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Crimes against lower castes, tribal population in India are rising
In 2016 alone, there have been a series of such crimes.
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Just 6% of funds to repair destroyed forests have been used – and that's a good thing (and bad)
A third of the money was used for 'non-plantation activities, such as cultural activities, computers, furniture, laptops'.
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In just 30 years, India has lost large forests to 23,716 industrial projects
India’s forests now cover only 21.34% of the country.
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Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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West Bengal: The epicentre of India’s boom in sexual slavery
In 2014, India witnessed a 38.7% rise in human trafficking.
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5,275 wilful defaulters + Mallya owe banks Rs 56,621 crores
The money that wilful defaulters owe Indian banks has grown nine-fold over 13 years.
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Why Raju Rai lives 1,980 km from home in Jharkhand
His story is similar to the story of many of the 307 million Indians who report themselves to be migrants.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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What explains the astonishingly high number of accredited journalists in Andhra Pradesh?
The state has given official recognition to more than 15,000 journalists, allowing them to get subsidised transport and healthcare.
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In India, a million rubber farmers are imperilled by cheap imports
The prime minister has promised to raise the import duty on rubber. It might be a little too late.
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Low priority: Just 0.21% of India’s new infrastructure projects are in health sector
The investments in the health sector are far lower compared to those in the transport and energy sectors.
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The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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How failed power projects have shackled India's energy growth
A host of issues including bureaucratic snarls have contributed to 75 projects being scrapped over the last seven years.
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No country for quick justice: 20 lakh cases on trial for more than a decade
The existence of too many forums and procedural laws aggravate the working of the courts, say experts.
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Gujarat’s courts need 287 years to clear pending cases
Gujarat has 1,096 judges in its district and sessions courts, the fifth most in the country. Yet it also has among the most pending cases.
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The Field
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller