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Won World Cup but no fanfare—Jharkhand blind cricketer waits for better school for kids

'They used to say that once we win the World Cup, everything will change. Now I have won the World Cup, but there is no change in my condition,' says Sujit Munda, regarded as 'Jasprit Bumrah of Jharkhand'.

Inside India’s shadow pharma industry — dingy drug units, cash payments, poor inspection

ThePrint visited drug units in Modi Nagar to see what keeps them running. Death of 18 children in Uzbekistan after they allegedly consumed a spurious drug has hurt India’s image of pharmacy to the world.

Goa Police said Felix Dahl died doing cartwheels. 8 yrs later, ‘murder’ probe still on

22-year-old Swedish national Dahl was found dead in Goa in 2015. Mud below his head was soaked in blood. While police called it ‘accidental fall’, Bombay HC said it was ‘most unlikely explanation’.

Pakistan’s peace calls with India scream strategic desperation. It won’t bear results

For Pakistan’s strategic orientation to change, India must provide some reassurance. But India’s military is structured to capture some of Pakistan’s territory.

Why BJP didn’t want PM Modi’s words about Pasmandas, Bohras, and Church to come out

While PM Modi advocates outreach to sections of minorities, his BJP colleagues are wary of upsetting the party's core support base.

Why Iran’s drone programme is a ‘triumph’ – Harsh sanctions, western components & simple designs

Tehran's drone programme can be traced back to 1980s. Iranian drones are cheap, have more range & flight endurance, besides stealth capabilities & counter GPS jamming systems.

One woman’s fight to pull AIIMS-Rishikesh out of a decade of raids, scams, lies

The problems of AIIMS-Rishikesh go beyond the corruption drama; doctors aren’t flocking to the institute either.

Wadia Institute alone studies Himalayan rocks, relics. After Joshimath, it’s the go-to place

Established in 1968, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology still presents an attractive option, despite its faults, to those wanting to do serious research.

In 8 months, one DGP has juggled CRPF, BSF, SSB, ITBP. For others, there’s no work

IPS officer Sujoy L. Thaosen is currently chief of CRPF with additional charge of BSF. Meanwhile, many DG-rank officers are at a loose end. IPS officers call it ‘injustice’ to all.

Kashmir is the solution to Pakistan’s water woes. But Islamabad must give up territorial claims first

Failing to address the water problem, though, could end up empowering jihadists who threaten the stability of both nation-states.

On Camera

Lower oil prices lead to 4x profits for oil firms, bonanza for govt, but no relief for aam aadmi

Petrol & diesel prices have barely changed since June 2022, even though oil prices have fallen 28% since then. This has boosted profitability of OMCs and dividend payouts to govt.

‘Joint culture needed first’ — CDS Gen Chauhan outlines first steps on the road to theaterisation

ThePrint had reported earlier this month that while theaterisation is the ultimate goal, set to be rolled out one year from now, the focus is on structured jointness initiatives by 2024-end.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?