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Population control messages on Indian stamps from 1966 to 2005. How postal dept played key role

In the 1960s, given the limited reach of TV and radio, the Indian govt relied heavily on Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department to spread awareness about family planning.

Early detection, vaccine & hygiene — why India’s milk capital saw fewer lumpy skin cases

Anand, home to Amul, India’s largest dairy cooperative, reported 1,507 cases since April 1 cases. Amul officials say farmers there have been taught how to take care of their cattle.  

How two Gujarati monthlies covered Independence in 1947. Media today can learn a thing or two

Sanskruti, a monthly started in January 1947, dismissed sheer pessimism that discarded any celebration around Independence. It urged to accept what India had got.

Ajmer Sharif never had to explain itself. It now confronts new world of suspicion, scrutiny

In his last sermon, Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti urged his followers to avoid politics and courts, but conflict defines existence of modern-day khadims.

Savarkar, Nehru deployed history to conjure a future for India. Gandhi had no time for this

Though fundamentally opposed, Savarkar and Nehru’s works had the markings of a utopia, however positive or negative.

A 20-year battle for Rs 20 — lawyer who sued Railways & won says it wasn’t just about money

In 1999, Tungnath Chaturvedi was overcharged Rs 20 for 2 train tickets in Mathura. A consumer court on 5 August directed railways to refund amount with interest & pay Rs 15,000 fine.

Vikkals were just parodying Tamil songs. Until they found a sweet spot in Instagram reels

Comedy collective Vikkals branded Instagram reels with their take on Tamil culture. Their fanbase has grown, but their parents still struggle to understand this 'new age' content creation.

‘Shakespearean tragedy’— why IAS fraternity is rallying behind ‘coal scam’ convict HC Gupta

Former coal secretary H.C. Gupta, a 1971-batch IAS officer, was this week given 3-year jail term in the latest among a string of ‘Coalgate' cases dating back to UPA era.

‘Not a common tailoring job’—Muslim women in Malerkotla stitch flags for Har Ghar Tiranga

Known for its intricate embroidery work, Malerkotla is home to many small-scale units that deal in ceremonial flags, insignia and badges for security forces.

Shrikant Tyagi isn’t alone. List of complaints against Noida bahubalis is long

Residents and police in Noida speak of being 'scared' of Shrikant Tyagi. But such 'chhutbhaiyya netas' have for long been displaying power bigger than their actual power.

On Camera

What can be expected from the ongoing talks in Islamabad? Odds of resolution remain slim

The initial ceasefire functioned less as a resolution and more as a pause—an opportunity for both sides to recalibrate, while claiming victory.

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

New Delhi: India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system,...

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.