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Will UNSC resolution bring Gaza peace?
Will UNSC resolution bring Gaza peace?

Ceasefires are a uniquely complicated tool in armed conflict. This is because they exist at the intersection of war, law and politics. Political scientist Cindy Wittke has suggested that attempts to define what a ceasefire is and what it entails will ultimately reveal a “lack of fit” with international law.

Despair and hope in rural hamlets

The outer calm of many remote villages and hamlets can be deceptive. So much may be happening, good and bad, hopeful and tragic, beneath the surface calm, if only one cares to observe a bit more beyond the ‘all is well’ routine talk.

Despair and hope in rural hamlets
Economic Resilience

India recent economic indicators paint a mixed picture, marked by a noteworthy reduction in the current account deficit (CAD) alongside persistent challenges in the trade balance.

Economic Resilience
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Was Holi a bigger festival than Durga puja in 18th century Bengal?
Was Holi a bigger festival than Durga puja in 18th century Bengal?

Dolyatra, or Holi, is one of the biggest Hindu festivals in Bengal. The festival is not only a mere religious festival but also an event that influenced Bengal’s social, cultural and political chronology. Here are some little-known anecdotes about Bengal during this time.

Blooms and hues of paradise
Blooms and hues of paradise

Across cultures and time, flowers have been imbued with symbolic meanings and emotions. From timeless poems like William Blake's Ah! Sunflower to contemporary songs like Miley Cyrus' Flowers and Rabindranath Tagore's Phule Phule Dhole Dhole, flowers have captured our imaginations and hearts.

Avoid greasy and dewy makeup for Holi, suggests expert

When it comes to reminiscing about the memories of Holi, apart from shedding tears to melt and manipulate our parents into getting the biggest possible pichkari (water gun), hunting for old clothes the day before was part and parcel of celebrating the festival of colours.

Avoid greasy and dewy makeup for Holi, suggests expert
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Entertainment
Bhumi Pednekar dazzles in aquatic chic

Bhumi Pednekar turns up the heat in a stunning aqua cutout swimwear ensemble, captivating social media with her glamorous allure. Dive into her latest photo sensation!

Bhumi Pednekar dazzles in aquatic chic
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Education
IIT-Kharagpur, Navy forge strategic partnership

In a significant stride towards fostering innovation and technological advancement, the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) and the Indian Navy have inked a (MoU) at the naval headquarters, New Delhi.

IIT-Kharagpur, Navy forge strategic partnership
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BJP will form government in Himachal Pradesh: Jai Ram Thakur

Jai Ram Thakur, who reached Nalagarh to participate in the welcome ceremony of K L Thakur on Thursday, said, “After coming to power, Congress distanced itself from the interests of the state. The government has become only a government of friends. For the last one and a half years, a government is running in Himachal unconcerned with the interests of the people