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How birding went from being a laidback hobby to competitive overkill
June 19, 2023 5:16 pm
In the rush to take the best photo, the basic tenet of birding – that the interests and well-being of the bird is paramount – has been forgotten.
A Book club that brings readers together – to read in silence
June 21, 2023 7:18 am
Welcome to the Silent Book Club, whose doors are open to people of all age groups and walks of life but with a singular goal: To meet and read in silence.
Pratap Bhanu Mehta on Modi’s US visit: Making of a high point
June 21, 2023 11:48 am
Pratap Bhanu Mehta writes: Most striking thing about the current India-US moment is the sheer asymmetry of what the US is offering. It may not last
C Raja Mohan writes: The optimism of Modi and Biden
June 21, 2023 11:39 am
C Raja Mohan writes: The two leaders have turned the traditional discourse on India-US relations in Delhi and Washington on its head. This can open the doors to technological and defence collaboration
Heatwave deaths: Why a heat stroke kills, and how to stay safe
June 21, 2023 8:02 am
To prevent heat stroke, it is better to avoid stepping out in direct sunlight, especially between noon and 3 pm. You should avoid strenuous activity during this time.
Reels to rallies, how a support group worked to halt deportation of Indian students from Canada
June 21, 2023 7:43 am
On June 14, the 18th day of the protest, the unthinkable happened. Canada's Federal Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, announced that all deportations in such cases would be halted, and a task force would be established to review each case.
India-US: Trust & necessity
June 21, 2023 11:47 am
Washington's strategic embrace of New Delhi owes both to bilateral efforts and geopolitical concerns. Some divergences remain, but ultimately, mutual interests can be expected to trump other concerns.
RBI defends compromise settlement, says lenders to exercise ‘discretion’
June 21, 2023 9:22 am
According to the RBI, the primary regulatory objective of the circular -- issued on June 8, 2023 -- is to enable multiple avenues to lenders to recover the money in default without much delay.
UPSC Key-20 June, 2023: What you should read in the news today
June 21, 2023 9:00 am
Exclusive for Subscribers from Monday to Friday: Have you ever thought that why Research and Analysis Wing or Indian aviation market and many more are relevant to the UPSC Exam? What significance do topics like Rath Yatra or heat waves have for both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for June 20, 2023.
When ice was a luxury item and shipped to Calcutta from the US
June 21, 2023 8:13 am
Some three centuries before the British mesmerised Calcutta with ice, Mughal emperor Babur had transported ice on elephants and horseback from Kashmir to Delhi. The British tried to emulate the practice but soon gave up. Then ‘American ice’ happened.
