Civil Services 2023 results out. 3 of top 5 all-India rank holders are IPS trainees already
Aditya Srivastava, who secured 1st rank, is currently undergoing training for IPS; a total of 2,843 candidates were interviewed for 1,105 vacancies, reports Nootan Sharma.
Chamkila died over 3 decades ago but in his Punjab village bitterness, regret linger
In Chamkila’s village there is an undercurrent of bitterness, regret — Mehsampur has the reputation of being a killing field. Read this ground report by Tina Das.
Dragged out of car, stabbed & shot dead — Not just road rage, says driver Shaqib’s family
Cab driver hit e-rickshaw near Red Fort following which 3 onlookers killed him. His brother questions whether people carry guns to kill and steal as he suspects something amiss, reports Bismee Taskin.
Indian-American Riddhi Patel, arrested for ‘murder’ threats to city officials, sacked by employer
Patel’s former employer, the Center on Race, Poverty and the Environment (CRPE), says it unequivocally condemns any threats of violence or unethical behaviour. Read this report by Keshav Padmanabhan.
Why are South Indian temples larger than ones in North? Answer isn’t ‘Islamic invasions’
In the medieval period, South Indian temples became investment destinations for middle classes. This is why they transformed into sprawling complexes, writes Anirudh Kanisetti.
It’s now clear. Modi wants a committed governmental, judicial machinery serving BJP vision
Indian politicians expect civil servants to suck up to them. Ireland envoy Akhilesh Mishra’s hit-job on Congress and his admiration of PM Modi will undoubtedly be noted by his political masters. Read this piece by Vir Sanghvi.