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Gautami Patil drew Ajit Pawar’s ire but in Maharashtra she is ‘sabse katil’ dancer—Lavani or not

Gautami Patil has sparked a cultural and political storm in Maharashtra, drawing accusations of vulgarity and pressure to abandon her Maratha surname.

India’s astrophotographers club growing. But where do they go for clear skies?

It can cost Rs 3-10 lakh for all-rounded basic equipment because almost everyone imports them. There is also the customs fees, an astrophotographer's biggest nemesis.

UP IPS officer lives her Swades moment, brings electricity to elderly’s house in 3 days

There is darkness in a woman's house, and she is old. What would we do if something had happened? Crime prevention too is the police’s job, says ASP Anukriti Sharma.

Who killed 7 bangle workers, farmers in Firozabad CAA-NRC protest? Police say probe pointless

Almost four years after the CAA-NRC protests, police still don’t know which rioter shot which man.

NCPCR has a new mojo and mission. AAP, madrasas, BYJU’s — nothing is off-limits

Opposition leaders like Owaisi have criticised the NCPCR for pushing a soft Hindutva agenda. Chief Priyank Kanoongo says it doesn't discriminate between religions.

Dope to hope—India is seeing unprecedented boom in CBD. With AYUSH blessing

Indians are turning to CBD to treat pain and anxiety. Private players like BOHECO, trade associations like PIMCHA, and shop owners are breaking cannabis stereotypes.

Rajasthan is stormed by caste mahasabhas. Then a ‘berozgar’ group said enough

Over the past four months, election-bound rajasthan has seen grand assemblies by Jats, Rajputs, Brahmins, Gujjars, Kumhars, Kumawats, Ahirs, and Malis. Then came Yuva Berojgar Mahasammelan.

UPSC toppers are a catch for all. And coaching centres want their photos, consent be damned

India's aggressive world of UPSC coaching institutes don't need a topper to have studied at the centre. Even a brief, last-minute engagement is enough to flaunt them as their own.

Surat’s diamond industry has a suicide problem. Police to bosses, nobody wants to join the dots

At least eight diamond workers in Surat have died by suicide in the past three months with about 15,000 laid off while the industry's losses have increased from 1% to 15-20% annually in the last five years.

NCR gau rakshaks are a different lot. Engineer, environmentalist, Christian banker

There is a shift from love for dogs to love for cows among the elites now, says Christy, a Christian woman who wants to one day start an all-women gau raksha dal.

On Camera

India is becoming a Republic of RWAs. It’s the most powerful elected body

Civics textbooks need an upgrade, considering that RWAs enforce laws they’ve devised themselves – no matter if it violates a fundamental right or two.

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.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

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.