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Why The Government's Carrot-And-Stik Approach May Not Work
THE WEEK

Why The Government's Carrot-And-Stik Approach May Not Work

The government’s carrot-and-stick approach in Kashmir may not work for long, especially since the carrots may or may not materialise

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September 01, 2019
In Doklam, Both Sides Have Improved Their Infrastructure
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In Doklam, Both Sides Have Improved Their Infrastructure

Lieutenant General Manoj Mukund Naravane, who assumes charge as the vice chief of Army staff on August 31, is likely to become chief of Army staffwhen General Bipin Rawat retires on December 30.

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September 01, 2019
Gujjars In Uri Sector Welcome The Revocation Of Article 370
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Gujjars In Uri Sector Welcome The Revocation Of Article 370

Gujjars in Uri welcome the abrogation of Article 370, and hope for development

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September 01, 2019
Phone Tapping Allegations Against H.D. Kumaraswamy Has Created A Political Storm
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Phone Tapping Allegations Against H.D. Kumaraswamy Has Created A Political Storm

Allegations that H.D. Kumaraswamy ordered the tapping of his adversaries’ phones have created a political storm in Karnataka

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September 01, 2019
Cryptocurrency Ban May Cripple Startups
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Cryptocurrency Ban May Cripple Startups

A cryptocurrency ban could tank an emerging startup industry in India

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September 01, 2019
Karnataka - Cabinet Pressure
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Karnataka - Cabinet Pressure

Yediyurappa’s cabinet now has 18 members, but the rebels are yet to be accommodated

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September 01, 2019
'Kashmir Issue  Is Not About Hindus And Muslims'
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'Kashmir Issue Is Not About Hindus And Muslims'

BJP general secretary Ram Madhav was instrumental in forging the saffron party’s ill-fated alliance with the People’s Democratic Party in Jammu and Kashmir.

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September 01, 2019
Breakthrough For The Sino-Pak Axis
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Breakthrough For The Sino-Pak Axis

On August 16, 2019, the UN News website carried the following statement: “The Security Council considered the volatile situation surrounding Kashmir on Friday, addressing the issue in a meeting focused solely on the dispute, within the UN body dedicated to resolving matters of international peace and security, for the first time since 1965.” It stated that Pakistan had requested the meeting on August 13, and it was subsequently called for by permanent member China.

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September 01, 2019
Vidya Balan: Happy To Use Akshay Kumar's stardom To My Advantage
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Vidya Balan: Happy To Use Akshay Kumar's stardom To My Advantage

As Tara Shinde, one of the scientists leading the Mars mission, Vidya Balan steals the show in the recently released Mission Mangal.

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September 01, 2019
Covert Strike: Are We Capable?
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Covert Strike: Are We Capable?

An all-out war with Pakistan? Nor feasible. Diplomatic offensice to isolated the enemy? Recommended, but may not be effective. Surgical air strike? Runs the risk of escalating tension. Conver operations? Good idea, but how battle-ready are our special forces?

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October 9, 2016
Can India Avenge The Uri Attack With A Water War?
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Can India Avenge The Uri Attack With A Water War?

Can, or rather should, India break the Indus Water Treaty to hit back at Pakistan?

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October 9, 2016
500th Match Test Cricket: Tricky Wicket
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500th Match Test Cricket: Tricky Wicket

Until the 1983 World Cup, India had been perpetual alsorans in the one-day game. Sunil Gavaskar’s notorious 36 in 60 overs in the 1975 World Cup was what people remembered of India’s limited-overs effort, rather than the—rather occasional—victories against other teams in one-day internationals. But the 1983 World Cup changed all that. As the editor of Wisden wrote in his notes, “They brought warmth and excitement in the place of dampness and depression.” India had not even reached the semi-finals before 1983, and now they won the title. This sparked a massive interest in the limited-overs format in India, and began what seems today like a terminal decline in interests in Test cricket on the subcontinent.

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October 2, 2016
How Art Projects Are Encouraging The Revival Of Forgotten Recipes
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How Art Projects Are Encouraging The Revival Of Forgotten Recipes

How art projects are encouraging the revival of forgotten recipes and precious food traditions.

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March 10, 2019
India's Best Restaurants
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India's Best Restaurants

Although many chefs in india have embraced sustainability and the farm-to-table concept of dining to a certain extent, we still have a long way to go to bring about lasting change

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August 11, 2019
Kashmir - Wary About Amit Shah's Moves
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Kashmir - Wary About Amit Shah's Moves

Modi government charts an aggressive course in Kashmir with additional troops, high-profile visits, humanitarian gestures and electoral strategising

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August 11, 2019
Congress And The BJP Are Joining Hands To Bypass The Mining Ban
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Congress And The BJP Are Joining Hands To Bypass The Mining Ban

Even as they lock horns over the Ksan tragedy, the Congress and the BJP are joining hands to bypass the mining ban.

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January 13, 2019
Rahul As PM!
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Rahul As PM!

But not many in the opposition share Stalin's enthusiasm.

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December 30, 2018
Supreme Court's Unimplementable Orders
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Supreme Court's Unimplementable Orders

Judicial activism could upset the separation of powers and affect the dignity of the judiciary, as orders are either being ignored or proving to be unimplementable.

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December 02, 2018
Age Of Wearables
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Age Of Wearables

Computers are no longer plugged into a wall socket or carried around in bags.

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December 30, 2018
War Or Peace?
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War Or Peace?

The inside story of how India planned the air strikes in Pakistan and how the neighbour retaliated.

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March 10, 2019
CBI's Interrogation Reveals The Cracks In The Saradha Scam Investigation
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CBI's Interrogation Reveals The Cracks In The Saradha Scam Investigation

The CBI’s interrogation of the Kolkata Police chief reveals the cracks in the agency’s Saradha scam investigation.

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February 24, 2019
Modi's Baluchistan Card Puts The Ball In Pakistan's Court
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Modi's Baluchistan Card Puts The Ball In Pakistan's Court

Modi's Baluchistan card puts the ball in Pakistan's court

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August 28, 2016
Bigg Boss Is Back, What Ratan Tata Will Do?
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Bigg Boss Is Back, What Ratan Tata Will Do?

Mistry's removal will not solve Tata Group's problems; but it is an opportunity to do it the family way.

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November 6, 2016
ATM Fraud: All Time Worry
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ATM Fraud: All Time Worry

Malware attack on the ATM network exposes major cyber security gaps in the banking system.

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November 6, 2016
A Swindle At LIC
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A Swindle At LIC

Hundreds of people lose their investment in LIC scam in Kolkata.

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Nov 13, 2016
The Kashmir We Do Not Know
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The Kashmir We Do Not Know

The turbulence of Srinagar has not found any resonance in the Balti villages on the Line of Control. On a trip to these villages, which were ruled by Pakistan till 1971, THE WEEK found that people here don't want azadi or a return Pakistan, but a better life. And, what unites them is a love for India and Indians.

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September 18, 2016
How Curfew Is Affecting The Common Man In The Valley
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How Curfew Is Affecting The Common Man In The Valley

Under curfew since July 9, Kashmir has become a lost paradise. And, it is the common man who bears the brunt of the battle between the government and the separatists.

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September 18, 2016
URI 2016: Time To Act
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URI 2016: Time To Act

The attack on the Army brigade headquarters in Uri could just be the final straw for India to begin the terror endgame. Whatever the end result, one thing is certain: it will be the people of Kashmir who will bear the brunt of the escalating conflict.

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Oct 02, 2016
Uri Attack: Rift In The Valley
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Uri Attack: Rift In The Valley

With no end to the uprising, the Uri attack could further alienate Mehbooba Mufti from the people and her party.

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Oct 02, 2016
Cauvery Row Engulfs Two Major States. Are Water Tribunals Ineffective?
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Cauvery Row Engulfs Two Major States. Are Water Tribunals Ineffective?

Once again, a verdict on sharing Cauvery water during a distress year has fuelled regional politics, hijacked peace and made farmers vulnerable. The need of the hour is to expand cultivable area, build additional storages to tap a good monsoon and mitigate water shortages.

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September 25, 2016