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Topic: Constitution

Sabarimala’s constitutional roots: Revisiting the 1948 clash between faith, freedom and reform

Sabarimala reference will ultimately decide whether 1948 constitutional compromise between religious freedom and social reform still holds in India where religion is both intensely personal and fiercely political

As govt challenges ‘constitutional morality’ in Sabarimala reference, a look at its evolution in courts

‘Vague, indeterminate concept’: Centre argues it oversteps the written statute but the legal background does showcase organic development.

Opposition’s motion against Om Birla: What Constitution says about removal of a Speaker

Congress MPs accused Speaker Om Birla of partisan conduct and levelling 'unwarranted allegations' against women MPs from Oppn parties.

‘It’s one thing to be woke but…’ Supreme Court tells ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ makers to change film’s title

SC was hearing a PIL that demanded a stay on the release of the movie, claiming that it promotes stereotyping, and hurts the dignity and sentiments of Brahmins.

ThePrint Quiz, 26 January, 2026: Republic Day

Who was the chief guest at India's 1st Republic Day parade? 26 Jan was picked to honour which event? As India celebrates its 77th Republic Day, take this quiz by ThePrint.

RSS didn’t always honour the Constitution. It’s a new phenomenon: Shashi Tharoor

Shashi Tharoor was in conversation with Vir Sanghvi at The Park, where The Oxford Bookstore announced the longlist of contenders for its 11th Book Cover Prize.

Political, parochial, or unique? SC’s ‘swadeshi’ interpretation of law has legal fraternity divided

Rejecting imposition of timelines on Governors & President for assent to bills, SC’s bid to frame constitutional interpretation as 'swadeshi' unleashes a range of reactions.

Khattar’s ‘Mahapurush’ U-turn after Congress kicks up storm over his remark on Ambedkar & Constitution

Congress claims Union minister questioned Ambedkar's role in making of Constitution & remarks show 'mindset' of BJP. Khattar made the remarks after meeting widow of IPS Y Puran Kumar.

No ‘maharaja, princess’ in court, orders Rajasthan HC. What Constitution says about royal titles

HC pulled up heirs of Jaipur's ex-royals, giving them a week to drop titles from their petition. Courts have repeatedly noted that titles of nobility conflict with principle of equality.

The many lives of Indian sadhus—rebels to arts to politics

Alongside diverse works, the DAG exhibition explores spiritual, cultural, and artistic expressions across the Indian subcontinent.

On Camera

Women are moving from unpaid family work to self-employment. Why that’s not enough

The current transformation is best understood not as a transition to formalisation, but as a transition from invisible labour to visible informality. Women's work is far from secure.

Russia raking in a windfall from Hormuz blockade. Export revenues doubled to $19 bn in March, says IEA

Despite damage to key Russian oil infrastructure by Ukrainian drone strikes in March, International Energy Agency data shows Russia’s earnings in March were highest for any month since January 2024.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.