The Spectator
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If Muslim groups are opposing Surya Namaskar, the government is partly to blame
Many groups feel under siege due to the words and actions of the BJP. If they feel provoked by the International Yoga Day, we should not be surprised.
Aakar Patel
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Tendulkar, Ganguly and Laxman: BCCI keeps its players close but its possible critics closer
Why did the Indian cricket board ask the three recently retired batting greats to act as ‘advisors’? One guess: it’s not to take suggestions on reforms.
Aakar Patel
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Instead of resorting to bluster, Manohar Parrikar should get Indian military a big stick
The defence minister broke his oath as minister when he bragged, as it were, about officially using terrorists to neutralise terrorists.
Aakar Patel
Trending
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Trial court judge apologises before Allahabad High Court for discriminating against Muslim lawyer
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Modi doesn’t understand what Gandhi did: cultural change can’t come only through legislation
To empower Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the government has introduced spot fines for littering. Will this work? Experience says not.
Aakar Patel
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Why did the Supreme Court place restrictions on government ads?
The court largely didn't have any problem with the ads. Why then did it limit the individuals whose photographs can be carried in them?
Aakar Patel
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Bollywood supported Salman because its parasitic star system demands absolute loyalty
A few men’s box office clout has accorded them disproportionate power in the Hindi film industry.
Aakar Patel
Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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What do Aamir, Salman and Shah Rukh Khan tell us about Hindu-Muslim tolerance in India?
Unless manipulated, Indians are tolerant of all faiths.
Aakar Patel
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Modi government can no longer pass the blame – it is equally responsible for farmer suicides
A year after it targeted the Congress over farmers’ deaths, the BJP doesn’t want the issue to be ‘politicised’.
Aakar Patel
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A Kashmiri separatist has shown up the immaturity of India’s mainstream
The reaction to 'flagman' Masarat Alam has been over-the-top and entirely excessive.
Aakar Patel
The Reel
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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Watch: The trailer of Dibakar Banerjee’s ‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ is out
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Encounter killings: Middle-class India doesn't care about either blue-collar workers or Muslims
The media accepts a certain level of police abuse, so long as it doesn't concern its target group of readers or viewers.
Aakar Patel
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Most extremists in India are not Muslim – they are Hindu
The media has misleadingly conflated terrorism with Islam. But don't expect Narendra Modi or his ministers to clear up such misconceptions.
Aakar Patel
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Was Lee Kuan Yew’s autocratic rule the only reason for Singapore’s success?
Lee’s administration was honest and disciplined. But it also had many other things going for it.
Aakar Patel
The Field
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals bowlers shine as they defeat Gujarat Titans in low-scorer
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Table tennis, ITTF World Cup: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula exit tournament in group stage
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Paris Olympics 2024: With 100 days left for the Games, here’s how Indian contingent is shaping up
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IPL 2024: Jos Buttler’s ton helps Rajasthan eclipse Sunil Narine’s efforts for Kolkata
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Chess, Candidates 2024: R Vaishali breaks losing streak; Praggnanandhaa, Vidit play out a draw