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Don’t romanticise Vijayanagara as the ‘last Hindu empire’—it has a side you don’t know about

Immigrant Vijayanagara warriors were focused primarily on enriching themselves. This is revealed by temple inscriptions in the Kaveri delta and the northern Coromandel plain.

Wild card to wildlife, Elvish Yadav has ‘systumm’ wrapped around his finger

When Elvish Yadav was booked for supplying snake venom to Noida rave parties, his career didn’t grind to a halt. Politicians, OTT, reality TV, and college campuses can’t get enough of him.

Chinese EV maker sold 5x what India’s whole industry did, and in 1/3rd time. What’s behind this gap

With its own EV market in a nascent stage, India could be an attractive investment destination because China's economy is slowing and Europe is looking to curb Chinese imports.

Beijing is neutral on Israel-Palestine conflict. But Chinese people are saying something else

The intricate and deeply rooted complexities of the Israel-Palestine conflict pose a formidable challenge to China’s intended role and ambitions as a peace broker in the Middle East.

Gurugram men are quitting dating apps, alcohol, hiring lawyers. A woman on Bumble did this

A 32-year old woman made Rs 1 crore over three months, cheating and robbing 10 men she met on Bumble dating app.

Sand miners are the new narcos. Rajasthan gangs offer cash, career, swag

Sand mafias have turned illegal river mining into a thriving industry, luring young recruits and villagers with promises of wealth and power. Crime and cratered rivers are the collaterals.

A great shift happening for Mandarin learners in India. Tourism out, elite ‘naukris’ are in

Gone are the days when people from Bihar, Agra, and Chandigarh came to Delhi and scouted for Chinese tourists. Jobs in think-tanks, big companies and govt look promising.

Mahua is smooth as scotch now. MP tribal liquor is at Taj, Marriott tasting sessions

MP’s heritage liquor is selling big in the elite class. Shivraj Singh Chouhan government is correcting the historical stigma, rebranding and putting it on the global map.

Punjab’s most hated—sacrilege accused live in hiding, face death, can’t use phones

Indian Penal Code prescribes a 3-year imprisonment for attempting sacrilege, but in Punjabi society, those accused of sacrilege or beadbi are exiled for life.

Bhagwant Mann’s official farce on SYL issue shows a deeper nationalism crisis is here

Punjab has had a rich tradition of progressive civil society organisations and intellectuals. But today, Punjab and Haryana are parroting their state's populist lines.

On Camera

Why ‘problematic’ Bridget Jones’s Diary still hasn’t faded, 25 years on

There is no denying that Bridget Jones exists in a culture of toxic masculinity or that she is inherently problematic. But that is precisely her appeal.

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.