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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

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Australian amphibian aircraft firm eyes Indian civil & military market, ties up with Apogee Aerospace

Aligning with India's push to promote inter-coastal air connectivity, Apogee has ordered 15 seaplanes in a deal valued at Rs 3,500 crore.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.