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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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5 mins  |
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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8 mins  |
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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2 mins  |
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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4 mins  |
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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4 mins  |
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
Block and Bleed
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Block and Bleed

Manipur government announces the creation of seven new districts, casting a shadow on the ambitious Naga peace accord.

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January 08, 2017
Vidya Balan On Being Called A 'Female Hero'
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Vidya Balan On Being Called A 'Female Hero'

Vidya Balan doesn’t take the ‘female hero’ tag too seriously. For her, the story is what matters.

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6 mins  |
January 08, 2017
Combative Commerce
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Combative Commerce

Combative Commerce

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2 mins  |
March 18, 2018
Bye, Bye, Birdsong
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Bye, Bye, Birdsong

Bye, Bye, Birdsong

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March 18, 2018
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Emmanuel, The Majestic

French President Macron is a world-class leader who strives to carve a new political path, straddling both left and right, tradition and innovation, public and private sectors

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6 mins  |
March 18, 2018
French Kiss Meets Indian Hug
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French Kiss Meets Indian Hug

French Kiss Meets Indian Hug

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4 mins  |
March 18, 2018
Soaring Saffron, Sickly Hammer
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Soaring Saffron, Sickly Hammer

BJP’s stunning show in Tripura leaves CPI(M) in tatters, while its manoeuvres in Nagaland and Meghalaya reshape politics in the northeast. Here is how Narendra Modi’s trusted lieutenants brought about the paradigm shift

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9 mins  |
March 18, 2018
Righting What's Left
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Righting What's Left

Having ousted the CPI(M) from Tripura, the BJP now shifts its focus to Kerala and West Bengal

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5 mins  |
March 18, 2018
In The Shadow
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In The Shadow

Despite his father’s clout, Karti never made it big in politics

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March 18, 2018
Steel Has A Bright Future
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Steel Has A Bright Future

Steel Has A Bright Future

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March 18, 2018
Poll-vaulting Ambitions
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Poll-vaulting Ambitions

Successive bypoll victories spur the Congress on in Madhya Pradesh, even as fears of renewed infighting remain

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4 mins  |
March 25, 2018
Soil Test
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Soil Test

The overwhelming support to the Kisan Long March left the government with no option but to yield

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4 mins  |
March 25, 2018