Dear Reader, As the editor of The Quint’s fact-checking team, I tend to get panicky messages when there is news about an alleged health crisis or outbreak of a disease. That’s what happened in January when a close friend reached out, asking if they should cancel their vacation due to the HMPV outbreak. This reminded…
Duplicate voter ID numbers in multiple states have raised serious concerns about electoral integrity, with the TMC alleging a concerted effort to manipulate voter rolls ahead of key elections. We cross-verified these EPIC numbers and details provided by the TMC — read Himanshi Dahiya’s deep dive. Meanwhile, the political tide is shifting for Indian Americans…
Hey there, 10 years ago, The Quint began its journey of telling stories that matter. Some stories shook us, some sparked real change, and some have stayed with us long after the cameras stopped rolling. The issues we reported on years ago continue to shape the world around us, reminding us why independent journalism matters…
The Modi government’s use of “jobs” and “employment” interchangeably is distorting India’s labor data— Does this hide the reality of job creation in India? Read Suchak Patel’s report. Speaking of the government, who will lead the BJP after Modi? As the party prepares to elect its next president, the choice could shape its future trajectory,…
On March 8, all routes in Manipur were to be opened for ‘free movement’, three weeks after central rule was imposed following CM Biren Singh’s long-awaited resignation. The plan was to send two state transport buses to Kangpokpi and Churachandpur districts. But a clash in Gamgiphai (Kangpokpi) saw security forces use force on protesters. A…
Dear Reader, Recently, in a village in Ajmer district, a young Dalit man made history by riding a horse to his bride’s home—a first since India’s independence. This simple act defied a deep-seated discriminatory norm, prompting authorities to deploy 200 policemen to ensure his safety. (source: ndtv) The incident is a stark reminder that caste…
A village in Maharashtra is at the center of communal tensions after a sarpanch attempted to ‘ban’ Muslim businesses during a Hindu festival before politicians stepped in to fan the flames. The events in Ahilyanagar are a textbook case of how a largely peaceful co-existence between religious groups can be turned upside down in one…
Hi Reader, We’re back with the third documentary in our special 10th-anniversary series, handpicked from some of The Quint’s archives which showcase the stories which still matter today. This time, we’re diving into Uttarakhand: The Making Of A ‘Hindu-Only’ Devbhoomi, a film that unfolds a disturbing trend. In Uttarakhand, a troubling pattern has been seen…
ASHA workers in Kerala, long championed as grassroots health warriors, are now being dismissed by the very Left leaders who built their political legacy on labour rights. Why is this happening? Read the full analysis. In Manipur, the post-Biren Singh administration is pushing for the surrender of arms and border fencing, but will these steps…
Tony Hinchcliffe, the comedian whose -appearance at a New York rally for then-candidate Donald Trump drew bipartisan backlash after he made disparaging comments about Puerto Rico, has inked a deal with Netflix, the company announced Monday. Under the deal, Hinchliffe will helm three live comedy show specials, with the first premiering on April 7, as…