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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'.

Delhi’s Project Otenga pairs Northeast fine dining with mental health. ‘Not a restaurant’

First there were supper clubs, now there's a food studio. Project Otenga combines Northeast flavours with ‘eating design’.

Erased from Kashmir’s grief—Muslims killed as ‘informers’ lie buried, forgotten for 3 decades

The two young men—Ali Mohammad Bhat and Mohammad Maqbool Bhat were killed for being ‘informers’. Their unmarked graves have seen no rituals. No martyrdom marches and oral histories either.

On Camera

Why the 2026 Bengal assembly election is Mamata’s toughest battle and BJP’s best bet

A day after the polling, both parties are on the edge, trying to figure out which way the wave will swing. But one thing is clear. The outcome of this election is going to be a make-or-break for both parties.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Aksai Chin for Arunachal: Ex-Indian Army chief Naravane backs revival of 1950s China offer on border row

Gen Manoj Naravane (retd) said in an exclusive interview with ThePrint that India should focus on having more experts who understand China's psyche and its workings

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.