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J&K Travel Warning May Change? US Envoy Says ‘Americans Will Like Coming Here’
J&K Travel Warning May Change? US Envoy Says ‘Americans Will Like Coming Here’
3 min read
US Ambassador Sergio Gor says Washington will review its travel warning for Jammu and Kashmir after his first visit to the region, pointing to improved security and its tourism potential.
Shimla school audit: 81% lack clean drinking water, 43% have no safety fencing — what went wrong?
5 min read
A social audit of 444 schools in Shimla district has found gaps ranging from drinking water and toilets to classroom space, road access, child safety and official inspections.
Gold Above ₹1.5 Lakh, Yet Indians Are Buying Again. What Is Driving the Festive Rush?
8 min read
Jewellery demand is stirring, imports have doubled and investors continue to pour money into gold ETFs. But the recovery hides a striking shift: Indians are spending more on gold while taking home les ...
More TV Ad Inventory, More Brand Choices: But Who Asked for More Ads?
4 min read
The removal of the 12-minute advertising cap gives broadcasters more inventory. But with advertisers shifting budgets to digital and TV audiences under pressure, the bigger question is whether more ad ...
Fake Bottles, Real Bills: How India’s Train Food Scam Is Making Passengers Pay More
4 min read
IRCTC has seized more than 8,000 bottles of unapproved packaged water in recent inspections, while railway data shows ₹5.13 crore in fines over food-quality and hygiene violations. Here’s what passeng ...
Rupee Likely to Bounce Back in second half of Next Fiscal as Global Pressures Ease: SBI
2 min read
While weaker capital inflows and geopolitical risks continue to weigh on the currency, resilient trade fundamentals and easing global uncertainty are expected to support rupee’s rebound, according to ...
Is Britain Now at War with Russia? Lavrov’s Warning Over UK Drones Explained
7 min read
Moscow says British involvement in Ukrainian strikes could make the UK a participant in the war. But supplying weapons alone does not automatically cross that legal threshold, and Russia has offered n ...
India-Japan Defence Talks Explained: Why Rajnath Singh-Koizumi Meeting Could Reshape Indo-Pacific Security
6 min read
From stealth systems for Indian warships to intelligence-sharing and expanded naval exercises, the talks could push India-Japan defence ties beyond strategic statements and into joint military technol ...
Why Are Faf du Plessis and Jonty Rhodes Backing ETPL? Europe’s Newest T20 League Explained
5 min read
The South African greats have moved beyond endorsements to become co-owners of Rotterdam Dockers. With global stars, six city franchises and ICC approval, can the European T20 Premier League give the ...
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14 Aug 2026 - Vol 05 | Issue 33

Freedom Issue 2026

Shashi Tharoor on being radical liberal | Ram Madhav on how Gandhi used his Hinduism | TCA Raghavan on a diplomat's travels in history | Sumana Roy on the novel beyond the Booker | Carlo Pizzati on the dissolution of Borders
Behold Gandhi the Hindu: How Sanatana Dharma Shaped India’s Independence Movement and Nationalism
Testament of a Radical Liberal
Freedom Issue 2026: Editor's Note
The Capital of Mobilisation: Delhi and the unfinished argument of the Republic