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Aravallis were protected due to sacred belief. Now economic benefit has taken over

Using images of Aravalli Biodiversity Park, ecologist CR Babu showed what restoration can achieve in 20 years. He was speaking at an event titled Aravalli-Sentinel of Delhi NCR Ecosystem.

Nehru and Gandhi were against retaining the post of district collector after Independence

At the discussion, Amarjeet Sinha, former adviser to PM Modi, explained how the district administration played a crucial role in establishing a new independent India.

Khada Parsi in Byculla is an act of colonial defiance. And a son’s tribute to his father

The Khada Parsi was a showcase of emerging urban infrastructure. By the 1860s, Bombay had begun to modernise with piped water and gas lighting. The fountain incorporated both.

Rebel Ranis retells Sita, Draupadi’s stories with modern twist—dowry deaths to workforce

The play, directed by Jyotsna Shourie and written by Aneesha Grover, was performed in a packed Kamani Auditorium on Thursday evening.

Netflix wants Indians to write stories about climate change

The Climate Scriptwriting Lab will select 60 writers from across the country, with a hybrid model of mentorship over eight months.

Romila Thapar on André Béteille—’He pushed us to think about society differently’

Delhi's IIC hosted a discussion titled ‘Remembering Prof. André Béteille: Life, Scholarship and Legacy’, chaired by sociologist Dipankar Gupta.

What turned Rumi from a scholar to a poet? This play explores a life-altering encounter

Rumi: Unveil the Sun, which returned to Delhi after 19 years, is a meditation on love, spiritual transformation, and the search for unity in a divided world.

How designer Pratima Pandey brought the traditional Punjabi phulkari into the limelight

The event ‘The Soul of Punjab, Reimagined’ also featured an exhibition, live demonstration, a panel discussion, and showcased Pandey’s and the phulkari weavers’ work.

Sikkim’s Lepcha hat to Naga shawl—new exhibition explores the stories behind Northeast textiles

The exhibition, titled Threaded Heritage, features garments and handwoven pieces from Manipur, Nagaland, Sikkim, and other northeastern states, creating a vibrant tapestry of regional diversity.

Author Hoihnu Hauzel calls for accountability in Manipur—Beyond the valley

In 'Stories the Fire Could Not Burn', journalist Hoihnu Hauzel includes tales of violence and grief inflicted on the Kuki-Zo and Mizo communities.

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The math behind India’s elections—Why proximity matters

It is one of the most consistent findings in electoral politics: voters are more likely to support candidates who come from their local area.

Indian LNG importers accelerate spot market purchases as prices dip

The purchases mark a turnaround after Indian buyers had earlier limited spot buying and canceled tenders because offers were too expensive.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.