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Women may love ‘Mrs’, but it’s really men who should watch it

Women may love ‘Mrs’, but it’s really men who should watch it

They will learn that what they have mistaken for love may just be the crushing of an individual’s hopes and dreams

23.02.2025 20

Indian Express

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After Delhi election, lesson for all parties: Listen to the ground

AAP’s deviation from its roots, BJP’s over-centralisation and Congress’s ‘Big Brother’ attitude require a rethink

20.02.2025 10

Indian Express

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BJP’s returns to Ram’s home: UP by-poll result shows the limits of Opposition’s caste census politics

The by-election results are more than just an immediate victory for the BJP; they are a precursor to the larger battle for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh...

11.02.2025 20

Indian Express

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Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Why Donald Trump’s return could mark a major shift in relations in West Asia

 While Trump is known for his strong support of Israel, he is also highly motivated by his personal legacy and America’s national interests. He has...

21.01.2025 20

Indian Express

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I love my surname. It just took a while

My Instagram handle now has ‘Adivasi’ written and my name in Santhali script, Ol Chiki. A little late but I grew out of seeing myself as...

05.01.2025 10

Indian Express

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H-1B visa row brings in differences between Indian and American rights

While denouncing globalism and labour displacement, populists remain entwined in the capitalist structures they ostensibly oppose. The H-1B visa is...

02.01.2025 7

Indian Express

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The embattled historian: Who gets to speak for India’s past?

Are historians meant to clear up questions of what lies beneath Mughal-era mosques? Historians don’t tell the nation what to think about a...

01.01.2025 10

Indian Express

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The embattled historian: Who gets to speak for India’s past?

Are historians meant to clear up questions of what lies beneath Mughal-era mosques? Historians don’t tell the nation what to think about a...

31.12.2024 10

Indian Express

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The challenge of raising a decent son in Delhi

This large city, with aggression on its streets, sexual assaults in its corners, and increasingly a callous population that believes that...

31.12.2024 30

Indian Express

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Bhima the tragic hero: Reading and rereading M T Vasudevan Nair’s ‘Randamoozham’

Being a prince but growing up like a refugee, being the strongest, but also mocked as a dimwit, being the fastest but called slow-minded, in the...

30.12.2024 9

Indian Express

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How Manmohan Singh balanced growth with equity

Had he not altered the direction of the Indian economy in 1991, India would not have been on the road to becoming a developed nation.

30.12.2024 10

Indian Express

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Bhima the tragic hero: Reading and rereading M T Vasudevan Nair’s ‘Randamoozham’

Being a prince but growing up like a refugee, being the strongest, but also mocked as a dimwit, being the fastest but called slow-minded, in the...

30.12.2024 3

Indian Express

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How Manmohan Singh balanced growth with equity

Had he not altered the direction of the Indian economy in 1991, India would not have been on the road to becoming a developed nation.

30.12.2024 10

Indian Express

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Why guaranteeing MSP is essential for farmers and India

Guaranteeing MSP through law is necessary to prevent farmer suicides and reduce the impact of inflation, as well as to conserve water, protect...

26.12.2024 20

Indian Express

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Why guaranteeing MSP is essential for farmers and India

Guaranteeing MSP through law is necessary to prevent farmer suicides and reduce the impact of inflation, as well as to conserve water, protect...

26.12.2024 20

Indian Express

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This is what Indian chess players learnt from Anand and have now taken it to another level

D Gukesh became the youngest to win the World Chess Championship at 18. Arjun Erigaisi reached the gold-standard ELO rating of 2800. India bagged...

24.12.2024 9

Indian Express

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This is what Indian chess players learnt from Anand and have now taken it to another level

D Gukesh became the youngest to win the World Chess Championship at 18. Arjun Erigaisi reached the gold-standard ELO rating of 2800. India bagged...

24.12.2024 7

Indian Express

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Chaudhary Charan Singh was a leader who was ahead of his time

He advocated decentralisation and championed sustainability long before it became a global concern

23.12.2024 6

Indian Express

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Linguistic Pride Erased

No language belongs to a particular religion—Sanskrit is not inherently Hindu, nor are Arabic and Persian exclusively Muslim. Urdu, as much a...

21.12.2024 4

Free Press Journal

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No Common Ground In Parliament

After two days of relative calm during which Parliament debated 75 years of the Constitution, it reverted to what has become its default position...

21.12.2024 5

Free Press Journal

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Uddhav, Fadnavis Meet Causes A Political Flutter

Speculation about a thaw in relations was triggered by Uddhav Thackeray, the UBT Sena chief, meeting Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis...

21.12.2024 4

Free Press Journal

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Zakir Hussain’s dialogues with other artistes created a new vocabulary for tabla

His conversations with various musical systems created a new vocabulary

19.12.2024 5

Indian Express

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What Supreme Court's policy wing didn't explore about electronic monitoring

There is barely hidden enthusiasm in it for embracing a 'successful' techno-penal innovation that it takes EM to be, whereas what is needed is...

19.12.2024 60

Indian Express

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Zakir Hussain’s dialogues with other artistes created a new vocabulary for tabla

His conversations with various musical systems created a new vocabulary

19.12.2024 20

Indian Express

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Understanding the new terrorist outfits in J&K

The deliberate attempts by The Resistance Front (TRF) and People’s Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF) to portray themselves as indigenous groups through...

18.12.2024 4

Indian Express

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Trump 2.0 presents fresh possibilities for India’s technology sector

India needs to prepare for what Trump’s second administration could mean for the country. Indian space race, AI innovation, EVs, defense...

18.12.2024 8

Indian Express

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When Nissim Ezekiel criticised Naipaul for his drain inspector-like attitude to India

When I mentioned that to Sir Vidiya, all hell broke loose. He refused to continue the interview being conducted by a 'silly, foolish person' like...

13.12.2024 5

Indian Express

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To the Express Editor: The young may not adapt to social media

The Australian Parliament's law banning social media for children below 16 years of age is a significant crackdown. But, we are dealing with an...

12.12.2024 4

Indian Express

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Rebels with drones: What the regime change in Syria could mean for counterterrorism

Affordable niche technology could tilt the balance in asymmetric warfare, including with terrorist groups. States must take note

11.12.2024 5

Indian Express

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In Manipur, brute politics, unequal vulnerability

There is a widespread incapacity to share pain and suffering in the state as communities exist in silos. But for a people with a shared history of...

10.12.2024 9

Indian Express

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BJP needs to display compassion, not triumphalism

To secure its future, BJP needs to broaden its political imagination to appeal to minorities, not as benefactors but as equals.

09.12.2024 20

Indian Express

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How India is doing better in the war against TB

From pioneering research that has led to advanced diagnostics and treatments, to the introduction of universal social support provisions, India...

07.12.2024 40

Indian Express

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Salman Khurshid writes: Let the Constitution be free of the plays of power

To cut off certain parts of our past, especially when encouraged and supported by political powers of the day, will only diminish the independent...

05.12.2024 10

Indian Express

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Why we must reject the graduation cap and gown

It’s not just about a ceremonial outfit that has colonial roots, but about reframing how we view success.

03.12.2024 4

Indian Express

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Women workers’ strike: How to ensure safety in the age of platform-based gig work

There needs to be a declarative or compensatory policy to protect women platform-gig workers against gender-based violence and harassment while at...

03.12.2024 3

Indian Express

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A sensitive judicial system maintains a delicate balance between the two

Categorising judges, on their disposal performance, could push them to choose cases that have a high likelihood of faster disposal. This might...

03.12.2024 3

Indian Express

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How to raise a boy: I thought I was on the right path until I was lost

I had walked out of an abusive marriage. I felt that I of all people would know how to shape my little boy into a man who was kind yet strong. I...

02.12.2024 10

Indian Express

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How Brazil exposed the G20 crisis

In a world of multiple intersecting instabilities — wars, hunger, widening inequalities, unprecedented forced migration, health emergencies, debt...

02.12.2024 20

Indian Express

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Empowering women or a populist ploy -- a reality check on Maharashtra's Ladki-Bahin scheme

It has sparked an intense debate about its implementation and impact. But largely absent in the whole debate are the voices of the recipients. What...

28.11.2024 5

Indian Express

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Diet as a cancer cure: What Navjot Singh Sidhu didn’t tell you

Had cancer cure been possible with diet and untested therapies, we would not have seen so many women patients, with their age profile becoming...

25.11.2024 5

Indian Express

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Express View: A stunning victory and a sobering reminder

The Maharashtra verdict, above all, testifies to this: The BJP's ability to reiterate and reinvent itself, especially after a setback. And...

23.11.2024 3

Indian Express

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2024 Dietary Guidelines: What Indians should eat — and don't

Some states like Tamil Nadu and Odisha are already including eggs in their mid-day meals. Other states should also look at options to use public...

21.11.2024 3

Indian Express

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MoUs signed during PM Modi’s visit will help move in that direction including in medicine, defence and business

MoUs signed during PM Modi’s visit will help move in that direction including in medicine, defence and business.

20.11.2024 10

Indian Express

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DIFF 2024: Why film festivals are the only hope for a dying industry

With theatres flooded with lucrative remakes, sequels and re-releases, and a socioeconomic climate hostile to experimental filmmakers, festivals...

19.11.2024 3

Indian Express

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How to raise a boy: The first lesson on boundaries starts with the mum -- and it's best drawn as early as possible

Managing boundaries is about power in a relationship. Maybe there are multiple layers and systems at work and, as a parent, I have to work on...

18.11.2024 10

Indian Express

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We knew what caused air pollution 25 years ago – but governments still won’t act

Acknowledging the true impact and sources of our pollution crisis is the first step toward meaningful action

17.11.2024 4

Indian Express

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Don’t give hosting rights to Pakistan in future if India refuses to travel for the Champions Trophy

Tensions between the two countries have always existed, but India and Pakistan have played bilateral cricket in the past. There may always be...

16.11.2024 10

Indian Express

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Bangladeshi Hindus certainly do not want to leave their homes

By Ria Chakrabarty On August 5, when I saw the news that Sheikh Hasina was forced to resign, as a Bengali Hindu, I experienced two emotions in...

31.08.2024 3

Indian Express

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