The BJP government tabled the Women’s Reservation Bill as the first order of business in the new Parliament House on September 19. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the Bill a historic decision and said that he had been chosen by god for the noble task of giving rights to women. The bill was passed in...
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March 24, 2026March 24, 2026City
Headline numbers mask AGP’s steady slide despite 10 years in power
While an upstart born in the aftermath of the anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act protests manages to hold its own against the principal Opposition party, the one synonymous with regionalism in Assam is in terminal decline even after enjoying the perks of power for the past decade. The Raijor Dal, with party chief Akhil Gogoi its sole...
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March 5, 2026March 5, 2026City
A ‘ballerina’ from Eurosiberia finds a new stage in India
Marie Antoinette’s image has been shaped by words not her own, but consistently put in her mouth through the centuries. Two things she did not say continue to be misattributed to her. One, the suggestion that the poor French peasants could have cakes if they lacked bread. And the other, oddly, has to do with...
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March 5, 2026March 5, 2026City
Comfort fit for conservancy workers: how three Indian cities are getting the ‘measurements’ right
In 2021, when the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs urged all urban local bodies to adopt the new design standards in allotting uniforms to sanitation workers, Indore Municipal Corporation sought an exception. It was not a move of defiance, but one of concern, concern for its safai mitras, as its conservancy workers are called....
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February 15, 2026February 15, 2026City
Chennai RWA shines in TN’s solar race
Bollineni Hillside Phase I in Perumbakkam off Old Mahabalipuram Road sprawls across 45 acres and consists of 1295 dwelling units. For ease of administration, the community is cleaved in the middle, the north side servicing a half of those dwelling units and the south side the other half. Both segments have a separate STP-WTP unit....
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January 3, 2026January 3, 2026Entertainment, News
Aamir Khan to Star in New Spy Action-Comedy
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan is set to appear in a new spy-themed action-comedy film, marking an interesting shift in genre for the actor known for his content-driven and experimental choices. The upcoming project blends espionage, action, and humour, and is already generating buzz within the Indian film industry. According to industry sources, the film will...
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January 3, 2026January 3, 2026Entertainment, Events, News
Pune International Film Festival (PIFF ’26) Announced
The Pune International Film Festival (PIFF ’26) has been officially announced, with the upcoming edition scheduled to be held in Pune, Maharashtra, celebrating Indian and international cinema. The festival is expected to bring together filmmakers, actors, critics, and cinema enthusiasts from across the country and abroad. According to the organisers, PIFF ’26 will showcase a...
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21-Year-Old IIT Student Secures Landmark International Placement
A 21-year-old final-year student from Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H) has achieved a major milestone by securing a record-breaking international placement package, drawing nationwide attention during the current campus recruitment season. The student, enrolled in the Computer Science and Engineering programme, received an overseas job offer with a compensation package reported to be among...
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Cooch Behar Trophy Tournament Highlights
The Cooch Behar Trophy, one of India’s premier under-19 domestic cricket tournaments, continues to play a vital role in nurturing young cricketing talent across the country. Organised under the aegis of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the tournament features state teams competing in multi-day matches following the traditional red-ball format. The...
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India’s Brave Warrior Queen: Prime Minister Modi Pays Tribute to Velu Nachiyar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid glowing tribute to Velu Nachiyar, hailing her as one of India’s most courageous women warriors and an inspiring symbol of resistance against colonial rule. In his message, the Prime Minister described Velu Nachiyar as a fearless leader who stood up to British forces in the 18th century, long before...
