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COVER STORY
17-12-2021
History Makers (December 17, 2021)
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Briefing
Interview
Christophe Jaffrelot: ‘At stake is survival of Indo-Islamic civilisation’
Books
Interview with Christophe Jaffrelot, political scientist.
TRIBUTE
Henry Derozio: Early iconoclast
Arts & Culture
A freethinker par excellence, Henry Louis Vivian Derozio’s alleged notoriety lay in his incessant exhortations to his students to cease conforming to
Sudan Crisis
Hamdok reinstated as Sudan PM but public protests against military continue
World Affairs
Despite the Sudan military’s reinstatement of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and his civilian government, in an ostensible reversal of the October 25 c
Retrospective of István Szabó’s films
Steeped in history: The works of Hungarian film-maker István Szabó
Arts & Culture
A retrospective of the Hungarian director István Szabó’s films reflects the awareness of the life of a generation that has been constantly exposed to
Media
Media turns cheerleader for Narendra Modi's decision to repeal farm laws, tries to put positive spin on climb-down
Lead Story
Except for a couple of news channels, the electronic media made a concerted effort to project a larger-than-life image of Narendra Modi for revoking t
Uproar in West Bengal against extending BSF jurisdiction
Politics
The ruling Trinamool Congress and non-BJP opposition parties in West Bengal condemn the Centre’s decision to increase the BSF’s jurisdiction in the St
Farmers' Movement
A visual record: Documentary film-maker Kesari Haravoo chronicles the farmers' protest at Delhi's borders
Lead Story
A Bengaluru-based documentary film-maker captures the various aspects of the farmers’ protest and the camaraderie they displayed at Delhi’s borders.
Farmers' Movement
Problem of plenty: Centre's refusal to procure more paddy impacts Telangana farmers
Lead Story
While the Telangana government battles with a stubborn Centre that refuses to increase rice procurement from the State, paddy farmers saddled with hig
Interview: Akhilesh Yadav
Akhilesh Yadav: ‘The strongman image of the Prime Minister is in tatters’
Lead Story
Interview with Akhilesh Yadav, president of the Samajwadi Party.
AGRICULTURE
Gains for sugar cane growers in Maharashtra
Agriculture
The Maharashtra government and the State’s Sugar Commissioner take measures to ensure that sugar cane growers get their payments in time from mills in
Farmers' Movement
Bonding for battle: Punjab, Haryana farmers seek to build on new sense of solidarity
Lead Story
The success of the year-long campaign has infused a new awakening and a sense of solidarity among farmers in Punjab and Haryana, who are determined to
Farmers' Movement
Lakhimpur Kheri could prove to be BJP’s Achilles heel
Lead Story
If the reactions on the ground in Lakhimpur Kheri are any indication, mere withdrawal of the farm laws will not be enough to placate the farmers. Two
Jai Bhim film controversy
Casteists vs artists: Controversy surrounds Tamil film "Jai Bhim"
India
“Jai Bhim”, a gripping Tamil film portraying a tribal woman’s fight for justice, is in the eye of a storm after coming under attack by casteist and ri
Interview: Sitaram Yechury
‘A victory for democracy’: Sitaram Yechury on repeal of farm laws
Lead Story
Interview with Sitaram Yechury, general secretary, Communist Party of India (Marxist).
China
Communist Party of China puts Xi Jinping on a pedestal at the Central Committee’s sixth plenary session
World Affairs
The resolution the CPC Central Committee adopted after its sixth plenary session formally places Xi Jinping on the same pedestal as Mao Zedong and Den
Farmers' Movement
Peasant women from Punjab and Haryana stand shoulder to shoulder in year-long farmers' protests against controversial farm laws
Lead Story
The large-scale mobilisation of peasant women from Punjab and the inspired participation of their counterparts from Haryana gave solid support to the
Farmers' Movement
Masterstroke that misfired: BJP unlikely to gain in Uttar Pradesh from Narendra Modi's decision to repeal farm laws
Lead Story
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s plans to win back the support of farmers alienated by the three controversial farm laws are unlikely to yield results in
Interview: Dr Ashok Dhawale, president, AIKS
Dr Ashok Dhawale: ‘Historic first victory in unprecedented struggle’
Lead Story
Interview with Dr Ashok Dhawale, president, All India Kisan Sabha.
Jammu & Kashmir
After the November 15 encounter in Srinagar’s Hyderpora, anger on the streets again
India
The protests after the encounter killings in Srinagar were notable because for the first time since August 5, 2019, civilians and politicians alike to
Economic Perspectives
End of an era of cheap money?
C.P. Chandrasekhar
Across the world, there is a sense of apprehension about the economic future owing to signs of inflation and a readjustment of monetary policy in adva
BOOK REVIEW
Book Review: D. Ravikumar’s 'Dalithugalum nilamum' is an account of Dalits and their bond with land
Books
A broad-based account of Dalits and their struggle for right to landholdings.
Farmers' Movement
How the battle was won: Farmers' protests force the Narendra Modi-led government to repeal controversial farm laws
Lead Story
The year-long struggle of the farmers and its electoral implications force the government to climb down on the three farm laws after all its tactics f
Book Review
Book Review: Amartya Sen’s memoir 'Home in the World' is a discussion of memories and ideas
Books
Amartya Sen’s memoir is not a chronological story of his life; it discusses ideas and emphasises the importance of public reasoning in decision-making
Book Review
Book Review: Achala Moulik's 'Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation of 1971' chronicles India and Russia's longstanding relationship
Books
This remarkable book commemorates a landmark treaty between India and the Soviet Union that played a key role in advancing ties between the two countr
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Feb 10, 2023
P. Sainath: ‘I wrote this book for the people in it’
New BBC documentary puts Narendra Modi back in the dock
Satyashodhaka Yuvajana Sangam: Agent of change in Telangana
Why is the government delaying Census 2021?
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Jan 13, 2023
Sri Lankan Tamil Hindus seek India’s support as Sinhala government targets temples
Aggressive Koreas leave peninsula tense
Sex, lies, and chicken curry
A chat over tikki
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Jan 27, 2023
The Great Land Grab in Jammu and Kashmir
Great Nicobar development projects disregard risk in earthquake-prone area
How the Serendipity Arts Festival celebrated the spirit of community
Pele (1940-2022): At his feet, football transformed into poetry
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