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Eyeless In Agra
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Eyeless In Agra

Edward Lear, who wrote a lot of sense and some nonsense, declared after visiting the Taj: “Henceforth let the inhabitants of the world be divided in two classes—them as has seen the Taj Mahal and them as hasn’t.” In these times of strife over mandirs, masjids, maqbaras and mausoleums, we may amend it as ‘those who love the Taj and those who don’t’.

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November 05, 2017
Akhilesh & Rahul Together To Conquer
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Akhilesh & Rahul Together To Conquer

At least that is how Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav portray the alliance as they begin joint campaigning

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Feb 12, 2017
Sign Of Our Times
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Sign Of Our Times

Barely two weeks into his presidency, Donald Trump has stunned the world by signing into effect some of the controversial promises he made as a candidate. His decision to ban refugees and immigrants from seven Muslim majority nations has deepened the fissures within the United States

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Feb 12, 2017
I Am Laughing No More
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I Am Laughing No More

Trump’s hostility to China could put India in a spot

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Feb 12, 2017
Hover To Her 
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Hover To Her 

An elite group of first-generation women hovercraft officers of the Coast Guard are now assigned combat roles  

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February 12, 2017
Without Fear Or Favour
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Without Fear Or Favour

The Week Brings You Six Of India’s Finest Investigators, Whose Triumphs Over Challenges Have Helped Reinforce Our Faith In Justice

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May 13, 2018
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India Wants To Suppress All Kashmiri Voices

Exclusive Interview/ Syed Salahuddin, supreme commander, Hizbul Mujahideen.

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May 20, 2018
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Consolidation Moves

After his elevation as DMK working president,Stalin is reaching out to both party workers and the general public.

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May 20, 2018
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Will Siddaramaiah Need A Plan B?

Banking on fault lines to wrench open a divided Gowda family may be the chief minister’s fallback option.

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May 20, 2018
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World Cup Won't Define My Career

Exclusive interview/AB de Villiers, South African cricketer.

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May 20, 2018
Soaring Above Sexism
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Soaring Above Sexism

Captain Marvel was by no means out Captain Marvel overcame tokenism by the studio and sexist sabotage to rake in $455 million in its opening weekend.

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March 24, 2019
The Artful Lodger
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The Artful Lodger

Hotels themed on arts, crafts and design off er a new experience to the art enthusiast

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March 24, 2019
No Healing Time
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No Healing Time

Attacks on Kashmiris in different parts of the country will hamper the integration process

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March 24, 2019
Rahul Gandhi: I See Modi As An Expression Of India's Weaknesses
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Rahul Gandhi: I See Modi As An Expression Of India's Weaknesses

As the principal challenger to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi is on an intense and passionate campaign across the country. The Congress president’s energy matches his hectic schedule. After spending a day in Gujarat—attending prayers at Sabarmati Ashram, holding a meeting of the Congress Working Committee at Sardar Patel National Memorial, and addressing a mega rally, where he shared the dais with his mother, Sonia Gandhi, and sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra—Rahul flew south to Chennai on March 13.

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March 24, 2019
T.T.V. Dhinakaran Might Pull Off A Surprise Or Two
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T.T.V. Dhinakaran Might Pull Off A Surprise Or Two

As his AMMK stakes its claim to Jayalalithaa’s legacy, T.T.V. Dhinakaran might pull off a surprise or two

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April 21, 2019
Congress's Soft Hindutva Is Leaving The BJP Uneasy
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Congress's Soft Hindutva Is Leaving The BJP Uneasy

The Congress’s soft hindutva is leaving the BJP uneasy ahead of the assembly elections

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November 04, 2018
Elections 2019 - 6 Scenarios For Election Results Day
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Elections 2019 - 6 Scenarios For Election Results Day

With expectations of a hung Parliament in the air, opposition parties are busy calculating the permutations and combinations that would help them form the government. Modi and the BJP, however, may still have the edge

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May 26, 2019
How The Congress And Regional Parties Slipped Up!
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How The Congress And Regional Parties Slipped Up!

Congress and its leadership failed to provide a credible alternative to Modi

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June 02, 2019
Robed In Anger
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Robed In Anger

Buddhism in Sri Lanka has turned radical, with a lack of sympathy for Muslims and Tamils.

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January 20, 2019
Bill Of Frights
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Bill Of Frights

As the Citizenship Bill clears Lok Sabha, northeast allies begin to desert the BJP.

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January 20, 2019
BJP Returning To Its Core Hindu vote Bank
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BJP Returning To Its Core Hindu vote Bank

Shaken up by the election setbacks, the BJP is going all out to woo back its core Hindu vote bank.

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January 20, 2019
Life Unlived
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Life Unlived

Savouring precious peace, Jaffna concentrates on recovery and growth

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January 20, 2019
Why Socialism Collapsed
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Why Socialism Collapsed

On the centenary of the Russian Revolution, CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury writes about the factors that led to the disintegration of the Soviet Union

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December 03, 2017
My Sister Padmini And Bhansali's Rani
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My Sister Padmini And Bhansali's Rani

The Padmavati row is the creation of a toxically patriarchal Hindu nation

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December 03, 2017
A Gentle Transition
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A Gentle Transition

With Mahila Sarvangeen Utkarsh Mandal, Dr Ramesh Awasthi and Dr Manisha Gupte have empowered hundreds of marginalised women and children in a cluster of villages in Maharashtra

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December 10, 2017
Constant Vigilance
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Constant Vigilance

Elderly patients need to be counselled on diabetes care to avoid preventable complications

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December 10, 2017
Ashes OF Battle
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Ashes OF Battle

IRAQI FORCES RETAKE MOSUL, BUT THE CITY IS COMPLETELY DEVASTATED, PUTTUNG A  QUESTION MARK OVER ITS FUTURE.

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July 23, 2017
Fallen Hero
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Fallen Hero

Dileep’s arrest will change the equations in the Malayalam film industry. 

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July 23, 2017
Back To The Future
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Back To The Future

Shastri will have to show Ganguly and co that he is his own man in the dressing room

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July 23, 2017
Soya Latte, Anyone?
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Soya Latte, Anyone?

Sustainable food, experiential dining and fusion cuisine are making their mark on the Indian culinary scene.

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July 23, 2017