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What is DNLA? Northeast rebel group of Dimasa tribe that lost 6 members in Assam encounter

Dimasa tribe is an indigenous, ethno-linguistic community living in Assam & Nagaland. Launched in 2019, Dimasa National Liberation Army demands an 'independent nation'.

What is gain of function? Research field back in focus as Covid linked to China ‘lab accident’

Gain of function research focuses on growing generations of microorganisms under conditions that cause mutations. For years, there has been an ethical debate around it.

What was the Chuknagar massacre? A lesser-known, bloody episode from 1971 Bangladesh war

On 20 May 1971, Pakistani forces gunned down an estimated 10,000 people, including children, in the small town of Chuknagar.

What’s DGAFMS, Indian military’s medical wing leading the fight against Covid

The Directorate General of Armed Forces Medical Service reports to the Department of Defence and not to the Department of Military Affairs or the CDS.

ZyCoV-D could be India’s next Covid vaccine: Learn the science behind it & how it’s different

Zydus Cadila is expecting approval for India's second indigenously-developed vaccine by June. ThePrint explains how it works.

What is Hamas, how it rose to power & its role in Israel-Palestine conflict

This week, Hamas began rocket attacks targeting Ashkelon, an Israeli city close to the Gaza Strip, and Tel Aviv, claiming five lives. Here’s a look at the history of Hamas.

How long can you wait to take 2nd Covishield dose? What experts say & the science behind it

With an expert panel recommending waiting up to 16 weeks to take second the Covishield dose against Covid-19, ThePrint looks at what studies and other experts say about this.

How cyberattack on major US pipeline has become a diplomatic issue between US and Russia

Shutdown of largest US gasoline pipeline underscores how vulnerable the country’s cyber infra is to criminals & national adversaries like Russia, China and Iran, say experts.

Al-Aqsa violence: Why Palestinians & Jews have often clashed at this holy site in Jerusalem

Clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinians at Al-Aqsa mosque Friday and Saturday left nearly 300 people injured. ThePrint explains why this mosque is an important landmark.

Here’s how you can legally adopt a child in India, and it’s not through WhatsApp or Twitter

Several children under the age of 18 have lost both parents to Covid and this has made them vulnerable to illegal adoption or worse, trafficking.

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Why Bihar migrates has a 500-year old answer — from Mughal taxpayers to peasant warriors

Migration in North India isn’t just due to lack of development today. It was shaped by the evolution of labour markets under Sher Shah, Mughals, and the East India Company.

India’s Russian oil imports are showing up in cryptic new places. The crude map stands redrawn

December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.

From nuclear cooperation to defence, trade to oil, what is expected from Putin’s two-day India visit

New Delhi is interested in firming up bilateral agreements for increased trade, mobility, upgrade of Su-30 MKI fighters and the increased range of BrahMos supersonic missiles.

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.