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Aroon Deep
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PM’s plan for free gas connections is failing its objective – as government had been warned it would
A study commissioned in 2015 said that for the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana to succeed, the price of gas cylinders would have to be reduced.
Nitin Sethi & Aroon Deep
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The Indian telecom regulator’s net neutrality recommendations may be the strongest in the world
The proposals released on Tuesday ban discrimination in terms of price or speed, and demand greater transparency.
Aroon Deep
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Explained: What the US U-turn on net neutrality means and how it will affect India
The United States is set to repeal net neutrality safeguards, a decision that could affect internet users the world over.
Aroon Deep
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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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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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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Swachh Bharat spent Rs 530 crore on publicity in three years – but little on grassroots awareness
An RTI application has found the scheme’s publicity budget is directed at TV and print ads.
Aroon Deep
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Indians are largely happy with democracy – but won’t mind being ruled by ‘experts’ or the military
Pew Global Attitudes survey finds over 50% of Indians approve of military rule and favour an unfettered ‘strong leader’.
Aroon Deep
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Now, even the fingerprints of urban Indians are failing during Aadhaar authentication
With Aadhaar verification being insisted upon for bank accounts, mobile numbers and income tax returns, even the affluent are feeling the pinch of exclusion.
Aroon Deep
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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Flipkart’s digital wallet banks on not needing internet to take on Paytm (but there are glitches)
PhonePe’s new point of sale device is supposed to process payments without needing an internet connection.
Aroon Deep
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Despite some last-minute jitters, opinion polls and history suggest BJP on course to win in Himachal
PK Dhumal was named the BJP’s chief ministerial candidate with just eight days left to go before voting.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan & Aroon Deep
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Universities respond to Raya Sarkar’s list of alleged sexual predators: Mostly silence, some denials
Six institutions said there were no official complaints against their teachers. Three declined to confirm or deny.
Shreya Roy Chowdhury & Aroon Deep
The Reel
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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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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’