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Roshni YadavJan 11, 2026
How is knowing about the Somnath Temple relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like GST, the 'Romeo-Juliet clause', and the Shadow fleet have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn
Maulshree SethJan 11, 2026
The BJP leader and her supporters are accused of forcing their way into KGMU Vice Chancellor’s office to protest against the alleged forcible religious conversion and sexual exploitation of two women at the institute.
Bhaskar SarmaJan 11, 2026
Who exactly is in charge in Venezuela right now? What will Trump's move mean for the US and for Latin America? How should India's response to the Venezuela action be seen? India’s former envoy to
Anuj BhatiaJan 11, 2026
At CES 2026, which concluded earlier this week, I got to try two new pairs of smart glasses from upstart brands: Even Realities and Rokid.
Suvir SaranJan 11, 2026
It is not a grievance against people, or attention, or affection. It is an observation, long-held, finally named.
Tavleen SinghJan 11, 2026
What should worry the Government of India now is the growing mistrust between it and us the people.
Leher KalaJan 11, 2026

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Perhaps the way to see New Year’s resolutions isn’t the fact that they’re almost certainly doomed to fail, but that by making them we’re forced to critically evaluate our lives, and at least think about
Parul KulshresthaJan 11, 2026
How a four-film deal between the founder of the giant Indira IVF chain, Dr Ajay Murdia, on his work, and the Bollywood filmmaker has turned into a case of Rs 45-crore “fraud”
Roshni YadavJan 10, 2026
How is knowing about the National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like multilateralism, NATO, and Rupee depreciation have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can
George MathewJan 10, 2026
Several Indian cardholders, who face interest rates up to 42% per annum on outstanding balances, have welcomed this proposal. The broader question: could India consider a similar move to rein in credit card interest rates?
Rinku GhoshJan 10, 2026
These women are not trying to defy age but are leading engaged lives, and in doing so, are inviting us to full-bodied, potent, spirited experiences.
Heena KhandelwalJan 10, 2026
From taking a student loan and struggling with campus placement to helming Tresind Mumbai, this is Sarfaraz Ahmed’s story.
PragyneshJan 10, 2026
Ram Kesh Meena’s death on October 6, 2025 could have been just one among many cylinder blast cases. As police probed deeper, what emerged was a murder involving the deceased’s former live-in partner and an
Divya AJan 10, 2026
In April 2025, a dossier reached the Culture Ministry: 349 gems excavated in 1898 along with the Buddha’s relics from Piprahwa in UP, were set to be auctioned in Hong Kong. Over the next three
Jan 10, 2026
Architecture that evokes an emotive connection with people — especially so in works designed for the public — endures as a cherished memory of our bond with a place
EditorialJan 10, 2026
The Soviet Union warned the United States to weigh “seriously the dangerous consequences” of its actions against Libya. The Soviet Union also said it expected the US to show more restraint and hold back its
Ranjit LalJan 10, 2026
Big cats and birds, even insects, guard their territories rather ferociously, sometimes at the risk of their own lives
While Trinamool Congress insiders say the central agency’s actions have provided it with a rallying point before the Assembly polls, BJP and CPM continue to target Bengal CM, say her actions constitute a “penal offence”.
Heena KhandelwalJan 9, 2026
The chef's first independent restaurant will present cuisine that lends well to travel and speaks to India today
Khushboo KumariJan 9, 2026
Why is the US withdrawal from international organisations important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as Madhav Gadgil’s Western Ghats report, monument conservation, and MGNREGA hold for both the Preliminary and Main
Udit MisraJan 9, 2026
Most analysts believe that a forcible US takeover of Greenland would essentially lead to the breakdown of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) because both Denmark and the US are NATO members.
Akash MandalJan 9, 2026
As more retail investors route their savings through SIPs, their contribution to equity-oriented mutual fund inflows has increased significantly.
Nikita MohtaJan 9, 2026
The Monroe Doctrine was meant to keep European empires out of the Americas. But it has, scholars argue, become a flexible tool for justifying US intervention instead. President Donald Trump’s invocation of the doctrine over
Sukalp SharmaJan 9, 2026
Shadow fleet vessels have been the backbone of the transportation of oil and petroleum products from countries like Iran, Venezuela, and Russia, which are under various degrees of sanctions imposed by the Western powers
The successful passage of the bill could hurt India’s interests the most, as it is yet to sign a trade deal with the US. India is already facing steep 50% US tariffs that are already