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A Serpent’s tangled tales & Revadi Claus caught in coal allocation scam

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

A game of baccarat & 2 weeks on Serpent’s tail — how Nepal journalist got Charles Sobhraj caught

Nepal's Supreme Court ordered Sobhraj's release Wednesday. 19 years ago, it was a chance encounter with 'bikini killer' at casino that led journalist Joseph Nathan to ultimate scoop.

This is what Charles Sobhraj told a journalist on ‘what makes a man a murderer’

Charles Sobhraj wouldn’t live on the street as his mother had; he would have a respectable life. But punishments only angered Charles further.

Nepal Supreme Court orders release of French serial killer Charles Sobhraj on grounds of age

Sobhraj, 78, is thought to have committed at least 20 murders, including 14 in Thailand in the 1970s. He served 21 years in India and was in a Kathmandu jail since 2003.

On Camera

What’s the fate of Hamare Baarah, Kerala Story? Poll speeches, WhatsApp forwards, divided India

Imputing logic or subtlety to a movie like Hamare Baarah is a little like knitting fog. Every Muslim stereotype you can dream of is offered up within the first 20 minutes of the film.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

Amid tensions with China, Philippines says BrahMos a ‘credible defence’

At interaction in Delhi Monday, Ambassador of Philippines also highlighted talks over possibility of high-level delegation visit later this year to mark 75 yrs of diplomatic ties.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.