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Monday, September 8, 2025
TopicCaste Panchayat

Topic: Caste Panchayat

In Bihar, gram sabha isn’t what you think it is. It’s a ‘Gram Sham’

M R Sharan -
In 'Last Among Equals', M.R. Sharan gives a glimpse into the ground reality of Bihar's politics, quite literally.

Maha tribe that conducts ‘virginity tests’ to take its reformist rebel youth to court

Manasi Phadke -
Kanjarbhat elders say the youngsters have misrepresented the tribe, insist the virginity tests are decided by families, not caste panchayats.

On Camera

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Opinion

Don’t believe these 10 sunscreen myths

Deepali Bhardwaj -
UV rays can penetrate through clouds and still cause skin damage even on overcast days. Sunscreen should be part of your routine throughout the year.

What vehicles become cheaper with new GST slabs—small cars, hybrids, tractors

India-US relationship has survived darker times. Intelligence ties bind us together

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Economy

Punjab’s paddy farmers are staring at big losses. Why flood impact may spill out of India’s rice bowl

Krishan Murari -
As devastated farmers begin to come to terms with the fallout, 4 lakh hectares of land under paddy cultivation across state is flooded. Punjab is among the biggest contributors to PDS.

Defence

Army chief weighs in on theaterisation, says it is inevitable and need of the hour

Snehesh Alex Philip -
New Delhi: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has strongly backed the idea of theaterisation, saying it is inevitable and the need of the hour. Speaking...

National Interest

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

Shekhar Gupta -
In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?

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