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Nazes Afroz

Opinion: What tripped up the BJP? Its failure to understand one critical element of Bengali culture

The argumentative Bengali psyche is programmed to be sceptical of authority.

Nazes Afroz
· May 05, 2021 · 11:30 am
Photos: The palace ruins that perfectly reflect Afghanistan’s slide

The Darul Aman Palace was built as part of a modernisation project. Its promised reconstruction is meant to signal a new future for the nation.

Nazes Afroz
· Jun 17, 2016 · 11:30 am
Like Nero and Hitler, the BJP is lighting a fire to battle its opponents

As five states go to the polls this year, polarisation is bound to intensify.

Nazes Afroz
· Mar 04, 2016 · 06:00 pm