Daily Brief: Why ‘historic’ pact may not give Tripura’s tribal communities a new deal, and more

Why ‘historic’ pact may not give Tripura’s tribal communities a new deal

The agreement with Tipra Motha gives BJP an advantage. But there is scepticism whether it can secure the rights of the indigenous people.

Assam: Opposition parties, student unions launch protests as Centre notifies CAA rules

Security has been beefed up in the state, with the Sonitpur district administration imposing prohibitory orders.

‘No NRC, detention camps,’ says Mamata Banerjee as Citizenship (Amendment) Act implemented

There are fears that the law could be used, along with the nationwide National Register of Citizens, to render Indian Muslims stateless.

Defusing politics, decimating politicians: Why Naveen Patnaik towers over Odisha

The masterful ‘anti-politics’ of the Biju Janata Dal’s tallest leader has meant that a sixth continuous term as chief minister is all but likely.

Scientists leap beyond Latin, add Indian identifiers while naming new species

Naming species after the locations where they are found aims to foster a connection with the local community.

Memoir: A French soldier’s fascinating contemporary commentary on the rapidly decaying Mughal Empire

An excerpt from ‘Soldier of Misfortune: The Memoirs of the Comte de Modave’. Translated from the French by GS Cheema. Edited and annotated by Jean Deloche.

How Tamaki Matsuoka became an unofficial ambassador of Indian movies in Japan

A Japanese love affair with Indian cinema that is over 50 years old and going strong

Badminton: Meet Arun Vishnu – the man orchestrating the rise of Indian women’s doubles

Arun Vishnu has coached Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand since their junior days and also played a vital role in pairing Ashwini Ponnappa with Ta...

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