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The Palimpsest of Happiness: Why Happiness Means Different Things to Different People

From ancient Indian philosophy and Freud to modern neuroscience, an exploration of why happiness remains so elusive, and why pursuing it may be part of the problem.

A Short History of Seriously Inventive way of Rigging (and Winning) an Election

Whether Rahul Gandhi’s rally on November 1 succeeds or fails does not matter, because rigging elections has a long history in the subcontinent.

Girija Devi: The Voice of Banaras, the Soul of the Purab Ang

If her music was ethereal, Girija Devi’s personality was equally […]

Pandit Chhannulal Mishra – the master musician, the devout spiritualist

For Banaras, Pandit Chhannulal Mishra was not just an artist but its soul, giving voice to its traditions, its rivers, and its faith.

National policy on use of smartphones in schools and digital media by children is need of the hour

C-LAB calls for stronger laws, school smartphone restrictions and platform accountability to protect children from online harms.

Warming Himalayas: Nepal’s Climate Justice Test

Nepal’s devastating Himalayan floods have exposed the human and economic cost of a warming region, reviving demand for climate justice.

UN Declares November 27 Global Day Against Child Marriage

India co-sponsors UN resolution declaring November 27 International Day to eliminate child, early and forced marriage.

BRICS – Will It Make or Break in Delhi?

As BRICS leaders gather in Delhi for the September 12–13 summit, India faces mounting pressure to balance competing geopolitical interests and alliances.

The Danger of a Single Story

From colonial rule to modern power struggles, dominant narratives silence diverse histories, reshape cultural identities, and erase indigenous knowledge across societies and nations.

Why Are Indian Sailors Dying in the Black Sea?

3 ships attacked in a week. 5 sailors dead. 2 still missing. No help from the government. No answers from the shipping company. Just silence.

Jantar Mantar Protest: Questions Without Answers

The Jantar Mantar protest shattered many myths, including the perception of the Prime Minister’s political resilience. What happens next will determine whether Narendra Modi, the BJP, and the Congress survive this political storm.

₹10,000 Job Scam Leads Police to ₹70-Crore Cyber Fraud Network with Dubai, UK Links

Six arrested, including a bank manager; four IndusInd Bank officials apprehended as Delhi Police busts nationwide mule account syndicate spanning 19 states.

Nepal’s slum demolitions spark human rights outcry

Nepal’s slum demolitions have displaced thousands, turning a promise of land reform into a human rights crisis.

India’s Opposition: Stranded between alliance and disarray

Recent youth protests prove that there’s widespread discontent against the current government. For political change, though, voters need a viable alternative vision that is both achievable and popular.
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