Under The Scanner
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Real threat to judiciary is from human rights champions – and other claims in Ranjan Gogoi’s book
Highlights from the memoir of former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, released this week.
Umang Poddar
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The curious case of the Tamil Nadu chief minister, a burglary (and murder) at Jayalalithaa’s estate
Edappadi K Palaniswami was last week linked to the 2017 burglary and murder at the late chief minister’s Kodanadu estate by two suspects in the case.
S Senthalir
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Facing bans worldwide, Huawei may find its prospects limited by its links to the Chinese government
Countries like the US, UK and Australia have expressed concern that Beijing could exploit Huawei’s technology to spy on them.
Frank J Cilluffo, The Conversation & Sharon L Cardash, The Conversation
Trending
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Why Justice Datta’s attack on petitioner in VVPAT verdict is worrisome for PILs
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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How Hindutva is reshaping India’s classrooms
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Karnataka: SIT summons MP Prajwal Revanna, his father for questioning in sexual abuse case
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Disability pension: Retired soldiers feel betrayed as BJP challenged 800 cases despite promise
In its manifesto, the party promised to minimise appeals against disability pensions to soldiers. But from 2014 to 2017, the government challenged 800 cases.
Abhishek Dey
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‘Untouchability at IIT Madras’: Segregation of dining hall for ‘pure vegetarian’ students sparks row
RR North Indian Students Mess has designated separate entrances and even wash basins for vegetarian and non-vegetarian students.
S Senthalir
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In Assam, merging NRC updation with Aadhaar enrolment leads to fresh questions
There’s no legal basis for such an exercise, lawyers and activists say.
Ipsita Chakravarty
Video
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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How this tiny district in Assam suddenly got linked with Kashmiri militant group Hizbul Mujahideen
The police have arrested eight men from Hojai district for allegedly helping the separatist group establish a base in the state and carry out terror activities.
Arunabh Saikia
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Bollywood affairs, Indian kids, kaali daal: Imran Khan’s ex-wife spares nothing and nobody in memoir
Reham Khan’s allegation that the Pakistani leader indulged in black magic, including massaging his private parts with lentils, may hurt him politically.
Shoaib Daniyal
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Kerala’s Catholic Church faces calls for reform as nun accuses bishop of rape
The allegations come barely weeks after the Vatican acted against Cardinal George Alencherry for his alleged role in an illegal land deal.
TA Ameerudheen
The Reel
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparkle in entertaining action comedy
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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Family of ‘Maoist spokesperson’ arrested in Chhattisgarh says police have the wrong man
Abhay Nayak’s father says his son is a blogger and freelance journalist while the police claim he is the Naxal rebels’ chief online propagandist.
Malini Subramaniam
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Special report: Doubts cast on Andhra’s claim of foiling Maoist plot to kill Hyderabad University VC
Activists see the arrest of Prudiviraj Ankala and Chandan Mishra as a ploy to discredit a progressive group fighting for education reform in Telangana.
Malini Subramaniam
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Need a CT scan? Here is why you should ask your doctor if it is absolutely necessary
While the medical community is aware of the radiation risks associated with CT scans, doctors admit they rarely spend time briefing patients about it.
Disha Shetty
The Field
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Fitness watch: Project launched in England to study causes of ACL injuries in women’s football
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IPL 2024: Bowlers, Marcus Stoinis help Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians
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India tour of Bangladesh: Radha Yadav, D Hemalatha propel visitors to win in rain-marred second T20I
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson included in Rohit Sharma-led India squad
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: India lose to China in group stage-decider; progress to quarter-final