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Kane & Virat - Tale Of Two Super Skippers
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Kane & Virat - Tale Of Two Super Skippers

Their batting prowess aside, captains Kane Williamson and Virat Kohli have little in common

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July 21, 2019
Ghettoisation Of Pandits Will Defeat The Purpose
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Ghettoisation Of Pandits Will Defeat The Purpose

A fresh initiative for the return of Kashmiri Pandits to Kashmir has been set in motion.

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9 mins  |
July 28, 2019
Sons And Shadows
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Sons And Shadows

Son Rise is Vibha Bakshi’s take on Haryana’s skewed sex ratio and crimes against women

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2 mins  |
July 28, 2019
Lives, Lost And Found
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Lives, Lost And Found

Illustrator Tahira Rifath is on a mission to draw portraits of the 258 victims of the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka

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July 28, 2019
Jokes Apart
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Jokes Apart

Women are slowly coming into their own in the Indian comedy space

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July 28, 2019
Rahul Gandhi Goes To Amethi!
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Rahul Gandhi Goes To Amethi!

On his first visit to Amethi post his defeat, Rahul Gandhi calls for collective responsibility and organisational revamp

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4 mins  |
July 21, 2019
Kane Williamson: The Nice Guy Who Finished Second
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Kane Williamson: The Nice Guy Who Finished Second

He is hard and sweet in the right measure. And, Kane Williamson just restored the world’s belief in the gentleman’s game

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July 28, 2019
David Richardson: 'It Is About Finding A Winner In The End'
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David Richardson: 'It Is About Finding A Winner In The End'

In an interview with THE WEEK a day after the dramatic final between England and New Zealand, David Richardson, the ICC’s outgoing CEO, said the Super Over made ODIs more exciting, but added that the Marylebone Cricket Club should look into the overthrow law. Excerpts:

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July 28, 2019
Blood Test
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Blood Test

Scientists are working on the possibilities of treating thalassaemia with gene editing.

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February 24, 2019
Road To Resurgence
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Road To Resurgence

Priyanka storms into Lucknow, but will the initial enthusiasm translate into votes?

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February 24, 2019
Happy Hour
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Happy Hour

Educational institutions in India are introducing happiness courses to help students improve their overall well-being.

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February 24, 2019
Clip Slip
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Clip Slip

The audio clip may be a setback for Yeddyurappa, but he continues to be indispensable to the BJP.

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4 mins  |
February 24, 2019
Flushing Blow
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Flushing Blow

Faced with an Indian ultimatum, Myanmar army dismantles insurgent bases on its soil, forcing the ultras to talk with Delhi.

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March 03, 2019
Not So Sweet
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Not So Sweet

Meet the Jarkiholi brothers, the sugar barons who were at the heart of the recent political crisis in Karnataka.

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7 mins  |
March 03, 2019
One-Man Army
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One-Man Army

Two months after a massive election victory, KCR finally expands his cabinet, but retains most of the key portfolios.

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3 mins  |
March 03, 2019
Why Adil Ahmad Dar Did Not Fit The Profile Of A Suicide Bomber!
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Why Adil Ahmad Dar Did Not Fit The Profile Of A Suicide Bomber!

A member of the Barelvi movement of Islam, which follows Sufism, Adil Ahmad Dar was not a typical suicide bomber. He would, in fact, confront those who held radical views. The killing of Burhan Wani changed everything.

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March 03, 2019
Alarmed Forces
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Alarmed Forces

Complaints of Soldiers Deserve a Sensitive Response, Not Overreaction. 

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4 mins  |
February 5, 2017
Change Of Course
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Change Of Course

The pedagogy at b-schools is undergoing a change to keep up with the changing times

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9 mins  |
November 05, 2017
Social Studies
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Social Studies

B-schools are lending a helping hand to students wanting to help the needy

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2 mins  |
November 05, 2017
Vocal Warrior
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Vocal Warrior

Vocal Warrior

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2 mins  |
March 11, 2018
Seer, And Doer
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Seer, And Doer

Jayendra Saraswathi was a unique spiritual leader who impacted the course of national discourse and politics

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March 11, 2018
Bose Designed - The Constitution
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Bose Designed - The Constitution

Bose Designed - The Constitution

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March 11, 2018
Trick Art
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Trick Art

Lessons from a curious art exhibition

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March 11, 2018
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Gorkha Janmukti Morcha Brings Up Separate Statehood Again

Darjeeling erupts as the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha brings up separate statehood again. Mamata Banerjee might hit back with an audit of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration 

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June 25, 2017
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Growth Of Hindu Spirituality In The West

Nobel laureate Hermann Hesse’s lyrical novel Siddhartha tells the tale of a young man (Siddhartha), his companion (Govinda) and the emptiness that Siddhartha feels within himself. Siddhartha goes in search of the meaning of life, discovers physical pleasures through a courtesan (Kamala) and takes a new path shown by a ferryman (Vasudeva). Below, we present an imaginary conversation between a modern-day Siddhartha and a chic Govinda:

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June 25, 2017
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Easterly Wind Bloweth

The nature of spirituality is undergoing a radical shift in the United States, with the temples furthering social change 

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June 25, 2017
Ministry Of Heartful Happiness
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Ministry Of Heartful Happiness

Meditation for health and well-being matters to the UAE government

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June 25, 2017
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Trikonasana In Trafalgar Square

Religious activities, community service and yoga go hand in hand for Hindus in the UK

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June 25, 2017
Gau Rakshak In Greece
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Gau Rakshak In Greece

The recent hullabaloo surrounding the protection of cows is not limited to Indian shores.

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June 25, 2017
The Sense Of An  Ending
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The Sense Of An  Ending

With the Modi government sanctioning air strikes, the battle against Maoists has entered a decisive phase. As security forces make inroads into the red bastion of Dandakaranya, the ultras are abandoning their guerrilla tactics in a bid to defend themselves. There are also allegations of serious human rights violations. THE WEEK reports from the war zone.

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January 08, 2017