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A Dalit Christian’s body lay in Chhattisgarh mortuary for 3 weeks—courts feared ‘public unrest’

In Chhattisgarh, Ramesh Baghel has been fighting a lone battle to bury his father, Subhash, in the village graveyard—but both the High Court and the Supreme Court have turned him away.

US foreign aid freeze has paved way for revival of China’s BRI in Nepal

Beijing may have felt relief after the MCC funds for Nepal were suspended. After all, through its media and press responses, it led a strong anti-MCC and anti-US campaign.

US-Russia talks on Ukraine vindicate India’s stance on conflict—‘Today’s time not of war’

The success of NATO, the military arm of US sponsored Atlanticism, is as much a pipe dream as is Putin’s revival of Moscow-centric Eurocentrism in the era of multilateralism advocated by New Delhi.

Rekha Gupta isn’t just a box ticked. It’s BJP’s bigger gameplan

One thing is clear – every political party wants to wear the badge of women empowerment. Except, a woman in power doesn’t automatically mean pro-women policies.

Was sati a British myth about India? Medieval memorial stones hold the truth

After Amish Tripathi and Bhavish Aggarwal questioned the reality of sati, liberals are claiming that the ritual was endemic to Hindu society. Neither have it completely right.

Tamil Nadu govt is playing parent with new gaming restrictions. It’s misguided

The regulations don’t allow users to play online games from midnight to 5 am and require gaming apps to caution users indulging in uninterrupted play.

BJP made big promises in Delhi on disability rights. Now comes the real test

For Delhi’s disabled community, the pursuit of equity continues—this time with renewed optimism under the new government. Will it rise to the challenge and build an inclusive Delhi?

Live Maha Kumb coverage, govt’s PR blitz—after stampede, misinformation trivialised failure

The public relations campaign for the Maha Kumbh stops at nothing. The message is loud and clear: A ‘dubki’ at Sangam is an absolute must for the faithful. Otherwise…

India needs access points into Europe beyond Marseille. Ports in Italy & Greece are the answer

In a world where global supply chains are being restructured as geopolitical uncertainties reshape trade routes, India must rethink its access points into Europe.

Beijing has a chance to broker peace in Ukraine. It’s a Trump tactic, say the Chinese

At the Munich Security Conference, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi called Ukraine a 'friend'. This carries considerable weight in China’s diplomatic lexicon.

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The burden of being a successful Dalit

I have often felt that success for a Dalit person comes with a strange moral demand: be proof without being inconvenient. That is an impossible assignment.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

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.

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.