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‘The more thunderous the chanting of Jai Sri Ram, the more Sita fades out’: Ranabir Chakravarti
The historian says the Sangh Parivar’s mode of venerating Ram does not represent multifaceted narratives on a pan-India scale.
Abhish K. Bose
Society
Deadly brew: The persistent menace of hooch in Tamil Nadu
Despite new laws and crackdowns, illicit liquor continues to plague Tamil Nadu, claiming lives and challenging authorities.
Saatvika Radhakrishna
Photo Essay
From Lamka, with love: Art show brings Manipur town’s life and colors to Delhi
An exhibition at India International Centre brings Lamka’s vibrant culture to life through a diverse array of paintings, photographs, and textiles.
Vedaant Lakhera
Education
Humanities is alive and kicking, thriving where you least expect
A new report shows how humanities disciplines shape critical thinking in universities, social movements, addressing contemporary challenges from inequ
Mridula Vijayarangakumar
Columns
Kanwar Yatra: A stay that enhances the Supreme Court’s credibility
Halting directives that could lead to religious profiling, the court demonstrates its commitment to protecting constitutional values, minority rights.
V. Venkatesan
Environment
India needs climate justice, not just targets
Our climate vision demands a radical rethink: Balancing growth with sustainability while challenging global norms and pushing for equitable solutions.
Souryabrata Mohapatra
Economy
‘The Dystopian Times’ by Appupen
Appupen
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Editor’s Note: We need a bigger, better heat action plan
As heatwaves intensify, India must scale up efforts to protect its vulnerable, boost climate resilience, and accelerate the shift to clean energy.
Vaishna Roy
Erpenbeck’s excavation of East German memory
Jenny Erpenbeck’s “Kairos” digs into East German history through a suffocating May-December romance, mirroring national struggles in personal turmoil.
Milind Brahme
A daring but divisive experiment in fiction
Rachel Cusk pushes boundaries in her latest novel, blurring lines between art and life. Not recommended for the faint hearted.
Rahul Singh
Chhattisgarh: No peace without justice
The State government’s Operation Prahar has seen a sharp spike in the killings and arrests of naxalites, activists and innocent villagers.
Ashutosh Sharma
Blastocystis: Gut parasites that keep you healthy
An Italian microbiome study says the gut parasite Blastocystis is linked to general good health. The single-cell organism is found in natural diets.
Deutsche Welle
The Ambani wedding: A spectacle of excess in an age of inequality
The festivity linked to the wedding was cinema and we have all just been an audience to the greatest circus trick: a disappearing moral compass.
Prathyush Parasuraman
AECOM report reveals questionable aims in Rs.72,000 crore Great Nicobar island development plan
Report commissioned by NITI Aayog reveals a bias that may compromise tribal rights and ecological preservation.
Rishika Pardikar
Bihar’s forgotten Gandhi Ashram cries for help
Once frequented by Mahatma Gandhi and Subhash Chandra Bose, the Ashram in Khoraitha village is overgrown with shrubs and its walls are dilapidated.
Reena Sopam
Paperclip: Pinning down truth in the age of misinformation
Digital storytelling platform fights fake news by sharing captivating anecdotes and lesser-known facts about India’s diverse cultural heritage.
Anusua Mukherjee
‘The Dystopian Times’ by Appupen
Appupen
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor gets more power, and it doesn’t bode well for democracy
New rules grant LG control over key appointments and services, prompting local leaders to question the value of upcoming Assembly elections.
Zaid Bin Shabir
Married at 10, divorced at 14: How a Rajasthani girl broke free from child marriage to pursue education
An extract from The Smart and the Dumb: The Politics of Education in India by Vishal Vasanthakumar.
Vishal Vasanthakumar
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