Olympics 2024: Beyond Medals—Hidden Struggles of Athletes Under Global Gaze
The 2024 Paris Olympics will turn Paris into a global sports stage. While athletes chase glory, they face intense mental and physical pressures. To delve into these challenges, The Quint spoke with Dr. Divya Jain, sports psychologist for the Indian team, about their mental well-being. Read here.
The 2024 Paris Olympics will turn Paris into a global sports stage. While athletes chase glory, they face intense mental and physical pressures. To delve into these challenges, The Quint spoke with Dr. Divya Jain, sports psychologist for the Indian team, about their mental well-being. Read here.
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Development, Jobs, Health: Comparing Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget Speeches
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget for the year 2024-25, we compared the budget speeches from 2023, Interim and 2024 speeches to find the top themes and the number of times these were repeated. Amongst these speeches development, employment and health topped the list. Read here.
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget for the year 2024-25, we compared the budget speeches from 2023, Interim and 2024 speeches to find the top themes and the number of times these were repeated. Amongst these speeches development, employment and health topped the list. Read here.
Bangladesh Protests | Sheikh Hasina Will Ride Out This Crisis but at What Cost?
Opinion | "The Sheikh Hasina government will ride out this crisis. The Opposition has tried to exploit the agitation but it cannot depend on politically non-partisan students," writes Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty on Bangladesh. Read here.
Opinion | "The Sheikh Hasina government will ride out this crisis. The Opposition has tried to exploit the agitation but it cannot depend on politically non-partisan students," writes Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty on Bangladesh. Read here.
From Sikar To Namakkal: How Coaching 'Factories' Dominated 2024 NEET-UG Results
Competitive exams like NEET have led to the mushrooming of coaching institutions. Varsha Sriram analyses how coaching hubs like Sikar and Kota dominate the top rankings in the NEET-UG results and are putting privileged students at an advantage. Read here.
Competitive exams like NEET have led to the mushrooming of coaching institutions. Varsha Sriram analyses how coaching hubs like Sikar and Kota dominate the top rankings in the NEET-UG results and are putting privileged students at an advantage. Read here.
Microsoft's Global Outage is a Stark Reminder of Existing Cyber Vulnerabilities
Opinion | "Vulnerabilities & risks exist in digital network infrastructure & have to be constantly guarded against - from deployment to patch management." Subimal Bhattacharjee writes on the recent Microsoft outage. Read here.
Opinion | "Vulnerabilities & risks exist in digital network infrastructure & have to be constantly guarded against - from deployment to patch management." Subimal Bhattacharjee writes on the recent Microsoft outage. Read here.
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‘Most Advanced Weight Loss Drug Yet’ Reaches India: What is Tirzepatide?
Tirzepatide has been approved by India's CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation) for patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity. How is it different from other weight-loss drugs? How much will it cost? FIT explains. Read here.
Tirzepatide has been approved by India's CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation) for patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity. How is it different from other weight-loss drugs? How much will it cost? FIT explains. Read here.
Need a People-Centric Approach for India’s Climate Finance Taxonomy, Say Experts
With India taking a step towards developing a taxonomy for climate finance, what is in store for us? The Quint's Garima Sadhwani asked experts. Read here.
With India taking a step towards developing a taxonomy for climate finance, what is in store for us? The Quint's Garima Sadhwani asked experts. Read here.
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Paris Olympics 2024: Sarabjot Singh – The Shooter Who Has Ice in His Veins
Shooter Sarabjot Singh is among India's biggest medal hopes from the Paris Olympics. But a day prior to his event, the 10m air pistol prodigy remains unfazed by pressure. Shuvaditya Bose writes. Read here.
Shooter Sarabjot Singh is among India's biggest medal hopes from the Paris Olympics. But a day prior to his event, the 10m air pistol prodigy remains unfazed by pressure. Shuvaditya Bose writes. Read here.
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Haryana Elections | Congress Headed for Narrow Win, BJP Falters: Opinion Poll
According to the People's Pulse opinion poll, Congress could get 43-49 seats and BJP 34-39 in Haryana. Here are the full predictions. Aditya Menon takes a closer look. Read here.
According to the People's Pulse opinion poll, Congress could get 43-49 seats and BJP 34-39 in Haryana. Here are the full predictions. Aditya Menon takes a closer look. Read here.
UK Foreign Secy's India Visit: What Future Ties Look Like With Labour in Command
The UK's newly elected govt made certain the importance it attaches to India by deploying David Lammy to visit. How will the India-UK relationship play out with Labour in command? We explore with the help of experts. Read here.
The UK's newly elected govt made certain the importance it attaches to India by deploying David Lammy to visit. How will the India-UK relationship play out with Labour in command? We explore with the help of experts. Read here.
Paris Olympics 2024: PV Sindhu’s Seeding, Key Rivals & Form—All You Need to Know
PV Sindhu, India’s only female athlete with two Olympic medals, aims for a historic hat-trick at the 2024 Paris Olympics. As she begins this quest, let’s dive into her seeding, key rivals, and current form. Read here.
PV Sindhu, India’s only female athlete with two Olympic medals, aims for a historic hat-trick at the 2024 Paris Olympics. As she begins this quest, let’s dive into her seeding, key rivals, and current form. Read here.
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Young Bangladeshis Could, Once Again, Help the Country Chart a Democratic Course
Opinion | "Despite being temporarily quelled, the youth protests in Bangladesh could still expand into a wider anti-government movement." M Niaz Asadullah explains why. Read here.
Opinion | "Despite being temporarily quelled, the youth protests in Bangladesh could still expand into a wider anti-government movement." M Niaz Asadullah explains why. Read here.
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Dear Samay, Mocking Kusha Kapila's Divorce In the Name of Roasting Isn't Funny
"Punching down and using misogyny to be 'funny' in the name of 'dark humour' should be emphatically called out." Swati Chopra writes on Kusha Kapila's roast by Samay Raina on 'The Pretty Good Roast Show'. Read here.
"Punching down and using misogyny to be 'funny' in the name of 'dark humour' should be emphatically called out." Swati Chopra writes on Kusha Kapila's roast by Samay Raina on 'The Pretty Good Roast Show'. Read here.
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RSS's Growth and Influence in Governance Over the Years Made 1966 Ban Irrelevant
Opinion | "We must recognise that the RSS camouflages itself as a cultural organisation," writes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay. Read here.
Opinion | "We must recognise that the RSS camouflages itself as a cultural organisation," writes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay. Read here.
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Biden Quitting is Significant for Netanyahu, Not for the US-Israel Alliance
Opinion | "Joe Biden’s relationship with Israel was long-standing. Kamala Harris, however, though clearly sympathetic toward Israel, has no such deep-seated ties as a newcomer to American politics," writes Sumit Ganguly. Read here.
Opinion | "Joe Biden’s relationship with Israel was long-standing. Kamala Harris, however, though clearly sympathetic toward Israel, has no such deep-seated ties as a newcomer to American politics," writes Sumit Ganguly. Read here.
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Exclusive: Oil Drilling in Assam National Park Can Put Biodiversity at High Risk
Oil India Limited wants to drill at 7 locations inside a national park in Assam, even after a fire lasting more than five months resulted in the loss of an estimated 55% of Dibru-Saikhowa's biodiversity. What is at stake this time? Bahar Dutt reports. Read here.
Oil India Limited wants to drill at 7 locations inside a national park in Assam, even after a fire lasting more than five months resulted in the loss of an estimated 55% of Dibru-Saikhowa's biodiversity. What is at stake this time? Bahar Dutt reports. Read here.
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35 Medals in 25 Games: Why India is Worst Performing Major Economy in Olympics
Several studies have established a positive correlation between a country's GDP and its medal count in Olympics. India's lack of Olympic medals show how India's economic progress poses a unique situation when seen in context of its poor show in Olympics. We try to explain why. Read here.
Several studies have established a positive correlation between a country's GDP and its medal count in Olympics. India's lack of Olympic medals show how India's economic progress poses a unique situation when seen in context of its poor show in Olympics. We try to explain why. Read here.
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Budget 2024 is a Step Forward for Women's Development
Opinion | "Effective governance is key to the success of gender-focused initiatives. The govt must ensure that this is integrated into all aspects of policy-making and implementation." Anima Puri & Dr Twinkal Dogra analyse the Union Budget 2024. Read here.
Opinion | "Effective governance is key to the success of gender-focused initiatives. The govt must ensure that this is integrated into all aspects of policy-making and implementation." Anima Puri & Dr Twinkal Dogra analyse the Union Budget 2024. Read here.
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Life in Assam’s Barak Valley: Co-Existing With Floods and Fragile Healthcare
"Public health infrastructure in the Barak Valley is the most inadequate in Assam. It is also disproportionately burdened with neglected tropical diseases." Shuma Banik and Abhishek Ranjan Dutta write. Read here.
"Public health infrastructure in the Barak Valley is the most inadequate in Assam. It is also disproportionately burdened with neglected tropical diseases." Shuma Banik and Abhishek Ranjan Dutta write. Read here.
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A 13-Year Neglect: How Successive Rajasthan Governments Violated the SC/ST Act
Exclusive | RTI records from Rajasthan show that a high-power state level SC/ST vigilance committee, chaired by the Chief Minister, held only two meetings in 13 years — against a mandate of two meetings per year. Himanshi Dahiya reports. Read here.
Exclusive | RTI records from Rajasthan show that a high-power state level SC/ST vigilance committee, chaired by the Chief Minister, held only two meetings in 13 years — against a mandate of two meetings per year. Himanshi Dahiya reports. Read here.
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