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Govt must build mutual understanding in Manipur, acknowledge injustices: Congress MP Bordoloi

Internet bans in Manipur hindered the revelation of on-ground injustices, denying many victims timely support. Policymakers must strike a balance between preserving public safety and upholding fundamental rights.

India wasn’t richer under Muslim, British rule than it was under Hindu kings

Fine to decry political violence or politically oppose the present Indian govt. But in his blog Swaminomics, Swaminathan Aiyer puts down the economic gains of Hindu rule.

Tawaifs weren’t just into art and culture. Their role in Independence remains forgotten

When the British Raj encountered Tawaifs—women with agency and autonomy—they were confounded and threatened, unable to categorise this community within their social divisions.

Made in Heaven’s brave new world walks a thin line—Dalit wedding & UCC-hailing Muslim woman

The praise heaped on the Amazon Prime show for showing an Ambedkarite-Buddhist wedding is offset by the critique of showing the only visibly Muslim wedding as a polygamous one.

Not just CM Biren Singh, role of civil servants & police in Manipur unrest must be probed

The way ahead for Manipur begins with the resignation of CM Biren Singh. Either replace him with another Meitei or ensure President's rule with a no-nonsense governor.

Indian govt still doesn’t know what a ‘forest’ is. FCA amendment takes us back to British era

We don’t know how much of India’s real forests are officially documented. Now, we may never get to know it all—with the amendment, these forests can be chopped down without permit.

Amarsinh of Rajkot—1st Indian cricketer to play professional league cricket in England in 1932

The great English batter Wally Hammond said that Amarsinh was 'as dangerous an opening bowler as I have ever seen, coming off the pitch like the crack of doom'.

Why Assam Rifles’ vilification is a calculated, conniving move for revenge

Throughout its history, the Assam Rifles has served in many roles, conflicts and theatres, including World War I and II, in Europe, the Middle East, and Myanmar.

Children can’t be monitored 24/7 anymore. Parents must focus on autonomy, safe spaces

YouTube Kids and online gaming is not as safe as parents think. Online predators lurk on these platforms. Parents must stay alert.

American Bar Association’s anti-caste resolution isn’t just progress but a revolution

ABA's Resolution 513 will support Dalits who have transitioned from the haunting memories of Khairlanji massacre to the hopeful corridors of rights advocacy in the West.

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Why Tesla, Mercedes and BMW are all playing by China’s rules now

Tata and Mahindra have also understood that Indian and Chinese consumers like the same things. We like three-row SUVs because family is important.

Strategic petroleum reserves: Why India needs bigger oil buffers & how others compare | Cut The Clutter

This is the transcript of Ep 1830 of Cut the Clutter, where Shekhar Gupta explains why strategic petroleum reserves are a national necessity & how India compares with China, US & Japan.

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.