Who was Shivank Avasthi? Indian doctoral student’s body found on a paved trail in Toronto
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‘Unsubstantiated, speculative’: Tata Steel units face €1.4 billion emission lawsuit in the Netherlands
Tata Steel to ‘vehemently defend itself against claims’ against its Velsen-Noord operations
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil
December 26, 2025
The many winters of Santa Claus
Santa Claus's origins are not a singular invention but an accumulation of winter figures shaped by fear, faith, and the struggle for survival across Europe
When will 'Stranger Things' season 5 finale episode be out? Check India release date, where to watch
The 'Stranger Things' cast also recently wished fans worldwide on Christmas Eve (US time) with a special rhymed video containing many references to the show
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Greening of the Thar: A blessing or a curse for India's great desert?
The greening of the Thar Desert, driven by a dramatic rise in rainfall and human interventions like canals, is not only transforming the arid landscape but also its ecosystem
By Shubhangi Shah
‘Greening of the Thar is both a success story and a warning’: Vimal Mishra, IIT professor
Professor Vimal Mishra of IIT Gandhinagar, along with PhD scholar Hiren Solanki and retired NASA scientist Ramakrishna Nemani, conducted the research on the greening of the Thar
By Shubhangi Shah
Are Rajasthan's ancient ‘orans’ being sacrificed for solar farms?
Rajasthan's orans are ancient, community-protected sacred groves that serve as vital hubs of biodiversity, culture, and livelihood for pastoral communities
By Shubhangi Shah
The Harmanpreet Kaur you don't know: From Moga's quiet lanes to cricket stardom
Harmanpreet Kaur's journey is a powerful story of a small-town girl who rose to become the captain of the Indian women's cricket team, overcoming shyness and financial hurdles
By Pooja Biraia
‘WPL was the push we needed to face the world’: Harmanpreet Kaur to THE WEEK
In an exclusive interview, Harmanpreet Kaur discusses how improved fitness, an aggressive batting strategy, and the experience gained from the WPL were crucial to their World Cup win
By Pooja Biraia
'Sarvam Maya' review: Nivin Pauly returns with loads of charm in this perfect holiday movie
The film marks the triumphant return of Nivin Pauly to his beloved charming persona in a feel-good fantasy directed by Akhil Sathyan, who presents a heartwarming 'ghost-as-angel' story, perfect for the holiday season
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