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John Dayal
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As Narendra Modi lights a candle in church on Easter, the real message is blowing in the wind
Apart from small talk on conserving water, the prime minister had not a word to say about the open persecution of minorities in India.
John Dayal
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On Good Governance Day, recalling Vajpayee’s tarnished record on protecting India’s minorities
The former prime minister, whose birth anniversary is celebrated on December 25, failed Muslims and Christians when they needed him the most.
John Dayal
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Jailed activist Stan Swamy has spent half a century making Adivasi struggles his own
The Jesuit priest has sought to interpret his vocation and training in Ignatius Loyola’s philosophy in the service of the most deprived, the most threatened.
John Dayal
Trending
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Agnivesh (1939-2020): The man who tried to reclaim the colour saffron from political opportunists
He devoted his life to India’s most marginalised and to the cause of secularism.
John Dayal
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As Haryana votes on May 12, a reminder of a troubling death in a police encounter in Mewat
Several eyewitnesses say Arshad Khan was shot dead at point-blank range in February. This brazen act indicates police are assured of their impunity.
Harsh Mander & John Dayal
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In Bihar, Muslims are facing increasing hostility and hatred after 2017
The state is proof that communal tension between Hindus and Muslims is not spontaneous. It thrives only because of politically engineered polarisation.
Natasha Badhwar, Harsh Mander, Navsharan Singh & John Dayal
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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‘We always thought ourselves as Assamese’: Tinsukia killings may have changed Assam village forever
The murder of five Hindu Bengali men by armed gunmen in Kherbari village in November has left its residents anxious.
John Dayal & Harsh Mander
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Caught in a sexual abuse storm, Catholic Church in India must set up gender justice tribunal
The victims must be counselled and their forgiveness sought. The law of the land is sufficient for the guilty.
John Dayal
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Kerala rape: Why Christians should demand that Bishop Franco Mulakkal be tried in a fast-track court
The Missionaries of Jesus congregation should subsequently be disbanded.
John Dayal
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Rajasthan hate murder: The other tragedy in Afrazul’s killing is a famine of compassion, outrage
A fact-finding team visits the Rajasthan town where Shambhulal Regar killed a migrant Bengali labourer and had the attack filmed.
Harsh Mander, John Dayal & Kavita Shrivastava
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As Sangh renews its anti-Christian drive, the impunity with which its men break the law is worrying
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has taken the credit for the ‘ghar wapsi’ of 53 families in Jharkhand last week.
John Dayal
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The closure of Forward Press print edition is a backward step for journalism
The anti-caste magazine was targeted by the Sangh Parivar as far back as 2014.
John Dayal
The Field
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket