Opinions
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Why are white supremacists in the US expressing admiration for the Taliban?
Conservatives believe the US lost in Afghanistan because it was too focused on diversity, wokeness and choosing the correct pronouns.
Zarrar Khuhro, Dawn.com
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How the triple talaq judgement was in many ways a wasted opportunity
Though it declares instantaneous triple talaq unconstitutional, the verdict misses the chance to assert that personal laws cannot override fundamental rights.
Suchitra Vijayan
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To solve its security crises, India must recognise that the real battle is the one for the mind
Enemies inside and outside are successfully hijacking the narrative about everything from Kashmir to Naxalism.
Raghu Raman
Trending
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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History revisited: 'Bande Mataram' was written as a song about Bengal – not India
As 'Vande Mataram' causes a controversy between BJP members of the Meerut municipality and Muslim councilors, a note about the origins of Bankim Chandra's poem.
Garga Chatterjee
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Finance Bill: In one stroke, the BJP government has undermined several democratic institutions
The way the Centre ramrodded the legislation through Lok Sabha practically rendered the process of Parliamentary scrutiny irrelevant.
Raman Jit Singh Chima
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The BJP's communal strategy failed in Bihar. So why are Modi and Shah repeating it in Uttar Pradesh?
It is not desperation that has driven the prime minister towards communalism. It is ideology.
Apoorvanand
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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Is the Centre using the women quota row to influence Nagaland's political future?
The controversy has raised some very difficult legal and political issues that need to be understood in all their complexity.
Nandita Haksar
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Are the demons of demonetisation starting to haunt the government?
It's clear that the administration was unprepared to handle the crisis that it has unleashed.
Mohan Guruswamy
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The ban on Zakir Naik's NGO should bring India's anti-terror law into the spotlight
The crackdown on Islamic Research Foundation underlines the draconian provisions of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.
Alok Prasanna Kumar
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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Other environmental concerns apart, GM mustard could also send bees buzzing away
The government, in its assessment of the transgenic crop, has not adequately looked at the impact it will have on bees, among the most important pollinators.
Parthib Basu
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Triple talaq debate: Why does the BJP raise the need for modernity only when referring to Muslims?
The ruling party is quite willing to use religious sentiment as the excuse to justify bans on cow slaughter.
Ajaz Ashraf
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For the BJP, the Uniform Civil Code is a dog-whistle to consolidate its vote bank
There has been no clarity on what such an all-encompassing law will actually entail.
Alok Prasanna Kumar
The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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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