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‘Like Being Alive Twice’: Dharini Bhaskar’s new novel reflects on how love forces our hand
Bhaskar’s voice is sharp, the contours of her storytelling are tastefully restrained, and coherence between the motivations of characters emerges organically.
Shubhangi Tiwari
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BR Ambedkar birth anniversary: 14 books on his struggle for the dignity of India’s most downtrodden
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was born on 14 April, 1891.
Scroll Staff
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View from the Margins: Uttarakhand’s ghost villages embody the state’s economic challenges
Limited economic prospects, poor infrastructure and natural calamities driven by climate change have sparked large-scale migration.
Vineet Bhalla
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What Hannah Arendt’s philosophy says about not taking criticism personally
The distinction between who and what we are reminds us to uncouple our sense of self-worth from the opinions of others.
Samantha Fazekas, The Conversation
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Family member in distress or an AI voice clone? The rise of a disturbing new cyber crime scam
This method of exploitation underscores the importance of not just technological safeguards, but also heightened awareness and education for internet users.
Zoya Hussain
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An Indian author listens to literary ghosts in Paris as the French edition of her book is released
Ruchira Gupta’s ‘I Kick and I Fly’ has been published in France as ‘Girls Bazaar’.
Ruchira Gupta
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Eco India, Episode 257: How can farming adapt to technology to mitigate climate change effectively?
Every week, Eco India brings you stories that inspire you to build a cleaner, greener and better tomorrow.
Scroll Staff
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Global nonfiction in April: Six new books about our fascinating cultural and personal histories
A biography of Hollywood legend Anna May Wong, a study of the Chapel Hill music scene, a memoir featuring four dogs, and more.
Scroll Staff
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‘Bangladesh: A Literary Journey’: An anthology that takes a stand against cultural elitism
From a socio-political perspective, this collection of stories edited by Rifat Munim is a reflective, critical and comprehensive volume.
Ikhtisad Ahmed
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Why a voter list from 1997 remains a bureaucratic nightmare for Assam’s Bengali Muslims
At the time, the electoral roll created the category of ‘doubtful’ voters. Nearly three decades on, residents still need to produce it to prove their identity.
Rokibuz Zaman
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‘The Lady on a Horse and Other Secrets’: A wise departure from the author’s trademark styles
Ramona Sen has honed her authorship, tweaked her craft, and stretched the limits of her writing.
Diya Isha
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Interview: How has Indian federalism evolved under the BJP?
Many see federalism as the front line of the battle for the heart of India’s democracy, says Louise Tillin, Professor of Politics at King’s College, London.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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Why propagandist directors are using Leftist poetry in their films
The works of Faiz Ahmad Faiz and Habeeb Jalib are being painted saffron.
Bilal Ahmad Tantray
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Mental, physical health and even cognition can shape food preferences
Those with a healthy balanced diet had better brain health, cognitive function and mental health than others, shows research.
Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian, The Conversation, Christelle Langley, The Conversation, Jianfeng Feng, The Conversation & Wei Cheng, The Conversation
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Two elections and what they might mean for India, China and US ties
If Narendra Modi and Donald Trump both return to power, India could benefit from America’s worsening relations with China.
Chee Meng Tan, The Conversation
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Fiction: Abbas must retrieve a wooden tiger he made for Tipu Sultan, which the British plundered
An excerpt from ‘Loot’, by Tania James.
Tania James
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Harsh Mander: Congress manifesto is not perfect – but kindles some hope
With promises to restore personal freedoms, recognise civil unions and improve health, the party puts forth a vision to mend India’s economic and social fabric.
Harsh Mander
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What’s at stake as India prepares to vote in the Lok Sabha elections
The country’s general elections, the largest in the world, have become progressively bigger over the last 72 years.
Mayank Chhaya