Linked civilisations, a modern strategic partnership, Pg6

India and Iran deepen strategic ties focusing on energy, connectivity via Chabahar port, and counter-terrorism, celebrating 75 years of diplomacy.

Constitution of India released in Santhali language, Pg14

President Murmu releases Constitution of India in Santhali, empowering tribal communities across Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Bihar.

Republic Day festivities to highlight Vande Mataram, Pg9

Republic Day 2025 to spotlight 'Vande Mataram' with EU leaders as chief guests, marking 150 years of the National Song.

Winter Session concludes with over 100% productivity, Pg11

Winter Session concludes with high productivity; key bills passed, including MGNREGA replacement and FDI in Insurance sector.

Sahitya Akademi cancels awards announcement, Pg14

Culture Ministry halts Sahitya Akademi awards announcement citing MoU on award restructuring, raising concerns over autonomy and government oversight.

Constitution evolving to ‘swadeshi’, says Presidential Reference Bench, Pg11

Presidential Reference Bench emphasizes Constitution's evolving 'swadeshi' character, shedding colonial influences through interpretation and practice, advocating for unique Indian jurisprudence.

Tamil Sangamam's 4th edition focuses on 'learning Tamil' amid three-language row, Pg6

Kashi Tamil Sangamam's fourth edition promotes Tamil learning amid NEP's three-language row, fostering cultural exchange between Tamil Nadu and Varanasi.

Calcutta University’s initiative aims to protect endangered languages, Pg 12

The University of Calcutta has launched a week-long programme involving Lodha and Toto tribal communities to preserve their endangered languages through translation workshops, performances, and community-based research.

Vande Mataram: The national song with a tragic journey, Pg11.

The article discusses the historical evolution of ‘Vande Mataram’ over 150 years—from being a symbol of anti-colonial resistance to becoming the subject of communal contestation, illustrating how political dynamics shaped its public perception.

New NCERT Class 7 book traces algebra & more to ancient India, Pg13.

NCERT's new Class 7 textbook highlights ancient India's contributions to mathematics, aiming to correct skewed colonial perspectives and instill pride.

Is the Dogri language losing resonance in India?, Pg8

Dogri language faces decline despite official status due to policy gaps, generational shifts, and rural-urban divide.

Gyan Bharatam Mission to ink pact with institutes, Pg12

Culture Ministry's Gyan Bharatam Mission partners with 20 institutes to conserve and digitize manuscripts, preserving India's heritage.

From Middle Earth to military earth, Pg9

Tech firms exploit Tolkien's mythology, naming surveillance and military tech after Middle Earth, raising ethical concerns about cultural appropriation.

Prime Ministers Museum and Library offers 1,372 interviews on freedom, development, Pg8

PMML's oral history archive features 1,372 interviews chronicling India's freedom struggle, development, and political evolution through firsthand accounts.

Making sense, Pg8

László Krasznahorkai, Hungarian 'master of the apocalypse,' wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for visionary works mirroring oppressive eras.

Digitising manuscripts will help curb intellectual piracy, says Modi, Pg6

PM Modi emphasizes digitizing India's one crore manuscripts to combat intellectual piracy, preserve cultural heritage, and promote global access.

Centre launches ‘Adi Vaani’ to translate Adivasi languages , Pg12

Tribal Affairs Ministry launches 'Adi Vaani' app translating Adivasi languages to bridge communication gaps and digitally empower tribal youth.

Quranic justice is restorative, not retributive, Pg 7.

India to Host Manuscript Heritage Conference, Pg10

Urdu is the finest specimen of composite cultural ethos of India, says Supreme Court, Pg12