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Explained: Why 1971 still casts a shadow over Bangladesh-Pakistan tiesSubscriber Only
August 26, 2025 08:00 IST
During the first bilateral between the countries in 13 years, Pak Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that all issues pertaining to 1971 had been settled. Dhaka bluntly rejected the claim
Tue, Aug 26, 2025
Putin invites Trump to Moscow: a brief account of previous US Presidents’ visits to RussiaSubscriber Only
August 16, 2025 17:40 IST
Till date, eight American Presidents have made a total of 21 trips to Russia, including six to the erstwhile Soviet Union
Sat, Aug 16, 2025
What might a Russia-Ukraine ‘land swap’ entail?Subscriber Only
August 15, 2025 22:31 IST
Ahead of his much anticipated meeting with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump has repeatedly spoken about Ukraine and Russia swapping land to end the war
Fri, Aug 15, 2025
As Trump, Putin meet in Alaska, story of how ‘Russian America’ came to USSubscriber Only
August 15, 2025 06:50 IST
The Alaska Purchase was widely criticised at the time. Newspapers famously called the deal “Seward’s Folly” and referred to the frigid Arctic territory as “Seward’s Icebox” and “Walrussia”.
Fri, Aug 15, 2025
Why PMs deliver Independence Day address from Red FortSubscriber Only
August 14, 2025 17:44 IST
PM Modi speech: The Red Fort in Delhi has been the venue for the Prime Minister’s Independence Day address since 1947.
Fri, Aug 15, 2025
Little to gain, lots to lose: Where Ukraine stands ahead of Trump-Putin meetSubscriber Only
August 13, 2025 16:28 IST
Three and a half years into the war, Ukraine is well and truly on the defensive. As things stand now, accepting a ‘bad’ deal might appear to be the best option for Kyiv. Does the future hold out hopes of any other outcome?
Wed, Aug 13, 2025
Why Sylheti is not a ‘Bangladeshi language’Subscriber Only
August 07, 2025 07:05 IST
Some seven million people in the North East speak Sylheti, many of whom have been living in present-day India well before East Pakistan, let alone Bangladesh, was even imagined.
Thu, Aug 07, 2025
From delivering summary justice against landlords to fighting for Jharkhand statehood: political journey of Shibu SorenSubscriber Only
August 05, 2025 07:15 IST
His radical politics in the 1970s reconceptualised the Jharkhandi identity, giving second wind to the faltering movement for statehood.
Tue, Aug 05, 2025
All about CTE, ‘brain commotion’ caused by sports injuries, that New York shooter claimed to haveSubscriber Only
July 31, 2025 06:45 IST
CTE is a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated brain trauma. It can lead to debilitating symptoms such as depression, memory loss, aggression, impared judgment, erratic behaviour, suicidal tendencies, anxiety, and dizziness.
Thu, Jul 31, 2025
Truce is called, cultural tussle remains: behind Thailand-Cambodia hostilitySubscriber Only
July 29, 2025 07:00 IST
The clashes followed months of tensions over a century-old border dispute between the Southeast Asian neighbours. What is the history of this dispute, and what happens now?
Tue, Jul 29, 2025
Hulk Hogan embodied the American dream — and its many nightmaresSubscriber Only
July 26, 2025 13:23 IST
It is easy to criticise him from a ‘woke’ lens today for his anti-union activities, racist and homophobic comments and support for Trump. But his superstardom speaks to what the US is, in all its complexity
Sat, Jul 26, 2025
How Hulk Hogan’s sex tape lawsuit bankrupted media company GawkerSubscriber Only
July 25, 2025 16:40 IST
Hogan’s suit, which was bankrolled by Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel, has had a lasting effect on cases involving celebrity privacy
Fri, Jul 25, 2025
India-UK FTA promises a cheaper peg: the story of Scotch whiskySubscriber Only
July 25, 2025 06:16 IST
Today, Scotch whisky sells more than American, Japanese and Irish whisky combined. How did it originate? Why did Scotch become so popular world over?
Fri, Jul 25, 2025
Durand Cup: How the oldest football league outside British Isles has evolved over timeSubscriber Only
July 24, 2025 07:22 IST
Established in 1888, Durand Cup was the most prestigious tournament in Indian football until the late twentieth century. Here’s a brief history.
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
Air India AI 171 crash: Why cockpit ergonomics mattersSubscriber Only
July 19, 2025 15:50 IST
The Air India flight AI 171 crash has highlighted the importance of cockpit design. Here is a primer on what goes behind it
Sat, Jul 19, 2025
‘To protect the Druze’: Why Israel bombed SyriaSubscriber Only
July 18, 2025 07:40 IST
Who are the Druze? Why does Israel want to ‘protect’ them? What happens next?
Fri, Jul 18, 2025
Was pilot action to blame for Air India Ahmedabad crash? Here’s what we know so farSubscriber Only
July 12, 2025 14:43 IST
The AAIB’s preliminary report says fuel to the engines was cut off before crash, and one pilot asks the other ‘why did he cutoff’.
Sun, Jul 13, 2025
How Rajiv Gandhi’s decision to send troops to Sri Lanka cost him his lifeSubscriber Only
July 08, 2025 09:00 IST
Here is the story of the disastrous Indian intervention in the Sri Lankan civil war which lead to the deaths of more than a 1,000 Indian soldiers and the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi.
Tue, Jul 08, 2025
Neither here nor there: what’s wrong with Labour in the UK and Democrats in the US?Subscriber Only
July 07, 2025 17:52 IST
Labour in the UK and Democrats in the US are yet to discover a coherent idiom to capture the concerns of their traditional bases. In trying to gain fence-sitters, they have failed to address the legitimate concerns of a sizable section of citizens. This is at the heart of what ails them today
Mon, Jul 07, 2025
Ramleela in Trinidad: An enduring representation of ‘Indianness’Subscriber Only
July 04, 2025 15:46 IST
During a community event in Trinidad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Lord Ram “the divine link beyond oceans”
Sat, Jul 05, 2025
International Yoga Day: Why is it hard to pinpoint the origin of yoga?Subscriber Only
June 21, 2025 19:07 IST
Yoga is undoubtedly of ancient provenance. But being specific about its genesis is an impossible task
Sat, Jun 21, 2025
How India’s alliance with Armenia is paying dividends amid Iran-Israel crisisSubscriber Only
June 19, 2025 06:42 IST
A special flight carrying evacuees from Yerevan will land in New Delhi in the early hours of Thursday.
Thu, Jun 19, 2025
MI6 gets first woman chief, 30 years after James Bond films: How do British spy agencies work?Subscriber Only
June 17, 2025 10:23 IST
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday announced that Blaise Metreweli would succeed outgoing MI6 chief Richard Moore later this year, making her the first woman to lead the covert agency in its nearly 116-year-long history.
Tue, Jun 17, 2025
Why Israel struck Iran, what it targetedSubscriber Only
June 14, 2025 01:02 IST
The attack killed some of the country’s key military and civilian personnel as well.
Sat, Jun 14, 2025
Ahmedabad crash: Why aircraft are most likely to meet with accidents during takeoffs, landingsSubscriber Only
June 12, 2025 17:55 IST
Ahmedabad plane crash news: Data show that the majority of all aviation accidents occur during the short window of time when the aircraft is taking off or landing. Here’s why
Fri, Jun 13, 2025Journalism of Courage
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