Obituary
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Suresh Chandvankar (1952-2024): An archivist devoted to preserving India’s recorded sounds
A tribute to the moving spirit behind the Society of Indian Record Collectors who died on January 3.
Kushal Gopalka
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Gaddar (1949-2023): His voice inspired resistance to oppression
His long political and cultural journey began in the 1970s. He died on August 7.
Chinnaiah Jangam
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In death of Kashmiri trade union leader Sampat Prakash, a voice of reason and justice lost
Outspoken and fearless, he criticised the repeal of Article 370 and the incendiary ‘The Kashmir Files’ while espousing a secular, grassroots politics.
Nandita Haksar
Trending
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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How Guwahati became the second-most polluted city in the world
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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Can BJP use Ram as a campaign tool during the election?
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Virchand Dharmasey (1935-2023): A self-taught scholar who built a priceless repository of knowledge
From architecture to the history of silent films, his depth of knowledge was the result of conversation, collaboration and a kind, genuine curiosity.
Murali Ranganathan
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Harish Chandola (1929-2023), a journalist at large in the world, and what his work represented
Over a six-decade-long career, he reported from the frontlines of conflicts across the world and tried to bring peace in Nagaland.
Nandita Haksar
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Jiang Zemin’s legacy is more than just soaring economic growth and staggering inequality
Jiang oversaw China’s reemergence on the global stage and sustained growth at home. But his policies also set the scene for excess and the growth of Xi Jinping.
Edward Cunningham, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: This fan-made trailer imagines Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie starring in a James Bond film
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Watch: Mount Ruang erupts in Indonesia, spewing columns of ash and lava
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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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Mikhail Gorbachev (1931-2022): The last Soviet leader was a consequential but tragic figure
Like other tragic reformers in history, Gorbachev’s chief legacy is to remind us about what might have been, rather than what subsequently transpired.
Matthew Sussex, The Conversation
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Olivia Newton-John (1948-2022): The pop icon provided the soundtrack to many Australian lives
She was the rare performer whose career flourished through different phases.
Catherine Strong, The Conversation
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Remembering Archbishop Tutu: The anti-apartheid hero who symbolised South Africa’s ‘rainbow nation’
The world will feel the loss of the moral direction he provided for generations to come.
P Pratap Kumar, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future
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Land, caste, class and gender – Gail Omvedt’s writings were united in their vision of utopia
A tribute to the scholar who died on August 25.
V Geetha
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Kuldip Singh (1934-2020): Architect who made his mark on Delhi’s modern urban form like few others
Responsible for the iconic NDMC and NCDC buildings in the capital, Singh was an important innovator in Indian post-colonial architecture.
Michael S Dodson
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Kirk Smith (1947-2020): The US scholar who encouraged India to switch from dirty cookstoves to LPG
Smith died on June 15 in his California home at the age of 73.
Soumya Sarkar
The Field
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IPL 2024: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock power Lucknow to comfortable win over Chennai
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Aman loses in semi-final as Indian men fail to win Paris quotas
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Shooting, Indian Olympic trials: Esha Singh, Bhavesh Shekhawat lead in respective 25m pistol events
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Deepak Punia, Sujeet Kalkal fail to make weigh-ins in time
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju picks up win to become joint-leader with two rounds to go