The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi, according to the 4pm bulletin, was 182, the highest since June 25, five days before the monsoon rains arrived. The monsoon season is marked by windy conditions and precipitation that helps blow and wash away pollutants, leading to clear blue skies. HT brings you a round-up of the most important and interesting stories, so you don’t miss your daily dose of news. |
THE BIG STORY Air begins to worsen as rains recede, fires start Delhi’s air quality plunged to its worst levels since the monsoon rains began as the weather slowly transitions into what will bring much needed respite from one problem — humidity — but soon lead to another: high pollution. Read more. |
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The Big Question Can death penalty proceedings be fairer? The Supreme Court on Monday called upon a constitution bench to lay down guidelines on how to provide a “real and meaningful” hearing to a convict before reaching a conclusion that hanging remained the only suitable punishment. Read more. |
 Nityananda Volakadu did an aarti ceremony and urulu seve, a ritual for good welfare, usually performed by rolling around temples. But he did it on a road in Udupi, as a bizarre form of protest. What was he trying to bring attention to? |
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From the Edit Page How festivals may shape the economy When we think of an economic stimulus, we usually think of increased public spending or monetary easing. But there’s another kind of stimulus that is not announced as one: Religious festivals. Most festivals involve donations, gift-giving, and conspicuous consumption, forcing people to part with some of their savings. Read more. |
NUMBER THEORY 2022 was the warmest summer on the planet On 21 May, 2021, three young men broke into the Arulmighu Adhinatha Perumal Ranganayaki Ammal temple, located on a hilltop in Tamil Nadu’s Dindigul district. They threatened the temple’s two priests at knifepoint, locked them in a room, and fled with five recently installed bronze idols. Read more. |
From the Field What lies behind the legal battle for Faridkot royal family’s riches On 21 May, 2021, three young men broke into the Arulmighu Adhinatha Perumal Ranganayaki Ammal temple, located on a hilltop in Tamil Nadu’s Dindigul district. They threatened the temple’s two priests at knifepoint, locked them in a room, and fled with five recently installed bronze idols. Read more. |
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HT This Day: September 20, 1955 No discrimination against daughters  (Click to expand) Women’s right to property share has been made equal to that of men by the Joint Committee on the Hindu Succession Bill. The Committee’s report was presented by Mr Pataskar, Minister of Legal Affairs, in Parliament today. The Bill, which seeks to amend and codify the law relating to intestate succession among Hindus, had originally provided for differential treatment. A daughter, for instance, got only a half share as against the son’s full share. Read more. |
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