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Right-wing exaggerates number of Kashmiri Pandits killed. Militants targeted Muslims more

Groups like Panun Kashmir used ‘ethnic cleansing’ claim to brand Kashmir’s political movement as an ultra-radical Islamist movement.

Rahul Dravid’s 5-point wishlist to make sports available for every Indian

As much as we have seen the impact of IITs, IIMs and other institutions, sports education must be prioritised, says Rahul Dravid.

Days before her death, Sunanda Pushkar said this was the only man she ever truly loved

Life began to look up for Sunanda Pushkar in her second marriage. But that too would come to an end with a death under mysterious circumstances.

The only woman warrior in Kargil War flew her Cheetah helicopter without fear

Gunjan Saxena operated in the area spanning Kargil–Tololing– Batalik. She conducted around 10 sorties over a period of 20 days during the Kargil War.

Why neo-liberal capitalism failed Dalit enterprise

This new image of Dalit capitalists is a creation of the dominant castes to diffuse the potential risk of Dalit rebellion against capitalism.

‘Bezzati ho gayi’: Why honour compels India & Pakistan’s regiments to fire across LoC

Generals on both sides of the border recount how inability to take revenge brings collective shame. And shame is not something a soldier can live with.

Proposal in January but can’t marry in July — the rituals of Zeliang tribe in Nagaland

Zeliang people have specific rituals for birth, marriage & death. For instance, anyone visiting the groom's house must enter with their right foot first at the threshold.

Does women’s liberation mean adultery? How Aparna Sen differed from Satyajit Ray

Ray’s 1980 film Pikoo and Sen’s 1983 film Paroma treated adultery very differently and only one was unapologetic about it.

Why Mandela failed & Gandhi-Nehru succeeded in bringing about revolutionary constitutionalism

South Africa’s apartheid regime was brutal on liberation movement. But while the British in India used force, they also had to give Congress a role in government.

Charan Singh — the only Indian PM who did not face Parliament even once

Only if Charan Singh had made a courtesy call on Indira Gandhi at the right time his government could have continued for six months.

On Camera

Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ attack on EC is a political dead-end. He still has a point

The ECI needs to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s accusations professionally and transparently. Else, it will end up giving him the ammunition he is desperately seeking.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.