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Amidst controversy surrounding SIR, why National Voters’ Day has lost significance for many
Poulomi Banerjee
23 Jan 2026 12:02 PM IST
Jan 25 is celebrated as National Voters’ Day to commemorate the foundation day of the Election Commission. Recently, however, the ECI’s credibility has been questioned and it’s been accused of...
The Eighth Column
The Eighth Column
Why a 7-year-old’s prayer to Shiva has a lesson on restraint and accountability for adults
22 Jan 2026 10:08 AM IST
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Professional milestones to personal moments — what Umar and Sharjeel have lost since 2020 arrest
21 Jan 2026 9:11 AM IST
The Eighth Column
How the fatal attack on Anjel Chakma is symbolic of a growing bloodlust in 'Devbhoomi' Uttarakhand
20 Jan 2026 9:27 AM IST
Why Kashmiri Pandits’ hopes of being rehabilitated by the BJP seem to be on the wane
19 Jan 2026 1:46 PM IST
Over 120 deaths in 2025, why stampedes remain a recurring tragedy in India
16 Jan 2026 4:31 PM IST
Why ISRO’s handling of post-failure transparency after PSLV-C62 mission loss will be closely watched
15 Jan 2026 9:38 AM IST
Why in Tamil Nadu, Pongal celebrations unite Hindus and Muslims in common 'thanksgiving’
14 Jan 2026 6:30 AM IST
Nearly six months after flash floods wreaked havoc in Dharali, why locals are yet to move on
13 Jan 2026 1:56 PM IST
How an art style that flourished in 18-19th century Patna is getting a second shot at popularity
12 Jan 2026 7:18 AM IST
How life has altered for residents of Kashmir villages living with the threat of wildlife attack
9 Jan 2026 1:30 PM IST
How ‘desi fitness’ is changing workout goals and life aspirations in Haryana
8 Jan 2026 9:38 AM IST
Why a 29-year-old’s MD degree is a milestone moment for the Koraga tribe
7 Jan 2026 3:53 PM IST
How women directors are claiming their space in Kannada cinema, blending arthouse with mainstream
6 Jan 2026 11:47 AM IST
How the good, old Indian winter picnics have upgraded to fancy farm walks and catered events
5 Jan 2026 9:40 AM IST
How a film in a ‘nearly extinct’ tongue turns the focus on Kerala’s ‘vulnerable’ Cholanaikkan tribe
2 Jan 2026 10:43 AM IST
Consolidation of ongoing political process or new twists and turns — what 2026 could hold for India
S Srinivasan
1 Jan 2026 7:23 AM IST
India is witnessing the consequences of a regime change based on a majoritarian thought process, effected roughly a decade ago. But experts who...
What the world would look like in 2026 if moulded by Trump’s efforts to make America great
31 Dec 2025 9:24 AM IST
Why, in 2025, centenarian RSS is having to weather the belief that it has been diminished by Modi
30 Dec 2025 9:23 AM IST
AI, Trump and the desi tech job meltdown of 2025
29 Dec 2025 10:25 AM IST
Akshaye Khanna’s jig to Saiyaara’s heartbreak appeal — how 2025 brought in ‘meme era’ to Bollywood
28 Dec 2025 12:44 PM IST
Politically vocal but electorally outfoxed — what 2025 has been like for India's Opposition parties
27 Dec 2025 12:07 PM IST
GDP growth rebounds, but average Indian’s living standard dips — How Indian economy fared in 2025
26 Dec 2025 11:18 AM IST
How fresh finds, research progress made 2025 a significant year for science and technology
25 Dec 2025 9:36 AM IST
How churches across India have decked up for Christmas
24 Dec 2025 1:12 PM IST
How the centuries-old tradition of Tamil Nadu’s Athangudi tiles is finding a place in modern homes
23 Dec 2025 12:04 PM IST
What alleged deaths by suicide of school kids say of our awareness of mental health issues in young
22 Dec 2025 11:49 AM IST
What Telangana’s Mudumal Menhirs say about India’s past astronomical prowess
19 Dec 2025 12:39 PM IST
In dating app era, why Indian professionals continue to fall for the charm of a workplace romance
18 Dec 2025 12:39 PM IST
How India’s trailblazing skier Aanchal Thakur is preparing for the 2026 Winter Olympics
17 Dec 2025 1:26 PM IST
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