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Handcrafting A Resurgence
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Handcrafting A Resurgence

Rahul Gandhi Remains The Congress’s Best Bet To Resuscitate Itself. But It Would Take More Than A Decisive Leader To Tackle The Sundry Challenges Facing The Party.

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9 mins  |
July 07, 2019
Master Of All Trades
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Master Of All Trades

In his fourth World Cup, Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan has taken his all-round game to a whole new level.

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4 mins  |
July 07, 2019
Great Expectations
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Great Expectations

Jaishankar and Pompeo concede that trade is a big hurdle, want to give diplomacy a chance.

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3 mins  |
July 07, 2019
Twin-Shot Treatment
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Twin-Shot Treatment

To Revive Itself, The Congress Needs To Fix Its Internal Problems And Work On Its External Messaging.

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6 mins  |
July 07, 2019
The Lordliest Field
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The Lordliest Field

The mystique surrounding Lord’s Cricket Ground affects both players and spectators.

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4 mins  |
July 07, 2019
Recovery Road
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Recovery Road

Rural demand revival and employment generation will be Nirmala Sitharaman’s priorities in her first budget.

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6 mins  |
July 07, 2019
The Tibetan Issue Is No Longer About Political Independence
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The Tibetan Issue Is No Longer About Political Independence

As Buddhist monks, in our daily meditation, we think as sentient beings, what we also call mother sentient being.

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July 14, 2019
Boris The Terrible
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Boris The Terrible

His innate intelligence and inherent flaws may help Boris Johnson lead Britain and the Conservatives out of the Brexit mess

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6 mins  |
July 14, 2019
Homing In On Kashmir
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Homing In On Kashmir

On his maiden trip to Kashmir as home minister, Amit Shah outlines the BJP’s plans for the valley

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4 mins  |
July 14, 2019
Go Hungry, Baby
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Go Hungry, Baby

A faulty system deprives almost two-thirds of Bihar’s children of supplementary nutrition, leaving them malnourished and prone to diseases

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7 mins  |
July 14, 2019
Into The Wild
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Into The Wild

Meeting Mrs Khaan and other inhabitants of Jhalana Leopard Sanctuary

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2 mins  |
July 14, 2019
Rise Of The Phoenix
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Rise Of The Phoenix

After the controversy over his book One Part Woman, the writer in Perumal Murugan resurrects himself in a different form.

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3 mins  |
March 10, 2019
Change Of Course
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Change Of Course

The Pulwama terror attack and India’s reaction have certainly altered the political narrative.

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4 mins  |
March 10, 2019
The Fog Of War
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The Fog Of War

Truth is the ultimate casualty in every war.

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4 mins  |
March 10, 2019
storm in the tea bowl
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storm in the tea bowl

the dooars region, which accounts for 35 per cent of india’s tea production, is turning into a valley of death. hundreds of tea garden workers have died of starvation even as the state and the central governments refuse to take responsibility.

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9 mins  |
october 16, 2016
pride comes before a poll
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pride comes before a poll

the bjp looks to use nationalistic pride to win election-bound states.

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4 mins  |
october 16, 2016
the don's last stand
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the don's last stand

could a decade-old locker room bragging be the final nail on donald trump’s run for president? it throws up interesting questions of morality in an election that’s been polarised from the start. is it meltdown time for trump or just another twist in the race?

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7 mins  |
oct 23, 2016
In Her Shoes
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In Her Shoes

In India, #MeToo needs to address deeper questions of misogyny

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5 mins  |
April 01, 2018
A Feminist Is Anybody Who Thinks She Is As Good As Anyone Else
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A Feminist Is Anybody Who Thinks She Is As Good As Anyone Else

A Feminist Is Anybody Who Thinks She Is As Good As Anyone Else

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7 mins  |
April 01, 2018
Soldier Of Misfortune
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Soldier Of Misfortune

How Army veteran Mohammad Sanaullah failed the citizenship test. And why it calls for legal remedies to rectify the grave flaws in the system

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8 mins  |
August 04, 2019
Karnataka: India's Preferred Destination For Professional Education
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Karnataka: India's Preferred Destination For Professional Education

The migration of Indian youngsters to tier I cities in search of lucrative career prospects is becoming commonplace today.

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6 mins  |
August 04, 2019
Will The Central Government Get The RTI Bill Passed In The Rajya Sabha?
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Will The Central Government Get The RTI Bill Passed In The Rajya Sabha?

An amended RTI Act will allow government to appoint and remove information commissioners at will, allege activists

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4 mins  |
August 04, 2019
Taslima Nasreen - 25 Years An Exile
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Taslima Nasreen - 25 Years An Exile

Twenty-five years in exile have slightly changed Taslima Nasreen, but she has not mellowed one bit

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5 mins  |
August 04, 2019
AnnaMaya Believes In Celebrating Artisans
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AnnaMaya Believes In Celebrating Artisans

Chef Balpreet Singh Chadha’s AnnaMaya topped the list of best restaurants in Delhi in the global food category. He spoke to THE WEEK on what makes his restaurant sustainable

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1 min  |
August 11, 2019
Law And Behold
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Law And Behold

A strong mandate and a weak opposition have enabled the Modi government to upend parliamentary norms and pursue an ambitious legislative agenda

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4 mins  |
August 11, 2019
Dialogue Not Possible On The Blood Of Kashmiris
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Dialogue Not Possible On The Blood Of Kashmiris

In my personal estimation, there are two paths that could be followed to realise our respective visions for our future and for the future of this region.

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3 mins  |
August 18, 2019
Sushma Swaraj - Fighter, Empathiser
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Sushma Swaraj - Fighter, Empathiser

As a fiery orator, compassionate leader and a fearless parliamentarian, Sushma Swaraj won herself admirers across the political spectrum

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3 mins  |
August 18, 2019
The Plan To Remove Article 370 Was Set In Motion In 2015
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The Plan To Remove Article 370 Was Set In Motion In 2015

The plan to remove Article 370 was set in motion in 2015, when the BJP partnered with the PDP to rule Jammu and Kashmir

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8 mins  |
August 18, 2019
Exclusive Interview: "Rape Survivor's Family Misused The Access They Had To Us"
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Exclusive Interview: "Rape Survivor's Family Misused The Access They Had To Us"

Documents related to investigations into the Unnao rape case reveal that it could have been handled better and quicker

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5 mins  |
August 18, 2019
J&K Charts A Course Of Uncertainty And Unpredictability
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J&K Charts A Course Of Uncertainty And Unpredictability

The current mood of Jammu and Kashmir points towards an uncertain and unpredictable future

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6 mins  |
August 18, 2019