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‘Celebrated too soon’ — Ladakh fights for identity, autonomy more than 3 yrs after Article 370 move

Ladakh battled to become a Union territory for decades, but reality since 2019 has been bleak, say protestors, who are demanding its inclusion under 6th Schedule of Constitution.

There’s a new shrink in town, and it’s the AI chatbot. Patients enjoy more privacy, no bias

From Wysa to Woebot, young Indians are shifting toward cheaper alternative therapy tools. But many say they're no 'heavy lifters'.

What we know as Indian Buddhism today was shaped by Central Asians and Greeks

What is acknowledged as ‘Indian’ now was developed across millennia by people who we don’t consider Indian today.

BSF’s shoot-to-kill policy can’t stop Bangladesh cow traffickers. Trade legalisation must

The success of Sheikh Hasina’s government in crushing jihadist terrorism has had a crucial role in making India more secure.

Godrej, Cipla, Tata— private archives are filling the gaps in the story of modern India

The National Archives of India has almost no record of India's Green Revolution but National Centre for Biological Sciences in Bangalore does.

Dying with dignity is now easier. Experts say next step is to educate people on their rights

Apex court simplified the procedure for executing living wills last month, making ‘right to die with dignity’ more accessible. Experts say promoting ‘death literacy’ is key now.

Grammy-winning ‘Baraye’ is Iran’s anthem against oppression. But it will remain unsung in India

Significantly, the Modi regime is following the middle path on the Iran question as well, just as it is doing on the Russia-Ukraine war.

Forget diplomatic chill, Indian and Pakistani startups and talent are hooking up on the quiet

Entrepreneurs and tech talent from both sides of India-Pakistan border have been collaborating with each other for years now, but it’s still strictly hush-hush.

AIIMS Jodhpur has changed healthcare in Rajasthan. But now it’s cracking under patient load

Patients that earlier used to travel to private hospitals and nursing homes that line highways in Gujarat have a place to go now

Govt pitching simplified income tax regime but a basic complexity remains

Why is a doctor employed by a hospital and on salary taxed differently than a doctor who has opened their own practice?

On Camera

The big squeeze: Why India’s richest states are spending more but building less

As consumption, debt servicing and welfare schemes eat chunks out of productive investment, the future isn’t looking too rosy anymore.

Brigadier & son assaulted in South Delhi for objecting to public drinking. No FIR yet, Army seeks action

Army has written to Delhi Police seeking action against the accused involved in the Friday night episode.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.