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RECRUITMENT ROT
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RECRUITMENT ROT

With the Puja Khedkar controversy, where the probationary IAS wrongfully availed OBC quota benefits, still echoing in the public's mind, another recruitment scandal threatens to shake the foundations of India's elite services.

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September 09, 2024
SIDDA IN A LAND TUSSLE
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SIDDA IN A LAND TUSSLE

It's open season for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Karnataka, with Opposition parties BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) pushing for his ouster over an alleged 'land scam.

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September 09, 2024
THE PENSION PANACEA
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THE PENSION PANACEA

0n August 24, the Union Cabinet approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), which will provide government employees with assured pension after retirement.

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September 09, 2024
Time with the Tribes
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Time with the Tribes

An exhibition in Gurugram by photographers Aditya Arya and Pablo Bartholomew is a striking reminder of the rich traditions of the Nagas

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September 09, 2024
SITE OF MEMORY
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SITE OF MEMORY

A new exhibition explores how memories act as powerful tokens in shaping our understanding of the world

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September 09, 2024
Ancient Hymn, Modern Verse
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Ancient Hymn, Modern Verse

Vikram Seth's translation of Tulsidas's Hanuman Chalisa captures the incantatory quality of the original

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September 09, 2024
AAP LAUNCHES FIGHTBACK
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AAP LAUNCHES FIGHTBACK

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal remains in jail, but his No. 2 Manish Sisodia is out, raising AAP's hopes as the assembly election nears. The beleaguered party is now chalking out its next course of action

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September 09, 2024
THE HARYANVI POLL HUSTLE
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THE HARYANVI POLL HUSTLE

AFTER A DECADE-LONG RULE, THE BJP IS TRYING TO DEFEND THE JAT HEARTLAND FROM A CONGRESS THAT IS RESURGENT BUT ALSO RIDDLED WITH INFIGHTING

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September 09, 2024
LAST CHANCE FOR LANKA
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LAST CHANCE FOR LANKA

WHY THE PRESIDENTIAL POLL ON SEPTEMBER 21 IS A MAJOR TURNING POINT FOR SRI LANKA EVEN AS IT RECOVERS FROM THE 2022 ECONOMIC COLLAPSE

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September 09, 2024
RETURN OF HORSEPOWER
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RETURN OF HORSEPOWER

Commissioners of police moved around on horseback before H.G. Gell (1902-09) became the first one to use a motor car (1907).

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September 09, 2024
Hindus in the Cross-fire
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Hindus in the Cross-fire

Atrocities against minorities, especially Hindus, have spiked in Bangladesh since the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina regime on Aug 5.

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September 09, 2024
GOYAL FINDS AN AMAZONIAN CHALLENGE
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GOYAL FINDS AN AMAZONIAN CHALLENGE

Nearly five years after the Centre brought in norms to rein in multinational e-commerce companies operating in India, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal sparked fresh controversy by raising concerns over the rapid expansion of e-commerce. He also drew attention to the pricing strategies used by some e-commerce firms, questioning what he termed “predatory pricing”.

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September 09, 2024
Can't Stop the Music
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Can't Stop the Music

Maestro Zubin Mehta is conducting two concerts in Mumbai dedicated to the works of Richard Strauss

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September 02, 2024
Remembrance of Things Art
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Remembrance of Things Art

Despite the lack of archival material, the book manages to piece together a portrait of artist and sculptor Leela Mukherjee

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September 02, 2024
Hitting the Spot
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Hitting the Spot

Artist Aditya Pande mixes traditional methods with digital techniques to create his artworks

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September 02, 2024
Common Thread
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Common Thread

A new exhibition at Mumbai's 47-A showcases unique tales by 11 women textile artists from across India

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September 02, 2024
Tale of Two Artists
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Tale of Two Artists

Twin solo exhibitions at KNMA, Delhi, showcase the interesting parallels between the works of Amitava and Mohan Samant

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September 02, 2024
Famous For Being Famous
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Famous For Being Famous

BELIEVE IT OR NOT, SOCIAL MEDIA STAR UORFI JAVED THINKS SHE'S NOT WELL KNOWN ENOUGH. FOLLOW KAR LO YAAR, AMAZON PRIME VIDEO'S REALITY SERIES CENTRED AROUND HER LIFE, COULD REDRESS THAT

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September 02, 2024
GOOD BOY, BAD BOY
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GOOD BOY, BAD BOY

ALI FAZAL, THE ACTOR AND NEWLY-MINTED FATHER, ON MIRZAPUR, THE CHARACTERS HE LIKES TO PLAY, AND THE BAD BOY IMAGE HE IS TRYING TO SHAKE OFF

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September 02, 2024
CROONING GLORY
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CROONING GLORY

Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal continue to reign supreme with multiple chartbusters

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September 02, 2024
THE BACHCHAN SUPREMACY
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THE BACHCHAN SUPREMACY

Amitabh Bachchan reclaims his throne, and only seems to be going stronger. His Kalki 2898 AD co-star Deepika Padukone is the No. 1 actress, yet again

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September 02, 2024
SOME NEW SHOTS
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SOME NEW SHOTS

World Cup winning heroes take over cricket, as Neeraj and Sindhu hold on to their No. 1 crowns. But Manu, Vinesh and Lakshya are new favourites

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September 02, 2024
TIME TO GO HOME AND PLAY
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TIME TO GO HOME AND PLAY

Most employees prefer their homes for work, with younger ones needing more leisure time. Paternity and menstrual leaves are also deemed essential for work-life balance

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September 02, 2024
AN APPETITE FOR REFORM
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AN APPETITE FOR REFORM

The Indian public seems more amenable to socio-political reform, but with caution. Encouragingly, a majority of the respondents say they feel free to express their opinions

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September 02, 2024
A STEADY HAND
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A STEADY HAND

Most agree that ties with neighbours are improving, but rising Pakistan-sponsored terrorism causes concern

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September 02, 2024
YOGI KEEPS THE CROWN
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YOGI KEEPS THE CROWN

UP's Yogi Adityanath continues his dream run as the country's favourite chief minister but his numbers are dropping

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September 02, 2024
RAHUL RECAST
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RAHUL RECAST

The Congress scion's performance as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and outside it has won him new admirers, but the Opposition needs to do much more if it has to take the fight to the BJP

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September 02, 2024
WORRYING SIGNALS
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WORRYING SIGNALS

The economy continues to be a concern for the Modi government. Fewer jobs, lower incomes and high prices have taken the sheen off what has been a striking growth rate

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September 02, 2024
MODI HOLDS STEADY, RAHUL EMERGES
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MODI HOLDS STEADY, RAHUL EMERGES

The 2024 general election results were no aberration, as our MOTN poll reflects a desire for continuity of Narendra Modi's rule but with caveats, even as Rahul consolidates his gains

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September 02, 2024
THE CRIMINAL BLUNDERS
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THE CRIMINAL BLUNDERS

HOW THE HOSPITAL, THE ADMINISTRATION AND THE STATE GOVERNMENT BUNGLED AT EVERY STEP

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September 02, 2024