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The Return Of The Captive
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The Return Of The Captive

After eight years as a prisoner of the LTTE, a naval officer returns home.

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8 mins  |
October 2016
Mud, Sweat, and Fears: the Dangal Jungle
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Mud, Sweat, and Fears: the Dangal Jungle

How the ancient sport of wrestling declined, revived and remade itself to fit the Olympic arena.

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10+ mins  |
September 2016
Of Half Truths And Total Lies
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Of Half Truths And Total Lies

From politics to religion all people seek is a confirmation of their biases, and believe in the infallibility of their convictions. Facts are just a useful accessory, to be used as required.

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10+ mins  |
October 2016
True Colours Of India
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True Colours Of India

The national attitude towards dark skin.

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1 min  |
October 2016
Japan's fall in press freedoms
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Japan's fall in press freedoms

In part because of the local customs of reporters and sources having long, booze-soaked meetings, the kisha club reporters often develop close relationships with their sources. The right wing of government of Shinzo Abe has had a chilling effect on the media. Fears of losing jobs has ensured that no one is asking the tough questions.

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6 mins  |
July 2016
The mat that matters
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The mat that matters

A professional league with televised matches has made stars out of players and is fashioning the new age of kabaddi.

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10+ mins  |
July 2016