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Rishika SinghJul 4, 2025
China This Week | The Dalai Lama question, Communist Party turns 104, and new PMI data Subscriber Only
Every Friday, we recap highlights of the news from China. The Dalai Lama’s succession dominated headlines in recent days, with China commenting on India’s role as well.
Sadaf ModakJul 4, 2025
Why do police conduct psychiatric tests on accused? Subscriber Only
Tests are conducted on the accused while they are in police custody. The test is executed in the presence of medical experts.
Varinder BhatiaJul 4, 2025
‘If there’s one thing that China cannot handle, it is unpredictability… His Holiness’ decision is very wise’ Subscriber Only
Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the elected head of the Central Tibetan Administration, explains why he believes that the Dalai Lama’s decision to continue with the institution, and to give the sole responsibility of finding his reincarnation
Jul 4, 2025
What exactly is the problem with eating with one’s hands, as long as they have been washed to get rid of germs before beginning the meal? The answer lies in history, culture and politics.
Arjun SenguptaJul 4, 2025
Ramleela in Trinidad: An enduring representation of ‘Indianness’ Subscriber Only
During a community event in Trinidad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Lord Ram “the divine link beyond oceans”
Anjali MararJul 4, 2025
From ISS, Shubhanshu Shukla to interact with students: What is ham radio communication? Subscriber Only
Amateur radio was first used on a space shuttle to establish communication between space and Earth in 1983. Here is why Shukla will use it for communication.
Anju Agnihotri ChabaJul 4, 2025
Conflict in Middle East: As world watches oil, why India must watch its fertiliser supply Subscriber Only
Fertiliser is a quieter and less visible crisis, but it hits directly at the heart of food production, making it a national stability issue, experts warn
Explained DeskJul 4, 2025
Why the US celebrates its Independence Day on July 4 Subscriber Only
On July 2, 1776, 12 of the 13 member-states of the Congress “unanimously” observed that the colonies “are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states.”
Jul 4, 2025
How Trump’s lawsuit against Paramount could shape media coverage of the US President Subscriber Only
Commentators have pointed out that after this settlement, mainstream media companies may be more hesitant to partner with or amplify ventures against Trump due to legal and reputational risks.
Varinder BhatiaJul 4, 2025
The previous 13 Dalai Lamas all took birth either in the year that their predecessor died, or a year later. They were mostly recognised as the Dalai Lama's reincarnation when they were two or three
Amrita Nayak DuttaJul 4, 2025
INS Tamal commissioned: All about its capabilities, why it may be the Indian Navy’s last imported warship Subscriber Only
Built in Kaliningrad, Russia, INS Tamal is set to be the last Indian warship purchased from a foreign country. This is a result of decades of efforts by the Navy at achieving maximum indigenisation in
Anagha JayakumarJul 3, 2025
Combs once hosted parties that were attended by the likes of Beyonce, Justin Bieber, Donald Trump, and Leonardo DiCaprio. He faced charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transporting with the intention of prostitution.
Explained DeskJul 3, 2025
Like Make in India, China had ‘Made in China 2025’ plan: 10 years later, lessons it holds for India Subscriber Only
What is 'Made in China 2025', how successful has it been, and why do the Chinese rarely talk about it? We explain.
Anagha JayakumarJul 3, 2025
What exactly is dynamic pricing, when do companies deploy the mechanism, and does it always prioritise drivers over customers? Is it the same as surge pricing? We explain.
Santosh SinghJul 3, 2025
Why Bihar is witnessing fresh protests against amended Waqf Act Subscriber Only
The SC in May reserved its decision on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. So why are protests in Bihar heating up now? We explain.
Vidhatri RaoJul 3, 2025
Are generative AI models built on stolen creative work? Unpacking two court verdicts Subscriber Only
Are generative artificial intelligence models built on stolen creative work? The first two judgments addressing this question in US courts have sided with tech companies. But the matter is far from settled
Kanchan VasdevJul 3, 2025
Explained: Punjab’s land pooling policy and its criticism Subscriber Only
The policy seeks to check the proliferation of illegal colonies and arrest haphazard urban growth, while ensuring landowners remain stakeholders in development, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has said.
Varinder BhatiaJul 2, 2025
What is the Gaden Phodrang Trust that the Dalai Lama said will find his reincarnation? Subscriber Only
The term Gaden Phodrang refers to the residential quarters of the Dalai Lama lineage from the second Dalai Lama onward at Drepung Monastery in Lhasa.
New York TimesJul 2, 2025
The lawsuit stemmed from a 2022 scandal over how Columbia earned a No. 2 spot in the magazine’s annual “Best Colleges” rankings that year. It claimed that Columbia had artificially inflated its ranking by consistently
Shaju PhilipJul 2, 2025
With Kerala’s new DGP appointment, why the 1994 Koothuparamba firing is being recalled Subscriber Only
IPS officer Ravada Chandrasekhar was posted in Kannur, a CPI(M) stronghold, when protesting activists of the party youth wing DYFI were fired at in 1994.
Jay MazoomdaarJul 2, 2025
According to Jharkhand forest officials, the tiger is believed to have entered the state from Chhattisgarh a couple of years ago. It had been camera-trapped both in Palamu Tiger Reserve and Dalma wildlife sanctuary —
Varinder BhatiaJul 2, 2025
The Dalai Lama, his successor, and China Subscriber Only
In 2011, the 14th Dalai Lama had said that when he was ‘about 90’, he would ‘re-evaluate whether the institution…should continue or not’. He turns 90 on July 6
Amaal SheikhJul 1, 2025
The Supreme Court will hear a plea on July 22 regarding guidelines on obtaining OBC certificates for a child of a single mother from the same category.
Anjali MararJul 1, 2025
What caused early national coverage by monsoon this year? Subscriber Only
This year, the monsoon onset was early as well. It arrived in Kerala on May 24, eight days before the usual date schedule of June 1
Anagha JayakumarJul 1, 2025
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