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British didn’t just introduce criminal tribes, they also had a police manual on how to abuse

The British administration marked out entire communities as ‘criminal’ through Criminal Tribes Act. And the policemen helped form guidelines to identify those communities.

Nadav Lapid, your Kashmir Files remark achieved what the Left couldn’t—denial of Pandit agony

Lapid reminds me of many western intellectuals who have argued that Jews lie about anti-Semitism and routinely exaggerate violence against them.

Akhand Bharat shouldn’t enter Indian military gates. Army can’t afford to lose focus

Whenever India’s political or military leaders brandish threats during periods of ‘uneasy peace’, Pakistan Army becomes the main beneficiary.

G20 is India’s time under the sun. But only grand imagination, not realism, can transform it

At its best, this so-called realism appears to be a policy fix and at its worst, a small-minded vision.

Who in India is profiting from Russian oil? Not the common people but private companies

India has paid Russia nearly $20 billion for oil in just seven months, more than what it paid in the last ten years combined. It has only reaped higher profits of a few Indian companies.

Gujarat is no Punjab—that’s BJP’s message to AAP. But Modi can’t stop it either

'No one can win in Gujarat till the opposition is able to prove that Modi is a fake Hindu', said a Surat-based senior journalist who knew the PM well.

China’s military power is catching up with its economic might. New era is indeed one of war

China faces the possibility that its first war against Taiwan or India could potentially lead many others to come together with the US, and form a tighter military alliance against it.

Jiang’s death poses a new worry for Xi. China nostalgic for prosperity in times of tumult

Jiang has a significant following among Chinese youth. His primary contribution to the CCP ideology was spurring Chinese growth model through the 1990s.

Vit C serums to laser hair removal—DIY skincare on Instagram can be lethal for your skin

The Instagram algorithm complements brands’ targeted marketing so you see the products you’re most likely to buy. But the outcomes of DIY skin treatment are different.

Where is India’s politics headed? Just wait for the result of 2022 Delhi civic body polls

AAP can win the 2022 MCD election even if the BJP manages to hold on to a large section of its 2017 vote share. Here's how.

On Camera

Eight journalists, four states and 1 UT—how ThePrint covered 2026 Assembly elections

As I read through the reports by these journalists, it became clear that ThePrint’s coverage was more about depth than breadth.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

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.