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22 STORIES
Environment
The wonders of the deep seas
Before we think about exploiting the deep seas for their mineral wealth, it is essential that we understand the unique and fragile ecosystems of these
Bangladesh War
Bangladesh at 50: History of three nations intertwined in lessons from liberation
Even as India congratulates Bangladesh on the 50th anniversary of its liberation, it must reflect on the lessons learned from the events that led to t
Short Story
‘The unique letter’ by D. Ravikumar: A Tamil short story in translation
In memory of Chinnasami who turned himself to ashes in January 1965 for Tamizh thaai [Mother Tamil], we offer the translation of a story about languag
India & Sri Lanka
All at sea: India-Sri Lanka relations turn increasingly fragile
Indian fishermen crossing over to Sri Lankan waters and the issue of Tamil refugees in India have become flashpoints in an already fragile relationshi
World Affairs: Chile
As the Left triumphs in Chile, Gabriel Boric becomes new President
Chile’s new President, Gabriel Boric, is the youngest and most radical leader elected since the legendary Salvador Allende. His coalition, “Apruebo Di
Summit for democracy
U.S. democracy summit nothing but a drama
The Biden administration receives widespread flak for convening a dubious summit for democracy, with Russia and China condemning it as the U.S.’ ‘cold
Attack against churches
Christians at receiving end amid growing violence
Christian groups are worried about the growing violence against churches and the disinformation campaign against them.
Interview with Thomas Blom Hansen
‘The spell of Modi has been broken’
Interview with Dr Thomas Blom Hansen, professor of anthropology and renowned scholar on Hindu nationalism.
SILVERLINE PROJECT
Kerala's SilverLine: Putting a project on track
The LDF government in Kerala takes determined steps to go ahead with the SilverLine project, a semi high-speed rail corridor, but opposition to the pr
Controversy
Vegetarian extremism in Karnataka: Lingayat groups against eggs in schools
The Karnataka government’s laudable move to improve nutrition levels of children by introducing eggs in the noon meal scheme in its schools meets with
JAMMU & KASHMIR
Persistent militant attacks in Kashmir puncture peace claims
Continuing terror attacks in Kashmir belie the Central government’s claim that the abrogation of Article 370 has ushered in an atmosphere of relative
Farmers' Struggle
Planned conspiracy behind the Lakhimpur Kheri violence exposed
While the Special Investigation Team report has concluded that the Lakhimpur Kheri violence was a conspiracy, the farmers maintain that they will not
Legislation
The Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill has a flawed notion of gender justice
The Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, which raises the age of marriage of women from 18 to 21, strikes a blow against women’s empowermen
COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID: Omicron concerns rise in India as virus rages in other parts of the world
Although the new virus variant’s spread in India is relatively low when compared with the situation in the United Kingdom and the United States, a deb
KOLKATA MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Kolkata Municipal Corporation elections: One more victory for Trinamool Congress
The Trinamool Congress sweeps the Kolkata Municipal Corporation elections winning 134 of the 144 wards amid allegations of violence and rigging.
Assembly Elections: Goa
Goa: Politics on the trapeze
Opportunistic politics is at its worst in Goa, where senior politicians are switching parties in the scramble for seats.
U.P. election campaign
Shaky start to BJP's Uttar Pradesh election campaign
Amid a sudden upsurge in the Samajwadi Party’s popularity in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the Assembly election and the anti-incumbency mood against the Adi
Economic Perspectives
Co-lending: Another bonanza for private capital
The recent State Bank of India-Adani Capital co-lending scheme to help farmers is not only loaded in favour of Adani Capital but also appears to facil
BOOK REVIEW
Book Review: Thol. Thirumavalavan's 'Mathamum Mathamaatramum' puts caste identity and conversion in the spotlight
The book portrays caste atrocities and police brutalities as reasons for religious conversion and rejects the argument that the lure of money was the
BOOK REVIEW
Book Review: Rasheed Kidwai's 'The House of Scindias' is a tale of a dynasty well told
The book throws light on the power dynamics and pomp displayed by one of the respected dynasties of Indian politics.
Interview: Tariq Ali
Tariq Ali: 'Democracy is largely a set of rituals now’
Interview with Tariq Ali, public intellectual, writer and political activist.
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05-04-2024
Farewell Appappan
‘I don’t get rattled easily’: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Is India truly the voice of the Global South at WTO?
Haryana: Scripting a new chapter
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22-03-2024
‘Scent of a Bird’: A Malayalam story in translation
Babycha’s wager
A new biography delves into the turbulent life and subversive legacy of Michael Madhusudan Dutt
WTO is now just a tool to bully weaker nations
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08-03-2024
Mahatma Gandhi, in his own words
Finding home in the act: How Aagaaz theatre trust empowers young lives through art
Beyond borders: Unhoming in Lahore’s magical world
A worthy sequel to Animal Farm?
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23-02-2024
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: A force to reckon with
How would Vivekananda view the Ramjanmabhoomi movement and Ram Mandir?
Modi government’s crackdown on FCRA cripples civil society organisations
Rahul Gandhi, Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, and the power of walking
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