Chambal. Merely uttering the name once made the heart skip a beat. Straddling the borders of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, the ravines of Chambal were no ordinary geographical feature. They resembled the torn chest of the earth itself, deep, twisting, mysterious. Even sunlight seemed hesitant to descend fully there, as if afraid it might never return. Dust rose in clouds, each particle carrying the weight of an unfinished story. In places, the silence was so thick it rang in the ears; elsewhere, a sudden sound from an unknown direction would quicken the pulse.

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Journalism is often described as literature written in a hurry. The dividing line between the two is thin, sometimes almost invisible, because both share several features of expression, narration, and engagement with readers. Yet, despite these similarities, the differences in content, style, purpose, and permanence are too obvious to ignore. Literature tends to possess an enduring, timeless quality, while journalism is often immediate, transient, and at times superficial. What appears in a newspaper today may become outdated tomorrow.

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Smartwatches can hinder your performance by distracting you from how your body feels, according to new research from Aalto University School of Business.

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War drums are beating again. Loud. Relentless. Almost theatrical. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: every war is not ours. And every fire does not demand that India jump in with a bucket.

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The night feels endless. Thick. Suffocating. Every street corner, every newsroom, every whisper asks the same question. When will dawn break? No one answers. Not the generals. Not the presidents. Not even the prophets. The powerful look up. The helpless look within.

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Full-page ads fade from memory, but punchlines stick: “Ye dil maange more”, “Do shoes breathe too?”, “Jeet hai dar ke aage”, “Thanda matlab Coca-Cola”.

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Railways in India began with the first passenger train running between Bombay and Thane on 16th April, 1853. Evolving from early steam locomotives, railways have now achieved 99.6 per cent electrification of the broad-gauge network as of March 2026.

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Silence can sometimes become the greatest crime. And that moment has arrived. The civilised world's mute response defies logic; it's not mere indifference; it reeks of a cold, calculated conspiracy. One burning question keeps us awake at night. One deep unease chokes the throat. One unbearable wait that can no longer be endured.

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