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Jeremy Corbyn, The New Labour Hero
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Jeremy Corbyn, The New Labour Hero

Britain’s demoralised public and confused political flailings are sought to be given a spine of principled, socialist steel.

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June 26, 2017
Policing The Trust Ceiling
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Policing The Trust Ceiling

J&K’s two ruling parties manage an uneasy peace over how high non-IPS officers can rise in the police set-up

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June 26, 2017
Cool Winds From Nagpur
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Cool Winds From Nagpur

The deep distress has not swayed the CM. For, Chouhan has an RSS shield around him.

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June 26, 2017
'The Centre And States Should Sit Together To Discuss Issues'
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'The Centre And States Should Sit Together To Discuss Issues'

States have to take more onus in improving the lot of farmers, says BJP’s Kisan Mor­ cha president Virendra Singh Mast, MP, in an interview with Lola Nayar. Excerpts:

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June 26, 2017
Islam Prop In New Poll Vault
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Islam Prop In New Poll Vault

Jamaat­e­Islami is no longer anathema for the NC. Why are the Abdullahs wooing a faith-­based outfit?

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April 17, 2017
The Shah Of Political Chess
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The Shah Of Political Chess

The political constellation on the ground and the signs in the sky are all working out for Modi’s general as he strives to close the gaps in India’s saffron map

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April 17, 2017
'Pharma Money Is Corrupting Pediatrics Academy'
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'Pharma Money Is Corrupting Pediatrics Academy'

A former member of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP), Dr Vipin Vashishtha was ousted from the academy for highlighting the nexus between physicians and vaccine manufacturers last year. The Bijnor-based paediatrician documented the rampant corruption and system of favours in an open letter addressed to all members of the academy. In an interview with Arushi Bedi, he lays bare the nexus and talks about how he is still under fire for raising questions. Edited excerpts:

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April 17, 2017
Lone Female In The Hilly Terrain
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Lone Female In The Hilly Terrain

At 18, K. Ajitha trekked Kerala forests as a Naxal. Today, she is an active feminist.

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April 24, 2017
Red Hand That Led Mamata
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Red Hand That Led Mamata

Fighting ‘pro-capitalist’ Marxists on the political turf, the CM knows she can’t displease the state’s ultra Left.

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April 24, 2017
Clouds Across Matrices
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Clouds Across Matrices

It’s aimed high. But will stronger regional air connectivity actually work?

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April 24, 2017
Patriotism Vs Jingoism
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Patriotism Vs Jingoism

Gandhian nationalism, enshrined in the Constitution, is based on ideals of equality and diversity. As a new pretender, with its hate-filled credo, tries to supplant it, our duty is to put up a dogged fight.

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February 05, 2018
Onion Dome Of Stained Glass
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Onion Dome Of Stained Glass

Five African sides have qualified for the World Cup. With excellent organisation and a few world-class players, can they overcome history?

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June 25, 2018
Bonanza, Come What May!
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Bonanza, Come What May!

Pre-GST panic mode prompts retailers to hold grand sales, offer big discounts, triggering shopping spree

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July 03, 2017
This Land is Your Land
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This Land is Your Land

Ten lakh acres—that’s 4,000 sq km, the size of Trinidad and Tobago —are lying idle with central PSUs. How can India benefit?

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September 26, 2016
Ballia: Seven Days Of Swaraj
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Ballia: Seven Days Of Swaraj

Few know of the defiant 1942 Republic of Ballia, ground down brutally

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August 24, 2015
Hard Liquor Banned, No Worries!
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Hard Liquor Banned, No Worries!

The bars are closed. No worries, the Malayali takes to beer, wine.

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October 5, 2015
A Tableau Of Feelings Towards Tipu Sultan
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A Tableau Of Feelings Towards Tipu Sultan

As swords are crossed over Tipu Jayanti, everyone revisits a complex debate with all-too-pat answers.

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November 23, 2015
Self Reflection Is Not Modi's Trait!
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Self Reflection Is Not Modi's Trait!

The Bihar imbroglio has stung Modi badly. So have angry elders. Outlook offers ten ways for the PM to follow, for a regaining of old elan.

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November 23, 2015
Blood Bros: Arabs and Muslims
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Blood Bros: Arabs and Muslims

The Arab worlds whimsy over ISIS has allowed other players to step in.

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November 30, 2015
Chennai Floods: A Depression Will Not Sink Them
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Chennai Floods: A Depression Will Not Sink Them

A Biblical deluge has engulfed Chennai. The amazing spirit of its people keeps it afloat.

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December 14, 2015
Are Nehru-Gandhis Sins Catching Up?
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Are Nehru-Gandhis Sins Catching Up?

Will the Nehru-Gandhis finally realise that all is not their family fiefdom; are their sins catching up?

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December 21, 2015
Will Modi Sarkar Lose A Winning Battle?
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Will Modi Sarkar Lose A Winning Battle?

To get the economy right, Modi sarkar needs to get its politics right or it’ll lose a winning battle.

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January 11, 2016
Death Of Mufti Mohammed Sayeed: A Dark Winter Of Unease
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Death Of Mufti Mohammed Sayeed: A Dark Winter Of Unease

Mufti Mohammed Sayeed’s death upsets the delicate dynamics of the coalition between the BJP and his party.

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January 25, 2016
Netflix: Streamer's Avenue
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Netflix: Streamer's Avenue

Netflix, with its coveted hoard, is here. But censorship and cost can curb its appeal.

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January 25, 2016
Rohith Vemula Suicide: Not Quite An End Note
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Rohith Vemula Suicide: Not Quite An End Note

In the end, the system got Rohith Vemula. He died thinking he could not win the caste battle, little knowing that he has started a war.

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February 01, 2016
Fashion Designers And Their Interior Statements
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Fashion Designers And Their Interior Statements

Fashion designers cast their eye on interiors and make a statement of it.

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February 01, 2016
Will FB Win It's Free Basics War?
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Will FB Win It's Free Basics War?

Bolstered by academia and civil society, TRAI stands its ground against FB’s free basics publicity blitz.

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February 08, 2016
On The Line Between Hero And Fall Guy
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On The Line Between Hero And Fall Guy

As Modi’s consigliere, Amit Shah bears the wounds of Delhi, Bihar. More failure would be disaster. Critics inside are keeping the score.

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February 08, 2016
'Right To Divorce' For Muslim Women In Kashimir
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'Right To Divorce' For Muslim Women In Kashimir

Fed up with troubled marriages, women in Kashmir are seeking divorce and getting it—from regular and Sharia courts

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February 15, 2016
JNU Controversy: In The End It Was Raining Slogan On Main Street
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JNU Controversy: In The End It Was Raining Slogan On Main Street

The Sangh parivar pushes the battle for control over a ‘leftist’ JNU by invoking the oldest trick—patriotism.

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February 29, 2016