HISTORICAL FACTS: 24 - Caught on Camera

Pawar’s peace bid fails, infighting in NCP Kerala unit deepens

The schism within the State unit of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has deepened with no truce in sight between the warring factions.

The Hindu · Jun 2, 2023

Explained | A new ‘smart bandage’ raises the bar for treating chronic wounds

A wearable, wireless, flexible “smart bandage” as big as a finger promises to deliver drugs while monitoring the healing status of wounds. This article discusses its pros and cons, including for healthcare-seekers in resource-poor settings like India.

The Hindu · Jun 2, 2023

‘Floods and the resultant mess reveal that Bengaluru is not all gloss’, says former CM S.M. Krishna

S.M. Krishna, the flamboyant former Chief Minister of Karnataka credited with sowing the seeds of the tech boom, recalls the transformation of Bengaluru from a ‘pensioners’ paradise’ into the ‘Silicon Valley of India’, and the descent into a messy metropolis, in an interview with The Hindu

The Hindu · Jun 2, 2023

Anti-poverty schemes may help poor children’s brains grow normally

The relationship between brain development and low-income is relatively well-established, but the role of anti-poverty policies in this relationship is not. A new study fills this gap.

The Hindu · May 31, 2023

Despite Ashok Gehlot-Sachin Pilot truce, key ‘issues’ are yet to be ironed out

The Congress may have announced truce between Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former Deputy Sachin Pilot, and asserted that the two would unitedly fight the Assembly elections but sources claimed that “core issues” remain unresolved.

The Hindu · May 30, 2023

Free bus travel for women in Karnataka after cabinet meeting on June 1: Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy

A KSRTC official told The Hindu that the Minister has taken all details, including revenue and condition of bus fleet, from officials. He discussed how the corporations can offer free bus service to women passengers in Karnataka.

The Hindu · May 30, 2023

Assam has had the best two years of harmony and progress, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is a key strategist of the BJP for the northeast and beyond. He was a star campaigner of the party in the Gujarat and Karnataka Assembly elections. In an exclusive interview with The Hindu, he opened up about the conflict in Manipur, Opposition unity…

The Hindu · May 28, 2023

Karnataka | Denial of Cabinet berth disappoints Banjara community legislators, leaders

Congress legislators and leaders belonging to the Banjara community have been disappointed by the denial of a Cabinet berth in the Congress government led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Leaders of the Banjara/Lambani community told The Hindu on Sunday that 90% of the community voters supported the Congress in the Assembly elections…

The Hindu · May 28, 2023

Morning Digest | PM Modi inaugurates new Parliament building, installs ‘Sengol‘ near LS Speaker’s chair; ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ wins the Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival 2023, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu · May 28, 2023

No talks with Shiv Sena yet on seat sharing for Lok Sabha poll, says BJP

In 2019, the consolidated Shiv Sena had contested the Lok Sabha election on 22 seats.

The Hindu · May 26, 2023