Names Deleted During SIR: Why The Form 6 Route Is Under Scrutiny
The dispute centres on the difference between applying for inclusion through Form 6 and updating an existing electoral entry through Form 8
THE LEAD
Cover Story | Outdated Degrees, Fewer Jobs And India's Crisis Of Employability
In India, a degree is no longer the ticket to a job; it is merely the starting point of the struggle to find one
Asian Para Games Live Updates, October 21, Day 6: Ayush Verma Wins Shot Put Gold; Praveen Claims Record-Breaking Victory
Asian Para Games Live Updates, October 21, Day 6: The sixth day features Indian athletes competing in archery, para-athletics, swimming, powerlifting, badminton and other sports, with several medal events scheduled for October 21
InDepth | After A Decade Of Modi’s Dominance, India’s Opposition Reclaims The Narrative
The current wave of protests has given the Opposition an opening to regroup and reclaim political ground
'I Am Still At My Peak': Mohammed Shami Remains Hopeful Of 2027 ODI World Cup Spot
Mohammed Shami targets an India comeback for the 2027 ODI World Cup, backs his fitness, dismisses selection disappointment, and explains his focus on domestic cricket and match readiness
Weak Organisation, Big Demands: Congress’s Seat-Sharing Dilemma With SP In UP
Aradhana Misra's meeting with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra comes amid internal dissent over the UP Congress leadership change and negotiations with Samajwadi Party for the 2027 Assembly elections
Delhi E-Rickshaw Rules 2026: What We Know About Passenger Limits, Licence And PSV Badge
The government has invited suggestions and objections from the public and other stakeholders within 30 days
China’s TBM Curbs: Could India’s Infrastructure Push Hit A Supply-Chain Wall?
China’s new export controls cover specified tunnel-boring machines, components and technologies from November 18. The rules raise questions about India’s access to specialised equipment, although their impact on Indian projects remains unclear.
Over 1,100 Families Evicted In Assam ? What We Know About The Drive In Nagaon, Hojai And Golaghat
The eviction drive reportedly affected more than 1,100 families across three Assam districts, with residents disputing encroachment claims and citing decades-old settlements, while the Gauhati High Court had ordered them to vacate the land
NEWS
National
PM Modi said the festival represented the victory of truth over evil and that villages and cities across India were immersed in Ramlila celebrations
International
Zelenskyy and US envoy Steve Witkoff are set to meet in Oslo amid tensions with Trump over intelligence sharing and Russia sanctions
National
On the RSS’s foundation day, Rahul Gandhi criticised its views on women as Mohan Bhagwat warned against regime-change agitations.
International
The UK will deploy RAF Typhoon fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi drone and missile attacks amid escalating regional tensions
National
“The State Department doesn't negotiate trade agreements, but we are very much involved in what's happening...We're very, very close. I would say we're about as close as you can be without having execute," Rubio said
National
Speaking at the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting in Dushanbe, Singh called for collective action against terrorism and those who finance, support or provide safe havens to terrorists, with Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar present
National
The appointments were made on the instructions of BJP national president Nitin Nabin and take effect immediately
MAGAZINE
A Piece of Paper - 09 November 2026 Issue
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SubscribeMillions of young Indians are stepping out of campus with degrees but no job offers. According to Niti Aayog, graduate unemployment stands at 13 per cent, higher than the national unemployment rate of 3.2 per cent. There is also the issue of mismatch between employment and degrees: only 8.25 per cent of graduates in India work in jobs that match their qualifications. Of the 3.4 crore students enrolled in undergraduate programmes, combined enrolment in B.A., B.Sc and B. Com exceeds two crore. However, degrees like these are not generating enough jobs. The problem is also systemic. Students have degrees, diplomas and certificates, but because of outdated curricula in many educational institutions, and higher and technical education failing to keep pace with changing industry requirements, they lack the required vocational skills and knowledge to keep pace with a demanding work culture. A large number of unemployable graduates in the country is likely to turn India’s demographic dividend into a liability.
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An Outlook-Toluna Survey: India's Fertility Crisis - 26 October 2026 Issue
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SubscribeOutlook magazine's latest cover story is a package based on a survey that we conducted with market-research platform Toluna. The Outlook-Toluna Survey on Women and Family throws up some surprising facts and demolishes a number of myths. Some of the interesting findings are: Urban women want greater policy focus on human development-health and education rather than cash transfers or tax benefits to be mothers. Women want to be mothers not because cultural or societal pressures but because they want to start their own families. Then we discuss why working women are postponing motherhood and what they expect from employers. These and more stories in the latest Outlook issue.
One Tukaram is Not Enough - 12 October 2026 Issue
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SubscribeYour food may not be safe. The system knows it. Yet the food chain keeps moving. From five-star kitchens to roadside dhabas, food passes through a chain where contamination, adulteration and poor hygiene can enter at every stage, with consequences ranging from diarrhoea and jaundice to typhoid and hepatitis. Into this maze has stepped Tukaram Mundhe. Since taking charge as Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration commissioner in May, Mundhe has overseen more than 12,000 inspections and raids, cancelled or suspended around 600 licences and sealed more than 300 eateries. But raids cannot fix a broken system. India has the laws, standards and regulators. Yet violations persist, enforcement remains uneven and corruption finds its way through the gaps. Mundhe can keep cracking the whip. But can one man change the system? In this issue, Outlook examines India’s food-safety maze, where it fails and why one Tukaram is not enough.
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SPORTS
Asian Para Games Live Updates, October 21, Day 6: Ayush Verma Wins Shot Put Gold; Praveen Claims Record-Breaking Victory
Asian Para Games Live Updates, October 21, Day 6: The sixth day features Indian athletes competing in archery, para-athletics, swimming, powerlifting, badminton and other sports, with several medal events scheduled for October 21
On Wednesday, Ayush Verma clinched the gold medal in the men's shot put F53 event at the Asian Games. It was his second medal at the ongoing games, as he won a bronze medal in the men's javelin throw F53/54 event on Tuesday. With this, India officially hit the double-digit mark, securing the contingent's 10th gold medal of the campaign.
India shines at the Asian Para Games 2026 as athletes win 35 medals, including nine gold, through record-breaking performances in athletics, shooting, para table tennis, powerlifting and swimming
India’s Simran Sharma won gold in the women’s 200m T12 event at the Asian Para Games 2026, clocking 24.80 seconds. Iran’s Hajar Safarzadeh claimed silver in 25.02 seconds, while India’s Tejalben Damor secured bronze with a personal best of 25.23 seconds
India vice-captain Shafali Verma received an official ICC reprimand and one demerit point for throwing the ball in frustration after dropping a catch during the second T20I against Zimbabwe, which India won by nine wickets in Raipur on Sunday
BUSINESS
₹5, ₹10 Pack Maths No Longer Adds Up For FMCG Majors
By Ritesh
₹5, ₹10 Pack Maths No Longer Adds Up For FMCG Majors
YouTube Goes Long: Is India’s Streaming Turf Up For Grabs?
By Shristi Acharya
Fairfax’s IDBI Bank Bet Faces Three Big Tests
By Anjali Pal
MONEY
Tier-2 Pivot: Why Retirement Real Estate Is Moving Beyond India’s Megacities
By Ayush Khar
Tier-2 Pivot: Why Retirement Real Estate Is Moving Beyond India’s Megacities
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TRAVELLER
Sadipur’s 300-Year-Old Durga Puja: Where Ganesha And Kartikeya Switch Places
By Debarati Pal
Sadipur’s 300-Year-Old Durga Puja: Where Ganesha And Kartikeya Switch Places
Gods Were Here: Promila Bahri Photographs The People And Traditions Behind Old Delhi’s Ram Leela
Gods Were Here: Promila Bahri Photographs The People And Traditions Behind Old Delhi’s Ram Leela
Sterling Leopard Haven Jawai Opens In Rajasthan With Wildlife Experiences And Regional Cuisine
Sterling Leopard Haven Jawai Opens In Rajasthan With Wildlife Experiences And Regional Cuisine
All You Need To Know About Bishnupur’s 1,030-Year-Old Durga Puja
All You Need To Know About Bishnupur’s 1,030-Year-Old Durga Puja
Durga Puja In Delhi: 9 Pandals To Add To Your Pandal Hopping List
Durga Puja In Delhi: 9 Pandals To Add To Your Pandal Hopping List
LUXE
Breaking Bad Star Aaron Paul Sells His Mansion for USD7.4 Million
By Aaron Jacob
The Breaking Bad star has exchanged the familiar comforts of Los Angeles for Parisian life with his wife, Lauren, and their two children, following the devastating January 2025 wildfires
Alfa Romeo Cuorerosso Concept Car Makes Its Global Debut At The 2026 Paris Motor Show
By Aaron Jacob
Alfa Romeo’s Cuorerosso concept debuts at Paris, a manifesto of heart, red and Italian obsession
Lakmé Fashion Week 2026: Pearl Academy’s Gen Z Take on Indian Fashion
By Sonali Mukherjee
Pearl Academy’s GenAnokhi took the runway at Lakmé Fashion Week 2026 with a Gen Z perspective on Indian fashion. Bringing six traditional crafts together with contemporary silhouettes and experimental styling, the showcase explored how young designers are reinterpreting India’s cultural heritage through personal identity, creative expression and a contemporary design sensibility
Interview | Richa Khemka’s VESPER Finds Its Light in the Shadows at Lakmé Fashion Week
By Sonali Mukherjee
At Lakmé Fashion Week 2026, Kolkata-based designer Richa Khemka unveiled VESPER, a couture collection inspired by light, shadow and the many facets of a woman’s identity. Featuring sculptural silhouettes, sheer organza, metallic accents and intricate craftsmanship, the collection explores the balance between strength, softness and self-expression