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MK Raina visited his mother in a Srinagar hospital. It was treating militants in the night

In his book, 'Before I Forget: A Memoir', MK Raina narrates his visit to his mother, who was admitted to a hospital in Srinagar.

We went to rural India with a ‘let’s teach them’ attitude. Then it reversed: Aruna Roy

In her memoir, 'The Personal is Political', Aruna Roy supports the argument that leaders can be identified in rural areas and empowered with skills.

Constant ‘superwoman’ pursuit can affect your menstrual health. Find space for self-care

In 'Menstruation: Moon, Men and More' Nirmala Gowda Nayak challenges misconceptions about menstruation and advocates for a respectful, holistic understanding of it.

‘We are all Genghis Khan’s descendants’—Where did Sherpas come from?

Nandini Purandare and Deepa Balsavar's 'The Sherpa Trail: Stories from Darjeeling and Beyond' traces the history of Darjeeling's climbing Sherpas.

‘Greater China’ is rooted in maximalist boundaries. ‘Akhand Bharat’ is based on shared history

Sandeep Husrkar's 'Dance of the Elephant, Walk of the Dragon' compares the economic growth and future trajectories of India and China.

Don’t reach for coffee next time you’re tired at work. A nap can boost productivity

In Pavan Soni's ‘Design Your Career: Lead Self, Lead Others, Lead Change', special attention is paid to how naps enhance productivity.

Gen Z is living with peak uncertainty. It’s the loneliest age

In 'The Twenty-something Treatment', Meg Jay offers practical advice for young adults to handle mental health challenges with skills over medication.

Indian Muslims are fighting for Right to Have Rights. Hindutva is now the only game in town

In ‘Shikwa-e-Hind’, Mujibur Rehman explores the rights erosion faced by Indian Muslims under Hindu majoritarian politics.

This Hindu-Muslim relationship blossomed despite the Babri Masjid riots in 1992

In 'Intimacy in Alienation: A Psychoanalytic Study of Hindu-Muslim Relationships', Ashis Roy analyses the psycho-social aspects of Hindu-Muslim relationships.

RBI had problems with Raghuram Rajan. He was a handsome media darling, and had a green card

In 'A Fly on the RBI Wall: An Insider’s View of the Central Bank', Alpana Killawala narrates Raghuram Rajan's initial struggles with his public image as he became the RBI Governor.

On Camera

Oropouche virus is rapidly spreading in South America. It can cause large outbreaks

The lack of resources to test and track the OROV virus through comprehensive surveillance systems severely hampers efforts to accurately monitor outbreaks.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

Amid tensions with China, Philippines says BrahMos a ‘credible defence’

At interaction in Delhi Monday, Ambassador of Philippines also highlighted talks over possibility of high-level delegation visit later this year to mark 75 yrs of diplomatic ties.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.