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A Festive Affair
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A Festive Affair

A motley of sights, sounds, colours and aromas, Nagaland’s annual Hornbill Festival is a celebration of the land’s culture, people and life

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December 30, 2019
'There Is Great Depth In India's Young Chess Talent'
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'There Is Great Depth In India's Young Chess Talent'

In individual sport, Viswanathan Anand is probably India’s greatest; the grandmaster has gone where no Indian has ever been before. In his book Mind Master: Winning Lessons from a Champion’s Life—part autobiography, part about the lessons he has learnt from chess—the fivetime World Champion unveils his battles over 64 squares. In this interview to G.C. Shekhar he discusses the book, his game, being the nice guy and the future of Indian chess.

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December 30, 2019
'Loyola Institute Of Business Administration Many B-Schools Excel But LIBA Excels With Ethics'
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'Loyola Institute Of Business Administration Many B-Schools Excel But LIBA Excels With Ethics'

Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) is a premier B-school, established in 1979 within the premises of Loyola College, to form competent and committed leaders who are ethical, principle-centred and socially responsible with a global perspective and entrepreneurial spirit. LIBA is managed by Jesuits of the Loyola College Society well-known for their outstanding contribution to higher education.

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December 30, 2019
‘Subsidise Whom: Aam Aadmi Or Big Corporates? What's Better Economics?'
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‘Subsidise Whom: Aam Aadmi Or Big Corporates? What's Better Economics?'

‘Subsidise Whom: Aam Aadmi Or Big Corporates? What’s Better Economics?’

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December 16, 2019
They Don't Fit The Bill
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They Don't Fit The Bill

MPs’ individual efforts for progressive laws lose sting due to government apathy

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December 23, 2019
Who Can Be A Citizen?
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Who Can Be A Citizen?

The Parliament nod to CAB has Assam and Tripura in a fiery churn, as questions are raised about secularism and the final goal for which this is a canny prelude

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December 23, 2019
Kalia Meets Its Gabbar
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Kalia Meets Its Gabbar

The state’s welfare scheme for farmers is floundering due to budget constraints

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December 23, 2019
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Justice League

In a country where 90 rapes are reported every day and extrajudicial killings rarely shock people, what’s the message in society celebrating the gunning down of the Hyderabad rape suspects?

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December 23, 2019
Vibrant Partners At Global Level
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Vibrant Partners At Global Level

I am Yoji Taguchi, the president of Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in India (JCCII).

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December 23, 2019
India - Japan, Surging Ahead
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India - Japan, Surging Ahead

This year marks the fifth anniversary of upgrading our bilateral relationship to the Special Strategic and Global Partnership - H.E. Mr. Satoshi Suzuki, Ambassador of Japan to India

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December 23, 2019
Leaders Hold On To Their Guns
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Leaders Hold On To Their Guns

IN a flip-flop following pressure from stakeholders, including MPs, Parliament passed the Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019, on December 10, with a key provision diluted.

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December 23, 2019
His Six Packs In A Six Shooter
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His Six Packs In A Six Shooter

Raising the pitch of real cops’ stories, Bollywood exalts men in uniform flouting law for justice

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December 23, 2019
Japanese Perfection Meets Indian Passion
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Japanese Perfection Meets Indian Passion

With the enhanced involvement of Nippon Life Insurance now, investors of Nippon India Mutual Fund can look forward to benefit in many ways

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December 23, 2019
Before We Do, Smile Please
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Before We Do, Smile Please

Couples and wedding photographers dive deep into the pursuit of atrangi —soar high in the air, or go boudoir topless...

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December 23, 2019
Rape Is Not Just Another Crime
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Rape Is Not Just Another Crime

Another victim. Parliament and people debate. But safeguards for women fall into pieces once the headlines die.

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December 16, 2019
To Dilli Gate
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To Dilli Gate

Is Arvind Kejriwal still the X-factor in Delhi? Can AAP retain its darbar?

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December 16, 2019
When The Levee Breaks
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When The Levee Breaks

Bangalore’s 200 lakes—how a boon became a bane

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December 16, 2019
Guru's Army of Outsiders
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Guru's Army of Outsiders

They revere the Sikh gurus. Their annual calendar is an itinerary of Sikh history’s sacred sites. In the everyday life of Sikhs, though, the Nihangs are mostly a quaint curiosity.

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December 16, 2019
From Alt to Real Politik
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From Alt to Real Politik

How AAP and Kejriwal merged an earlier idealism within the real demands of political survival

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December 16, 2019
Exclusion, Their Turn
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Exclusion, Their Turn

NRC scare sinks the BJP in three bypolls; Congress-Left do poorly too

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December 16, 2019
Breaking The Canon Code
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Breaking The Canon Code

A proposed law extracting transparency from the Church divides the laity and its leaders

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December 16, 2019
Maharashtra - Uddhav The King, Pawar The Maker
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Maharashtra - Uddhav The King, Pawar The Maker

A Thackeray to be enthroned for the first time as wily Pawar beats BJP at its own game

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December 09, 2019
Why Are Students Angry?
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Why Are Students Angry?

Behind the rage of the young in India’s campuses is a conflict over the fate of public-funded higher education

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December 09, 2019
Clear Stream Of Reason
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Clear Stream Of Reason

JNU is emblematic of the liberating potential of the humanities

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December 09, 2019
Callertunes Ring Loss in Gigabytes
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Callertunes Ring Loss in Gigabytes

India’s digital revolution goes awry with telcos forced to go for hefty tariff hike. Jio likely to be least affected.

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December 09, 2019
‘Ram Mandir Will Be A Part Of Our Campaign'
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‘Ram Mandir Will Be A Part Of Our Campaign'

Jharkhand chief minister Raghubar Das is confident about winning a second term in office despite desertion by allies and rebellion by senior party members. Ahead of the first phase of polling on November 30, Das speaks to Preetha Nair about his government’s achievements and why he is not cowed down by setbacks to the BJP. Excerpts.

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December 09, 2019
Nayakan 2 - The New K-town Show
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Nayakan 2 - The New K-town Show

Can a Rajini-Kamal combine derail the Dravidian parties?

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December 09, 2019
Oh No, Not Again!
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Oh No, Not Again!

As government pushes for NRC repeat, people in the state fear the worst

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December 09, 2019
Apples Of A Frozen Wrath
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Apples Of A Frozen Wrath

Mushtaq Ahmad Malik could barely recognise his orchard.

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December 02, 2019
Bitter Truths In Sealed Cover
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Bitter Truths In Sealed Cover

Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi assumed office with a messianic aura but left behind a legacy scorched by controversies

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December 02, 2019