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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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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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: 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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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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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’
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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: 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
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler