Insights

The biggest winners at the 72nd National Film Awards weren't the biggest box-office hits. Has Indian cinema begun rewarding substance over spectacle?

One final. Two generations. Will Lionel Messi script the perfect farewell, or will Lamine Yamal announce the arrival of football's next global superstar?

A critical analysis of development, displacement and the Pyre Protest in Madhya Pradesh, questioning who bears the cost of progress in a democracy.

Will more students get a chance to study at DU? A new committee is reviewing seat increases for the university's one-year postgraduate programmes ahead of the 2026-27 admissions.

After a school library controversy, Jammu and Kashmir has ordered a territory-wide audit of books and academic material. Yet, only one of its 11 universities has formally begun the process.

Nearly four lakh trees could disappear for three coal projects. Can India balance energy security with its climate promises and forest conservation?

Admission secured, documents ready, but no visa interview. Thousands of Indian students now face an anxious wait that could delay their dream of studying in the United States.

Can a democracy remain truly democratic if peaceful protesters are removed instead of being heard? Sonam Wangchuk's removal has reignited the debate on dissent, accountability, and citizens' rights.

He conquered cricket with bat, ball, and brilliance. Sir Garfield Sobers was more than a legend. He was the gold standard against which every all-rounder has since been measured. His passing marks the end of an era, but his legacy will inspire generations forever.

Delhi's latest sewage assessment has uncovered a shocking reality: one drain alone now releases more wastewater than the city's entire treatment capacity, raising fresh questions about the future of the Yamuna cleanup.

Can historical evidence reshape deeply held beliefs? D.N. Jha's The Myth of the Holy Cow remains one of India's most debated history books, challenging conventional narratives while raising difficult questions about history, faith and collective memory.

Every year, the gods leave their temple and join the people on the streets. In Puri's Rath Yatra, faith is not confined behind sacred walls—it rolls forward on giant chariots, pulled by thousands of hands united in devotion.

As Spain celebrated a place in the World Cup final, masked intruders tried to break into Lamine Yamal's Barcelona home, highlighting the growing security threats faced by football's biggest stars.