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Trump tightens screw around India; New Delhi scrambles for damage control
India’s hopes for reduced export tariffs to the United States were dashed on Wednesday when the Trump administration announced a 25% levy and an unspecified penalty for buying arms and crude oil…
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Football: New coach Khalid Jamil may be the inspiring figure that India badly needs
After decades, the Indian football team players will have an Indian coach to guide them. The man who has been selected for this task is Khalid Jamil, a 48- year-old former midfield…
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Cricket: Lion-hearted Siraj confirmed his stature as India’s main strike bowler
During the recently concluded tour of England, Mohammed Siraj has confirmed his stature as India’s most important strike bowler. His presence in the team made up for the absence of Jasprit Bumrah,…
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Exploring tech and equity: The gender and inclusion conference 2025
By Moumita Barman The digital age has brought dramatic changes to how we work, learn, and access services, yet this transformation has been far from universally inclusive. In low- and middle-income countries,…
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Uttarakhand cloudburst: Explainer on the extreme weather event
New Delhi: A cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district has caused flash floods, wreaking havoc in high-altitude villages of Dharali. Here’s an explainer on what a cloudburst is. Counted among the most devastating…
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Sleepless in cities: Rental markets and regulations need immediate government attention
The demand for rental accommodation in India is significant, with the market estimated to be worth 34.18 billion $ in 2023. Rented accommodations are vital for a large section of our populace…
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Do not blame leftist historians; look for lacuna in your writings
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s dislike for historians knows no boundary. Ever since the formation of this saffron organization a century ago its bigwigs and apologists have been baying for the blood of…
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From sex tape scandal to conviction: Timeline of rape case against Prajwal Revanna
Bengaluru: From the time a large number of pen drives allegedly containing his sex videos surfaced in Hassan in April 2024—amid the Lok Sabha election buzz—to his arrest by an all-women Special…
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Little master blaster Gavaskar displayed courage; he saved Pakistani hosts from detention
Cricket matches between India and Pakistan have produced plenty of tense moments on the field. However, off the field, there has usually been a cordial relationship between the players of both sides.…
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Malegaon blasts case: Maharashtra government may not go in appeal against the verdict
The Maharashtra government has been quiet after the special court trying the Malegaon blasts case acquitted seven persons, saying the prosecution could not prove the guilt of the accused but only stoked…
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Impeachment move against Justice Verma may be the cause of V P Dhankhar’s sudden resignation: Reports
The political circles were aghast when Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar abruptly resigned on the first day of the current monsoon session. His term was to end in 2027. He was the Prime…
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Justice is bout swiftness; incarceration is not a substitute
By Abhik Sen and Moumita Barman Justice is measured not just in terms of punishing an accused, but also by how fairly all parties have been treated. Closure and reparation for victims…
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Book launch–where humour upstaged mushaira and biryani
Hyderabad: It wasn’t the usual book launch. It had all the makings of a cultural feast — a book release, a soulful mushaira, and a grand finale of Chicken Biryani that could…
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Chess: India is striding across the world like a formidable colossus
India is making its mark across the chess world like a formidable colossus. Our male chess players have already proved that they are the best in the world. Recently, it was the…
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Maharashtra: Laadki Bahin Yojana suffers Rs 3,951 crore fraud
Driven by the intent to ensure its victory in the Assembly elections, the ruling Maharashtra government promised during election campaign not just the continuance of its Laadki Bahin Yojana – a monthly…
