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India is building its own MRI machine from scratch. ‘No single company will have a monopoly’

India’s IMRI project aims to build a fully indigenous MRI ecosystem, cut costs by up to 40%, and reduce dependence on imports.

An IIT PhD scholar is fighting to save Varanasi’s Tulsidas Akhada. ‘We need to make it cool’

Wrestlers from the Netherlands, France, and Portugal are now coming to the 400-year-old Tulsidas Akhada in Varanasi. Behind it is a mahant’s engineer son — ‘If we don't adapt, this tradition won't survive.’

Bulldozers have reached Gurugram’s posh colonies. ‘People just get away with anything here’

Covered parking spilling into public space, sheds, potted plants, small gardens and even guard booths set up beyond the boundary—all of it was demolished by the JCBs.

‘The home exists’— Kashmir Valley officials meet Pandits in Jammu for first time in 35 yrs

Kashmiri Pandits have a grievance with their grievance portal. Now Valley officials are coming to Jammu to hear land claims—‘They said I won’t be disappointed this time.’

Delhi’s parking wars now end in murder & court cases. It’s the new road rage

'You can say that 6 cases out of 10 are parking-related. It was not the case a few years ago,' said district court lawyer Rahul Dua.

IIMs are getting richer from executive courses. Indians want to upskill quickly

In a job market where employees can be let go in minutes and AI-driven automation is reshaping roles every year, mid-career professionals are responding by committing to continuous learning.

Inside Delhi’s divided Tri Nagar—attacks on Muslims, an RWA takeover, a new Mandir

For residents of Delhi’s Onkar Nagar Block B, the turning point came in 2023. Members of the local RWA were removed, allegedly without due process, and a new body took charge.

Foreign universities in India are selling half-baked dreams. ‘Can’t even get you internships’

Nine UK universities have now received approvals under the NEP 2020. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called it a ‘silent revolution’.

ASI’s ghost campus in Noida—grand new Rs 289-cr facility, 15 students, no faculty

The sprawling new Noida campus of ASI’s storied Institute of Archaeology was supposed to be a monument to new India. Seven years on, there's barely anyone to use it.

Nagaland’s musicians are finally hitting the big time. ‘Used to get paid in fried rice’

From Abdon Mech opening for John Mayer to Moko Koza's Paatal Lok track ‘Aladdin’, Nagaland's musicians are coming of age. Original sound, indie labels, and state backing are making it a 'land of music'.

On Camera

Jaipur’s havelis, bazaars are disappearing. Even UNESCO tag can’t protect heritage in India

When Jaipur continues to draw millions of tourists on the promise of its history, architecture, craft, and traditions, why is its heritage value being allowed to erode?

Indian tech giants struggle to shake off $115 billion rout amid Iran war, AI challenge

Infosys, the second-largest outsourcer, forecast annual sales growth below analysts’ estimates Thursday, following a profit miss at smaller rival HCL Technologies two days earlier.

DRDO unveils amphibious battle platforms with crewless turrets, anti-tank missile capability

Tracked and wheeled variants, built in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge, carry 30mm turrets, cross water using hydro jets, and are 65% indigenous.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.