Interview
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GN Saibaba interview: ‘To believe in humanity, social progress, is that extremist?’
Saibaba was acquitted earlier this month after spending the last decade under incarceration in a case that the High Court described as “failure of justice”.
Vineet Bhalla
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Interview: Kashmir not responsible for climate change, but bears its full brunt, says scientist
The sparse snowfall in the Himalayan region this winter is one of many visible signs of changing weather and global warming, according to Shakeel Romshoo.
Safwat Zargar
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Interview: ‘India needs extensive, systematic datasets to counter narratives around caste’
A caste census should not be to reinforce identity but to understand social, economic issues, says sociologist Surinder S Jodhka.
Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com
Trending
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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‘Electoral bonds created uneven playing field’: Navy veteran and transparency crusader on SC verdict
These funding arrangements ensure that only the super-rich can contest polls and make laws for everyone else, said Lokesh Batra.
Smitha Nair
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‘Ours is the only Kashmir party under attack’: Waheed Parra on the loneliness of the PDP
The party’s youth president says the PDP is paying a price for speaking out when every other political and religious institution in Kashmir has fallen silent.
Safwat Zargar
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Interview: At 91, sarod maestro Rajeev Taranath has not stopped pursuing musical excellence
He is recognised as one of the foremost exponents of the Maihar Allauddin gharana, a lineage celebrated for its distinct approach to developing a raag.
P Satya
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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Interview: Political reservations for women are the best strategy for long-term change
Sustained improvement requires changing embedded norms. Evidence from panchayats shows that women’s quotas do this effectively, says economist Rohini Pande.
Smitha Nair
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Interview: Comprehensive review needed of cases like Bhima Koregaon, says former SC judge
Courts should scrutinise the case of the investigating agency and if it lacks credibility, act against the investigating officer, said Justice Madan B Lokur.
Smitha Nair
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Interview: BJP’s preemptive strike in Maharashtra before 2024 will play out in other states too
More communal polarisation can be expected as the BJP stands to lose ground if Hindu voters are divided on caste lines, says journalist Girish Kuber.
Smitha Nair
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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Interview: Mumbai’s climate risk high, governments should reconsider coastal infrastructure projects
Climate change has increased the frequency and danger of ‘rare’ events, setting coastal cities for even greater risk, says atmospheric scientist Adam H Sobel.
Question of Cities
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‘We were punished for being Muslim’: Atikur Rahman, arrested with Siddique Kappan, is finally free
The student activist from Uttar Pradesh spent 32 months in jail, after he and three others were arrested in 2020 on their way to Hathras to protest a crime.
Zafar Aafaq
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Interview: India’s exaggerated value and the danger of S Jaishankar’s ‘new world order’ posturing
Rajesh Rajagopalan, author and professor of International Politics at JNU, says we are living in a bipolar age and it is dangerous for India to think otherwise.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa