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In the past, Nepal has faced multiple mega crises — natural and man-made — that have had long-term impacts on public and social security, economic growth, governance, diplomacy, and politics. But the…
By Sohail Khan · 10 Sep
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What began as a routine vegetable run on September 8, 2026, ended in sudden tragedy on Nellikuppam Road in Chennai, leaving one man dead and a 14-year-old boy carrying a lifelong burden.…
By Sohail Khan · 10 Sep
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As the monsoon season brings relief from scorching temperatures, it also brings health concerns due to increased humidity and the spread of waterborne diseases. During this time, bolstering our immune system becomes…
By Sohail Khan · 10 Sep
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When a high court looks a district magistrate in the eye, declares that her actions reek of despotism, warns that errant bureaucrats could turn an entire state into a dystopia, and orders…
By Sohail Khan · 10 Sep
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When a racist comment targeted Chef Karthikeyan Selvaraj for his skin colour, he refused to let it slide. Instead of deleting the abuse or responding in silence, he put the comment in…
By Sohail Khan · 10 Sep
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The synchronous mass flowering and subsequent die-off of bamboo across forest landscapes can trigger a chain of ecological shocks — from invasive weed outbreaks and intense wildfires to rodent population explosions and…
By Sohail Khan · 10 Sep
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Nominal GDP estimates under the old 2011-12 series have been revised lower under the new series primarily due to a better picture of the informal sector, Saurabh Garg, Secretary in the Ministry…
By Sohail Khan · 10 Sep
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Spotting a rodent scurrying across the kitchen or hiding in a corner can be unsettling—but is it a mouse or a rat? While the two may appear similar, their physical features, size…
By Sohail Khan · 10 Sep
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Walk into MIT, Stanford, Caltech, or Bell Labs, and you will find Indian-origin scientists driving quantum computing, mRNA therapeutics, agentic AI, and graphics processor design. They run corporate research divisions, win Nobel…
By Sohail Khan · 10 Sep
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Who, after all, is a Dilliwallah? For decades, Delhi has resisted answering this question. Instead, it has let its residents stitch something of themselves into an ever-expanding, ever-evolving patchwork of belonging. Its…
By Sohail Khan · 10 Sep