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Sexual selection as a form of evolution

India, March 29 -- In his new book, Matt Ridley looks to the mating rituals of birds to better understand the ongoing significance of Darwin's sexual-selection theory. Animals rarely treat sex as a m... Read More


on the polyamorous lifestyle

India, March 29 -- All Our Loves: Journeys with Polyamory in India is an eye-popping book on the type of relationship that involves being in love, with or without sexual intimacy, with more than one p... Read More


'Japanese lends itself beautifully to ambiguity'

India, March 29 -- 1How do you maintain an author's distinct voice and style? When you read a book, as a translator, you really have to listen to the author's voice, and that's what I try to do. The ... Read More


Shaped by competing visions: A frank look at the Constitution

India, March 29 -- In his latest book, Gautam Bhatia takes us on an illuminating journey into the history, text, design and power map of the Indian Constitution, which has been moulded, at different p... Read More


Why tigers are straying beyond the reserve core

India, March 29 -- Recently, there have been quite a few reports of tigers venturing into human habitations and travelling long distances, even across states. At present, efforts are on to locate a tw... Read More


Reconfiguring ties with Russia

India, March 29 -- Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov's statement in Moscow that preparations are underway for President Vladimir Putin's travel to India is yet another indication that Moscow inte... Read More


The 'Jains as minorities' question in personal laws

India, March 29 -- The well-known adage "ignorance of law is no excuse" was once suffixed by the late justice VR Krishna Iyer with the words "except for the lower courts". He was lamenting the cases o... Read More


A new Code to end age fraud in Indian sports

India, March 29 -- For decades, the menace of age fraud has cast a shadow over Indian sports, distorting fair competition and depriving young and budding athletes of opportunities. The government has ... Read More


eam: tracking persecution of minorities in pak, b'desh

New Delhi, March 29 -- India closely tracks the persecution of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and Pakistan, the latter a neighbour with a "fanatical, bigoted mindset", external affairs mini... Read More


Rs.62k-cr defence deals for 156 LCH approved

New Delhi, March 29 -- The defence ministry on Friday signed two contracts worth Rs.62,700 crore with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for 156 Prachand light combat helicopters for the armed forces... Read More