The pandemic has spurred a growing interest in India’s traditional system of healing, though the taint of ‘irrationality’ persists
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What was gold standard a decade ago may not be relevant today, hence there cannot be an answer to developing on line of modern...
Let us strengthen our good old systems from the ground up rather than trying to decorate the top with techniques from modern medicine, says...
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In the Tamil state’s bipolar politics, three ‘others’ try to make an impact.
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Newcomers bring fresh ammo, new strategy to the poll battlefield in the BJP-ruled Northeast state
Agriculture is a state subject, but Central laws have historically prevailed. Will the three farm laws survive farmers’ anger?
They are referred to as ‘wives of ex-militants’. They are women from Pakistan and PoK who married Kashmiri men who had crossed the...
Urban dwellers are discovering their green thumb, making new friends and eating fresh, organic greens from community farming
The genocide committed by Pakistan on Bangladeshis was unmatched since the Nazi holocaust. On the 50th year of this crime...
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Telegu actor Rana Daggubati speaks about his art and craft, especially his latest venture 'Hathi Mere Saathi'.
Kabir’s mystical poetry enthrals newer generations. This simple, unpretentious translation, with helpful commentary, is a model publishing effort too.
Machchharpur? Smells that can assault even a Covid patient? Yes, yes. But India’s most unlivable city? Bah! It’s my city of joys, my crush, my teenage Brazzers. And those litchis!
