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The Big Story is back with a second season!
The news culture of our times is noisy, crowded, and honestly so confusing. This is why we are coming every fortnight on your podcast platforms to help you make sense of the new and now. With two new hosts, Anjali and Prateek, the second season of The Big Story will feature longer and well-rounded discussions with experts across science, culture, technology, politics, and more. Tune in on your preferred podcast platform!
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What Happens Years After a Cyclone Hits? (ft. Ruhie Kumar&Surabhi Gajbhaye) from 2023-07-01T11:03:22
Cyclones are a characteristic feature of the Indian coastline and every year we see a few cyclones create severe damage to the east as well as the west coast. As we deal with the havoc left by C...
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Can AI Revolutionise Mental Healthcare? Experts Answer (ft. Dr. Samir Parikh and Dr. Megha Gupta) from 2023-06-15T12:35:55
Are AI apps the future of mental health support? Can these applications truly understand and address the complexities of our emotional well-being? What can a user expect when they get on such an...
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The Truth About HEATWAVES&Climate Change in India (ft. Aditya Pillai) from 2023-06-01T08:36:19
Heatwaves. Literally and metaphorically the “hottest” topic in climate change research. While heatwaves are becoming more and more common in India, are they still dismissed without proper knowle...
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Karnataka Results Analysis: Hindutva, Corruption&Local Leaders from 2023-05-15T15:53:04
What will be the consequence of Congress’ victory in the Karnataka elections? What are the prominent factors that lead to BJP’s setback in the south? What issues mattered to the voters?
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Are We Spending More Money Because of UPI? (ft. Ateesh Tankha) from 2023-05-01T09:14:09
In this episode of The Big Story, our hosts Anjali and Prateek talk about money. Now, we don't have a lot of money, but we do have a lot of questions about money. About UPI, precisely. Are we sp...
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Understanding the Problems with the Indian Education System (ft. Ratna Vishwanathan and Neeti Bhalla Saini) from 2023-04-15T07:07:30
Do you sometimes look back at your schooling years and wonder if its changed at all? Do you wish you were taught differently? Have you ever considered the role a child’s environment plays in the...
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Will Microplastics Enter the Human Brain? (ft. Shreya Sharma&Sadhika Tiwari) from 2023-04-01T09:47:51
Did you know microplastics are intentionally added in our products? Or the fact that neither non- vegetarians nor vegetarians are safe from microplastics being found in their food? And why did w...
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Jaggery, Keto, and Other Food Myths Debunked (feat. Krish Ashok&Dr. Priyanka) from 2023-03-15T06:15:58
Have you been wondering if you should switch from white sugar to jaggery? Is fast food actually harmful? Do diets like Keto and Paleo work? In this episode of The Big Story, we try to find the a...
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How Media Trials Weaken Journalism&Judiciary (feat. Satish Maneshinde&Manisha Pande) from 2023-02-28T02:30
In the second episode of The Big Story, our hosts, Anjali and Prateek discuss media trials with Manisha Pande, the Executive Editor of Newslaundry, and Satish Maneshinde, a lawyer with more than...
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We Are Worried About The Wrong AI (feat. Shamim Mokles&Anupam Guha) from 2023-02-15T06:05:51
If you've spoken to a friend or a colleague for over an hour in the past month, it is highly likely that the words Artificial Intelligence (AI) have come up. While we have been hearing about the...
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The Big Story 2.0 (Trailer) - New Hosts, New Formats, Bigger Stories from 2023-02-12T11:40:24
The Big Story is back with a second season!
The news culture of our times is noisy, crowded, and honestly so confusing. This is why we are coming every fortnight on your podcast platforms...
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Nikhat Zareen's Journey to Gold and What it Means for Indian Boxing from 2022-05-20T13:03:33
After the marvelous Thomas cup win, India has another reason to celebrate as Telangana-born boxer Nikhat Zareen bagged the gold medal in the 52-kg category at the Women's World Boxing Champion...
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How Can Hardik Patel&Sunil Jakhar's Exit Impact The Congress? from 2022-05-19T15:36:02
On 18 May, Hardik Patel who gained popularity during the Patidar agitation, quit the party.
Taking swipes at senior leaders, he accused the party of lacking strong leader...
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India's Rationale Behind Banning Wheat Exports&Its Impact On Markets from 2022-05-18T12:01:41
After enforcing a ban on wheat exports, India announced some relaxations on 18 May.
The surprise decision had led to a lot of chaos as hundreds of thousands of tonnes of ...
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Gyanvapi Mosque-Kashi Vishwanath Dispute: How It Started&Where It Stands Now from 2022-05-17T15:37:42
The decades-old Gyanvapi Mosque-Kashi Vishwanath dispute has sprung back in the news once again. While there are several chapters to this long-drawn dispute, which goes back as far as 1991, le...
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Underdogs to Winning Thomas Cup — How Indian Men's Badminton Team Made History from 2022-05-16T14:22:56
15th May was not just any Sunday, it was a historic Sunday for Indian sports as the Indian men's Badminton team defeated 14-time winners – Indonesia, to clinch their first ever Thomas Cup titl...
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Inflation at 8-Year High of 7.79 Percent – Who Will It Hurt the Most? from 2022-05-13T13:49:42
The RBI’s unscheduled hike in repo rates on 5 May confirmed that the central bank was behind the curve in controlling inflation and now new data released by the National Statistical Office on ...
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Marital Rape Case: What Next After Delhi High Court Split Verdict? from 2022-05-12T14:23:32
On the long-standing question of criminalising marital rape, the Delhi High Court on 11 May delivered a split verdict in a batch of petitions challenging the exception provided to marital rape...
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IndiGo Incident Shows Why We Need To Raise Awareness Around Disabilities from 2022-05-11T13:51:19
Are we as a society practicing inclusivity and showing sensitivity towards people with disabilities? A video from Ranchi airport that went viral on social media platforms recently is raising t...
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Girls Out of School - The Faces Behind The Stark Numbers on School Dropouts from 2022-05-09T15:00:09
This time around marks a year to the deadly second wave of Covid. While officially 5.42 lakh people lost their lives to the virus in India since 2020, there have been many repercussions of th...
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Unpacking the Main Takeaways From PM Modi's Europe Visit from 2022-05-06T17:00:38
In the backdrop of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up his first foreign visit of the year to Europe on 5 May with visits to Germany, Denmark, and Fran...
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What Explains RBI's Sudden Hike in Repo Rate? Rising Inflation or Catch Up? from 2022-05-05T15:55:41
In a surprise move on Wednesday, 4 May, the Reserve Bank of India hiked the benchmark repo rate for the first time in four years by 40 basis points to 4.4 percent. Alongside this, the central ...
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LIC IPO Listing: What Are The Pros and Cons of Investing? from 2022-05-04T12:52:26
The wait is over! India’s biggest ever Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) kicked off for subscription for retail institutional investors today, that is ...
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479: Saroj Khan's Journey From Marrying at 13 to"Masterji"of Bollywood from 2022-05-04T03:14:59.280023
IMDB will tell you Saroj Khan has been a part of 308 films and over 2,000 songs. What it, perhaps, doesn’t reveal is her role as an unbroken link in Hindi cinema’s evolution for 50 long years....
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Unpacking the State of Freedom of Press in India from 2022-05-02T18:05:13
A month after taking office in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India's "democracy will not sustain if we can't guarantee freedom of speech and expression".
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937: Unpacking the State of Freedom of Press in India from 2022-05-02T18:05:13
A month after taking office in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India's "democracy will not sustain if we can't guarantee freedom of speech and expression".
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'Hoping for More': Fans Speak on MI, CSK, KKR Performance in IPL 2022 from 2022-04-29T14:59:42
The IPL 2022 saw quite a few overhauls- two new teams being added, the mega auction where teams splurged close to Rs 550 crore for 204 players to construct some new squads. We also saw iconic ...
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936: 'Hoping for More': Fans Speak on MI, CSK, KKR Performance in IPL 2022 from 2022-04-29T14:59:42
The IPL 2022 saw quite a few overhauls- two new teams being added, the mega auction where teams splurged close to Rs 550 crore for 204 players to construct some new squads. We also saw iconic ...
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Explainer: Why India Is Witnessing Power Outages in a Heatwave from 2022-04-28T17:23:33
If you, like me, have caught yourself multiple times a day complaining about how this year is hotter than the last, you are not alone.
March 2022 has been India’s third w...
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935: Explainer: Why India Is Witnessing Power Outages in a Heatwave from 2022-04-28T17:23:33
If you, like me, have caught yourself multiple times a day complaining about how this year is hotter than the last, you are not alone.
March 2022 has been India’s third w...
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Looking at Virat Kohli's IPL 2022 Dry Spell Through a Mental Health Lens from 2022-04-27T16:22:43
Things seem to be going from bad to worse for Virat Kohli as his poor performance continues to haunt him in the ongoing IPL 2022 as he got out on the first ball for the second straight match a...
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934: Looking at Virat Kohli's IPL 2022 Dry Spell Through a Mental Health Lens from 2022-04-27T16:22:43
Things seem to be going from bad to worse for Virat Kohli as his poor performance continues to haunt him in the ongoing IPL 2022 as he got out on the first ball for the second straight match a...
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Is Elon Musk’s Idea of 'Freedom of Speech' Right for Twitter? from 2022-04-26T14:24:59
Only a few days ago, Elon Musk's bid to buy Twitter was thought to be long shot but his offer has ben accepted by the social media platform. The billionaire will now pay a cool $44 billion to ...
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933: Is Elon Musk’s Idea of 'Freedom of Speech' Right for Twitter? from 2022-04-26T14:24:59
Only a few days ago, Elon Musk's bid to buy Twitter was thought to be long shot but his offer has ben accepted by the social media platform. The billionaire will now pay a cool $44 billion to ...
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What Does Macron's Close Win Say About France's Changing Political Landscape? from 2022-04-25T16:52:01
Assured of another five years in office, French President Emmanuel Macron made history on Monday, 25 April, by beating his far-right rival Marine Le Pen.
This was the sec...
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932: What Does Macron's Close Win Say About France's Changing Political Landscape? from 2022-04-25T16:52:01
Assured of another five years in office, French President Emmanuel Macron made history on Monday, 25 April, by beating his far-right rival Marine Le Pen.
This was the sec...
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India-UK Relations: Unpacking Main Takeaways from Boris Johnson's India Visit from 2022-04-22T15:44:32
In his first visit to India since being elected United Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson on 22 April said the relationship between the two countries is stronger than ever.
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931: India-UK Relations: Unpacking Main Takeaways from Boris Johnson's India Visit from 2022-04-22T15:44:32
In his first visit to India since being elected United Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson on 22 April said the relationship between the two countries is stronger than ever.
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How Jahangirpuri Demolitions Went On Despite Supreme Court Orders from 2022-04-21T17:23:19
Hit by communal violence just days before, Delhi’s Jahangirpuri on 20 April saw seven bulldozers roll into the neighbourhood accompanied by heavy police deployments as the Bharatiya Janata Par...
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930: How Jahangirpuri Demolitions Went On Despite Supreme Court Orders from 2022-04-21T17:23:19
Hit by communal violence just days before, Delhi’s Jahangirpuri on 20 April saw seven bulldozers roll into the neighbourhood accompanied by heavy police deployments as the Bharatiya Janata Par...
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929: Will Congress Give Prashant Kishor The Mandate Over Election Strategy? from 2022-04-20T15:31:25
It’s been a busy few days at 10 Janpath with political strategist Prashant Kishor meeting Congress president Sonia Gandhi and other senior party leaders, with the former reportedly looking to ...
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Will Congress Give Prashant Kishor The Mandate Over Election Strategy? from 2022-04-20T15:31:25
It’s been a busy few days at 10 Janpath with political strategist Prashant Kishor meeting Congress president Sonia Gandhi and other senior party leaders, with the former reportedly looking to ...
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928: COVID-19 Cases Rise in Delhi: Should the Mask Mandate Return? from 2022-04-19T15:46:34
After close to a two-month decline in COVID-19 cases, as we were getting back to our pre-pandemic lives with state governments lifting restrictions, the rise in COVID-19 cases in the national ...
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COVID-19 Cases Rise in Delhi: Should the Mask Mandate Return? from 2022-04-19T15:46:34
After close to a two-month decline in COVID-19 cases, as we were getting back to our pre-pandemic lives with state governments lifting restrictions, the rise in COVID-19 cases in the national ...
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927: What Led to Communal Tensions in Northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri? from 2022-04-18T16:54:43
On Saturday, 16 April, violence broke out in Northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri following a Shobha Yatra organised to mark Hanuman Jayanti.
The Delhi Police have so far arres...
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What Led to Communal Tensions in Northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri? from 2022-04-18T16:54:43
On Saturday, 16 April, violence broke out in Northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri following a Shobha Yatra organised to mark Hanuman Jayanti.
The Delhi Police have so far arres...
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926: Karnataka Politics: Unpacking KS Eshwarappa's Surprise Resignation from Office from 2022-04-14T16:04:29
In a big development in Karnataka politics, State Minister of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj KS Eshwarappa announced his resignation from office on Thursday, 14 April, after allegations o...
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Karnataka Politics: Unpacking KS Eshwarappa's Surprise Resignation from Office from 2022-04-14T16:04:29
In a big development in Karnataka politics, State Minister of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj KS Eshwarappa announced his resignation from office on Thursday, 14 April, after allegations o...
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925: Unpacking the Big Takeaways From India-United States 2+2 Dialogues from 2022-04-13T15:58:10
In the backdrop of big geopolitical developments in Ukraine, the United States and India held their fourth 2+2 dialogue on 12 April in Washington DC.
These focused discus...
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Unpacking the Big Takeaways From India-United States 2+2 Dialogues from 2022-04-13T15:58:10
In the backdrop of big geopolitical developments in Ukraine, the United States and India held their fourth 2+2 dialogue on 12 April in Washington DC.
These focused discus...
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924: As Shehbaz Sharif Becomes the New Pakistani PM, What Does It Mean for India? from 2022-04-12T12:52:54
On 11 April, Shehbaz Sharif became the 23rd Prime Minister of Pakistan after his predecessor Imran Khan was booted off unceremoniously through a no-confidence vote.
After...
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As Shehbaz Sharif Becomes the New Pakistani PM, What Does It Mean for India? from 2022-04-12T12:52:54
On 11 April, Shehbaz Sharif became the 23rd Prime Minister of Pakistan after his predecessor Imran Khan was booted off unceremoniously through a no-confidence vote.
After...
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923: Understanding Why the Occasion of Ram Navami Has Turned Communal from 2022-04-11T17:27:57
Several instances of violence, stone pelting, and arson rocked many states of India on the occasion of Ram Navami on 10 April.
Reports of unrest and violence emerged from...
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Understanding Why the Occasion of Ram Navami Has Turned Communal from 2022-04-11T17:27:57
Several instances of violence, stone pelting, and arson rocked many states of India on the occasion of Ram Navami on 10 April.
Reports of unrest and violence emerged from...
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922: What’s Next for Imran Khan if Ousted as Pakistan's Prime Minister? from 2022-04-08T16:25:32
All is not well for Imran Khan as he faces an unprecedented no-confidence motion against him in the Pakistan National Assembly on 9 April
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What’s Next for Imran Khan if Ousted as Pakistan's Prime Minister? from 2022-04-08T16:25:32
All is not well for Imran Khan as he faces an unprecedented no-confidence motion against him in the Pakistan National Assembly on 9 April
The chess pieces were set for wh...
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921: How SDMC Mayor’s Attempt To Shut Meat Shops Did Nothing but Create Confusion from 2022-04-07T16:23:59
In an unprecedented move on 4 April, the Mayor of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) proposed to shut meat shops under his jurisdiction during the Navratri festival, which will last ...
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How SDMC Mayor’s Attempt To Shut Meat Shops Did Nothing but Create Confusion from 2022-04-07T16:23:59
In an unprecedented move on 4 April, the Mayor of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) proposed to shut meat shops under his jurisdiction during the Navratri festival, which will last ...
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920: Will the Atrocities in Bucha Be a Turning Point in the Russia-Ukraine War? from 2022-04-06T15:27:57
In a scathing speech at the United Nations on 5 April, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of a litany of horrors and atrocities and challenged the UN to act immediately or ...
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Will the Atrocities in Bucha Be a Turning Point in the Russia-Ukraine War? from 2022-04-06T15:27:57
In a scathing speech at the United Nations on 5 April, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of a litany of horrors and atrocities and challenged the UN to act immediately or ...
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919: What Does the Merger of HDFC, HDFC Bank Mean for the Financial Sector? from 2022-04-05T14:40:40
In a big announcement on Monday, 4 April, the board of HDFC Limited and HDFC Bank announced the biggest merger in Indian corporate history, with a combined balance sheet of a whopping Rs 17.87...
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What Does the Merger of HDFC, HDFC Bank Mean for the Financial Sector? from 2022-04-05T14:40:40
In a big announcement on Monday, 4 April, the board of HDFC Limited and HDFC Bank announced the biggest merger in Indian corporate history, with a combined balance sheet of a whopping Rs 17.87...
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918: Unpacking the 'Hindu Mahapanchayat' Event and Attacks on Journalists from 2022-04-04T16:12:55
Less than three months after getting arrested for making Islamophobic remarks and instigating violence at the Haridwar 'Dharma Sansad' in December 2021, controversial Listen
Unpacking the 'Hindu Mahapanchayat' Event and Attacks on Journalists from 2022-04-04T16:12:55
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Understanding Significance of AFSPA Being Lifted&Assam-Meghalaya Peace Pact from 2022-04-01T15:41:44
In a significant move, the Centre on 31 March reduced the footprint of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from several parts of Assam, Nagaland, and Manipur.
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917: Understanding Significance of AFSPA Being Lifted&Assam-Meghalaya Peace Pact from 2022-04-01T15:41:44
In a significant move, the Centre on 31 March reduced the footprint of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from several parts of Assam, Nagaland, and Manipur.
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Unpacking the Recent Developments in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict from 2022-03-31T15:52:30
It's Day 36 of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and a lot has happened in just the past week.
This includes Russia and Ukraine coming to the negotiating table in Istanbul, ...
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916: Unpacking the Recent Developments in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict from 2022-03-31T15:52:30
It's Day 36 of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and a lot has happened in just the past week.
This includes Russia and Ukraine coming to the negotiating table in Istanbul, ...
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915: Decoding The New Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill&Concerns it Raises from 2022-03-30T16:02:22
In 1920, when the British were still in power, they introduced a law named the “Identification of Prisoners Act.” This allowed the police to take and store footprints and fingerprints of confl...
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Decoding The New Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill&Concerns it Raises from 2022-03-30T16:02:22
In 1920, when the British were still in power, they introduced a law named the “Identification of Prisoners Act.” This allowed the police to take and store footprints and fingerprints of confl...
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With a No-Confidence Vote in Sight, Are Pakistan PM Imran Khan's Days Numbered? from 2022-03-29T17:06:18
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan is facing the biggest threat to his political career – a unified Opposition coalition and a vote of no confidence in the National Assembly on 31 March.
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914: With a No-Confidence Vote in Sight, Are Pakistan PM Imran Khan's Days Numbered? from 2022-03-29T17:06:18
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan is facing the biggest threat to his political career – a unified Opposition coalition and a vote of no confidence in the National Assembly on 31 March.
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What Does a Unified MCD Mean for Delhi Citizens&Does it Help BJP Politically? from 2022-03-28T16:28:16
The deference of the Delhi civic polls has left the AAP-led Delhi government at loggerheads with the BJP-led Centre.
At the heart of the delay is The Delhi Municipal Corp...
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913: What Does a Unified MCD Mean for Delhi Citizens&Does it Help BJP Politically? from 2022-03-28T16:28:16
The deference of the Delhi civic polls has left the AAP-led Delhi government at loggerheads with the BJP-led Centre.
At the heart of the delay is The Delhi Municipal Corp...
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912: Delhi Riots Case: Same Court That Gave Bail to Ishrat Denies It to Umar – Why? from 2022-03-25T13:13:07
Delhi’s Karkardooma Court rejected the bail plea of activist and former JNU student Umar Khalid, on 24 March, in connection with the Delhi Riots ‘larger conspiracy’ case. This comes after the ...
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Delhi Riots Case: Same Court That Gave Bail to Ishrat Denies It to Umar – Why? from 2022-03-25T13:13:07
Delhi’s Karkardooma Court rejected the bail plea of activist and former JNU student Umar Khalid, on 24 March, in connection with the Delhi Riots ‘larger conspiracy’ case. This comes after the ...
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911: Debts, Covid&Bad Policies: A Breakdown of What Led to Sri Lanka's Economic Crisis from 2022-03-24T17:07:37
With severe shortage of food, cooking gas, and other essential items, sky-rocketing fuel prices and record-high inflation, Sri Lanka is battling its worst economic crisis in over several decad...
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Debts, Covid&Bad Policies: A Breakdown of What Led to Sri Lanka's Economic Crisis from 2022-03-24T17:07:37
With severe shortage of food, cooking gas, and other essential items, sky-rocketing fuel prices and record-high inflation, Sri Lanka is battling its worst economic crisis in over several decad...
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910: Birbhum Violence: What Happened and How It's Becoming a TMC Vs BJP Issue Now from 2022-03-23T16:23:35
West Bengal’s Birbhum district has been simmering with tensions since the beginning of this week.
The murder of Bhadu Sheikh, a local TMC panchayat leader in Bogtui villa...
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Birbhum Violence: What Happened and How It's Becoming a TMC Vs BJP Issue Now from 2022-03-23T16:23:35
West Bengal’s Birbhum district has been simmering with tensions since the beginning of this week.
The murder of Bhadu Sheikh, a local TMC panchayat leader in Bogtui villa...
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909: Why The CUET Test for College Admissions is Garnering Mixed Reactions from 2022-03-22T15:05:17
It’s not class XII board exam results but a new Common University Entrance Exam or the CUET that will drive college admissions now.
The University Grants Commission (UGC)...
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Why The CUET Test for College Admissions is Garnering Mixed Reactions from 2022-03-22T15:05:17
It’s not class XII board exam results but a new Common University Entrance Exam or the CUET that will drive college admissions now.
The University Grants Commission (UGC)...
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Does 'The Kashmir Files' Represent Kashmiri Pandits or Co-opts Them? from 2022-03-21T14:14:21
Vivek Agnihotri’s new film - The Kashmir Files that focuses on the events surrounding the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits between the late 80’s and early the 90’s, has been trigge...
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908: Does 'The Kashmir Files' Represent Kashmiri Pandits or Co-opts Them? from 2022-03-21T14:14:21
Vivek Agnihotri’s new film - The Kashmir Files that focuses on the events surrounding the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits between the late 80’s and early the 90’s, has been trigge...
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907: Can the Congress Party Survive Without a Gandhi at the Helm? from 2022-03-17T15:52:45
Post the 2022 Assembly election results, two things became abundantly clear from the final scoreboard: first, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) proved that it remains a formidable force and sec...
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Can the Congress Party Survive Without a Gandhi at the Helm? from 2022-03-17T15:52:45
Post the 2022 Assembly election results, two things became abundantly clear from the final scoreboard: first, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) proved that it remains a formidable force and sec...
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906: Hijab Row Verdict: Understanding the Impact on Muslim Women's Education from 2022-03-16T16:24:23
The Karnataka High Court on 15 March effectively upheld the government imposed ban on hijab in educational institutions in the state and further stated that the right to wear a hijab is not co...
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Hijab Row Verdict: Understanding the Impact on Muslim Women's Education from 2022-03-16T16:24:23
The Karnataka High Court on 15 March effectively upheld the government imposed ban on hijab in educational institutions in the state and further stated that the right to wear a hijab is not co...
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905: Hijab Row Case: Why the Karnataka High Court Verdict is Problematic from 2022-03-15T14:51:09
After months of political upheaval and 11 days of hearing, a three-judge bench in the Karnataka High Court upheld the restrictions on Muslim women wearing a hijab in educational institutions.<...
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Hijab Row Case: Why the Karnataka High Court Verdict is Problematic from 2022-03-15T14:51:09
After months of political upheaval and 11 days of hearing, a three-judge bench in the Karnataka High Court upheld the restrictions on Muslim women wearing a hijab in educational institutions.<...
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India Missile Misfire: How Can an Accident Like This Happen? from 2022-03-14T14:04:20
In an extremely rare incident, India on 9 March "accidentally" fired a missile into Pakistan airspace, raising questions immediately about the safety mechanisms of such armament.
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904: India Missile Misfire: How Can an Accident Like This Happen? from 2022-03-14T14:04:20
In an extremely rare incident, India on 9 March "accidentally" fired a missile into Pakistan airspace, raising questions immediately about the safety mechanisms of such armament.
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903: Assembly Polls 2022: Unpacking BJP's Wins in UP, Uttarakhand, Goa, and Manipur from 2022-03-11T14:49:38
The Bharatiya Janata Party scoreboard for the latest round of assembly election shows that the saffron remains a formidable force in Indian politics.
Barring Punja...
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Assembly Polls 2022: Unpacking BJP's Wins in UP, Uttarakhand, Goa, and Manipur from 2022-03-11T14:49:38
The Bharatiya Janata Party scoreboard for the latest round of assembly election shows that the saffron remains a formidable force in Indian politics.
Barring Punja...
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902: Assembly Polls 2022: What Led to AAP Decimating Congress in Punjab? from 2022-03-10T14:41:42
The Aam Aadmi Party is headed for a massive win in Punjab, with trends showing the party leading in at least 92 seats in the 117-member Assembly at the time of recording this podcast.
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Assembly Polls 2022: What Led to AAP Decimating Congress in Punjab? from 2022-03-10T14:41:42
The Aam Aadmi Party is headed for a massive win in Punjab, with trends showing the party leading in at least 92 seats in the 117-member Assembly at the time of recording this podcast.
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901: Breaking Down Why India is Fence-Sitting on the Russia-Ukraine Conflict from 2022-03-09T17:09:47
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began on 24 February, countries around the world have condemned it for its aggression through sanctions and statements.
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Breaking Down Why India is Fence-Sitting on the Russia-Ukraine Conflict from 2022-03-09T17:09:47
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began on 24 February, countries around the world have condemned it for its aggression through sanctions and statements.
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900: What is the Russia-Ukraine ICJ Case And Is Prez Putin Likely to Stand Trial? from 2022-03-08T14:53:30
In response to Russia’s growing incursion and attacks, Ukraine has now taken the legal route and brought the issue front and center of the United Nations highest court—the International Court ...
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What is the Russia-Ukraine ICJ Case And Is Prez Putin Likely to Stand Trial? from 2022-03-08T14:53:30
In response to Russia’s growing incursion and attacks, Ukraine has now taken the legal route and brought the issue front and center of the United Nations highest court—the International Court ...
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899: Assembly Elections 2022: What Are the Big Predictions of the Exit Polls? from 2022-03-07T16:24:31
The exit poll results are in! What are the big predictions - will it be Yogi or Akhilesh in UP? Can Congress retain Punjab, or will AAP come to power for the first time there? And which way do...
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Assembly Elections 2022: What Are the Big Predictions of the Exit Polls? from 2022-03-07T16:24:31
The exit poll results are in! What are the big predictions - will it be Yogi or Akhilesh in UP? Can Congress retain Punjab, or will AAP come to power for the first time there? And which way do...
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898: 'An Absolute Genius': Celebrating Virat Kohli's Journey to 100 Test Matches from 2022-03-04T14:59:36
When Virat Kohli took to the field against Sri Lanka on Friday, 4 March, he became only the 12th Indian cricketer to play 100 Test matches.
Announcing his arrival by lead...
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'An Absolute Genius': Celebrating Virat Kohli's Journey to 100 Test Matches from 2022-03-04T14:59:36
When Virat Kohli took to the field against Sri Lanka on Friday, 4 March, he became only the 12th Indian cricketer to play 100 Test matches.
Announcing his arrival by lead...
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897: Unpacking IPCC's 'Bleakest Warning Yet' on Climate Change for India from 2022-03-03T15:17:25
The impact of climate change will be more severe and less avoidable in the years to come, according to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, which was released on...
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Unpacking IPCC's 'Bleakest Warning Yet' on Climate Change for India from 2022-03-03T15:17:25
The impact of climate change will be more severe and less avoidable in the years to come, according to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, which was released on...
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896: A Peek Into Operation To Evacuate Indians Caught in Russia-Ukraine War from 2022-03-02T16:26:24
The death of an Indian student – Naveen Shekharappa Gyanagoudar – in Kharkiv on 1 March has brought home the escalating crisis unfolding in Ukraine.
Naveen, a fourth-year...
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A Peek Into Operation To Evacuate Indians Caught in Russia-Ukraine War from 2022-03-02T16:26:24
The death of an Indian student – Naveen Shekharappa Gyanagoudar – in Kharkiv on 1 March has brought home the escalating crisis unfolding in Ukraine.
Naveen, a fourth-year...
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895: Russia-Ukraine War: How Worrying is Putin's Threat of Nuclear Weapons? from 2022-02-28T16:36:29
For the past week, all eyes have been on Ukraine as Russian forces continue to rain down on the country. However, the war took a turn for the worse on 27 February, when Putin leaned towards th...
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Russia-Ukraine War: How Worrying is Putin's Threat of Nuclear Weapons? from 2022-02-28T16:36:29
For the past week, all eyes have been on Ukraine as Russian forces continue to rain down on the country. However, the war took a turn for the worse on 27 February, when Putin leaned towards th...
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894: What’s at Stake for the Indian Economy as Russia Invades Ukraine? from 2022-02-25T15:39:06
With Russian troops circling Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, the worsening Ukraine-Russia crisis has sent the global economy in a frenzy with oil prices soaring past the $100 mark for the first time i...
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What’s at Stake for the Indian Economy as Russia Invades Ukraine? from 2022-02-25T15:39:06
With Russian troops circling Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, the worsening Ukraine-Russia crisis has sent the global economy in a frenzy with oil prices soaring past the $100 mark for the first time i...
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893: As Russia Invades Ukraine, What Can the West Do Beyond Sanctions? from 2022-02-24T16:43:49
Any remaining hope for a peaceful solution to the Ukraine crisis went down the drain on 24 February as the country woke up to an invasion by Russia from both land and sea.
As Russia Invades Ukraine, What Can the West Do Beyond Sanctions? from 2022-02-24T16:43:49
Any remaining hope for a peaceful solution to the Ukraine crisis went down the drain on 24 February as the country woke up to an invasion by Russia from both land and sea.
892: Harsha Murder Case: How Did the Incident Become So Communally Charged? from 2022-02-23T16:32:29
The murder of a 26-year-old Bajrang Dal activist in Karnataka’s Shivamogga district brought the city to a boil with large scale protests erupting on 22 February, followed by demonstrations acr...
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Harsha Murder Case: How Did the Incident Become So Communally Charged? from 2022-02-23T16:32:29
The murder of a 26-year-old Bajrang Dal activist in Karnataka’s Shivamogga district brought the city to a boil with large scale protests erupting on 22 February, followed by demonstrations acr...
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891: Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Why Has Putin Deemed Donetsk and Luhansk as Independent? from 2022-02-22T15:33:12
In a dramatic escalation in the ongoing Ukraine crisis, Russian President Vladimir Putin on 21 February recognised the independence of two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine and ordered Rus...
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Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Why Has Putin Deemed Donetsk and Luhansk as Independent? from 2022-02-22T15:33:12
In a dramatic escalation in the ongoing Ukraine crisis, Russian President Vladimir Putin on 21 February recognised the independence of two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine and ordered Rus...
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890: What Can Deter Russia From Possibly Invading Ukraine? from 2022-02-21T16:49:09
For about two months now, more than 100,000 Russian soldiers have been present at the border the country shares with Ukraine in preparations on what the US says will be an invasion any day now...
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What Can Deter Russia From Possibly Invading Ukraine? from 2022-02-21T16:49:09
For about two months now, more than 100,000 Russian soldiers have been present at the border the country shares with Ukraine in preparations on what the US says will be an invasion any day now...
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889: Understanding Punjab Politics Ahead of Assembly Elections 2022 from 2022-02-18T17:20:45
The Punjab is set to see its most crucial Assembly election in decades on 20 February and for the first time, the state is witnessing as many as five parties or coalitions for 117 seats.
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Understanding Punjab Politics Ahead of Assembly Elections 2022 from 2022-02-18T17:20:45
The Punjab is set to see its most crucial Assembly election in decades on 20 February and for the first time, the state is witnessing as many as five parties or coalitions for 117 seats.
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888: 'Disco king' Bappi Lahiri's Legacy - From Desi Beats to Raag-Based and Beyond from 2022-02-16T14:58:03
Gilded with sparkling disco beats, the song 'I 'am a Disco Dancer...' is not the only track that made us, Indians, the real 'Disco Deewane'. Bappi Lahiri who ruled the music industry in the 7...
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'Disco king' Bappi Lahiri's Legacy - From Desi Beats to Raag-Based and Beyond from 2022-02-16T14:58:03
Gilded with sparkling disco beats, the song 'I 'am a Disco Dancer...' is not the only track that made us, Indians, the real 'Disco Deewane'. Bappi Lahiri who ruled the music industry in the 7...
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887: What Should the Retail Investor Note About LIC's Mega IPO? from 2022-02-15T15:58:01
LIC is now a step closer to becoming one of the largest companies in India, with the government selling a five percent stake in the insurance giant for the first time in an upcoming IPO.
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What Should the Retail Investor Note About LIC's Mega IPO? from 2022-02-15T15:58:01
LIC is now a step closer to becoming one of the largest companies in India, with the government selling a five percent stake in the insurance giant for the first time in an upcoming IPO.
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886: Unpacking the Hits and Misses of 2022 IPL Mega Auction from 2022-02-14T14:21:14
It was raining money in the jam-packed two-day IPL Mega Auction, with the 10 franchises splurging close to Rs 550 crore on 204 players to assemble their respective squads.
Unpacking the Hits and Misses of 2022 IPL Mega Auction from 2022-02-14T14:21:14
It was raining money in the jam-packed two-day IPL Mega Auction, with the 10 franchises splurging close to Rs 550 crore on 204 players to assemble their respective squads.
885: Unpacking the Recent Developments in Karnataka Hijab Row from 2022-02-11T16:41:03
For the past few weeks, the controversy over the wearing of hijab by Muslim students has rippled across coastal Karnataka with multiple incidents now taking place, the issue reaching the high ...
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Unpacking the Recent Developments in Karnataka Hijab Row from 2022-02-11T16:41:03
For the past few weeks, the controversy over the wearing of hijab by Muslim students has rippled across coastal Karnataka with multiple incidents now taking place, the issue reaching the high ...
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884: Will the Anger Over Farm Laws in Western UP Turn the Tides for the BJP? from 2022-02-10T13:22:41
Fifty-eight constituencies, 11 districts, 143 seats, and the fate of nine sitting ministers are to be decided, as the polling was held on Thursday, 10 February, in western Uttar Pradesh.
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Will the Anger Over Farm Laws in Western UP Turn the Tides for the BJP? from 2022-02-10T13:22:41
Fifty-eight constituencies, 11 districts, 143 seats, and the fate of nine sitting ministers are to be decided, as the polling was held on Thursday, 10 February, in western Uttar Pradesh.
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883: What to Expect From The Big 2022 IPL Auction? from 2022-02-09T14:47:08
590 players in the auction list, 217 spots up for grabs, 48 players at the Rs 2 crore base price and once again, a 10 team IPL, but this time for good.
There’s just so mu...
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What to Expect From The Big 2022 IPL Auction? from 2022-02-09T14:47:08
590 players in the auction list, 217 spots up for grabs, 48 players at the Rs 2 crore base price and once again, a 10 team IPL, but this time for good.
There’s just so mu...
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882: Punjab Elections: With Channi As CM Face, Will Congress' Fortunes Change? from 2022-02-08T14:59:51
After much anticipation and drama in the political corridors of Punjab, incumbent Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi was declared the CM face of the Congress in the upcoming Punjab Assembly...
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Punjab Elections: With Channi As CM Face, Will Congress' Fortunes Change? from 2022-02-08T14:59:51
After much anticipation and drama in the political corridors of Punjab, incumbent Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi was declared the CM face of the Congress in the upcoming Punjab Assembly...
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881: Remembering The Legend, Lata Mangeshkar: Why Indians Around the Globe Keep Her Close to Their Hearts? from 2022-02-07T15:03:50
A voice that has lent pehchaan to female actors for at least 70 years. A voice that evokes reverence. A voice that the entire nation emotes with – for pain, hurt, longing, and joy. T...
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Remembering The Legend, Lata Mangeshkar: Why Indians Around the Globe Keep Her Close to Their Hearts? from 2022-02-07T15:03:50
A voice that has lent pehchaan to female actors for at least 70 years. A voice that evokes reverence. A voice that the entire nation emotes with – for pain, hurt, longing, and joy. T...
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880: With a Decline in Daily Users, Is Facebook Having Its 'MySpace' Moment? from 2022-02-04T13:57:19
Since its inception in 2004, Facebook's vision of growing its user base has been going steady, despite all the scandals, backlash, US Senate hearings, and regulatory pressure.
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With a Decline in Daily Users, Is Facebook Having Its 'MySpace' Moment? from 2022-02-04T13:57:19
Since its inception in 2004, Facebook's vision of growing its user base has been going steady, despite all the scandals, backlash, US Senate hearings, and regulatory pressure.
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879: Explaining the 'Mega' in Indian Premier League 2022 Auctions from 2022-02-03T15:52:49
An auction is what kicks off the IPL season each year, and 2022 is no different with the mega IPL auction slated to take place on 12th and 13th of February.
Yes, so you m...
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Explaining the 'Mega' in Indian Premier League 2022 Auctions from 2022-02-03T15:52:49
An auction is what kicks off the IPL season each year, and 2022 is no different with the mega IPL auction slated to take place on 12th and 13th of February.
Yes, so you m...
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878: Decoding the Crypto Tax — What Does it Mean for Investors? from 2022-02-02T14:30:31
While experts are still weighing in on the hits and misses of Budget 2022 that was presented on 1 February, for a lot of India's millennials it's the government's plans for cryptocurrencies th...
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Decoding the Crypto Tax — What Does it Mean for Investors? from 2022-02-02T14:30:31
While experts are still weighing in on the hits and misses of Budget 2022 that was presented on 1 February, for a lot of India's millennials it's the government's plans for cryptocurrencies th...
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877: Budget 2022: Breaking Down the Numbers With Economist Rathin Roy from 2022-02-01T16:36:07
With a four-point focus – inclusive development, productivity enhancement, energy transition, and climate action – Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Union Budget on 1 February,...
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Budget 2022: Breaking Down the Numbers With Economist Rathin Roy from 2022-02-01T16:36:07
With a four-point focus – inclusive development, productivity enhancement, energy transition, and climate action – Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Union Budget on 1 February,...
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876: Pegasus Spyware: How Damning Are The Revelations of the NYT Report? from 2022-01-31T15:03:30
The Pegasus spyware is under the spotlight again with an investigative report by the NYT published on Friday, 28 January which claims that the Indian government purchased the controversial cyb...
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Pegasus Spyware: How Damning Are The Revelations of the NYT Report? from 2022-01-31T15:03:30
The Pegasus spyware is under the spotlight again with an investigative report by the NYT published on Friday, 28 January which claims that the Indian government purchased the controversial cyb...
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875: Ukraine-Russia Conflict: In this Game of Chicken, Who Will Yield First? from 2022-01-28T16:46:48
The Russia-Ukraine crisis can be explained as a modified version of the conflict game "chicken”, where two players force each other to yield to avoid the worst possible outcome.
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Ukraine-Russia Conflict: In this Game of Chicken, Who Will Yield First? from 2022-01-28T16:46:48
The Russia-Ukraine crisis can be explained as a modified version of the conflict game "chicken”, where two players force each other to yield to avoid the worst possible outcome.
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874: Why Are Railway Job Aspirants in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh Protesting? from 2022-01-27T15:26:30
1.25 crore. That’s the number of applications received for little over 35,000 vacancies in the highly competitive Railway Recruitment Board’s Non-Technical Popular Category (NTPC) recruitment ...
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Why Are Railway Job Aspirants in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh Protesting? from 2022-01-27T15:26:30
1.25 crore. That’s the number of applications received for little over 35,000 vacancies in the highly competitive Railway Recruitment Board’s Non-Technical Popular Category (NTPC) recruitment ...
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873: Why is the Indian Stock Market Crashing And What Should Investors Do? from 2022-01-25T14:07:27
In this episode, we break down the sharp fall that the Indian equity benchmarks-Sensex and Nifty-saw on 24 January, logging in their worst decline in two months.
Sensex c...
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Why is the Indian Stock Market Crashing And What Should Investors Do? from 2022-01-25T14:07:27
In this episode, we break down the sharp fall that the Indian equity benchmarks-Sensex and Nifty-saw on 24 January, logging in their worst decline in two months.
Sensex c...
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872: Why Are The Proposed Amendments to IAS Cadre Rules Drawing Criticisms? from 2022-01-24T16:18:36
States and the centre are headed for a clash over the Union government's proposed amendments to the IAS cadre rules that would give them a greater control in the central deputation of IAS offi...
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Why Are The Proposed Amendments to IAS Cadre Rules Drawing Criticisms? from 2022-01-24T16:18:36
States and the centre are headed for a clash over the Union government's proposed amendments to the IAS cadre rules that would give them a greater control in the central deputation of IAS offi...
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871: Podcast | Understanding the Debate Over Marital Rape from 2022-01-21T14:57:11
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Podcast | Understanding the Debate Over Marital Rape from 2022-01-21T14:57:11
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870: Is Udupi College Admin's Prohibition on Hijab Inside Classrooms Legal? from 2022-01-20T16:49:38
It has been three weeks since eight Muslim students of a government pre-university college for women, in Karnataka’s Udupi district, were barred by the college authorities from attending class...
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Is Udupi College Admin's Prohibition on Hijab Inside Classrooms Legal? from 2022-01-20T16:49:38
It has been three weeks since eight Muslim students of a government pre-university college for women, in Karnataka’s Udupi district, were barred by the college authorities from attending class...
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869: Bishop Franco Case: Why the Kottayam Court's Judgment Is Problematic from 2022-01-19T16:55:27
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Bishop Franco Case: Why the Kottayam Court's Judgment Is Problematic from 2022-01-19T16:55:27
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868: 'An Orchestrated Move': Journalists Speak on Closure of Kashmir Press Club from 2022-01-18T16:34:21
Press freedom in Jammu and Kashmir is at stake again after the government cancelled allotment of the premises to the Kashmir Press Club, the largest membership organisation for mediapersons in...
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'An Orchestrated Move': Journalists Speak on Closure of Kashmir Press Club from 2022-01-18T16:34:21
Press freedom in Jammu and Kashmir is at stake again after the government cancelled allotment of the premises to the Kashmir Press Club, the largest membership organisation for mediapersons in...
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867: With No Replacement in Sight, Was Kohli's Test Captaincy Exit Premature? from 2022-01-17T16:05:49
In his resignation note for test captain, Virat Kohli said, “I have always believed in giving my 120 percent in everything I do, and if I can’t do that, I know it’s not the right thing to do. ...
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With No Replacement in Sight, Was Kohli's Test Captaincy Exit Premature? from 2022-01-17T16:05:49
In his resignation note for test captain, Virat Kohli said, “I have always believed in giving my 120 percent in everything I do, and if I can’t do that, I know it’s not the right thing to do. ...
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866: Malayalam Actor Assault Case: Why Are New Allegations Against Dileep Important? from 2022-01-14T16:53:51
The 2017 assault against a popular Malayalam actor, who was allegedly abducted in a moving car in Kerala’s Kochi, continues to rock the state with new evidence surfacing, which may give it a f...
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Malayalam Actor Assault Case: Why Are New Allegations Against Dileep Important? from 2022-01-14T16:53:51
The 2017 assault against a popular Malayalam actor, who was allegedly abducted in a moving car in Kerala’s Kochi, continues to rock the state with new evidence surfacing, which may give it a f...
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865: India COVID-19 Third Wave: When Will Total Cases Peak and End? from 2022-01-13T15:49:46
Amid the sharp rise in COVID cases across the country, the one question on everyone's mind is- when will this wave peak and end?
Omicron has supercharged the caselo...
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India COVID-19 Third Wave: When Will Total Cases Peak and End? from 2022-01-13T15:49:46
Amid the sharp rise in COVID cases across the country, the one question on everyone's mind is- when will this wave peak and end?
Omicron has supercharged the caselo...
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864: What Are the Political Implications of Swami Prasad Maurya's Exit from the BJP? from 2022-01-12T14:12:08
In a major and unexpected jolt to the Bhartiya Janta Party, Swami Prasad Maurya resigned from his post as Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister and is likely to jump ship to the BJP’s main rival in t...
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What Are the Political Implications of Swami Prasad Maurya's Exit from the BJP? from 2022-01-12T14:12:08
In a major and unexpected jolt to the Bhartiya Janta Party, Swami Prasad Maurya resigned from his post as Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister and is likely to jump ship to the BJP’s main rival in t...
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863: A Peek Into Online Right-Wing Hate Groups 'Trads' and 'Raitas' from 2022-01-11T13:28:13
"Trads" - that's a word that we've been hearing quite often in connection to the Sulli Deal and the Bulli Bai investigations.
And this word officially came to light when ...
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A Peek Into Online Right-Wing Hate Groups 'Trads' and 'Raitas' from 2022-01-11T13:28:13
"Trads" - that's a word that we've been hearing quite often in connection to the Sulli Deal and the Bulli Bai investigations.
And this word officially came to light when ...
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862: How Will New EC Guidelines Affect Parties in the Upcoming Assembly Polls? from 2022-01-10T16:02:14
Amid the threat of the Omicron variant and the rising COVID-19 cases in the country, the Election Commission of India released new guidelines on the conduct of the upcoming Assembly elections ...
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How Will New EC Guidelines Affect Parties in the Upcoming Assembly Polls? from 2022-01-10T16:02:14
Amid the threat of the Omicron variant and the rising COVID-19 cases in the country, the Election Commission of India released new guidelines on the conduct of the upcoming Assembly elections ...
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861: 'Bulli Bai' Case: What Do We Know About The Alleged Mastermind Niraj Bishnoi? from 2022-01-07T14:53:57
Another breakthrough in the Bulli Bai case investigation! This time by the Delhi police.
A 21-year-old man from Assam, identified as Niraj Bishnoi, who is alleged to be the mastermi...
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'Bulli Bai' Case: What Do We Know About The Alleged Mastermind Niraj Bishnoi? from 2022-01-07T14:53:57
Another breakthrough in the Bulli Bai case investigation! This time by the Delhi police.
A 21-year-old man from Assam, identified as Niraj Bishnoi, who is alleged to be the mastermi...
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860: Security Lapses in PM Modi's Punjab Visit: What is the Political Gameplay? from 2022-01-06T14:43:23
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Punjab turned into quite a fiasco with his convoy being stranded on a highway and the PM being forced to cancel his plans and public addresses in...
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Security Lapses in PM Modi's Punjab Visit: What is the Political Gameplay? from 2022-01-06T14:43:23
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Punjab turned into quite a fiasco with his convoy being stranded on a highway and the PM being forced to cancel his plans and public addresses in...
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859: #BulliBai Case: Unpacking the New Developments in the Investigation from 2022-01-05T14:48:05
After just three days of investigation, the Mumbai Police has made a breakthrough in the Bulli Bai case, by apprehending three individuals behind the app and the Twitter accounts involved.
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#BulliBai Case: Unpacking the New Developments in the Investigation from 2022-01-05T14:48:05
After just three days of investigation, the Mumbai Police has made a breakthrough in the Bulli Bai case, by apprehending three individuals behind the app and the Twitter accounts involved.
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858: COVID-19: Is India Underplaying the Threat of a Omicron-Led Third Wave? from 2022-01-04T16:38:59
The growing narrative around Omicron, of it being a mild variant of COVID-19, is worrisome. Here’s why:
India is reckoning with one of its highest daily COVID spikes in m...
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COVID-19: Is India Underplaying the Threat of a Omicron-Led Third Wave? from 2022-01-04T16:38:59
The growing narrative around Omicron, of it being a mild variant of COVID-19, is worrisome. Here’s why:
India is reckoning with one of its highest daily COVID spikes in m...
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#BulliBai: Has Police Inaction in 'Sulli Deals' Encouraged A Repeated Offence? from 2022-01-03T16:57:17
Imagine waking up to a new year and finding yourself on sale. Your photograph has been used without your permission on an app where you're listed for an online auction.
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857: #BulliBai: Has Police Inaction in 'Sulli Deals' Encouraged A Repeated Offence? from 2022-01-03T16:57:17
Imagine waking up to a new year and finding yourself on sale. Your photograph has been used without your permission on an app where you're listed for an online auction.
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As We Close of 2021, Are We At The Brink of a New COVID Wave? from 2021-12-30T14:19:16
As we close of the year, there is a growing uncertainty over where this pandemic, especially in the wake of a new variant, is headed.
COVID cases in India are gradu...
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856: As We Close of 2021, Are We At The Brink of a New COVID Wave? from 2021-12-30T14:19:16
As we close of the year, there is a growing uncertainty over where this pandemic, especially in the wake of a new variant, is headed.
COVID cases in India are gradu...
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'Mentally, Physically Exhausted': Doctors Speak on NEET PG Counselling Protests from 2021-12-29T16:00:37
Protests and sloganeering by resident doctors from across medical colleges and hospitals in Delhi have been reverberating for the past month over the delay in the NEET PG counselling.
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855: 'Mentally, Physically Exhausted': Doctors Speak on NEET PG Counselling Protests from 2021-12-29T16:00:37
Protests and sloganeering by resident doctors from across medical colleges and hospitals in Delhi have been reverberating for the past month over the delay in the NEET PG counselling.
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What Does AAP's Performance in Chandigarh Signal About Upcoming Assembly Polls? from 2021-12-28T13:19:03
In its debut election in Chandigarh, the Aam Aadmi Party has single-handedly changed the political equations, by winning 14 out of 35 wards in the city municipal elections.
854: What Does AAP's Performance in Chandigarh Signal About Upcoming Assembly Polls? from 2021-12-28T13:19:03
In its debut election in Chandigarh, the Aam Aadmi Party has single-handedly changed the political equations, by winning 14 out of 35 wards in the city municipal elections.
COVID-19 Vaccine: Why Has the Centre Termed Additional Doses as 'Precautionary'? from 2021-12-27T16:27:17
As India grapples with the possibility of a new wave due to the Omicron variant, the Centre on Saturday, 25 December, announced an expansion of the national vaccination drive.
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853: COVID-19 Vaccine: Why Has the Centre Termed Additional Doses as 'Precautionary'? from 2021-12-27T16:27:17
As India grapples with the possibility of a new wave due to the Omicron variant, the Centre on Saturday, 25 December, announced an expansion of the national vaccination drive.
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Why The World Cup of 1983 Changed The Face of Indian Cricket from 2021-12-24T14:30:53
“If they can do it, so can we.”
These were the words which Kapil Dev said to his team on 25 June 1983 before they went out to win against two-time World Cup win...
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852: Why The World Cup of 1983 Changed The Face of Indian Cricket from 2021-12-24T14:30:53
“If they can do it, so can we.”
These were the words which Kapil Dev said to his team on 25 June 1983 before they went out to win against two-time World Cup win...
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Is the Gig Economy in India As "Flexible" As Advertised by Platforms? from 2021-12-23T17:43:25
Now and again, news regarding the harsh working conditions of individuals who work for platforms like Urban Company, Zomato or Swiggy comes to light.
And recently, over 5...
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851: Is the Gig Economy in India As"Flexible"As Advertised by Platforms? from 2021-12-23T17:43:25
Now and again, news regarding the harsh working conditions of individuals who work for platforms like Urban Company, Zomato or Swiggy comes to light.
And recently, over 5...
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Why is The Move to Link Aadhaar to Voter ID Cards Contentious? from 2021-12-21T14:27:28
You know how every few weeks you get a notification on your phone about linking your PAN card to your Aadhaar card? Well, you may soon start getting similar messages about linking your voter I...
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850: Why is The Move to Link Aadhaar to Voter ID Cards Contentious? from 2021-12-21T14:27:28
You know how every few weeks you get a notification on your phone about linking your PAN card to your Aadhaar card? Well, you may soon start getting similar messages about linking your voter I...
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How Will the Sacrilege Cases in Punjab Impact Upcoming Assembly Polls? from 2021-12-20T16:46:29
In a space of 24 hours, Punjab was shaken by two attempted and alleged cases of sacrilege, followed by lynchings, on 18 and 19 December in Amritsar and Kapurthala districts respectively.
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849: How Will the Sacrilege Cases in Punjab Impact Upcoming Assembly Polls? from 2021-12-20T16:46:29
In a space of 24 hours, Punjab was shaken by two attempted and alleged cases of sacrilege, followed by lynchings, on 18 and 19 December in Amritsar and Kapurthala districts respectively.
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Increasing Women's Minimum Age for Marriage: Will it Prevent Child Marriage? from 2021-12-17T14:08:42
India is still struggling to put an end to child marriages in the 21st century. But is raising the minimum legal age of marriage for women the solution?
Ever since the Ce...
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848: Increasing Women's Minimum Age for Marriage: Will it Prevent Child Marriage? from 2021-12-17T14:08:42
India is still struggling to put an end to child marriages in the 21st century. But is raising the minimum legal age of marriage for women the solution?
Ever since the Ce...
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Was the Commotion over Virat Kohli's ODI Captaincy Avoidable by the BCCI? from 2021-12-16T15:48:01
All is not well with the Indian cricket as the men's team begin a difficult South Africa tour with a Test and ODI series on the heels of an explosive press conference by Virat Kohli just 24 ho...
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847: Was the Commotion over Virat Kohli's ODI Captaincy Avoidable by the BCCI? from 2021-12-16T15:48:01
All is not well with the Indian cricket as the men's team begin a difficult South Africa tour with a Test and ODI series on the heels of an explosive press conference by Virat Kohli just 24 ho...
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Why the SC Judgement on Char Dham Highway Project is Problematic from 2021-12-15T16:50:39
How does a tourism infrastructure project suddenly become a concern of the Ministry of Defence in India?
This is the question which every environment activist in the coun...
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846: Why the SC Judgement on Char Dham Highway Project is Problematic from 2021-12-15T16:50:39
How does a tourism infrastructure project suddenly become a concern of the Ministry of Defence in India?
This is the question which every environment activist in the coun...
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To Boost or Not to Boost? Decoding the Debate on COVID-19 Booster Shots from 2021-12-14T15:57:47
To boost or not to boost?
The debate on COVID-19 booster shots has existed ever since inoculations have begun, with the scientific community racing to figure out how long...
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845: To Boost or Not to Boost? Decoding the Debate on COVID-19 Booster Shots from 2021-12-14T15:57:47
To boost or not to boost?
The debate on COVID-19 booster shots has existed ever since inoculations have begun, with the scientific community racing to figure out how long...
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Why Harnaaz Sandhu Winning the Miss Universe Crown is a Big Deal from 2021-12-13T15:18:49
A billion dreams came true as Chandigarh-born Harnaaz Sandhu was announced as the winner of the 70th edition of the coveted Miss Universe pageant early on Monday, 13 December.
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844: Why Harnaaz Sandhu Winning the Miss Universe Crown is a Big Deal from 2021-12-13T15:18:49
A billion dreams came true as Chandigarh-born Harnaaz Sandhu was announced as the winner of the 70th edition of the coveted Miss Universe pageant early on Monday, 13 December.
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MP School Attack: Ransacking Churches&'Conversion Allegations' a Pattern Now from 2021-12-10T13:13:24
Class 12 students of St Joseph School in Ganj Basoda in Vidhisha district of Madhya Pradesh were writing their Maths paper on 6 December. But little did they expect to find their school under ...
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843: MP School Attack: Ransacking Churches&'Conversion Allegations' a Pattern Now from 2021-12-10T13:13:24
Class 12 students of St Joseph School in Ganj Basoda in Vidhisha district of Madhya Pradesh were writing their Maths paper on 6 December. But little did they expect to find their school under ...
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'Steadfast, Diligent, Respectful': A Tribute to Gen Rawat And Other Fallen Defence Personnel from 2021-12-09T18:12:58
Steadfast, a non-nonsense person and extremely diligent person, thats how Gen Bipin Rawat, India’s first Chief of Defence Staff was described by those who knew him.
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842: 'Steadfast, Diligent, Respectful': A Tribute to Gen Rawat And Other Fallen Defence Personnel from 2021-12-09T18:12:58
Steadfast, a non-nonsense person and extremely diligent person, thats how Gen Bipin Rawat, India’s first Chief of Defence Staff was described by those who knew him.
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India Loses First CDS Gen Bipin Rawat to a Helicopter Crash: What We Know So Far from 2021-12-08T15:03:46
In an extremely tragic incident, India lost its first Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat in a helicopter crash.
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841: India Loses First CDS Gen Bipin Rawat to a Helicopter Crash: What We Know So Far from 2021-12-08T15:03:46
In an extremely tragic incident, India lost its first Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat in a helicopter crash.
An IAF Mi-17V5 chopper, with General Rawat on-boa...
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India-Russia: Why Relations Between the Two Have Advanced After Years from 2021-12-07T17:00:35
New Delhi rolled out the red carpet on 6 December for Russian President Vladimir Putin and if you are asking why we are talking about a visit that lasted just a few hours, it's because of the ...
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840: India-Russia: Why Relations Between the Two Have Advanced After Years from 2021-12-07T17:00:35
New Delhi rolled out the red carpet on 6 December for Russian President Vladimir Putin and if you are asking why we are talking about a visit that lasted just a few hours, it's because of the ...
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Nagaland Civilian Deaths: How Did the Army Intelligence Operation Go Wrong? from 2021-12-06T17:15:45
The tenuous peace in the northeast was shattered over the weekend after a botched Indian Army security operation led to the death of six innocent civilians on Saturday, 4 December.
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839: Nagaland Civilian Deaths: How Did the Army Intelligence Operation Go Wrong? from 2021-12-06T17:15:45
The tenuous peace in the northeast was shattered over the weekend after a botched Indian Army security operation led to the death of six innocent civilians on Saturday, 4 December.
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Omicron in India: Is India Prepared for a Possible Spread? from 2021-12-03T14:07:04
Life to a large extent was coming back to some level of normalcy in India after the country witnessed a deadly second wave earlier this year.
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838: Omicron in India: Is India Prepared for a Possible Spread? from 2021-12-03T14:07:04
Life to a large extent was coming back to some level of normalcy in India after the country witnessed a deadly second wave earlier this year.
But with a new variant of CO...
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Bhima Koregaon Case: Why Sudha Bharadwaj Got Her Bail and Not Others from 2021-12-02T15:37:20
Timing — that is what it came down to for lawyer and long-time workers' rights activist Sudha Bharadwaj’s bail plea, which was accepted by Bombay High Court on Wednesday, 1 December.
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837: Bhima Koregaon Case: Why Sudha Bharadwaj Got Her Bail and Not Others from 2021-12-02T15:37:20
Timing — that is what it came down to for lawyer and long-time workers' rights activist Sudha Bharadwaj’s bail plea, which was accepted by Bombay High Court on Wednesday, 1 December.
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Is Twitter's Updated Privacy Policy Practical to Enforce? from 2021-12-01T16:14:56
Twitter in a recent policy change has tried to make the platform safer for its users but the move has raised more doubts than assurances.
Under its updated policy, the so...
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836: Is Twitter's Updated Privacy Policy Practical to Enforce? from 2021-12-01T16:14:56
Twitter in a recent policy change has tried to make the platform safer for its users but the move has raised more doubts than assurances.
Under its updated policy, the so...
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Munawar Faruqui's Shows Cancelled: Is the Space for Political Comedy Shrinking? from 2021-11-30T16:39:20
It feels like an almost everyday incidence now that we hear a standup comic in India being slammed or trolled for something they said or a particular performance they did.
835: Munawar Faruqui's Shows Cancelled: Is the Space for Political Comedy Shrinking? from 2021-11-30T16:39:20
It feels like an almost everyday incidence now that we hear a standup comic in India being slammed or trolled for something they said or a particular performance they did.
As Countries Race to Contain Omicron, How Worried Should You Be? from 2021-11-29T15:26:14
A new variant of COVID-19, named Omicron, has set-off alarm bells across the wor...
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834: As Countries Race to Contain Omicron, How Worried Should You Be? from 2021-11-29T15:26:14
A new variant of COVID-19, named Omicron, has set-off alarm bells across the wor...
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'Couldn't Believe This Was Happening in Mumbai': Revisiting The 26/11 Attacks from 2021-11-26T12:51:14
26 November 2008. There's perhaps still a lingering sense of disbelief as we talk about the day.
Even 13 years after the attack, we continue to piece together all the ti...
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833: 'Couldn't Believe This Was Happening in Mumbai': Revisiting The 26/11 Attacks from 2021-11-26T12:51:14
26 November 2008. There's perhaps still a lingering sense of disbelief as we talk about the day.
Even 13 years after the attack, we continue to piece together all the ti...
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A Closer Look at NFHS-5 Data on Sex Ratio&Population Stabilisation from 2021-11-25T14:00:22
For a country that has a lot to worry about the repercussions of its humungous population, we seemed to have hit a positive demographic milestone.
According to the findi...
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832: A Closer Look at NFHS-5 Data on Sex Ratio&Population Stabilisation from 2021-11-25T14:00:22
For a country that has a lot to worry about the repercussions of its humungous population, we seemed to have hit a positive demographic milestone.
According to the findi...
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With a Potential Ban on Cryptocurrency, What Should You Do With Your Investment? from 2021-11-24T15:28:21
The entire cryptocurrency market in India had a bloodbath on the evening of 23 November as panic set in with retail investors over the news coming out that the government is tabling a bill in ...
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831: With a Potential Ban on Cryptocurrency, What Should You Do With Your Investment? from 2021-11-24T15:28:21
The entire cryptocurrency market in India had a bloodbath on the evening of 23 November as panic set in with retail investors over the news coming out that the government is tabling a bill in ...
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Report on Data Protection Bill: What Are the Main Concerns Raised by Dissenters? from 2021-11-23T15:18:58
After nearly two years, the much-awaited and long-overdue report by the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Data Protection Bill 2019 was tabled on Monday, 22 November.
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830: Report on Data Protection Bill: What Are the Main Concerns Raised by Dissenters? from 2021-11-23T15:18:58
After nearly two years, the much-awaited and long-overdue report by the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Data Protection Bill 2019 was tabled on Monday, 22 November.
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Farm Laws Repealed: Strategic Retreat by PM Modi or A Win for Democracy? from 2021-11-22T15:28:15
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 19 November, announced that his government will repeal the three controversial farm laws, against which lakhs of farmers for the past year have been protesting...
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829: Farm Laws Repealed: Strategic Retreat by PM Modi or A Win for Democracy? from 2021-11-22T15:28:15
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 19 November, announced that his government will repeal the three controversial farm laws, against which lakhs of farmers for the past year have been protesting...
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Srinagar Encounter: Breaking Down Contesting Versions on Civilian Killings from 2021-11-18T16:24:04
The controversial deaths of two civilians in Kashmir’s Hyderpora have sparked outrage across the valley, with the next of kin asserting that their relatives were used as human shields by the J...
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828: Srinagar Encounter: Breaking Down Contesting Versions on Civilian Killings from 2021-11-18T16:24:04
The controversial deaths of two civilians in Kashmir’s Hyderpora have sparked outrage across the valley, with the next of kin asserting that their relatives were used as human shields by the J...
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'Hard-Hitting': Comedians Speak on Vir Das's 'I Come From Two Indias' from 2021-11-17T17:16:30
What can a comedian in India joke about that is acceptable to the audience and the public? The debate on this has been stirred time and again and was sparked once again on Tuesday, 16 November...
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827: 'Hard-Hitting': Comedians Speak on Vir Das's 'I Come From Two Indias' from 2021-11-17T17:16:30
What can a comedian in India joke about that is acceptable to the audience and the public? The debate on this has been stirred time and again and was sparked once again on Tuesday, 16 November...
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Are Lockdowns a Viable Measure To Curb Delhi's Air Pollution? from 2021-11-16T15:51:20
Every year, like clockwork, the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) is blanketed in smog in the winter months and the Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in different parts of the capital spike thr...
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826: Are Lockdowns a Viable Measure To Curb Delhi's Air Pollution? from 2021-11-16T15:51:20
Every year, like clockwork, the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) is blanketed in smog in the winter months and the Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in different parts of the capital spike thr...
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As COP26 Ends, Did the World Fail To Limit Dangers of Climate Change? from 2021-11-15T16:26:28
Billed as the “last, best hope” to save humanity, the COP26 summit ended on a bitter-sweet note after two weeks of gruelling negotiations and bargaining over language and provisions of the Gla...
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825: As COP26 Ends, Did the World Fail To Limit Dangers of Climate Change? from 2021-11-15T16:26:28
Billed as the “last, best hope” to save humanity, the COP26 summit ended on a bitter-sweet note after two weeks of gruelling negotiations and bargaining over language and provisions of the Gla...
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What is China Trying to Signal to India by Upping the Ante in Disputed Regions? from 2021-11-12T16:31:53
China, a country that is so singularly determined to expand its territorial claim in the Asia-Pacific, has now built an entire village inside a disputed territory with India.
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824: What is China Trying to Signal to India by Upping the Ante in Disputed Regions? from 2021-11-12T16:31:53
China, a country that is so singularly determined to expand its territorial claim in the Asia-Pacific, has now built an entire village inside a disputed territory with India.
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IPO: Which Factors Led to Nykaa's Bumper Debut and Paytm's Sluggish Performance? from 2021-11-11T15:14:52
The much-awaited IPOs of Paytm and Nykaa, the homegrown fashion brand, finally came to an end on Thursday, 11 November, with the latter having a blockbuster start on listing day with its valua...
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823: IPO: Which Factors Led to Nykaa's Bumper Debut and Paytm's Sluggish Performance? from 2021-11-11T15:14:52
The much-awaited IPOs of Paytm and Nykaa, the homegrown fashion brand, finally came to an end on Thursday, 11 November, with the latter having a blockbuster start on listing day with its valua...
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How Will Rohit Sharma Fair as T20 Captain in New Zealand Series? from 2021-11-10T16:08:41
On the heels of an early exit from the 2021 T20 World Cup, the BCCI has announced the T20 squad for the New Zealand series starting 17 November, with the baton of captaincy being passed to Roh...
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822: How Will Rohit Sharma Fair as T20 Captain in New Zealand Series? from 2021-11-10T16:08:41
On the heels of an early exit from the 2021 T20 World Cup, the BCCI has announced the T20 squad for the New Zealand series starting 17 November, with the baton of captaincy being passed to Roh...
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COVID-19: How Significant Are the Anti-viral Oral Pills for Treatment? from 2021-11-09T15:03:57
The world for the past few months has been speaking a lot on COVID vaccines and how it is our way out of this pandemic. But it will be a long time before the entire world is vaccinated. So wha...
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821: COVID-19: How Significant Are the Anti-viral Oral Pills for Treatment? from 2021-11-09T15:03:57
The world for the past few months has been speaking a lot on COVID vaccines and how it is our way out of this pandemic. But it will be a long time before the entire world is vaccinated. So wha...
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What Do BJP's NEC Resolutions Signal About the Parties Election Strategy? from 2021-11-08T15:16:54
On the heel of a mixed bag of wins and losses in the recently concluded bypolls, the Bharatiya Janta Party held their first national executive meeting since the start of the pandemic on 7 Nove...
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820: What Do BJP's NEC Resolutions Signal About the Parties Election Strategy? from 2021-11-08T15:16:54
On the heel of a mixed bag of wins and losses in the recently concluded bypolls, the Bharatiya Janta Party held their first national executive meeting since the start of the pandemic on 7 Nove...
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What Challenges Lie Ahead for Rahul Dravid as the New Men's Cricket Coach? from 2021-11-05T13:21
The T20 World Cup may not be going as we expected but there is light at the end of this tunnel with Rahul Dravid waiting for the Indian men’s cricket team to take over as the new coach.
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819: What Challenges Lie Ahead for Rahul Dravid as the New Men's Cricket Coach? from 2021-11-05T13:21
The T20 World Cup may not be going as we expected but there is light at the end of this tunnel with Rahul Dravid waiting for the Indian men’s cricket team to take over as the new coach.
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What Do the 2021 Bypoll Results Signal for the Bharatiya Janata Party? from 2021-11-03T16:14:27
It was a bittersweet day for the Bharatiya Janata Party as the results of the bypolls held in 29 Assembly seats and three Lok Sabha seats were out on Tuesday, 2 November.
818: What Do the 2021 Bypoll Results Signal for the Bharatiya Janata Party? from 2021-11-03T16:14:27
It was a bittersweet day for the Bharatiya Janata Party as the results of the bypolls held in 29 Assembly seats and three Lok Sabha seats were out on Tuesday, 2 November.
How Substantive Are the Climate Pledges Made by India at COP26? from 2021-11-02T16:45:31
The buzziest word over the past 24 hours has been “net-zero” and it is because India – in a significant first – has pledged that it will cut its emissions to net-zero by 2070, a target which m...
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817: How Substantive Are the Climate Pledges Made by India at COP26? from 2021-11-02T16:45:31
The buzziest word over the past 24 hours has been “net-zero” and it is because India – in a significant first – has pledged that it will cut its emissions to net-zero by 2070, a target which m...
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Is India's T20 Campaign Coming to End After Defeat Against New Zealand? from 2021-11-01T15:12:03
A 10 wicket thrashing at the hands of Pakistan followed by an 8 wicket loss to New Zealand and pre-tournament favourites India are staring at a dangerously early exit from the 2021 T20 World C...
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816: Is India's T20 Campaign Coming to End After Defeat Against New Zealand? from 2021-11-01T15:12:03
A 10 wicket thrashing at the hands of Pakistan followed by an 8 wicket loss to New Zealand and pre-tournament favourites India are staring at a dangerously early exit from the 2021 T20 World C...
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Facebook Goes Meta: What This Change Really Means For Users from 2021-10-29T15:36:26
Metaverse. Sounds straight out of a sci fi novel, right? Well, it is. From a 1992 dystopian novel "Snow Crash" by American writer Neal Stephenson that envisioned a digital universe as a 3D spa...
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815: Facebook Goes Meta: What This Change Really Means For Users from 2021-10-29T15:36:26
Metaverse. Sounds straight out of a sci fi novel, right? Well, it is. From a 1992 dystopian novel "Snow Crash" by American writer Neal Stephenson that envisioned a digital universe as a 3D spa...
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Drugs-on-Cruise Case: What Do Arguments in Bombay HC Tell Us About NCB Probe? from 2021-10-28T16:05:44
After twenty-four days in jail under charges of purchase, abetment, conspiracy, and possession of drugs – none of which were admissible in court – Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah R...
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814: Drugs-on-Cruise Case: What Do Arguments in Bombay HC Tell Us About NCB Probe? from 2021-10-28T16:05:44
After twenty-four days in jail under charges of purchase, abetment, conspiracy, and possession of drugs – none of which were admissible in court – Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah R...
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How Effective Will Supreme Court Pegasus Committee Be, Given Centre's Stonewall? from 2021-10-27T14:36:44
Stating that the Centre can’t get a free pass every time by stating “national security”, the Supreme Court on 27 October appointed an external committee to investigate the allegations of unaut...
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813: How Effective Will Supreme Court Pegasus Committee Be, Given Centre's Stonewall? from 2021-10-27T14:36:44
Stating that the Centre can’t get a free pass every time by stating “national security”, the Supreme Court on 27 October appointed an external committee to investigate the allegations of unaut...
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What Makes 'Sardar Udham' Stand Out From Other Patriotic Films? from 2021-10-26T16:55:10
13 April 1919 — the unspeakable horrors at Jallianwala Bagh on that day still resonates with those who visit the walled city of Amritsar and the site.
On that horrific da...
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812: What Makes 'Sardar Udham' Stand Out From Other Patriotic Films? from 2021-10-26T16:55:10
13 April 1919 — the unspeakable horrors at Jallianwala Bagh on that day still resonates with those who visit the walled city of Amritsar and the site.
On that horrific da...
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Pak Cricket Team Overcomes Dry Spell But Can India Overcome Intolerance? from 2021-10-25T15:38:47
The number 13 may be a bit daunting for a lot of people, but for the Pakistani Men's cricket team, turns out 13th time's the charm!
After a 29-year-long dry spell of los...
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811: Pak Cricket Team Overcomes Dry Spell But Can India Overcome Intolerance? from 2021-10-25T15:38:47
The number 13 may be a bit daunting for a lot of people, but for the Pakistani Men's cricket team, turns out 13th time's the charm!
After a 29-year-long dry spell of los...
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