Best HC POD Podcasts (2025)

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CutTheClutter: 30 yrs since Vajpayee 1.0: His Raj Dharma legacy, formidable as Nehru’s liberalism, Rao’s pragmatism 18:31

2h ago18:31

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CutTheClutter: 30 yrs since Vajpayee 1.0: His Raj Dharma legacy, formidable as Nehru’s liberalism, Rao’s pragmatismBy ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: To use or not, is no longer the question. From IITs to DU, universities are fighting unethical AI use 5:35

5h ago5:35

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IIT-Delhi panel has recommended AI-assisted content be clearly cited in captions, footnotes, or main text. Director says these were just ‘first tranche’ of recommendations.By ThePrint

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ThePrintAM: Does India need booster shots as COVID-19 cases rise? 4:37

18h ago4:37

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By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: Modi govt push for Made-in-India 5th gen fighter after Pakistan conflict puts air dominance in focus 19:41

1d ago19:41

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Defence ministry’s approval for Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) execution model comes close on the heels of the India-Pakistan flare-up which reinforced centrality of air superiority in conflicts. In Episode 1670 of #CutTheClutter ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains what’s new in the push for an indigenous 5th-generation stealth …

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ThePrintPod: V-C in attendance, JNU renews joint research pact with Taipei Economic & Cultural Centre in India 3:08

1d ago3:08

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During signing of agreement, JNU’s Vice Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi cites the current geopolitical situation as an incentive to enhance cooperation between the two sides.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: India didn’t create Bangladesh. Shehbaz Sharif forgets how Pakistan sowed the seeds 7:19

1d ago7:19

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In a nation where history is not studied, but staged, where tragedy is not remembered, but repurposed for applause, the ghosts of Dhaka are not laid to rest.By ThePrint

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PoliticallyCorrect: Why Nitish Kumar can’t tell friends from enemies in upcoming Bihar elections 14:52

1d ago14:52

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PM Modi arrives in Bihar on Thursday as Operation Sindoor sets the tone for the upcoming Assembly election. Nitish Kumar is still under siege, though. ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh elaborates in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/op-sindoor-bihar-polls-nitish-k…

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CutTheClutter: Russia-Ukraine war to Israel-Iran & India-Pakistan conflict:How Drones are dominating modern warfare 20:34

1d ago20:34

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Russia launched the biggest aerial attack Sunday night, killing 12 people as a barrage of 367 drones & missiles targeted Ukrainian cities. Watch the abridged episode 954 of #CutTheClutter, originally published 8 March 2022, where Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta traces the first two weeks of war, where Ukraine stood up to mighty Russia. He also explai…

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ThePrintAM: How could the latest oil spill affect the Kerala coastline? 4:53

2d ago4:53

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ThePrintAM: How could the latest oil spill affect the Kerala coastline?By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: 11 years of Modi govt: Big reforms, populism, hardening stance on terror | With DK Singh 40:23

2d ago40:23

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Eleven years have passed since Narendra Modi first took oath as Prime Minister. In episode 1669 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta analyses the 11 key takeaways from this period. He is joined by Political Editor D.K. Singh to gauge the impact of BJP’s reforms, hardening stance on terror, and outreach to minority communities.…

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ThePrintPod: The multibillion-dollar question: what does President Trump want from India 6:19

3d ago6:19

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Trump administration feels that, once put into motion, this plan could throw up a win-win scenario for both countries and bolster people-to-people ties at this critical juncture. ----more---- https://theprint.in/opinion/the-multibillion-dollar-question-what-does-president-trump-want-from-india/2636883/…

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ThePrintAM: Why did Lalu expel son Tej Pratap Yadav from RJD? 2:39

3d ago2:39

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https://theprint.in/politics/ignoring-moral-values-in-personal-life-rjd-chief-lalu-expels-son-tej-pratap-from-party-family/2636849/By ThePrint

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NationalInterest : There’s an all-new N-word now. And India’s soft power is its hard liability 13:21

4d ago13:21

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#NationalInterest There’s much frustration in India over the global ‘narrative’ on Pahalgam and Op Sindoor. We have to decide if global opinion matters to us or not. If it does, we must drop all ego and bluster and engage with their media, think tanks, and civil society. Sending MPs on a globetrotting boondoggle won’t help. Watch this week's #Natio…

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ThePrintAM: What lies ahead for Muhammad Yunus? 7:49

5d ago7:49

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By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: Showdown buzz in Bangladesh as Army Chief rejects Rakhine corridor, presses Yunus for early polls 25:03

5d ago25:03

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CutTheClutter: Showdown buzz in Bangladesh as Army Chief rejects Rakhine corridor, presses Yunus for early pollsBy ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: Shashi Tharoor is hot property for everyone but Rahul Gandhi 7:41

5d ago7:41

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Shashi Tharoor’s equation with Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar is a strained one. He also isn’t known for hurling personal barbs at his opponents, which BJP expects out of turncoats.By ThePrint

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FirstPersonSecondDraft | Tales of dead men, corpses floating down rivers & vigilantism in Sri Lanka 19:17

5d ago19:17

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In this edition of #FirstPersonSecondDraft (final in a 3-part series) ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta narrates a chapter from his reporting assignment to Sri Lanka during the summers of 1989 and 1999. He shares detailed accounts of his interactions with ministers, lawyers, activists, and ‘peacemakers’ who were at the heart of the violence th…

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ThePrintAM: What was PM Modi’s message to Pakistan at his Bikaner rally? 5:19

6d ago5:19

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Playing with Indians’ blood will cost Pakistan, sindoor boils in my veins—Modi’s 1st rally post Op Sindoor https://theprint.in/politics/playing-with-indians-blood-will-cost-pakistan-sindoor-boils-in-my-veins-modis-1st-rally-post-op-sindoor/2633939/By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: Maoist chief Basavaraju killed, roots of Naxalism & Modi govt's bid to end Left Wing Extremism by 2026 27:13

6d ago27:13

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#cuttheclutter Security forces Wednesday dealt a massive blow to Left Wing Extremism (LWE) by eliminating Basavaraju, general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Maoist), in an operation in Chhattisgarh’s Abujhmad. In Episode 1667 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the roots of the Maoist movement, how it is structured,…

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FirstPersonSecondDraft: Indian Army legend Lt Gen. Kalkat & India’s ‘dirty little war’ in Sri Lanka | FirstPersonSecondDraft 31:30

6d ago31:30

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In this edition of FirstPersonSecondDraft, Shekhar Gupta revisits the Indian Peace-Keeping Force (IPKF) disaster in Sri Lanka’s Jaffna peninsula, recounting stories of heroism against the backdrop of ineptitude and new friendships under fire. He also looks at the life of Indian Army legend Lt Gen Amarjeet or ‘Amar’ Singh Kalkat, first recipient of …

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ThePrintAM: Who is Basavaraju, top Maoist leader killed in Chhattisgarh encounter? 5:58

7d ago5:58

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Basavaraju—tech grad to Maoist commander-in-chief who scripted deadliest massacres including Dantewada https://theprint.in/india/basavaraju-tech-grad-to-maoist-commander-in-chief-who-scripted-deadliest-massacres-including-dantewada/2632948/By ThePrint

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ThePrint POD: Serial killer ‘Dr Death’ lived as a priest for 18 months after jumping parole. Calls to wife gave him away 7:15

7d ago7:15

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ThePrint POD: Serial killer ‘Dr Death’ lived as a priest for 18 months after jumping parole. Calls to wife gave him awayBy ThePrint

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ThePrint POD: Trump’s new Middle East plan is isolating Israel. What lessons India can draw from this 7:04

7d ago7:04

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ThePrint POD: Trump’s new Middle East plan is isolating Israel. What lessons India can draw from thisBy ThePrint

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CttTheClutter: HC panel report out: Piecing together hours of Murshidabad waqf violence, Hindu exodus that followed 23:42

7d ago23:42

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#cuttheclutter Findings of 3-person panel appointed by Calcutta HC indict West Bengal police for inefficiency, TMC’s Mehoob Alam for inciting violence during protests against amendments to Waqf Act. In Ep 1666 of #CutTheClutter ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta speaks to National Photo Editor Praveen Jain and Assistant Editor Sourav Roy Barman…

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First Person Second Draft: Sri Lanka link to Rajiv Gandhi assassination, first-hand account of aftermath & LTTE's unending war 23:17

7d ago23:17

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First Person Second Draft: Sri Lanka link to Rajiv Gandhi assassination, first-hand account of aftermath & LTTE's unending warBy ThePrint

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ThePrintAM: WHAT'S BEHIND CHHAGAN BHUJBAL'S COMEBACK AS MAHARASHTRA MINISTER? 7:20

8d ago7:20

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Chhagan Bhujbal is a Maharashtra minister, again. The 3 reasons behind his comeback https://theprint.in/politics/chhagan-bhujbal-is-a-maharashtra-minister-again-the-3-reasons-behind-his-comeback/2631848/By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: Asim Munir’s promotion after India-Pakistan conflict, & ‘Golden temple attack’ lie by ISPR-Pannun 23:53

8d ago23:53

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#cuttheclutter Ten days after New Delhi and Islamabad agreed to cessation of hostilities, Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir has been promoted to rank of field marshal. In Ep 1665 of #CutTheClutter ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Deputy Editor Snehesh Alex Philip discuss the newest variant of hybrid administration in Pakistan, and th…

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Politics post-Operation Sindoor—how the Modi government has outplayed the Congress 14:24

8d ago14:24

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Trump’s claims, IMF bailout package for Pakistan—how Opposition is seeking to puncture PM Modi’s Vishwaguru narrative and how it’s messing up again, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect Read the column here: https://theprint.in/politics/excluded-by-congress-shashi-tharoor-says-honoured-by-govts-invitati…

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ThePrintAM: Why has SC ordered SIT probe into MP minister Vijay Shah’s remarks on Col Qureshi? 3:48

9d ago3:48

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‘Entire nation ashamed’—SC orders SIT probe into MP BJP minister Vijay Shah’s remarks on Col Qureshi https://theprint.in/judiciary/entire-nation-ashamed-sc-orders-sit-probe-into-mp-bjp-minister-vijay-shahs-remarks-on-col-qureshi/2630554/By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: 25 bailouts since 1958: Pakistan as IMF’s biggest client & strict conditionalities it must fulfill 30:18

9d ago30:18

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#cuttheclutter Pakistan has a long and recurring reliance on International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailouts—25 times since 1958. IMF continues to support Islamabad and suggests that Pakistan’s economy is showing signs of recovery. In Episode 1664 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down the latest $7 billion Extended Fund Facility an…

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More Coaches, Knies, and Marner 1:11:02

9d ago1:11:02

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Coach carousel update (6:31), PWHL expansion draft (47:23), Offer sheets (55:47), Mitch Marner (1:04:40)By Emerald City Hockey

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Freak Off!! 1:41:34

9d ago1:41:34

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Chuckie has a little break down of Stormzy's new verses, Chris Brown got arrest in the UK (will tour get cancelled?) and the Diddy trial has started. Thoughts?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ThePrintAM: Why did ISRO’s PSLV-C61 mission fail? 5:22

10d ago5:22

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Why did ISRO’s PSLV-C61 mission fail?By ThePrint

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National Interest: Pakistan has a 7-year terror itch. Here’s what India should do to cure it 16:09

11d ago16:09

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National Interest: Pakistan has a 7-year terror itch. Here’s what India should do to cure itBy ThePrint

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SecurityCode: 'Trump’s Kashmir fixation is dangerous for India, New Delhi must begin preparing' 11:20

12d ago11:20

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In 1962, a war-battered India caved in to pressure from President John F Kennedy to negotiate a Kashmir deal with Pakistan. The results were disastrous. Emboldened by what he read as Western support, Field Marshal Ayub Khan began preparing plans for the 1965 war. That pattern has played out time and again----more----Read full article here: https://…

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ThePrintAM: WHAT'S THE CONTROVERSY OVER MP DEPUTY CM JAGDISH DEVDA'S COMMENT? 4:06

12d ago4:06

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By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: 50 yrs of Sikkim integration: How it became Indian state & Indira Gandhi's Himalyan borderlands plan 31:52

12d ago31:52

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CutTheClutter: 50 yrs of Sikkim integration: How it became Indian state & Indira Gandhi's Himalyan borderlands planBy ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: J&K police, security forces on alert as Pakistan-linked sleeper cells rear head in Kashmir 4:47

12d ago4:47

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Technical intel reveals sleeper cells are in contact with Pakistan-based handlers, leaking sensitive info about security forces and key installations via WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal.By ThePrint

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SecurityCode POD: Pakistan Army will not end conflict with India as war is performance of its nationhood 10:19

13d ago10:19

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Even though Pakistan has suffered repeated military defeats, its Army understands that sustaining the conflict is key to sustaining its chokehold on power. India needs to look beyond the platitudes about deterrence that have become an opiate for its policy-makers, and think about long-term strategies to undermine the Pakistan Army and the ideology …

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CutTheClutter: Drones, F-16 upgrades to submarines & defence tech—Op Sindoor reveals deepening Pakistan-Turkey ties 30:57

13d ago30:57

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CutTheClutter: Drones, F-16 upgrades to submarines & defence tech—Op Sindoor reveals deepening Pakistan-Turkey tiesBy ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: Asim Munir is the first Punjabi general to attack India. It’s sociologically important 9:01

13d ago9:01

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Jalandhar has given Pakistan another Chief of Army Staff, Gen Zia ul-Haq, the progenitor of politico-military jihad across both the Afghan and Indian borders.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: With over 50% Indian students in pilot batches, IITs in Zanzibar & Abu Dhabi ramp up outreach 4:59

13d ago4:59

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IIT Madras Zanzibar and IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi report majority Indian students, plan new courses, faculty hiring and shift to larger campuses amid aggressive international outreach.By ThePrint

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OpinionPOD: Strategic overview of the wonder weapon of modern warfare— Drones & India’s Op Sindoor 16:04

14d ago16:04

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Drones performed a key role in Operation Sindoor. However, they are not a recent innovation. Their military application dates back to World War I, with early experiments by the British. The interwar period and post-World War II era saw the Americans advance this technology significantly. In recent years, however, drone warfare has undergone a drama…

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ThePrintAM: How has India reacted to China’s renaming of parts of Arunachal Pradesh? 4:00

14d ago4:00

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By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: How Op Sindoor raised India's nuclear threshold & broke pattern of Pakistan's nuclear blackmail 25:20

14d ago25:20

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In his first address to the nation post Operation Sindoor, PM Modi drew a red line in the sand—India will not give in to nuclear blackmail by Pakistan any longer. In Episode 1661 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at Pakistan’s behavioural pattern—making pre-emptive nuclear threats to create a sense of fear, and how India has ti…

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ThePrintPod: Manipur can be India’s next sporting hub. Financial security need not depend on politics 8:06

14d ago8:06

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Manipur's demand for inclusion in the Fifth or Sixth schedule is valid. The state also needs financial and technical support for high-value agriculture, market-friendly crops, and micro-irrigation.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: Goldfish in perfume bottle, protected species on sale—DU students’ report on horrors of Delhi pet shops 4:39

14d ago4:39

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DU law students found star turtles for sale, animals kept in filth, and puppies sold over WhatsApp in unlicensed shops across Delhi’s 8 zones.By ThePrint

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Buddha’s gems at Sotheby’s shows Indian govt doesn’t have an eye on ‘colonial loot’ 17:55

14d ago17:55

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In the 1898, a British estate manager, William C Peppé dug up a Buddhist Stupa at Piprahwa and stumbled upon a soapstone casket containing relics of Gautama Buddha and a cache of precious gems, which may have been weaved into a necklace or some other form of jewellery, as part of the offerings. More than a century later, a controversy surrounds the…