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Suanshu KhuranaDec 23, 2025
100 years of Radio Ceylon: How it once made a fractured region hum to a shared frequency Subscriber Only
Radio Ceylon was the first radio broadcaster in Asia. As it completes 100 years, we look back at the role it has played for the subcontinent.
Alind ChauhanDec 23, 2025
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Anju Agnihotri ChabaDec 23, 2025
Explained: ‘Haka’ protest against Sikh procession in New Zealand, amid larger immigration issues Subscriber Only
One New Zealander argued that the Sikh procession included symbols and slogans linked to overseas political movements, which posed a risk to social cohesion.
Soumyarendra BarikDec 23, 2025
Apps and services designed for convenience have become instruments for tracking individuals in an age where nearly every transaction, message and delivery request leaves behind an electronic fingerprint.
Sadaf ModakDec 23, 2025
Why Supreme Court stay of former Maharashtra agri minister’s conviction is significant Subscriber Only
Last week the Bombay High Court suspended a two-year sentence imposed by the Nashik Magistrate Court, but refused to stay his conviction, making him eligible for disqualification as an MLA. Here is what to know
Alind ChauhanDec 23, 2025
2025 is ‘year of blooming octopus’ in England: Behind rising numbers of world’s most intelligent invertebrates Subscriber Only
Octopuses possess great problem-solving skills (such as opening jars and untying knots), and are champions of camouflaging. However, their growing numbers could impact the marine ecosystem.
Jay MazoomdaarDec 23, 2025
Aravalli Hills Controversy Explained: Environment Minister said no relaxation for mining in Aravallis, but portions of the hills near NCR may now be opened to construction.
Bashir Ali AbbasDec 22, 2025
Bangladesh violence: In run-up to polls, who gains and who loses Subscriber Only
The upheaval broke out on December 11 after the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, a popular student leader
Anju Agnihotri ChabaDec 22, 2025
No meat, intoxicants to be sold in Punjab’s 3 new ‘Holy Cities’: Reasons for their selection Subscriber Only
Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib, and Talwandi Sabo are associated with three of the five Sikh Takhts. Here is what changes for them.
Sonal GuptaDec 22, 2025
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ in theatres : The debate on the lasting impact of James Cameron’s series Subscriber Only
Despite its box-office triumphs, discussion around the Avatar franchise continues to centre on its perceived lack of cultural relevance. Does the series have a cultural footprint — and does it matter?
YasheeDec 22, 2025
The Hardy–Ramanujan number: What 1729 reveals about Srinivasa Ramanujan, even to non-mathematicians Subscriber Only
National mathematics day: We explore the Hardy–Ramanujan number to explain two things about the legendary Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, on his 138th birth anniversary.
Explained DeskDec 22, 2025
Explained: What are electoral trusts and how are they funded? Subscriber Only
Election Commission electoral trusts: Electoral trusts are one of the funding channels for political parties. They became a preferred source of political donation for companies in 2024-25 after the SC scrapped the electoral bonds scheme
Amaal SheikhDec 22, 2025
Explained: Karnataka’s new Bill for punishing social boycott, including by caste panchayats Subscriber Only
The Bill also recognises social exclusion beyond the caste factor and penalises discrimination based on “morality, social acceptance, political inclination, sexuality or any other basis”.
Siddharth UpasaniDec 22, 2025
GDP is growing rapidly. Why is private investment still limited? Subscriber Only
With existing capacities far from exhausted, Indian companies have chosen to reduce debt, sit on cash and make financial investments.
Anju Agnihotri ChabaDec 21, 2025
Why dense fog is lingering over Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh for so long, even during the day Subscriber Only
Certain weather conditions, along with pollution, are behind the prevailing fog in Punjab and Haryana. Here's why the fog isn't lifting.
YasheeDec 21, 2025
PM Modi says Congress would have let ‘Assam go to East Pakistan’: What was the 1946 plan; what Nehru, Gandhi said then Subscriber Only
Assam East Pakistan Plan: PM Modi said Assam's first CM Gopinath Bordoloi 'stood against his own party to save the state' from being separated from India. Here's what happened in 1946, and how Gandhi backed
Abhinaya HarigovindDec 21, 2025
What Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill proposes: Single higher education body, simpler regulatory system Subscriber Only
While Opposition MPs have called the Bill an “excessive centralisation of higher education”, educationists have said that it provides for structure, and its impact will depend on details that are yet to be worked out.
Rishika SinghDec 21, 2025
Asim Munir meets Libya’s Field Marshal: Why different Pakistani regimes have wooed African country over the years Subscriber Only
Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir recently visited Tripoli. Despite the Muslim nations’ geographical distance, Pakistan and Libya once sought to develop close ties, with some common strategic goals.
Amrita Nayak DuttaDec 21, 2025
The new Combined Physical Test will shift the focus to consistent fitness from constant tests, say officers, freeing up time for personnel to pursue other activities
Arjun SenguptaDec 21, 2025
In India, collision with trains is a leading anthropogenic cause of elephant mortality. Here's how such incidents can be reduced.
Anonna DuttDec 21, 2025
What is data exclusivity, and how government push may hit availability of cheap, generic drugs Subscriber Only
The lack of a data exclusivity provision is what has given India’s pharmaceutical industry, which thrives on marketing cheaper generics, its edge in the global market.
Bhaskar SarmaDec 21, 2025
Is the young, white male being pushed out? A new article is latest lightning rod in US culture wars Subscriber Only
'The Lost Generation', an article published in Compact magazine last week, alleges that DEI practices have squeezed young, white men out of prestige jobs in sectors such as media and television. It has reignited the
Siddharth UpasaniDec 21, 2025
The new GDP series is just over two months away. Will those numbers be more in line with high-frequency indicators?
Explained DeskDec 20, 2025
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Explained DeskDec 20, 2025
Epstein files released: What they reveal — and what they redact Subscriber Only
The files are not everything that the Justice Department has regarding Epstein. The department has said it will continue rolling out the documents in the coming weeks. Here are 5 things to know from the
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