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Chromosome sketches, rare photos, handwritten notes — glimpses from the life of MS Swaminathan

Archives at National Centre for Biological Sciences provide insight into mind of Father of India’s Green Revolution, include diary entries, Guru Nanak quotes, records of crop experiments.

India at 77: PM Modi sends Independence Day message of ‘reform, perform, transform’ to countrymen

The country has emerged as a confident nation in the last 10 years and is a critical part of global supply chains, the PM asserts

Blocking rations, guarding ‘our own’: A glimpse at Manipur’s Meira Paibis in new role as vigilantes

The following series of photos seeks to capture the Meira Paibis, or 'mothers' of Manipur, as they take position on the frontlines of the ongoing Kuki-Meitei conflict.

Sindoor, ghoonghat & grit: A day with UP’s ‘Green Army’ & their campaign to school abusive husbands

The women, many of them from Dalit & tribal communities, are easily recognisable in their green sarees. Their aim is to use non-violent methods to help those facing domestic abuse.

School, games & a longing for home — children from Meitei relief camp find solace in moments of normalcy

Eastern Ideal High School at Impal’s Akampat has enrolled 199 students displaced by violence. For these children, school time represents, for a few brief moments, a life without trauma.

Tears, tales of harrowing escape & a few reasons to smile — life at a Kuki relief camp in Manipur

On 3 May, clashes broke out between non-tribal Meiteis and tribal Kukis in Manipur. But at Tengnoupal relief camp, the displaced have found solace in each other's joys & sorrows.

Meet the Ambassador: Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India in conversation with ThePrint

Colombo's envoy to New Delhi, Milinda Moragoda, said India pushed for IMF aid for Sri Lanka.

More kids in school, loans for women — glimpses of change from Gujarat’s ‘village of prostitutes’

For generations, women in this traditionally nomadic tribe village have been forced into sex trade while men acted as pimps. But thanks to social workers, change is slowly creeping in.

President Murmu & PM Modi welcome Cambodian king as India marks milestone with kingdom

Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni is on his maiden state visit to India. It marks the culmination of celebrations for the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between India & Cambodia.

Patrolling by day & carrom by night — how women CRPF jawans posted in Kashmir spend their days

CRPF Valley Quick Action Team (Valley QAT) inducted 18 women in 2021. The force has the same training routine for men and women.

On Camera

Sheikh Hasina battling ‘India Out’ campaign with Indian saree. But has she made it worse?

Hasina is unabashedly India’s best friend in the neighbourhood. But Delhi is hard put to match China’s deep pockets and big investments in Dhaka.

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.