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Abujhmad, a dense and nearly impenetrable forest region, is the only largely unsurveyed area in the country. Even its name suggests the difficulty of the terrain: Abujhmad means ‘incomprehensible plateau’ in Hindi. According to the 2011 Census, the area is home to 40,000 residents, who are Abujhmadiya tribal people. This is one of the seven … Read more
Smoke rises after a reported Israeli strike on a building used by Islamic Republic of Iran News Network, part of Iran’s state TV broadcaster, in Tehran on June 16, 2025. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The world has entered a third nuclear age. Israel’s bombing of Iran, supposedly to address the nuclear threat posed by … Read more
‘Passengers should know that air travel is one of the safest modes of transport and travel’ | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The fatal crash of Air India flight AI171 at Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, has thrown open the floodgates for TRP-seeking media channels to cause fear among air travellers. ‘Experts’ on YouTube channels are … Read more
‘Currently, the expansion of pension coverage is hindered by issues that are linked to scalability, sensitisation, and sustainability’ | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Pensions are essential for maintaining economic stability and dignity after retirement. Retirees often face financial instability due to reduced earning capacity, rising health-care costs, and inflation, necessitating a safety net in the … Read more
Last week, the government issued a set of orders that scientists have heralded as ‘revolutionary’. A major change is in allowing scientific institutions to bypass the Government e-Marketplace (GEM), a Commerce Ministry initiative that is meant to prioritise made-in-India equipment. GEM norms require all government purchases — from laptops to furniture — to be routed … Read more
The discrepancy between Israel’s declared goals for its war on Gaza and its actual actions is staggering. While Tel Aviv continues to repeat hollow slogans—returning hostages, dismantling Hamas, disarming Gaza — these narratives function more as propaganda tools aimed at securing international legitimacy than genuine military objectives. For global media consumption and western political cover, … Read more
Israel’s unprovoked aggression against Iran has not only plunged West Asia into its gravest regional crisis since the 1973 Arab-Israeli war but also pushed the Jewish nation into an unprecedented security calamity. If Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expected the June 13 attack on Iran, hitting its nuclear facilities and assassinating its top generals and nuclear … Read more
A path to peace The prolonged Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to cause widespread suffering. A realistic ceasefire must involve compromises being made by both sides and commitments from the global community. First, Ukraine and the neighbouring countries could adopt a neutral stance, with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization formally agreeing not to expand into Russia’s immediate … Read more
Due to an editing error, the aircraft model was published as Boeing 787-7 instead of 787-8 in the front page report, “DNA profiling identifies 86 victims of AI crash; cockpit voice recorder retrieved” (June 16, 2025) Published – June 17, 2025 12:32 am IST
India’s economic engagements in the Bay of Bengal appear to be entering a new phase. On the face of it, there is reason for quiet confidence. Trade volumes through India’s eastern ports are up. Cargo throughput at Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Paradip (Odisha), and Haldia (West Bengal) has grown steadily. The signing of the Bay of … Read more