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A Fundamental Right – The Hindu

null The enforcement of Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, represents a momentous step forward in India’s 100-year struggle for universalising elementary education. Photo: Ranjeet Kumar Published – April 01, 2010 11:25 am IST Read Comments Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Source link

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Experts Question Blanket Immunity for Election Commissioners

When the government introduced the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Terms of Office) Bill, 2023 Bill in the Rajya Sabha on August 10, 2023, there was all-round criticism of the legislation. Besides the unassailable dominance the Bill would give to the government in making the appointments, one point […]

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A Fundamental Right – The Hindu

null The enforcement of Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, represents…

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Japan successfully launches probe in historic Mars moon mission

Phobos, the larger of Mars’ two moons, is seen in this undated image taken…

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Experts Question Blanket Immunity for Election Commissioners

When the government introduced the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions…

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CAS verdict on Senegal AFCON title appeal ‘expected end November’

Senegal’s Sadio Mane, centre, and Morocco’s Neil Yoni El Aynaoui challenge for the ball…

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Akshit Jindal October 21, 2026
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Experts Question Blanket Immunity for Election Commissioners

When the government introduced the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Terms of Office) Bill, 2023 Bill in the Rajya Sabha on August 10, 2023, there was all-round criticism of the legislation. Besides the unassailable dominance the Bill would give to the government in making the appointments, one point […]

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Japan successfully launches probe in historic Mars moon mission

Phobos, the larger of Mars’ two moons, is seen in this undated image taken by NASA’s High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. | Photo Credit: Reuters Japanese scientists successfully launched a spacecraft Tuesday (October 20, 2026) that aims to be the first to retrieve samples from one of Mars’s […]

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CAS verdict on Senegal AFCON title appeal ‘expected end November’

Senegal’s Sadio Mane, centre, and Morocco’s Neil Yoni El Aynaoui challenge for the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations final. File | Photo Credit: AP The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced on Monday (October 19, 2026) that a verdict on Senegal’s appeal of the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup […]

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Government says ample stock of fertilizers to meet Kharif demand; no need for panic buying

“India has “ample” stocks of fertilizers to meet demand for the upcoming Kharif sowing season,” the government said on Monday (May 11, 2026), as it appealed to farmers not to engage in panic buying. In an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia, Aparna S. Sharma, Additional Secretary in the Department of Fertilizers, informed […]

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Economy Monetary Policy

What are the deal contours of India-New Zealand FTA?

The story so far: After coming into force on October 20, India’s trade deal with New Zealand became the seventh such agreement to take effect in the last five years. The deal with New Zealand is special not only for India’s trade gains but also because of how the investment is set to benefit. There […]

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Budget Fiscal Architecture

Decoding the Next Union Budget’s Production-Linked Blueprint

North Block mandarins weigh targeted R&D tax credits for clean-tech components against fiscal consolidation targets.

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Markets ● DII Inflows Strong

Rupee rises 29 paise to 94.62 against U.S. dollar in early trade

This image is used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee appreciated 29 paise to 94.62 against the American currency in early trade on Wednesday (October 21, 2026), supported by positive sentiments in the domestic market and RBI intervention to curb U.S. dollar demand. Besides, the rupee got a boost from […]

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Gurugram tops residential launches at ₹1.38 lakh cr in 2025; NCR sees 450% post-Covid appreciation

Opportunity is no longer simply about building more—it is about building better, in the right locations | Photo Credit: The Hindu Gurugram emerged as India’s top residential market by launch value in calendar year 2025, recording ₹1.38 lakh crore across 23,809 units, with an average value of over ₹6 crore per unit, according to real […]

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Circadian Rasayana: How Clinical Trials Are Validating Adaptogenic Ashwagandha & Brahmi

Modern neurobiology examines seasonal Ritucharya protocols for cortisol regulation.

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Health Preventive Care

How the wellness industry turns anxiety into profit

Remember me from this time, last year? No? I don’t blame you one bit. This time last year I was a non-person sunk neck-deep in sofa. Mindless jelly, clumsily packaged in skin so embarrassingly home-grown it looked exactly like skin. Ce’st alas was moi. Organic and ethically sourced, but with little else right on the label. True, I’d […]

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Fitness Kinesiology

Of trends, lifestyle, living spaces: How 2025 redefined these and more

As the year 2025 comes to an end, we look into who dominated India’s art and design ecosystem. In the fashion scene, we cover craft-focused pieces that lean into native design and sustainability. We speak to experts from different fields to find out what habits to let go off in 2025 and what to adopt […]

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Food Gastronomy

GenZ Ramyun brings Korean DIY ramen experience to Visakhapatnam

People making their ramyun at the newly-opened restaurant Genz ramyun, a self serve Korean ramyun bar, at Beach Road in Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: KR Deepak A slice of Seoul’s bustling convenience-store culture has arrived on Visakhapatnam’s shoreline. At GenZ Ramyun, the newly-opened Korean self-serve café on Beach Road, diners do more than order a […]

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Southern Latitudes exhibition in Thiruvananthapuram traces the birth of modernism in south India

Artist-writer Tensing Joseph describes his exhibition, Southern Latitudes: Scenes from Madras & Trivandrum, as an “academic show for the art community”. Showcasing over 140 works by 30 acclaimed artists, the event at the College of Fine Arts (CFA), Thiruvananthapuram, explores the evolution of modern art in South India, analysing its developments in Keralam and erstwhile […]

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Europe without the crowds: Why off-season travel is having a moment

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The future of Indian fashion is taking shape in Paris

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Homes and Gardens

Four-month RERA extension: Why homebuyers may bear the cost

The Centre has advised the state Real Estate Regulatory Authorities (RERAs) to…
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Best monsoon treks in the Eastern Ghats

The first showers rarely arrive quietly in the Eastern Ghats. They settle…
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Government says ample stock of fertilizers to meet Kharif demand; no need for panic buying

4 min read Oct 21

Assam ships first legal agarwood chips to West Asia

3 min read Oct 21
Commodities & Tech View Desk
02 • AYURVEDA

Classical Panchakarma Centres in Kerala Integrate Genomic Prakriti Mapping

5 min read • AYUSH & Longevity

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03 • BUDGET

Capital Expenditure Multiplier: How Sovereign Green Bonds Are Funding Metro Rail

5 min read • Fiscal Architecture

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04 • ECONOMY

What are the deal contours of India-New Zealand FTA?

5 min read Oct 21

GST Council unveils reforms to ease refund, registration and reduce litigation

5 min read Oct 21
Macroeconomics View Desk
05 • ENTERTAINMENT

Southern Latitudes exhibition in Thiruvananthapuram traces the birth of modernism in south India

4 min read Oct 21

Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution comes to Bengaluru on October 16

2 min read Oct 21
Cinema & Culture View Desk
06 • FASHION

The future of Indian fashion is taking shape in Paris

8 min read Oct 21

Gaurang Shah’s ‘Limitless Traditions’ chronicles India’s handloom heritage

3 min read Oct 21
Sartorial & Craft View Desk
07 • FITNESS

Of trends, lifestyle, living spaces: How 2025 redefined these and more

1 min read Oct 21

Mindful meals, nature walks and fitness: Visakhapatnam’s slow living shift

6 min read Oct 21
Kinesiology & Movement View Desk
08 • FOOD

GenZ Ramyun brings Korean DIY ramen experience to Visakhapatnam

3 min read Oct 21

When the streets at Madurai come alive with iftar flavours

5 min read Oct 21
Gastronomy & Ferments View Desk
09 • HEALTH

How the wellness industry turns anxiety into profit

9 min read Oct 21

How Brain Rot and Rage Bait Fuel the Rise of Global Autocracy

5 min read Oct 21
Clinical Medicine View Desk
10 • HOMES AND GARDENS

Four-month RERA extension: Why homebuyers may bear the cost

4 min read Oct 21

How landscaping is shaping the future of luxury real estate

3 min read Oct 21
Tropical Modernism View Desk
11 • INDIA

Experts Question Blanket Immunity for Election Commissioners

8 min read Oct 21

Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka: A Test of Protest Rights

5 min read Oct 21
National Bureau View Desk
12 • INDUSTRY

Gurugram tops residential launches at ₹1.38 lakh cr in 2025; NCR sees 450% post-Covid appreciation

2 min read Oct 20

DPA positions Kandla as green fuels, shipping hub

2 min read Oct 20
Heavy Manufacturing View Desk
13 • LUXURY

Europe without the crowds: Why off-season travel is having a moment

6 min read Oct 21

The MINI that finally makes sense

1 min read Oct 21
Horology & Bespoke View Desk
14 • MARKETS

Rupee rises 29 paise to 94.62 against U.S. dollar in early trade

2 min read Oct 21

Sensex, Nifty rally up to 1% in early trade on IT stocks, firm global cues

2 min read Oct 21
Dalal Street & Equities View Desk
15 • SPORT

CAS verdict on Senegal AFCON title appeal ‘expected end November’

2 min read Oct 21

Man City star Guehi says taking the knee has lost impact after opting against anti-racism gesture

3 min read Oct 21
High Performance & Test View Desk
16 • STATES

A Fundamental Right – The Hindu

1 min read Oct 21

Maoists strike again – The Hindu

1 min read Oct 21
Federal & Regional View Desk
17 • TRAVEL

Best monsoon treks in the Eastern Ghats

6 min read Oct 21

Best Wildflower Treks in India and Nepal for the Monsoon Flowering Season

12 min read Oct 21
Slow Journeys & Heritage View Desk
18 • WORLD

Japan successfully launches probe in historic Mars moon mission

4 min read Oct 21

Canadian unity or separation: why did Alberta province hold a referendum?

5 min read Oct 21
Diplomatic & Global South View Desk
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