Society
Pashmkaar: Putting pashmina artisans at the forefr...
October 4, 2025
Pashmina is much more than a piece of clothing it is a living testament to centuries of heritage, artistry, and cultural identity. Woven from the fine undercoat of the Himalayan Capra hircus goat, this fabric represents one of the most refined and delicate crafts in the world. Ev...
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From courtrooms to kitchens: Rise of Roots Café
September 30, 2025
Situated on a quiet lane in Delhi’s Greater Kailash market, Roots Cafe offers a refreshing contrast to the city’s parade of fashionable dining spots. Unlike restaurants that thrive on passing trends and social media buzz, Roots Café focusses on something deeper a sense of wa...
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Punjab floods highlight unequal climate burden on ...
September 20, 2025
As the Monsoon enters its withdrawal phase in parts of India, it leaves behind a trail of destruction in many parts of the country, some of which are habitual recipients of floods and others, notably Punjab, which are rarely at the receiving end of extreme floods. As per the Indi...
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Council of Europe welcomes progress by France on c...
September 16, 2025
In its first detailed report on how France is putting the Istanbul Convention into action, a treaty to prevent and fight violence against women and domestic abuse, Grevio, a group of experts within the Council of Europe, has praised the country’s progress so far. It also made s...
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Delhi lawyers up in arms against LG rule on police...
September 15, 2025
Lawyers in Delhi have moved the Delhi High Court, demanding scrapping of a notification recently issued by the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi that permits police officials to depose through video conferencing instead of appearing physically in court. Several petitions from bar asso...
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RSF raises concerns on violence against media in N...
September 15, 2025
At least a dozen news outlets and three major media organisations came under attack during the riots that engulfed Kathmandu and several other regions of Nepal on September 9, leaving the media sector facing widespread devastation. In a press statement, Reporters Without Borders ...
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Dowry deaths cast dark shadow over India
September 8, 2025
The recent alleged murder of Nikki Bhati, a 28-year-old woman, in a an alleged dowry-related case in Greater Noida, in the National Capital Region Delhi, has put the spotlight back on the age-old ill-practice of the Indian society. Dowry-related deaths and violence remain one of ...
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Russian Athletics Federation puts focus on nationa...
September 6, 2025
Since you took charge as President of the Russian Athletics Federation, what kind of progress has been made in addressing the doping issue? In my capacity, I focus solely on athletics and the Russian Athletics Federation. I am responsible for its governance, compliance, and resto...
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Russian athletes fight doping stigma, push for ful...
August 22, 2025
Russia, which has been a major sporting power, has found itself sidelined and outcast from global sporting competitions for over a decade when repeated doping scandals led to investigations that exposed a vast state-sponsored doping programme in Russia, peaking after the 2014 Soc...
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Religious leaders promote wave of misogyny cloaked...
August 18, 2025
In recent months, India has seen a disturbing rise in controversial statements made by prominent religious leaders. Under the veil of preserving tradition, culture and spirituality, some so-called spiritual gurus have used their platforms to spread sexist, regressive and dangerou...
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