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Highlights of India Today 9th September 2024 issue:

A deep dive into one of the most pressing issues facing India - women's safety, especially at the workplace. Plus, views from the states going to the polls, the Liquor gate case, Leisure and more

THE PENSION PANACEA

0n August 24, the Union Cabinet approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), which will provide government employees with assured pension after retirement.

3 mins

GOYAL FINDS AN AMAZONIAN CHALLENGE

Nearly five years after the Centre brought in norms to rein in multinational e-commerce companies operating in India, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal sparked fresh controversy by raising concerns over the rapid expansion of e-commerce. He also drew attention to the pricing strategies used by some e-commerce firms, questioning what he termed “predatory pricing”.

3 mins

SIDDA IN A LAND TUSSLE

It's open season for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Karnataka, with Opposition parties BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) pushing for his ouster over an alleged 'land scam.

3 mins

Hindus in the Cross-fire

Atrocities against minorities, especially Hindus, have spiked in Bangladesh since the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina regime on Aug 5.

3 mins

RECRUITMENT ROT

With the Puja Khedkar controversy, where the probationary IAS wrongfully availed OBC quota benefits, still echoing in the public's mind, another recruitment scandal threatens to shake the foundations of India's elite services.

3 mins

RETURN OF HORSEPOWER

Commissioners of police moved around on horseback before H.G. Gell (1902-09) became the first one to use a motor car (1907).

3 mins

SAFETY OF WOMEN@ WORK WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE

THE BRUTAL RAPE AND MURDER IN KOLKATA EXPOSED HOW UNSAFE INDIAN WORKPLACES ARE FOR WOMEN. A BLUEPRINT FOR STAKEHOLDERS TO ENSURE THEIR SAFETY.

10+ mins

LAST CHANCE FOR LANKA

WHY THE PRESIDENTIAL POLL ON SEPTEMBER 21 IS A MAJOR TURNING POINT FOR SRI LANKA EVEN AS IT RECOVERS FROM THE 2022 ECONOMIC COLLAPSE

10 mins

BATTLE FOR THE SOUL OF J&K

AS THE UT PREPARES FOR ITS FIRST ASSEMBLY POLL AFTER THE ABROGATION OF ART. 370, NC-CONGRESS COME TOGETHER TO MOUNT A CHALLENGE

5 mins

THE HARYANVI POLL HUSTLE

AFTER A DECADE-LONG RULE, THE BJP IS TRYING TO DEFEND THE JAT HEARTLAND FROM A CONGRESS THAT IS RESURGENT BUT ALSO RIDDLED WITH INFIGHTING

5 mins

HIMANTA. THE NEW HINDU CHAMP

The Assam chief minister’s polarising narrative, which ties the preservation of Assamese culture to Hindu identity, is increasingly shaping the political landscape in his state and deepening the societal divide

6 mins

AAP LAUNCHES FIGHTBACK

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal remains in jail, but his No. 2 Manish Sisodia is out, raising AAP's hopes as the assembly election nears. The beleaguered party is now chalking out its next course of action

9 mins

Morality Tales

In her latest book-a translation of lesser-known stories from the Mahabharata-Wendy Doniger returns to the themes and ideas of her earlier work

3 mins

Ancient Hymn, Modern Verse

Vikram Seth's translation of Tulsidas's Hanuman Chalisa captures the incantatory quality of the original

2 mins

SITE OF MEMORY

A new exhibition explores how memories act as powerful tokens in shaping our understanding of the world

1 min

EMERGING ARTISTS IN FOCUS

In its current edition, the Delhi Contemporary Art Week continues its mission of showcasing young talent

2 mins

A MONUMENTAL EYE

An exhibition on Indian monuments in colonial times reveals how photography influences popular imaginations and histories

2 mins

Time with the Tribes

An exhibition in Gurugram by photographers Aditya Arya and Pablo Bartholomew is a striking reminder of the rich traditions of the Nagas

2 mins

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