Under The Scanner
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Real threat to judiciary is from human rights champions – and other claims in Ranjan Gogoi’s book
Highlights from the memoir of former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, released this week.
Umang Poddar
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The curious case of the Tamil Nadu chief minister, a burglary (and murder) at Jayalalithaa’s estate
Edappadi K Palaniswami was last week linked to the 2017 burglary and murder at the late chief minister’s Kodanadu estate by two suspects in the case.
S Senthalir
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Facing bans worldwide, Huawei may find its prospects limited by its links to the Chinese government
Countries like the US, UK and Australia have expressed concern that Beijing could exploit Huawei’s technology to spy on them.
Frank J Cilluffo, The Conversation & Sharon L Cardash, The Conversation
Trending
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Lok Sabha elections: Fifth phase records estimated voter turnout of 60.48%
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For Ruskin Bond, a busy railway station has often been the best place to find – and write – a story
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The test of time: A jail mulaqat with Umar Khalid
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Harmanpreet Singh – the calm leader and ruthless drag-flicker for team India
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Disability pension: Retired soldiers feel betrayed as BJP challenged 800 cases despite promise
In its manifesto, the party promised to minimise appeals against disability pensions to soldiers. But from 2014 to 2017, the government challenged 800 cases.
Abhishek Dey
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‘Untouchability at IIT Madras’: Segregation of dining hall for ‘pure vegetarian’ students sparks row
RR North Indian Students Mess has designated separate entrances and even wash basins for vegetarian and non-vegetarian students.
S Senthalir
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In Assam, merging NRC updation with Aadhaar enrolment leads to fresh questions
There’s no legal basis for such an exercise, lawyers and activists say.
Ipsita Chakravarty
Video
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Watch: Shyam Rangeela mimics famous politicians reacting to his nomination being rejected
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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Caught on camera: Streaking meteorite turns night sky blue across Portugal and Spain
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Watch: Ed Sheeran sings Punjabi remix of ‘Shape of You’, accompanied by Bhangra dancers
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How this tiny district in Assam suddenly got linked with Kashmiri militant group Hizbul Mujahideen
The police have arrested eight men from Hojai district for allegedly helping the separatist group establish a base in the state and carry out terror activities.
Arunabh Saikia
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Bollywood affairs, Indian kids, kaali daal: Imran Khan’s ex-wife spares nothing and nobody in memoir
Reham Khan’s allegation that the Pakistani leader indulged in black magic, including massaging his private parts with lentils, may hurt him politically.
Shoaib Daniyal
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Kerala’s Catholic Church faces calls for reform as nun accuses bishop of rape
The allegations come barely weeks after the Vatican acted against Cardinal George Alencherry for his alleged role in an illegal land deal.
TA Ameerudheen
The Reel
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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Is Anirban Bhattacharya Bengali cinema’s white knight?
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Start the week with a film: Why Farah Khan’s ‘Main Hoon Na’ endures
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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Family of ‘Maoist spokesperson’ arrested in Chhattisgarh says police have the wrong man
Abhay Nayak’s father says his son is a blogger and freelance journalist while the police claim he is the Naxal rebels’ chief online propagandist.
Malini Subramaniam
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Special report: Doubts cast on Andhra’s claim of foiling Maoist plot to kill Hyderabad University VC
Activists see the arrest of Prudiviraj Ankala and Chandan Mishra as a ploy to discredit a progressive group fighting for education reform in Telangana.
Malini Subramaniam
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Need a CT scan? Here is why you should ask your doctor if it is absolutely necessary
While the medical community is aware of the radiation risks associated with CT scans, doctors admit they rarely spend time briefing patients about it.
Disha Shetty
The Field
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IPL 2024: Mitchell Starc steps up as Kolkata Knight Riders defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad to enter final
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Football: Germany’s Toni Kroos to retire from the sport after Euros
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Archery, World Cup Yecheon: Jyothi Surekha Vennam qualifies fourth in women’s individual compound
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Wrestling, Olympics 2024: Vinesh Phogat, Antim Panghal to go to Paris after WFI calls off trials
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Boxing: India loses an Asian Games medal after Parveen Hooda’s doping suspension