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West Indies eliminated from WC qualifiers: The death of a cricketing giantSubscriber Only
July 08, 2023 13:47 IST
As the West Indies fails to make it to the 2023 cricket World Cup, we tak a look at the decline of the once feared team.
Sun, Jul 09, 2023
In Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s apology to MP tribal, the larger issue ignoredSubscriber Only
July 07, 2023 15:34 IST
In our reactions to the video, we have ignored the violence we perpetuate and benefit from in our daily lives. In making Shukla a 'monster', we have absolved ourselves and society for his creation
Fri, Jul 07, 2023
Japan Airlines’ rent-clothes-on-arrival scheme: How green is this idea, really?Subscriber Only
July 06, 2023 18:15 IST
The airline's logic: Tourists will be able to rent clothes on arrival in Japan, and therefore won't have to carry heavy bags that increase the aircraft's emissions. But it may not be that simple.
Fri, Jul 07, 2023
Pawar, party, and power: A brief history of the NCPSubscriber Only
July 06, 2023 08:03 IST
With the Nationalist Congress Party headed for a split, a look at the party’s history and the political career of its founder– the doughty Sharad Pawar.
Wed, Jul 05, 2023
Behind France’s street violence, a history of colonialism and flawed assimilationSubscriber Only
July 03, 2023 19:43 IST
Despite having one of Europe's most ethnically diverse populations, the shadow of colonialism and racism continues to have a pervasive impact on French society, leading to outbursts such as the one we are currently witnessing.
Wed, Jul 05, 2023
In a blow to LGBTQ+ rights, US Supreme Court sides with Colorado web-designer: What the case was aboutSubscriber Only
July 01, 2023 15:08 IST
A Colorado web designer challenged the state’s anti-discrimination laws, citing the First Amendment. The apex court’s ruling in her favour is a major setback for civil rights in the United States, experts said.
Sun, Jul 02, 2023
Pak gets a $3 bn lifeline — but some say the IMF’s terms may choke it insteadSubscriber Only
June 30, 2023 17:57 IST
The ‘stand-by’ agreement comes with some tough conditions. While it may provide temporary respite, Pakistan’s long-term economic outlook continues to look bleak.
Thu, Jul 13, 2023
DMK-Rajnath spat over (Josef) Stalin: Why the Russian leader is a polarising figureSubscriber Only
June 30, 2023 10:02 IST
For many, Josef Stalin is the prototypical dictator, responsible for millions of deaths. Others see him as a bulwark against the injustices of capitalism and imperialism. What exactly did Stalin do, and what was his regime in Russia like?
Thu, Jun 29, 2023
How the American bald eagle ‘returned’ from the brink of extinctionSubscriber Only
June 28, 2023 20:12 IST
The national symbol of the United States, the bald eagle was once on course to become the dodo of the 20th century. However, today, it is hailed as one of the biggest success stories in the history of conservation.
Thu, Jun 29, 2023
Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of Wagner Group and the man at the centre of the ‘coup’ in Russia?Subscriber Only
June 24, 2023 15:57 IST
From being in a Leningrad prison for a decade to becoming “Putin’s chef” and one of the most powerful men in Russia, the rise of Yevgeny Prigozhin has been nothing short of meteoric. Now he is on a warpath against his long time friend and backer.
Mon, Jun 26, 2023
What was the Liaquat-Nehru pact, due to which Syama Prasad Mookerjee resigned from the Union cabinet?Subscriber Only
June 23, 2023 16:48 IST
On the 70th death anniversary of Syama Prasad Mookerjee, we take a look at the post-Partition pact between India and Pakistan in 1950, which compelled him to resign from Jawaharlal Nehru’s cabinet.
Sun, Jun 25, 2023
PM Modi gifts Biden Yeats’ ‘Ten Principal Upanishads’: What are Upanishads and why was Yeats interested in them?Subscriber Only
June 22, 2023 20:45 IST
Translated from Sanskrit by Shri Purohit Swami, a scholar of Hindu scripture, and Irish poet WB Yeats, the book is considered to be one of the best translations of the original late-Vedic texts that are central to modern Hinduism.
Fri, Jun 23, 2023
The White House and the US Capitol: Venues which Narendra Modi will grace during his state visitSubscriber Only
June 21, 2023 18:42 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will head to Washington DC tomorrow, where he will be hosted at the White House by US President Joe Biden for a state dinner, before delivering a speech to a joint session of the US Congress at the Capitol.
Thu, Jun 22, 2023
Gita Press to receive Gandhi Peace Prize: A brief history of the publishing houseSubscriber Only
June 19, 2023 17:53 IST
Based out of Gorakhpur, the 100-year-old Gita Press is the world’s biggest publisher of Hindu religious texts, having sold 93 crore copies of over 1850 books in 15 languages.
Mon, Jun 19, 2023
This Quote Means: ‘Facts are facts and will not disappear on account of your likes’Subscriber Only
June 18, 2023 17:16 IST
As Jawaharlal Nehru’s name is dropped from the museum and library located at Teen Murti House, we discuss one of his famous quotes.
Mon, Jun 26, 2023
PM Modi discusses Emergency in Mann ki Baat: Recalling India’s ‘darkest period’Subscriber Only
June 18, 2023 16:07 IST
Between 1975 and 1977, India saw the imposition of Emergency, a period in which civil liberties were suspended, the media was censored, political opponents were persecuted and numerous human rights violations were carried out. Here is a quick primer on it, with a timeline.
Sun, Jun 18, 2023
The rich history of the Pakistan-owned Roosevelt Hotel in NYSubscriber Only
June 16, 2023 15:49 IST
The Pakistan International Airlines has leased one of its most valuable assets – the Roosevelt Hotel in New York – to the city's administration, for a period of three years, in order to raise money for its struggling economy.
Fri, Jun 16, 2023
A revolutionary and a poet: Who was Ram Prasad Bismil?Subscriber Only
June 11, 2023 06:00 IST
Born on June 11, 1897, Bismil was a revolutionary freedom fighter with a poet’s heart. He was hanged by British authorities for his involvement in the Kakori Train Action. Today, he is a revered symbol of patriotism and Hindu-Muslim unity.
Mon, Jun 12, 2023
Khalistan and the Sikh Diaspora: Why a small but loud movement continues to survive in CanadaSubscriber Only
June 08, 2023 19:13 IST
The Indian consulate building in San Francisco was set on fire recently, purportedly by Khalistan supporters. Last month, a tableau ‘celebrating’ the assassination of Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards went around the city of Brampton in Canada.
Tue, Jul 04, 2023
How Sri Lanka is using a human rights law to stifle free speechSubscriber Only
June 08, 2023 07:15 IST
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Act of 2007 – a law meant to protect human rights – has become a tool for the Sri Lankan state to crack down on dissent.
Wed, Jun 07, 2023
39 years since Operation Bluestar: What led up to it, what happenedSubscriber Only
June 06, 2023 12:52 IST
Today marks 39 years of Operation Bluestar, in which the Indian army stormed the Golden Temple in Amritsar to flush out militant leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and his followers.
Tue, Jun 06, 2023
Why Messi joining Saudi club Al Hilal would be a shameSubscriber Only
June 06, 2023 12:26 IST
If the football legend starts advertising a tobacco company, he will definitely be criticised. The same should be true for Messi joining Al Hilal. Being the star of a club owned by the Saudi sovereign fund is nothing short of an explicit advertisement for the Saudi state itself
Tue, Jun 06, 2023
Telangana statehood day: A history of the state’s formation, in three partsSubscriber Only
June 02, 2023 18:26 IST
What is today Telangana was earlier a part of the erstwhile Hyderabad State, then merged with Andhra to form Andhra Pradesh before finally getting statehood in 2014.
Fri, Jun 02, 2023
IPL Final rain fiasco: How cricket can better combat rainsSubscriber Only
June 01, 2023 08:00 IST
A brief spell of rain caused a lengthy stoppage in play during the IPL Final played between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans, already being played on the reserve day, as ground staff struggled to get rid of wet patches on the field.
Fri, Jun 02, 2023
Were Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay the first to summit Mount Everest?Subscriber Only
May 29, 2023 20:40 IST
On the 70th anniversary of the duo’s historic climb, we answer one of the biggest mysteries in mountaineering – were Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay the first human beings to summit Mount Everest in 1953? Or had the mountain already been conquered by the legendary George Mallory, nearly 30 years before?
Tue, May 30, 2023Journalism of Courage
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