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A Himalayan disaster Two major factors behind the Nepal disaster are its mountainous terrain and the intensity of the cloudburst or the melting of glaciers in the higher Himalayan ranges. The steep…
By Sohail Khan · 27 Aug
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to travel to Central Asia in the next few days, the first port of call being a state visit to Uzbekistan, followed by participation in the…
By Sohail Khan · 27 Aug
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Days after both Houses of Parliament were adjourned sine die on August 13, 2026, the monsoon session has yet to be formally prorogued. The delay has prompted speculation that Parliament could be…
By Sohail Khan · 27 Aug
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Not too long ago, India’s fire accidents typically occurred in industrial facilities, large offices, mass gatherings, firecracker units and railway compartments, caused by faulty machinery, weak safety procedures and careless use of…
By Sohail Khan · 27 Aug
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In many marriages, partners navigate insecurities, misunderstandings, and personality differences that can sometimes create tension. Legendary singer and actor Kishore Kumar was widely admired for his music and performances, but he was…
By Sohail Khan · 27 Aug
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Disaster struck Nepal on Wednesday after a flash flood ravaged the Himalayas and foothills. As of Thursday, at least 389 people including several foreign tourists, had died, while at least 300 Indians…
By Sohail Khan · 27 Aug
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Solution If you couldn’t find all five differences in the previous puzzle, here they are: The coffee mug changes colour — The mug on the side table is light-coloured in one image…
By Sohail Khan · 27 Aug
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India stands at a critical juncture in its development journey towards Viksit Bharat, 2047. Young people are central to this journey. About 28.3% of India’s population, or nearly 40.1 crore people, falls…
By Sohail Khan · 27 Aug
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Why not simply normalise the use of artificial intelligence in academic or any other forms of writing? Some will call this an ethical violation, arguing that human intellect cannot be surrendered to…
By Sohail Khan · 27 Aug
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The May 2026 judgment in Prajwala vs. Union of India delivered by Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan of the Supreme Court is both path-breaking and historic for the simple reason…
By Sohail Khan · 27 Aug