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My most glorious task

Vinay Katiyar, a former Rajya Sabha member, founded the Bajrang Dal in 1984, after the government banned the Shri Ram Janki Rath Yatra.

Bigger than freedom struggle

Jaibhan Singh Pawaiya, a former Lok Sabha member, was known as a hardcore Hindutva leader with unmatched oratorial skills.

Connecting all Hindus

Sadhvi Rithambara is the founder and convener of the Durga Vahini, the Vishva Hindu Parishad's women's wing.

TALE WITH A FIZZ

Actor, producer, now writer-will the real Huma Qureshi please stand up?

The absurdity of luxury prices

I finally made it to the much celebrated Jio World Plaza mall in Mumbai, touted as India's first luxury shopping mall, even though the DLF Emporio, home to India's largest Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Dior stores, opened in Delhi's Vasant Kunj in 2008.

War By Other Means

With Xi Jinping focused on reunification at the earliest, China is trying aggressively to influence the outcome of the January 13 elections in Taiwan

MY WORK HAS ALWAYS BEEN ABOUT LOOKING AT THE SHADOWS

There are few writers that publishing pauses for; Jhumpa Lahiri is one of them.

Swipe left

Polish filmmaker Krzysztof Zanussi on physics, philosophy and films, and why he is an anti-Communist

Tilling together

Farmer-producer organisations could fix many problems that ail India's fragmented agriculture sector

Engineering a marvel

Science and faith played an equal role, says the team behind the construction of the Ram Mandir

INDIA'S LEAP YEAR

From artificial intelligence to trade agreements, these events in 2024 will determine how much India leaps ahead

Pilgrims, progress

The money and effort that the Central and state governments have put into Ayodhya make it a city that cannot fail. That will not be allowed to fail

CHINA DEVELOPING TOOLS TO CONTROL FOREIGN SATELLITES

On December 12, representatives of India, the United States and Taiwan met in New Delhi, for closed-door discussions on the challenge of cyberattacks on democratic systems, as the three countries are holding general elections in 2024.

FOR THE PEOPLE

Standing on the frontline against expanding authoritarianism, Taiwan has continued to uphold democratic principles

What Works Best For Migraine Headaches?

CERTAIN MIGRAINE MEDICATIONS like triptans, ergots and antiemetics might be two to five times more effective than ibuprofen for treating migraine attacks, according to a study published in the journal Neurology.

The Hasina Juggernaut

The Bangladesh Prime Minister, Who Enjoys India's Backing, Looks All Set For A Fourth Consecutive Term, But Her Post-election Challenges Are Formidable. A Crisis Of Democratic Legitimacy, An Ailing Economy And The Threat Of American Interference Could Test Her Best-laid Plans

RABIT punch

Two novel techniques offer hope for children with thyroid cancer

The slow warriors

On a quest to find themselves, a growing tribe of Indians is giving up the fast life

Healing touch amid hazards

Padma Deskit, Ladakh's first female surgeon, saves lives fighting harsh climate, tough terrain and poor health care facilities

Message from your heart

There has been tremendous progress in our understanding of how sudden death happens and in ways to prevent it

The laboured breath

It's just a wheeze, but not a tease and can morph into a life-threatening disease

STRENGTHEN THIGH MUSCLES TO AVOID KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY

DOING SQUATS AND LUNGES may help you avoid future knee surgery. Having stronger quadriceps relative to the hamstrings may lower the risk of total knee replacement, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of Radiological Society of North America.

10-MINUTE TREATMENT CAN RESTORE SMELL IN PATIENTS WITH LONG COVID

A MINIMALLY INVASIVE, 10-minute procedure may restore the sense of smell in patients who suffer from long Covid. Up to 60 per cent of Covid-19 patients have parosmia, or the loss of sense of smell.

FIRST CRISPR GENE EDITING TREATMENT WINS APPROVAL

IN A LANDMARK DECISION, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved two gene therapies for sickle cell disease, including the first treatment ever approved that uses the gene-editing technology called CRISPR, in patients 12 years and older.

DO COUPLES SHARE BLOOD PRESSURE?

IF YOU HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, there is a high chance that your spouse may, too. According to an international study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, among middle-aged and older heterosexual couples, there was a high incidence of both husband and wife having hypertension.

DELAYED UMBILICAL CORD CLAMPING MIGHT SAVE PREEMIES' LIVES

TWEAKING A SIMPLE, routine procedure after childbirth can greatly improve a premature baby’s chances of survival. Two companion studies published in The Lancet find that waiting for at least two minutes to clamp the umbilical cord of premature babies at birth could decrease their risk of death by more than half compared with immediate clamping.

HEADING A FOOTBALL LINKED TO DECLINE IN BRAIN FUNCTION

According to research presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, frequent heading of a football can cause measurable decline in brain structure and function.

Elegies on film

Pablo Cesar's rich filmography brings to life the myths, beliefs and forgotten histories of diverse lands

Strumming her pain

Whether finding joy in small things or writing lyrics on heartbreak, making music is an intensely spiritual experience for Anoushka Shankar

Things that dazzled in 2023

You could blame the pandemic for the fashion pause it induced upon us, but there really cannot be an excuse for wearing sweatpants in public. For all the highs and lows 2023 has brought on, its most impressive achievement was putting some good, old-fashioned glamour back in our wardrobes.