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Stronghold of RSS, unwinnable for BJP since 1998—the curious political puzzle that is Delhi

As Delhi heads to polls on 5 February, the RSS remains a strong cultural force, but its political wing BJP has struggled to gain electoral dominance. ThePrint explores this paradox.

Telangana caste survey result is an opportunity and trap for Rahul Gandhi

Revanth Reddy is walking the talk, unlike his Karnataka counterpart Siddaramaiah, who has been sitting over this report for close to a decade.

Russia-Ukraine conflict is a masterclass in 21st-century warfare

Economic sanctions undoubtedly hurt Russia, but exposed the limitations of forcing change in large, resource-rich states that can find ways to circumvent such penalties.

Middle class gets a Budget that mirrors their aspirations. Modi knows the pulse

Union Budget 2025-26 has clear aims: accelerate growth, enhance the spending power of India’s rising middle class, invigorate private sector investment & uplift household sentiment.

Delhi student politics is changing. New DUSU president’s use of fear and force has many fans

Ronak Khatri proactively raises student welfare issues, but he keeps his distance from national and international issues. His concern is with the quality of food in the mess and well-maintained toilets.

Inside Elite Kumbh—no crowds, no chaos, only VIP Sangam, 5-star spirituality

The Uttar Pradesh administration has turned Kumbh from a rural, bottom-of-the-pyramid phenomenon into an elite experience. Even the deadly 29 January stampede hasn’t dulled the sheen.

A Chola queen shaped Hinduism like no one else. Yet you haven’t heard of her

Sembiyan Mahadevi, a 10th-century Chola queen, reshaped Hinduism through temple patronage and art. Her vision turned Nataraja into the most iconic symbol of Shiva.

Can we be a real alternative to China? Modi’s 2014 promise of Indian greatness is in tatters

There was a time when Indians dreamt of being world leaders in technology. Now, the Chinese are so far ahead that they don’t even regard us as competition. It’s between them and the US.

Digantara, Pixxel are inspired by Elon Musk. This will drive India Inc. space dreams

While Digantara Aerospace launched the world's first commercial satellite, Pixxel became the first private company in India to have satellites that allow observation of the Earth in over 150 bands.

‘Oh Meldi Mata, help our children stay in US’—Gujarat village prays as Trump strikes fear

Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigrants has hit Gujarat’s US dream. Dunki routes have dried up and there's panic among migrants. But many Patidars still back him: ‘Trump is like Modi.’

On Camera

Moon madness has taken over modern dating. A waning crescent is the best time to ghost

Alongside buying into the grift that is dating apps, the girlies are also installing astrology apps like Astrotalk to investigate the same tired mystery—will he ever text back?

Africa’s blue economy is booming. What it can learn from Asia

Aquaculture is the fastest growing food sector in Africa, offering significant returns on investment for all involved and achieving the continent’s goals for food security, dignified livelihoods and economic growth.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.