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Anusree K CJul 10, 2025
Is the bestseller ‘The Salt Path’ a pack of lies? Here’s what a British newspaper has alleged Subscriber Only
The celebrated memoir of Raynor Winn alias Sally Walker, which has been made into a film, is under scrutiny after an investigation by The Observer questioned the truthfulness of its central story and alleged it
Explained DeskJul 10, 2025
Nimisha Priya, a nurse from Kerala, was sentenced to death for murdering a Yemeni citizen. Her execution will happen on July 16.
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According to the ICC, the Taliban have “severely deprived” girls and women of basic human rights like education, privacy, and family life, and the freedoms of movement, expression, thought, conscience, and religion.
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Where ex-cricketer Anaya Bangar’s research project stands amid wider debate on trans women in sports Subscriber Only
The BCCI follows the ICC’s strict ban on trans women in cricket. Bangar said she has collected data to begin a conversation on understanding the complexities of transgender athletes’ performance metrics in competitive sports.
Alind ChauhanJul 10, 2025
5 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza: What is the Netzah Yehuda batallion and the allegations against it? Subscriber Only
The Netzah Yehuda is a battalion of ultra-Orthodox Haredi Jews. In April 2024, an opinion piece by The Haaretz described it as “a kind of an independent militia that doesn’t obey the army’s rules”.
Sandip GJul 10, 2025
The famous slope at Lord’s: the history, mystery, and impact on the way cricketers behave on the ground Subscriber Only
The 8-foot 2-inch slope at Lord’s, where the third Test begins today, has been around forever, but batsmen and bowlers, in particular overseas players, take time to adjust to it. This is the story of
Shubhajit RoyJul 10, 2025
The PM’s July 2-9 visit, which also included stops in Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, and Argentina, has been characterised by maintaining a delicate balance, with an element of give-and-take.
Udit MisraJul 10, 2025
ExplainSpeaking: Why govt claims on reducing inequality in India are being contested Subscriber Only
Referring to a World Bank brief, the government has claimed India is world’s ‘fourth most equal country’. What does this conclusion miss?
Anonna DuttJul 10, 2025
Is palm oil bad for your health? Here’s what the science says Subscriber Only
Palm oil is among the most affordable and versatile edible oils globally, valued for its long shelf-life and neutral taste. Most packaged foods, including potato chips, biscuits, ice cream, and chocolates use palm oil.
Explained DeskJul 9, 2025
Churu crash: Why IAF continues to fly the vintage SEPECAT Jaguar Subscriber Only
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Amitabh SinhaJul 9, 2025
Europe’s carbon border tax is an import duty on a product manufactured in a country that has more lax climate rules than the EU. The ostensible purpose is to check ‘carbon leakage’, but the tax
Sohini GhoshJul 9, 2025
Why Delhi HC dismissed Turkish firm Celebi’s challenge to security clearance revocation Subscriber Only
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Amitabh SinhaJul 9, 2025
Why the UNFCCC process must be reformed Subscriber Only
In recent years, climate negotiations have failed to achieve sufficient progress in tackling climate change and its impact. Several ideas have been proposed to reform these talks but it’s unlikely that they will be implemented
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Nikhil GhanekarJul 9, 2025
The order came after the Kerala government filed an admiralty suit — a legal proceeding pertaining to maritime law and disputes — in the High Court.
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As PM Modi lands in Namibia, this is why the country, and the continent of Africa, matters to India Subscriber Only
India and Namibia share an old relationship of trust and friendship. There is great potential for a mutually beneficial energy security and critical minerals partnership. India has important stakes in the African continent as a
YasheeJul 8, 2025
Trump announces new tariffs on 14 countries: The full picture explained, in 3 points Subscriber Only
Trump tariffs 14 countries explained: Which countries are the worst hit by Trump's new tariffs, and on what basis were these 14 countries chosen? What is the road ahead from here? We explain, in 3
Jul 8, 2025
Pope Leo’s visit to the hilltop town after 12 years has revived a 400-year-long tradition, followed by popes dating back to Pope Urban VIII in the 17th century. Here is what to know
Alind ChauhanJul 8, 2025
How melting glaciers can lead to more volcanic eruptions Subscriber Only
Sustained volcanic eruptions can release large amounts of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide and methane, which could further heat the planet
Explained DeskJul 8, 2025
Why the US Justice Department will not release ‘Epstein Files’ Subscriber Only
Epstein was found dead in his jail cell in New York in August 2019, weeks after his arrest on sex trafficking charges. Since then, calls have been made to publicly reveal more details about the
Sadaf ModakJul 8, 2025
Jail manuals typically specify the type of food to be served in prison, down to the milligram. Here is what to know.
Arjun SenguptaJul 8, 2025
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.
Alind ChauhanJul 8, 2025
Its eye on space, how the Vera C Rubin Observatory will reveal the cosmos like never before Subscriber Only
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Amaal SheikhJul 8, 2025
Explained: Law on phone-tapping, and two High Court rulings Subscriber Only
Both the Madras and Delhi High Court cases involved “preventing incitement to the commission of an offence”, which is one of the valid grounds in law for authorising phone tapping.
Alind ChauhanJul 7, 2025
Climate change, inadequate warning systems & hilly terrain: What led to the deadly floods in Texas Subscriber Only
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