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The AI showdown: How the US and China stack up

China’s ascendance has set off alarm bells in Silicon Valley and Washington. The outcome of this contest may determine which country is the true technological superpower of the 21st century.

Amid sirens & blackouts in Bhuj, I listened to stories of 1971 from steady voices, with a cup of tea

iWitness — the story behind the story of ThePrint journalists’ experiences on assignment.

Revanth ‘rubber stamp for Delhi durbar,’ alleges Oppn after AICC’s Natarajan meets GoM

BRS, BJP have opened front against Revanth Reddy-led Congress govt over AICC Telangana in-charge Natarajan’s involvement in govt talks to resolve Kancha Gachibowli-HCU issue.

From Army Chief’s office to a ‘befitting place’, 1971 Pakistan surrender painting finds new home

At Chief’s annexe in South Block, the painting served as an enduring backdrop to official meet-ups and photographs with dignitaries who visited Chief of Army Staff (COAS).

Yogi, Maurya rift out in open — veiled barbs, quota missives & back-to-back meetings

Maurya’s letter on quota came to light days after Anupriya Patel’s letter to UP CM. Yogi loyalists see bid to weaken CM, Maurya’s aide says Yogi must answer for drubbing in LS polls.

Hopes dashed by controversy-marred results, NEET 2024 students go back to their textbooks

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Air Marshal RN Bharadwaj, junior-most IAF officer awarded Maha Vir Chakra for role in 1971 War, no more

Fondly referred to as ‘Mummy’ by IAF colleagues, former AOC-in-C of Southern Air Command passed away on 13 Feb at his residence in Noida. He was 89.

SII vaccine for deadly meningitis gets WHO nod on quality & safety, can now be procured by UN

MenFive targets 5 causes of meningococcal meningitis, a bacterial infection that can kill within hours. It can cause severe brain damage and sepsis, and is fatal in 50% cases if untreated.

Lance Naik Bhairon Singh Rathore, 1971 war hero, dies in Jodhpur at 81

The BSF veteran’s bravery at Rajasthan's Longewala post during the war was portrayed by actor Suniel Shetty in the Bollywood movie 'Border’.

‘Like an alumni association’ — 2-day Sylhet-Silchar festival unites ‘friends’ from across border

116 Bangladeshis are in India to participate in event being held in Assam's Cachar district to celebrate 75 years of India’s Independence & 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s liberation from Pakistan.

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Period pain is real. Blanket menstrual leave policy isn’t a fix

The Supreme Court is right to point out the 'mindset of employers', who, because of this policy, may deduce that 'women are inferior.'

Red carpet for industry honchos as AAP kicks off Punjab investors summit. Rs 10,000 cr pledged on Day 1

At 2nd such summit in Punjab for top investors organised by AAP since it came to power in Punjab, Lakshmi Mittal announced his Bathinda refinery has increased production of LPG by 3,000 tonnes/day.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba, the man Iran must keep alive & the secret force ‘tasked with it’—all about NOPO

The Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, or NOPO, was the only force Ali Khamenei trusted.It was founded in 1991 and is more feared than the Revolutionary Guards.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.