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Every dowry death shocks the conscience. What is more troubling is how often such cases are explained away before the facts have been fully examined.

Transfer of office?

The smooth transfer of power in Karnataka has been hailed as a rare display of discipline in contemporary Indian politics.

Transfer of office?
Born Guilty

On 12 May 2026, Twisha Sharma, 33, was found hanging in her matrimonial home in Bhopal’s Katara Hills. The FIR named her husband and mother-in-law on allegations of dowry harassment.

Born Guilty
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Taiwan: An Ideal Destination for Tourists
Taiwan: An Ideal Destination for Tourists

What is the first impression that comes to mind when you think of Taiwan? Everybody thinks of Taiwan as an undisputed leader in the high-technology industry, especially the global semiconductor supply chain.

I Love Vienna

Falling asleep in an express train while returning to Kolkata after a trip outside of West Bengal, listening to that “jhak jhak'' sound of the wheels on track was like my mother swaying me to sleep in her arms after playing all day.

I Love Vienna
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RBI denies report about sale of gold to stabilise rupee
RBI denies report about sale of gold to stabilise rupee

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued an official statement here on Wednesday stating that reports appearing in a section of the media claiming it sold a portion of its physical gold reserves recently to stabilise the Indian rupee are “not correct”.

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RBI denies report about sale of gold to stabilise rupee

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued an official statement here on Wednesday stating that reports appearing in a section of the media claiming it sold a portion of its physical gold reserves recently to stabilise the Indian rupee are “not correct”.