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The Citizenship Bill complements NRC in pushing BJP’s Hindutva agenda: here’s how

JPC has upheld most of the provisions in the bill, which has become a political and social flashpoint, given the backdrop of the NRC process in Assam. 

What the ‘fugitive economic offender’ tag means for Vijay Mallya

The Modi government has begun proceedings against Vijay Mallya, the fugitive businessman, the first under a law it enacted last year.

The religious significance of the 18 steps at Sabarimala temple

The 18 steps that lead to the sanctum sanctorum of the Sabarimala temple are believed to be an inalienable part of the darshan. 

NRC process in next 6 months crucial for 32 lakh people in Assam, and for BJP’s poll agenda

The fact that the process won't be completed before the Lok Sabha elections suits the BJP politically.

Why Rahul Gandhi was not allowed to play Rafale ‘bedroom’ tape in Lok Sabha

Speaker’s decision to reject Rahul Gandhi's request to play audio clip is backed by precedent and rules governing conduct of business of the House.

Why Rafale debate in Lok Sabha is crucial for Congress caught in Agusta crossfire

The Congress has consented to a debate in the Lok Sabha but will now have to play its cards right, with the shadow of the Michel arrest looming large.

A year after Bhima-Koregaon clashes, here’s why the Maharashtra village erupted

Bhima-Koregaon was the site of clashes on 1 January 2018, the 200th anniversary of a battle where a British army comprising Dalits beat one led by Brahmin Peshwa.

Kadambini Ganguly: The first Indian woman to become a practising doctor

The achievements of Kadambini Ganguly, a gynaecologist, drew the attention of well-known people of the era, including Florence Nightingale and Annie Besant

Did you know Mahatma Gandhi was a trained nurse? Here are 5 lesser-known facts

As India gets ready to celebrate the 150th year of the Mahatma, ThePrint brings you some new insights into the man behind Gandhi.

Remembering Mother Teresa, the Kolkata saint, on her 108th birth anniversary

Winner of the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize, the Catholic nun created one of the world’s largest missionary groups — Missionaries of Charity.

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.