Nepal Floods: Why Were So Many Indian Tourists And Pilgrims In The Rasuwa Region?
The Rasuwa-Rasuwagadhi corridor is a key gateway from Nepal to Tibet and an important route for Indians travelling to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar.
THE LEAD
Cover Story | Zombie, Meow Meow, Chitta: The Dose Destroying India’s Youth
With drugs flowing into the country from the eastern and western epicentres, there is an urgent need to seal our borders and cut ties with the global narcotics economy
52 Km, 5,630 Metres, Half The Oxygen: What Makes The Kailash Yatra So Gruelling
The pilgrimage to Mount Kailash involves a 52-km high-altitude circuit across rugged terrain, with the route's highest point reaching 5,630 metres.
From Glacier To Floodwave: Why Nepal's Flash Flood Was So Destructive
Nepal's devastating flash flood appears to have followed an ice-and-rock avalanche that blocked the Lhende River, before the resulting surge swept downstream through the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems
Meta’s $18 Billion Settlement Explained: How Instagram Use Will Change For Teens
The lawsuit focused on allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed to maximise engagement among children and teenagers, potentially contributing to excessive or addictive use
Why Khalid Sheikh Mohammed’s 9/11 Trial Has Taken So Long
More than two decades after the September 11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three co-defendants are scheduled to face trial at Guantanamo Bay in June 2028 after years of litigation over CIA detention, evidence, classified material and the military commission system.
Rs 22,006 Cr Dues, Rs 6.5 Crore Payout: Why Did Subhash Chandra's NCLT Deal Spark A Row
The NCLT has approved a Rs 6.5 crore repayment plan for Subhash Chandra against admitted creditor claims of Rs 22,006.57 crore, prompting the Congress to describe the nearly 99.97 per cent haircut as a “mundan”
'Call The Police': Why Google AI's Response On Indian Men Is At The Centre Of Controversy
When the prompts involved an Indian, Colombian or South African man, the system reportedly raised concerns about whether the person felt unsafe and, in some instances, suggested contacting emergency services
Six Major Himalayan Disasters In 13 Years: Why Mountains Are Becoming More Dangerous
The 2026 Nepal-Tibet flash flood is the latest in a series of deadly Himalayan disasters exposing the vulnerability of communities and infrastructure to extreme weather and glacier-related hazards
NEWS
International
Nepal races to locate hundreds missing after flash floods hit several districts, with nearly 300 Indian tourists among those unaccounted for. Rescue teams have evacuated 123 people from Timure, while damaged bridges, roads and key highways continue to disrupt movement across affected areas.
National
The pilgrims were returning from the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage and had reportedly stopped at an immigration centre in Gyirong near the Tibet-Nepal border when the flooding hit
National
The state government is initially targeting around Rs 10 crore in revenue, with its estimates suggesting that annual earnings could eventually reach Rs 100-150 crore
International
China’s Ministry of Water Resources said the lake was already overflowing on Thursday morning and warned that more water was expected to enter it over the coming days
International
A bipartisan group of 11 US lawmakers has urged Pakistan to protect 18-year-old Christian woman Neha Faqir and ensure that she can freely communicate with her family and exercise her legal and religious rights
National
Delhi HC gives residents of BR Camp, Masjid Camp and DID Colony six weeks to move to Savda Ghevra, as families raise concerns over education, livelihoods and travel.
National
By PTI
Experts say scientific risk assessments and planned settlements are crucial to reduce the impact of flash floods in Nepal’s vulnerable Himalayan regions
MAGAZINE
Drugs Without Borders - 14 September 2026 Issue
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SubscribeMore than five crore Indians use cannabis and opioids—roughly the population of Spain. Drugs are no longer confined to the margins of society. They are moving from affluent neighbourhoods to small towns and villages, feeding a rapidly expanding illicit market that is becoming more organised, more sophisticated and harder for law enforcement to contain. India’s geography makes the crisis even more dangerous. Wedged between the Golden Crescent in the west and the Golden Triangle in the east, the country sits between two of the world’s major narcotics hubs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent Independence Day speech underlined the urgency of the challenge.The stakes could hardly be higher. Nearly one crore young Indians are estimated to be addicted to synthetic drugs, at a time when 27 per cent of the country’s population is aged 15-29. Every addiction carries a cost, not just to families, but to productivity, healthcare, the criminal-justice system and national security. India’s drug problem is a crisis capable of eating into the country’s demographic dividend and undermining its economic ambitions. In this issue of Outlook, we travelled to Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana to understand how deep the crisis runs, and to tell the stories of people whose lives have been shattered by drugs.
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Whose Idea of India? - 31 August 2026 Issue
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SubscribeIs India an ancient civilisation or a modern nation-state? Does it share a collective history, or has a collective identity been imposed upon a country of many histories, faiths and cultures? Does India need a Uniform Civil Code, or is its pursuit an ideological project? These are not merely arguments about India’s past. They are choices about its future. India has been shaped by competing ideas—civilisation and constitutionalism, faith and secularism, individual liberty and collective identity, revolution and reform. At every turn, different choices have offered different destinations. In this Independence Day Special, Outlook brings together India’s leading thinkers, politicians, economists and bureaucrats to confront the fundamental questions before the republic: What is India? Who defines it? And what should it become? Many ideas made India. Many paths lie ahead. The choice belongs to its people.
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Parliament on Street - 17 August 2026 Issue
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SubscribeThe resilience of Indian democracy lies less in the certainty of its institutions than in the persistence of its citizens. Across decades, governments with formidable parliamentary strength have learnt that political authority cannot rest on electoral arithmetic alone. It must be sustained by a continuing conversation with the people. The protests over the NEET ( National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) paper leak, culminating in the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, mark the latest chapter in that larger democratic story. This issue of Outlook examines how a movement led largely by young Indians reaffirmed an old principle of the Republic: that power derives its legitimacy not only from the vote, but also from accountability.
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SPORTS
UEFA Champions League 2026-27 Draw: Opponents, Home And Away Fixtures Of Top Ten Teams - All You Need To Know
The 2026–27 UEFA Champions League phase draw has delivered an extraordinary slate of fixtures under the 36-team single-league format, featuring grueling home-and-away matchups for Europe's elite clubs
The Women’s Asia Cup 2026 will commence in Dubai on August 28, featuring eight teams including defending champions Sri Lanka and favourites India. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India seek redemption after recent tournament exits, though their squad selection raises questions with key omissions and injuries, while associate nations prepare to challenge the established order
On 27 August 2026, the Indian women's hockey team defeated Germany 3-1 to secure a historic fifth-place finish at the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup. Powered by a Navneet Kaur brace and Ishika's opener, coach Sjoerd Marijne's side achieved India's best World Cup result in 52 years, boosting confidence ahead of the upcoming Asian Games
India dominated the opening days of the Colombo Test by posting 503/9 declared and enforcing the follow-on, but Sri Lanka staged a remarkable rearguard led by Sonal Dinusha's unbeaten century to bat out over 150 overs and force a dramatic draw
AIFF announced that India will host two-time World Cup champions Uruguay for an international football friendly in Kolkata on October 6. This high-profile match at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan follows India's clash against Brazil on October 3, and a fixture against Panama in Bengaluru on September 26
BUSINESS
Why Is HDFC Bank Facing A US Lawsuit? The ₹45 Cr MSRDC Payment Row Explained
By Shristi Acharya
Why Is HDFC Bank Facing A US Lawsuit? The ₹45 Cr MSRDC Payment Row Explained
Double Standards: How Food Giants Have Different Recipes, Warning Labels Outside India
By Outlook Business Desk
MONEY
Unexplained Income Under New Tax Law: Why Voluntary Disclosure Can Make A Big Difference
By Outlook Money
Unexplained Income Under New Tax Law: Why Voluntary Disclosure Can Make A Big Difference
TRAVELLER
H1N1 Cases Are Rising Across India: What Travellers Need To Know
By Rooplekha Das
H1N1 Cases Are Rising Across India: What Travellers Need To Know
Sidecar Ke Kalakar: An Ode To Stories, Cocktails, And Bartenders
Sidecar Ke Kalakar: An Ode To Stories, Cocktails, And Bartenders
France’s First Traditional Hindu Temple To Open Near Paris This September
France’s First Traditional Hindu Temple To Open Near Paris This September
Kalaripayattu: The Ancient Martial Art Of Kerala Explained
Kalaripayattu: The Ancient Martial Art Of Kerala Explained
Onam 2026: The Many Threads Behind Kerala’s Kasavu
Onam 2026: The Many Threads Behind Kerala’s Kasavu
LUXE
Why Vintage Designer Bags Are Becoming More Valuable To A New Generation Of Luxury Buyers
By Sonali Mukherjee
From Sonam Kapoor's archive to record-breaking Birkin auctions, discover why younger luxury buyers are betting on vintage designer handbags as investments
Why Lymphatic Drainage Is The Latest Ritual In Luxury Wellness
By Sonali Mukherjee
Lymphatic drainage massage has moved from post-surgical recovery to luxury spas, promising reduced puffiness, a sculpted appearance and functional wellness
Kriti Sanon’s INR 82 Cr Fortune: The Luxury Lifestyle and Business Empire Behind the Star
By Sonali Mukherjee
Kriti Sanon's INR 82 crore fortune spans hit films, brand deals and a thriving business empire, from Hyphen skincare to a curated luxury car collection
How the Rakhi Is Going From a Festival Thread to a Luxury Keepsake
By Sonali Mukherjee
Premium rakhis in silver, Swarovski and jewellery-inspired designs are transforming Raksha Bandhan gifting into a more luxurious and lasting ritual