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After the Galwan freeze, Modi and Xi move toward a reset of the terms of engagement, but contentious border and trade disputes could curb progress

The Supreme Court comes down heavily on the FSSAI dragging its feet on misleading labels on packaged foods and urges the $140 bn Indian food processing industry to be upfront about the ingredients in their products

A host of harmful additives and preservatives hide behind seemingly healthy food labels and marketing claims

The Nepal tragedy exposes India's vulnerability to such catastrophes in its fragile Himalayan states. How we can minimise the impact

As the Nepal government counts the costs of the terrible natural disaster, the focus is on the many portents of climate change and the restitution due to one of the world's lowest carbon emitters

Unemployment, inflation and Gen Z discontent take a toll on the BJP's tally even as the NDA retains a comfortable majority and PM Modi his popularity

A worthy ensemble of 50 young, self-made female icons whose achievements can serve as a template for women across India and a beacon of hope for the nation

With 16 states keeping eggs off the menu, the world's largest midday meal scheme draws criticism for not keeping up with child nutrition standards

Beyond NEET, there are six other key issues across politics, the economy and governance that will test Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his leadership

The sights, smells and soundbites at Jantar Mantar

Disillusionment with India's failing institutions has driven Gen Z to the streets, say experts

As the banned film shines a light on the extra-judicial killings in Punjab after Operation Bluestar, a deep dive into the dark decade when the bloody militancy was brutally crushed

The film has turned Punjab's contested past into an electoral issue for the assembly polls early next year

A survey that maps the challenges women face from partners, family and the wider society when they say 'no'

Women increasingly recognise consent as a right, yet social expectations, emotional coercion and moral judgement still silence choice when it matters most