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A Tamil Nadu tribe struggles to find a cure for poverty
Published on Sep 11, 2024 11:43 PM IST
The Irula community plays a crucial role in public health by supplying nearly 80% of the venom used for antidotes in India.
Andhra Pradesh’s capital region flooded: Why this is just the beginning
Amaravati, the ambitious new capital of Andhra Pradesh, has been severely impacted by flooding, with torrential rains inundating 25 out of its 29 villages.
Published on Sep 10, 2024 08:20 PM IST
Haryana elections: Why Vinesh Phogat took her fight to the political mat
Youngsters and women see her as someone who fights for justice and against gender disparity.
Published on Sep 10, 2024 07:02 PM IST
Unified command in focus as fresh spate of violence hits Manipur
Of the 60 MLAs in Manipur, 10 are from the Kuki-Zo communities who have demanded a separate administration for their people in areas where they are in majority.
Published on Sep 10, 2024 06:08 PM IST
The changing landscape of Jammu and Kashmir politics
Regional parties like the National Conference and the Congress are banking on their alliance under the INDIA bloc to challenge the BJP’s dominance
Published on Sep 09, 2024 08:11 PM IST
BJP needs to fight public perception in J&K, not just fight with proxies
New political fronts that came into existence post-abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, apparently backed by the BJP, have failed to take off.
Published on Sep 08, 2024 09:15 AM IST
'Bail, not jail': A look at the recent judgements on bail in the Supreme Court
A series of Supreme Court judgments this year reflect a shift to the principle of granting bail, even under stringent laws like UAPA and PMLA
Published on Sep 07, 2024 09:12 PM IST
Eye on the Middle East | Israel's mass protests and Netanyahu's far-right gambit
Even as Netanyahu moved into the politics of self-preservation (of power), it is now well known that the October 7 attacks dented his image as ‘Mr Security’
Published on Sep 07, 2024 05:27 PM IST
BJP’s hard battle ahead in Haryana assembly polls
Discontent within the party was visible when Karan Dev Kamboj, Haryana BJP's OBC Morcha president and a former minister, declined a handshake with CM Saini
Published on Sep 06, 2024 08:14 PM IST
How coral bleaching threatens the fragile ecology of the Lakshadweep Islands
White is the colour of death for corals. When they bleach, they turn white. They slowly break apart from clusters and disintegrate into small pieces.
A lethal drone attack in Manipur sparks alarm and misinformation
Indian security agencies must work towards suppressing the use of armed drones by all sides in Manipur, rather than using the phenomenon to target just one side
Published on Sep 05, 2024 07:14 PM IST
Release report on women’s safety in Telugu film industry, demand actors
The committee, which included government officials, women police officers, and film industry professionals was formed at the behest of the Telangana HC.
Published on Sep 05, 2024 06:57 PM IST
How dissent in Kerala's CPI(M) could adversely impact future of the Indian Left
The withholding of the Hema committee report for about five years has irked rights activists across the state, many of whom were pro-Left until now.
The many legal differences between ‘cheating’ and ‘criminal breach of trust’
The Supreme Court explained that there are several distinct essential ingredients required to constitute each of these criminal acts.
Published on Sep 04, 2024 09:30 PM IST
Will Vijay upset the political apple carts of Dravidian giants DMK and AIADMK?
Vijay joins a long list of actors who have entered politics in Tamil Nadu, starting with MGR and J Jayalalithaa, Sivaji Ganesan, Vijayakanth, and Kamal Haasan.
Short Stream | Betelgeuse by Sunder Konar: In pursuit of the bright star
Sunder Konar’s Betelgeuse is a classic guerrilla project. It makes the compelling point that life offers a way out of grief and anger in unexpected ways
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 06:11 PM IST
Shajan Skaria v the state of Kerala: A moment to rethink caste-based humiliation
Caste begets a deep sense of repulsion and disgust towards those belonging to another caste, especially if they are considered to be lower in status.
Published on Sep 03, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Stree 2: A franchise that betrays its feminist promise
Stree 2 abandons much of its anti-systemic edge, heavily relies on ableist, homophobic, and transphobic humour, particularly in the treatment of Jaana
Published on Sep 03, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Prerna Subramanian
How Kolkata evolved from three villages into the city of India’s renaissance
The earliest known mention of Kalikata is believed to be recorded in the 15th-century Bengali text ‘Manasa Vijay’ by Bipradas Pipilai, a poet.
Published on Sep 03, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Ecostani | Amid power struggle, Delhi is a city in a governance mess
With Delhi assembly polls scheduled for February 2025, the public continues to bear the brunt, facing persistent infrastructure problems
Published on Sep 03, 2024 07:15 AM IST
British officer at the centre of the Odisha university name change controversy
The 156-year-old Ravenshaw University played a key role in the spread of education in Odisha.
Published on Sep 02, 2024 08:17 PM IST
Debabrata Mohanty
Pursuit of India’s interests must stay away from narcissistic nationalism
Instead of lamenting the absence of a seat at the UNSC, we must focus on shaping global conversations in ways we can
Published on Sep 02, 2024 08:07 PM IST
Waqf Act: The moral universe of law
Property under waqf grows because of the acts of charity of pious Muslims, a critical fact often missed when the values of waqf properties are circulated.
Published on Sep 02, 2024 07:59 PM IST
Women under Taliban rule: Real life mirrors dystopian fiction
Since taking over Afghanistan in 2021, the Taliban have become more empowered to expedite women’s erasure from public life.
Published on Sep 02, 2024 06:52 PM IST
Eye on the Middle East | A West Bank watershed
Why did Israel open a fresh front in the West Bank?
Published on Sep 01, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Kerala's elephant trade under investigation amid concerns of illegal procurement
The WCCB has launched an investigation into the practice of individuals in Kerala allegedly purchasing elephants from northeastern states for financial gain
The Baloch attacks and continuing turmoil in Pakistan
Over the years, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has fuelled discontent due to the part it has played in marginalising the ethnic Baloch community
Published on Aug 31, 2024 07:05 PM IST
Saman Ayesha Kidwai
CM Mohan Yadav’s religious agenda seen as attempt to consolidate his position
Mohan Yadav wants to assert his authority, consolidate his position in the government and the party and also to create a mass following for himself.
FIRs filed against Malayalam film personalities: SIT’s work has only just begun
The Kerala government, which delayed the release of the Hema Committee report, has taken the first step towards addressing serious concerns by forming the SIT
Published on Aug 30, 2024 07:04 PM IST
In Rajnath Singh, the BJP has a hands-on politician, a skilled negotiator
Singh could be a key politician to keep track especially if the government comes under threat. His skillsets could be put to use again in the future.
Published on Aug 30, 2024 06:04 PM IST
Sunita Aron