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A helping hand

Over the past year, Imaginarium has placed 3D-printed parts in space, in human bodies, in oil fields in the Middle East, and as drones on the Indian border

Fading federalism

One of the most visible indicators of the erosion of state autonomy is the diminishing financial independence of states

FOUNDING MOTHERS OF THE CONSTITUTION

THEIR CONTRIBUTION IN THE MAKING OF THE REPUBLIC REMAINS EXEMPLARY AND INSPIRING

Value every breath

VO2 max is the best way to measure fitness and predict life expectancy

Statutes of unity

The Constitution reminds us that national oneness comes through addressing inequalities, not enforcing uniformity

Incomplete equality

Equal marriage rights is one of the last bastions of patriarchy and to dismantle it, the recognition of marital rape as an offence is non-negotiable

Navigating around the limitations of a helpline

In the early days, because nobody had ever directly responded to rape survivors, the understanding was that if a hospital receives a rape survivor, a CEHAT (Mumbai) team member will go to that hospital.

Fifteen extraordinary women

Fifteen extraordinary women of the Constituent Assembly not only helped draft the Constitution but also laid the foundation for a democratic and inclusive India.

Celebrating difference

Preservation of diversity is the rationale behind minority rights as enshrined in the Constitution

LET THERE BE BLOOD

The eager response to violence-heavy films like Kill and Marco suggests an evolution of the audience

The supreme power

It is time to formally incorporate the Basic Structure Doctrine into the constitutional framework

Race against the tide

With the Chinese navy's expansion spree altering power equations, India seeks self-reliance and strategic partnerships to protect its maritime interests

Awe Kashmir!

Thanks to remarkable feats of engineering, Kashmir is finally connected to the rest of India by rail

HELP...JUST A CALL AWAY

How people working at helplines across India are providing comfort and clarity to those on the brink

Indefatigable efforts

Ambedkar defended the draft constitution for 165 days and incorporated more than 2,000 amendments

Drafting a dream

The fact that the Indian Constitution has endured 75 turbulent years—adaptable enough to be amended yet resilient enough to retain its essence—speaks volumes about its strength

Homegrown ideals

The Constitution is a powerful embodiment of India's cultural heritage

The 'brown beauty' of Mahakumbh

Is it just those dancing liquid amber eyes? The wide, open smile? The glossy thick hair? God knows! But Monalisa Bhonsle, 16, from Indore, selling simple handmade bead necklaces on the crowded ghats of the Mahakumbh Mela at Prayagraj, became an internet sensation overnight when her video went viral. Suddenly, social media content creators were rampaging along the sandbanks in search of the teenager, whose fame had captured fans across the world.

The guest from the east

When ‘fortress’ Singapore fell to the Japanese on February 15, 1942, Winston Churchill exclaimed: “Australia is threatened, India is threatened.” Dead right! Within months, the enemy was at the gates of India.

Better than the broom?

The BJP is using micro-management, a variety of sops as well as its big guns to unseat the AAP in Delhi

Why Trump covets Greenland

There’s no denying it. Donald Trump is a prince among real estate developers, known for his pushy, winner-takes-all approach.

Bomb man who kept his mouth shut

The best thing about Rajagopala Chidambaram, who passed away recently, was that he “could keep his mouth shut”, as his mentor Raja Ramanna wrote in his memoir, Years of Pilgrimage. No wonder, he tested six atom bombs with no CIA, ISI or satellite spy eyes getting any wiser beforehand.

Extreme to mainstream

With the recent surrender of six Naxals, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah declares Karnataka almost “Naxal-free”. The BJP is questioning his “closeness” to the far left

SUMMITS, SURVIVAL AND SERVICE

Mountaineering expeditions play a crucial role in mountain warfare training

EYES ON THE ICE

THE INDIAN ARMY TRAINS ITS MOUNTAIN WARRIORS AT THE MACHOI GLACIER WHERE THEY LEARN ICE AND SNOW CRAFT IN SUB-ZERO TEMPERATURES. THE HIGH ALTITUDE WARFARE SCHOOL IN GULMARG PREPARES THEM FOR WARS THAT ARE DRIVEN BY TECHNOLOGY AND INTELLIGENCE. ON SNOW-COVERED BATTLEFIELDS LIKE THE HIMALAYAS, THE ARMY WANTS ITS JUNIOR LEADERSHIP TO BECOME DECISION-MAKERS AT THE TACTICAL LEVEL

Time to dream big

Every year, January 12 is celebrated as National Youth Day—as homage to the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, honouring his enduring teachings and visionary ideas.

Climbing the power ladder

In his latest book, T.V. Paul explores India's search for its day in the sun as a global power

Howdy, rowdies

The world is already exhausted, and Donald Trump has not even begun his second term.

The going gets rough

It’s been a very macho fortnight

Eastward Ho!

Odisha, which hosted this year's Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, is emerging as a focal point for India's Act East Policy, given the turmoil in the northeast