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Topic: Fasting

The man who eats nothing: MP govt greenlights study on monk surviving on water & ‘energy from pebbles’

The govt says the project will enable researchers from around the world to study, understand physical endurance of Dada Guruji Maharaj, who claims he hasn’t eaten since October 2020.

Muslim clerics strongly defend Shami after pacer is labelled ‘criminal’ on TV for not observing roza

A photo of Mohammed Shami drinking an energy drink during India’s semi-final match against Australia went viral. President of All India Muslim Jamaat claims Shami committed a sin.

Fasting has become a mark of privilege—all about self-obsession & excess

In 'The Fast’, John Oakes reveals numerous facets of the act of self-deprivation through historical, scientific, and cultural research.

As a fasting Hindu, I oppose South Delhi mayor’s move to shut meat shops for Navratri

The move to shut meat shops in south Delhi has less to do with piety, and more to do with religious might. And it is not based on any credible data.

Fasting for 18 hrs a day could help slow down ageing and fight cancer, diabetes: New study

Intermittent fasting triggers metabolic switch where a body's source of energy changes from glucose-based to fat-based, which could improve health, say researchers.

China’s brutal Ramzan crackdown on Muslims is of no interest to Pakistan or even US

The restrictions on Uighur Muslims are linked to a large surveillance programme that is being tested by the Chinese government.

TalkPoint: Have politicians turned ‘fasts’ into a farce or do they serve a purpose?

Experts weigh in on the use of 'fasts' as a form of peaceful protest at time when senior leaders and activists across the political spectrum observe hunger strikes.

Last Laughs: Fasting times in Indian politics & the irony of Beti Bachao

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

On Camera

Controversial dog-walker IAS Sanjeev Khirwar is back in Delhi. What happened to his wife?

In 2022, athletes claimed they were asked to wind up training early at Thyagraj Stadium so that the IAS couple could walk their dog. Then came the memes and public outrage.

IndiGo profit plunges 78% as Dec meltdown with 3k flight cancellations takes a toll

Net income for InterGlobe Aviation Ltd slipped 78 percent to Rs 5.5 billion for the three months ended Dec 31 compared with the year-ago period.

Rafale saga: 25 yrs of detours, deadlocks & political hesitation. Now IAF getting what it always wanted

Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.