Context: A 2026 study by the ICMR–National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research found nicotine pouches entering Indian cities through online platforms, hookah shops and delivery services. A World Health Organization (WHO) warning has also high...

Context: The Union Government has deferred the 2027 Census in Manipur following discussions over the demand to conduct the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before the Census.The issue reflects three interconnected concerns: citizenship and demogra...

Context: Gloria Steinem, a prominent 20th-century feminist activist, died at the age of 92, leaving a major legacy in the evolution of modern feminism.She was a leading figure of the Second Wave of Feminism, which expanded the feminist agenda beyond...

Context: Youth have become a major political focus, with parties, governments, think tanks and media increasingly engaging with education, skills, employment and digital participation.Political leaders are adapting communication strategies to Generat...

Context: Wetlands, including urban lakes, cover nearly 6% of the Earth's surface and are among the most productive ecosystems, supporting carbon sequestration, biodiversity, climate regulation and human well-being.●Despite their ecological importance...