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Messengers for security forces, a listening ear to Maoists—Bastar journalists acted as ‘bridge’

Ranu Tiwari convinced last surviving Maoist commander in Bastar to lay down arms; while Manku Netam & Ankur Tiwari facilitated surrender of 210 Maoist cadres last October.

From ‘jal, jungle, jameen’ to jobs: Surrendered Maoists seek new lives with state rehabilitation

Chhattisgarh govt and MHA have identified the rehabilitation and reintegration of the surrendered cadres as one of the cornerstones for the long-term solution to Left Wing Extremism.

Punjabi Dalit fiction is reaching an English audience at last. The book is called Gangrene

Dalit literature in India is usually tied to the Ambedkar-Phule revolutionary legacy and raw Marathi autobiographies. Now a new translation of Punjabi-Dalit stories shows caste as Punjab lives it.

What was India’s disco decade like? How Dhurandhar made 1980s music & vibe cool again

On one end of the disco spectrum was the uber-cool, ultra modern Kalpana Iyer with her long legs and the other end was the saree-wearing, fully covered, big-bindi flaunting Usha Uthup. What tied them both together was music composer Bappi Lahiri.

Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, MVC—a quiet warrior, a gentle soul, the Lion of Ladakh

Beneath the uniform and the gallantry award was a man of rare humility. There was no trace of bravado in Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, no attempt to wear his achievements on his sleeve.

Pakistan establishment heavyweight’s jibe at UAE puts focus on fraying Abu Dhabi-Islamabad ties amid war

Earlier this week, Pakistan Senator and former I&B minister Mushahid Hussain described the UAE as a 'helpless nation' after the latter asked Islamabad to repay a $3.5 billion loan.

A dog’s day out — how a labrador, indie, and retriever spent their Manali vacation

Indian pet parents are spending lakhs on dog-first vacations. ‘Want to show her the world.’

Adhir comeback & Humayun Kabir’s ‘Babri’ stir interest, but Bengal’s Muslims fear BJP gains

ThePrint visited Murshidabad, Cooch Behar, Malda, Nadia, Kolkata, Nandigram, where some decisions by Mamata haven't gone down well with community that has traditionally supported TMC.

Hindus are worshipping pigs now in this Delhi neighbourhood. Muslims are the target

Delhi's Tri Nagar residents are keeping pigs in cages at homes, while the walls display posters of a powerful, pig-faced deity adorned in jewellery.

How Ayyappa went from a local forest deity to Kerala’s most controversial God

The taboo on women’s entry was in practice by 1820, when the British lieutenants Ward and Conner wrote of the Sabarimala temple.

On Camera

Asha Bhosle’s last album was with British band Gorillaz. She was a trailblazer

Asha Bhosle showcased her versatility in 2006, when she collaborated with Australian cricketer Brett Lee on ‘You’re the One for Me’ for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Govt extends EV subsidies, nudges auto-makers to adopt cleaner fuel amid energy supply crisis

Centre says LPG supply stable despite pressure. Steps up efforts to ensure fuel security as Hormuz disruptions amid West Asia tensions upend global trade.

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.