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How US Burning Man festival, doused by floods this yr, became a symbol of counterculture

During this annual event, people come together to make art & burn a large figurine called 'The Man'. This year, though, rainfall & floods left 72,000 stranded and panicked.

‘India, that is Bharat’ — How Constituent Assembly debated nation’s name in Article 1 of Constitution

While G20 dinner invite in the name of ‘President of Bharat’ has triggered row, Centre had earlier asserted in court that ‘there is no change in circumstances to consider any change in Article 1’.

What’s the significance of ASEAN-India & East Asia summits, on Modi’s itinerary just days ahead of G20

PM Narendra Modi will attend the ASEAN-India Summit as well as East Asia Summit on 6-7 September in Jakarta. India is hosting G20 Summit on 9-10 September.

As countdown to G20 summit approaches 0, all about the bloc & how it works

India, which took over G20 presidency last year, will host the Heads of State and Government Summit in Delhi’s International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre on 9-10 September.

China-Bhutan inch closer to demarcation of disputed border, India watches closely

China claims around 764 sq km of land in Bhutan, in a dispute that dates to occupation of Tibet in 1950s. Meeting last week established joint technical group on border delimitation.

To back caste survey, Bihar govt cited Collection of Statistics Act. What it says & why HC agreed

Modi govt has argued in Supreme Court that only Centre can carry out caste survey, but Bihar govt has countered that Collection of Statistics Act, 2008 empowers states too.

‘Distress formula, deficient rains, fair share’: All about latest Karnataka-TN tiff over Cauvery

Cauvery is lifeline for many districts in southern Karnataka & central TN. Latter moved SC this month after Karnataka refused to release its ‘fair share’, citing ‘failed’ monsoon.

How Japan is treating radioactive water from Fukushima plant before releasing it into Pacific Ocean

China has termed move 'selfish', while North Korea called it crime against humanity & Hong Kong said release of treated radioactive water into Pacific Ocean risks food safety.

Praggnanandhaa’s runner-up finish in FIDE World Cup & how it sets stage for World Chess Championship

Chennai boy Praggnanandhaa finished 2nd after Magnus Carlsen in final round of FIDE World Cup, which is a single-elimination knockout event as opposed to World Chess Championship.

Special status to 12 states, 6 in Northeast — what is Article 371, which govt has ‘no plans’ to amend

After Centre’s abrogation of Article 370 applicable to J&K in 2019, concerns have been raised over fate of Article 371 that bestows ‘special status’ on certain other states.

On Camera

The politics of air pollution—how they are fooling the citizens

Greens have a sizeable support in the Western countries with clean air and blue skies, but not in India, where poisonous air, water and soil kill millions.

India picks up non-sanctioned Russian oil as discounts widen

The purchases confirm a cautious return to Russian oil, though overall spot purchases remain limited. Trade talks between US and India are ongoing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.