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Potential cancer-causing chemicals have been found in black spatulas, takeaway containers. Is it time to throw them out? Subscriber Only
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Star Theatre is now Binodini Mancha: The life of Nati Binodini, the ‘fallen woman’ who scaled great heights Subscriber Only
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Explained DeskDec 31, 2024
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Kerala Nurse Nimisha Priya Case: Yemen President Rashad al-Alami on Monday approved the death penalty for Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, accused in the murder of a Yemeni citizen. Her only option now is 'blood money'.
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How kite string guards can protect bikers from fatal injuries Subscriber Only
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Explained: Indians and the H-1B visa Subscriber Only
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Ajoy Sinha KarpuramDec 30, 2024
Why Karnataka HC held transgender people can change their name and gender on birth certificates Subscriber Only
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YasheeDec 30, 2024
Muslim League founded on this day 118 years ago: 3 things to know about what became Jinnah’s party Subscriber Only
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Explained DeskDec 30, 2024
Vikram Sarabhai’s 52nd death anniversary: How he shaped India’s scientific landscape Subscriber Only
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Pranesh DeyDec 30, 2024
South Korea Plane Crash: Belly-landings are risky and carried out only in an emergency. Here are the situations in which this is done, and what probably happened with the Jeju aircraft.
Anonna DuttDec 30, 2024
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Nandagopal RajanDec 30, 2024
Looking at 2025, Tech: Rising above the AI line Subscriber Only
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Aanchal MagazineDec 30, 2024
Spending on sugar and salt declines; rises for beverages, processed food: What Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023-24 shows Subscriber Only
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Trump says he has ‘always liked’ H-1B visas: How the programme did under his last term Subscriber Only
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Arya MishraDec 29, 2024
What made Shyam Benegal’s films stand out? Subscriber Only
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Can sitting on planes’ tail end seats improve survival chances in crashes, like in South Korea & Azerbaijan? Subscriber Only
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Explained DeskDec 29, 2024
What is a 'state funeral', and what is national mourning? Who is accorded these, and what are the rules? We explain.
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Amid reports of sixth-gen Chinese aircraft, what does ‘generation’ mean in the context of fighter jets? Subscriber Only
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Speed of human thought lags far behind internet connection: What does a new study say? Subscriber Only
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