Editor's Note
From the Editor-in-Chief
To walk away from the extraordinary nutritional value of eggs on cultural grounds that are not shared is folly that deprives millions of children of the nutrition they need
UPFront
Bankipur bypoll | Rebirth of Prashant Kishor
The ace election strategist's Jan Suraaj Party comes of age with his fairytale bypoll victory in saffron 'fortress' Bankipur
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Glasshouse
Here is this week's Glasshouse
UPFront
Health Watch | Mental health: National hotline to the rescue
Tele-MANAS has handled more than 3.43 million calls since its launch in October 2022
UPFront
CWG 2026 | A season of firsts
Despite a leaner Games that left out many of India's strongest sports, the contingent excelled across disciplines
State Scan
Uttar Pradesh | Do ladke script a sequel
As the state nears poll season, the duo of Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi plan a rerun around a 'Governance & Gen Z' plank
State Scan
Madhya Pradesh | Datia, a debacle decoded
The BJP's bypoll loss owes to ambitions in conflict—the CM's play against veteran Mishra setting off revolt
State Scan
Gujarat | Dropping out? AI to the rescue
A mix of tech and the human touch helps fight the curse of students vanishing from the school roster
State Scan
Punjab | Fissures in the Congress camp
Pro-Channi camp raises pitch as ex-MLA gets suspended for warring against Warring
State Scan
Goa ST quota | Tribal clock ticking
The state's Adivasis want political quota before poll, others say await census
State Scan
Kerala | A quick end to the honeymoon
CM Satheesan takes on all comers, ruffling feathers in his own party and causing discontent among allies
State Scan
Maharashtra | A living will to die well
Pointless treatment? Here's a legal way that lets patients refuse it in advance
State Scan
Rajasthan | The doctor is in...but sans a licence
MBBS graduates from abroad who can't pass the India exam are greasing their way in with forgery
Home
Le Creuset launches Bleu Riviera cookware collection in India
Le Creuset launches Bleu Riviera a vibrant, refreshing new blue
Cover Story
Midday meals | The battle over eggs
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
The Big Story
The road ahead for CJP
The Cockroach Janta Party is focused on being a 'pressure group' for now, looking to the nation for its next big cause while also putting in place a structure for itself
The Big Story
Interview with Abhijeet Dipke | 'People have lost faith in all institutions'
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke talks at length with Dhaval S. Kulkarni on the chances of launching a political party, the Centre's anti-cheating bill and the big takeaways from the Jantar Mantar protest. Excerpts:
Special Report
Aviation | Udan gets a second wind
A decade after opening the skies to smaller towns and first-time flyers, a revamped Udan scheme sets out to make regional aviation work for the long haul
Nation
A freebie that frees women | Odisha's Subhadra Yojana
Pioneering studies on Odisha's Subhadra Yojana reveal an encouraging picture: cash in hand is also expanding female autonomy and enterprise
Leisure
Battle for the skies | Netflix's 'Operation Safed Sagar'
Netflix's 'Operation Safed Sagar' puts the Indian Air Force's daring role in the Kargil War at the centre of a meticulously researched drama
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