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Raped by ‘uncle’, a 13-yr-old mother battles stigma — ‘if we keep that child, who’ll marry her?’

Doctors refused to perform an abortion on UP rape survivor since her pregnancy was too advanced. 'I want to become a police inspector when I grow up,' she says.

Chhattisgarh nurses are wading through rivers to help tribal women with prenatal care

According to state data, early referral centres have resulted in more institutional births, but terrain & lack of connectivity are biggest challenges for caregivers in Naxal-infested Abujmarh.

What reports on Indian women’s falling participation in labour force don’t tell you

Critics analysing World Bank report to claim continuance of patriarchal oppression and structural barriers fail to acknowledge a critical aspect about women's economic participation in India.

Japan, the only country merging two security theatres in Europe and Indo-Pacific

If there is one Indo-Pacific player with the economic heft and strategic capabilities to truly champion the merging of the two security theatres, it is Japan.

How India’s longest sea link is taking shape in Mumbai one span at a time & notching many firsts

The 22-km Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link is on track to meet December 2023 deadline, officials say. It’s also setting the bar by using technologies that have not been seen before in India.

Pedigree dogs are India’s new therapists. ‘Rent-a-dog’ latest business on the block

Personal dog therapy can be just as expensive as hiring a snazzy Mumbai therapist with three master’s degrees and a PhD.

‘Only place we’ve ever known’: As Joshimath crumbles, the displaced demand ‘fair compensation’

Govt offering Rs 1.5 lakh, residents demand at least Rs 5 lakh. Protesters want to halt demolitions until agreement is reached on displacement & compensation.

Mental health insurance picking up in India. Employers are also listening—without prejudice

The IRDAI’s order to make mental health insurance mandatory has raised questions about 'good policies'. Professionals are welcoming this first step.

Army ‘rightsizing’ just a clever play of words. It’s about choosing technology over soldiers

Downsizing is inspired by the global chorus seeking a ‘lean, mean fighting machine.’ But India is different—socially, geographically, and in combat ethos.

The plastic age of Indian politics is being ruled by flex. But don’t look for a meaning in it

In this age of fleeting attention, flex speaks politics in 10 seconds. And Bharat Jodo Yatra has made its own contribution to this burgeoning flex economy.

On Camera

Maharashtra’s language war reaches West Bengal. Actor Prosenjit Chatterjee is the first victim

While the language war in other states is targeting those who can't speak the local language, in Bengal, even those whose mother tongue is Bengali have to constantly prove their Bengali-ness.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

DRDO successfully tests latest version of UAV-launched precision missile, ULPGM-V3

Capable of being fired in plain and high-altitude areas, it has day-and-night capability and two-way data link to support post-launch target, aim-point update.

Modi’s Bharat vs Indira’s India: 11-yr report card of politics, diplomacy, economy, nationalism

As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.