparedness fails. Sankara Rao,Andhra PradeshSecurity coverSir — Over the past decade, the number of gig workers across the country has risen sharply, propelled by the spread of digital platforms ("Unfair gig", Jan 2). Ignoring the demands of gig workers risks deepening economic precarity and the normalisation of exploitation.

Source: The Telegraph January 04, 2026 03:24 UTC