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Why Even Rich Indians Don’t Want to Return Home

For years, the plan was simple. Go abroad, earn in dollars, save crores, and come back to India. But today, that story is changing. Even after earning ₹5 to ₹10 crore or more, many Indians are choosing not to return. This is no longer a personal choice. It is a…

Times Life · Mar 19

American and six Ukrainians arrested in India for ‘training Myanmar groups in drone warfare’

Kyiv sends Delhi strong protest note demanding immediate release of its citizens

The Independent UK · Mar 19

The Syros paradox: A premium heart in a polarising wrapper

The Syros story began quite well, clocking over 5,000 units in the months after its launch. Practical, compact, and well finished, the Syros made it easy to see why it had quickly become a popular choice. Inexplicably, despite all those attributes remaining unchanged, the Syros hasn’t remained the chartbuster that…

Newslaundry · Mar 19

Day after Sonam Wangchuk presser, Ladakh leaders say 6th Schedule, statehood demands non-negotiable

Leaders from Ladakh have clarified that their twin demands for statehood and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule remain non-negotiable and they will not backtrack. This is a day after activist and educationist Sonam Wangchuk suggested at a press conference in Delhi that both the Centre and the Apex Body Leh…

Newslaundry · Mar 18

Video report: Iran war triggers energy crisis in India

In India, a deepening liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shortage is forcing vendors to abandon gas and return to coal, highlighting a sudden energy crisis on the ground, The Independent’s Namita Singh reports from New Delhi.

The Independent UK · Mar 18

March 18, 2026: GRAP-1 lifted, yet ‘poor’ air persists in South Delhi

For today’s episode of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited Begumpur in South Delhi. While the nearest DPCC station at Sri Aurobindo Marg pegged the AQI at 162 (moderate), our portable monitor recorded a significantly higher 242 (poor).

Newslaundry · Mar 18

Indians forced ‘back in time’ to cooking with coal as Iran war gas shortages lead to long fuel queues

Households and small businesses are struggling as disruptions to oil and gas imports due to the Iran war expose India’s deep energy vulnerabilities. Namita Singh reports from Delhi

The Independent UK · Mar 18

The Rapid Rise of Pet Therapy in Urban Indian Cities and Its Growing Impact on Mental Health

Life in urban India has changed rapidly in the last decade. Cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Hyderabad are growing fast, and with growth comes pressure. Long working hours, traffic, competition, and social isolation often leave people feeling stressed and emotionally tired. In this situation, pet therapy has emerged as…

Times Pets · Mar 17

‘I would argue she deserved it’: ‘Racist’ Trump stooge Laura Loomer gets shown her place by a journalist during foreign trip

On March 14, 2026, Trump loyalist and conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer appeared at the India Today Conclave 2026 in New Delhi, India. While there, she mostly discussed the growing friendship between the United States and India, but was taken aback when she was repeatedly confronted about her past racist comments…

The Mary Sue · Mar 16

Gulf crisis: Iran seeks return of 3 tankers seized by India in return for Hormuz safe passage, says report

Tehran has asked New Delhi for the release of three seized tanker ships in return for the safe passage of India-bound tankers through Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing Gulf crisis triggered by US and Israel's attack on Iran, Reuters reported citing sources on Monday.

The Times of India · Mar 16