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ThePrintAM: Who is gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol detained in US?

Who is gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol detained in US?

PureSciencePod: Prehistoric mummified Siberian cat cub creates stir: Here's why

Paleontologists have unearthed a mummified and well-preserved specimen of a three-week old ancient extinct wild cat that has no modern day analogue, sending the paleo world into a tizzy. In ThePrint #̦PureScience, Sandhya Ramesh explains the findings and their significance.

Cut The Clutter: Understanding with science & data how toxic our air is, why & what will fix it, & the 6 strawmen

Queues in front of govt hospital, inhalers, & husky voices are back. As Delhi breathes in poison, in Episode 1554 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, explains why November is so bad, how stubble burning is not the main problem & how the problem is pan-India & year-round.

'Albania’s Muslim Vatican will show Islam isn’t monolithic, an inspiration for other religions'

'Albania’s Muslim Vatican will show Islam isn’t monolithic, an inspiration for other religions'

Manipur crisis is a national failure—a scar on India’s conscience as govt chose to look away

Manipur crisis is a national failure—a scar on India’s conscience as govt chose to look away

‘Inaccessible, autocratic’ or ‘fighting for values’? Kanhaiya Kumar ruffles feathers in Congress

‘Inaccessible, autocratic’ or ‘fighting for values’? Kanhaiya Kumar ruffles feathers in Congress
 
 

Opinionpod: Manipur crisis is a national failure—a scar on India’s conscience as govt chose to look away

For much of India, Manipur is a distant dot on the map, largely absent from the national consciousness. The government’s indifference to Manipur’s plight is reinforcing this narrative.

OpinionPod: 'Albania’s Muslim Vatican will show Islam isn’t monolithic, an inspiration for other religions'

 'What is more interesting is that two words — ‘Islamic’ and ‘State’ — put together evoke alarm rather than optimism. However, the Albanian proposal gives more hope than fear. The Albanian Muslim Vatican would remind the world that Islam is far from monolithic and many interpretations of the religion coexist peacefully, as they should. The Bektashi order follows a mystical, inclusive form of Islam rooted in Shia Sufism, embracing pluralism and intercultural dialogue', says Pasmanda Muslim Thought Leader & ThePrint Columnist Amana Begam Ansari.

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NationalInterest: India must spend right for two-front deterrence. ‘Jugaad’ against China & Pakistan won’t cut it

Historical examples, like the 1971 INS Khukri incident & Pulwama-Balakot in 2019 incident highlights the dangers of inadequate military preparation. Investments should focus on crucial but often overlooked areas such as long-range artillery, drones, smart ammunition, and advanced air defence. Small budget increases or aggressive privatisation could fund these needs, ensuring robust defence capabilities and deterrence against China and Pakistan. Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta says in this week’s #NationalInterest