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This book for children remembers Jhalkari Bai, leader of the women’s wing of Rani Laxmibai’s army
An excerpt from ‘The Incredible Life of Jhalkari Bai: The Braveheart Warrior,’ by Swati Sengupta. Illustrations by Devashish Verma.
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For young readers: A new biography of star athlete Milkha Singh aka The Flying Sikh
An excerpt from ‘The Incredible Life of Milkha Singh: The Runner Who Could Fly,’ by Swati Sengupta. Illustrations by Devashish Verma.
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What Suchitra Mahato’s story tells us about women Maoist revolutionaries
The remarkable confessions of those who have surrendered.
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Pro-BJP accounts lead social media attacks on CJI Chandrachud, researchers show
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Delhi HC denies bail to Manish Sisodia in liquor policy case, says allegations are ‘very serious’
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Readers’ comments: Freedom to choose religion is constitutional, but does not include missionaries
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Reading list for young readers: The 12 books shortlisted for the 2023 Neev Book Awards
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Protesting wrestlers say they will immerse medals in Ganga today, begin hunger strike
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In Bengal's badlands, war rages between ruling Trinamool and upstart BJP
The two parties are locked in a violent struggle to take over whole villages in Birbhum district, just a few kilometres away from Rabindranath Tagore's Santiniketan, the Abode of Peace.
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Why Mukul Roy is ‘enjoying’ his downfall in Trinamool Congress
The senior leader has nowhere to go but the BJP. What is the hindrance then?
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Why Mamata’s Trinamool Congress is silent about a VHP ‘ghar wapsi’ ceremony in Bengal
The BJP has made inroads into the area where the event took place and where a civic election is due soon. By taking action the ruling party fears it will lose even more ground.
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Video: Watch this breakdancer’s amazing performance in sari and high heels
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Watch: Slain singer Sidhu Moose Wala’s fans hold candlelight march on his first death anniversary
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Watch: Dancers continue unfazed as climate activists barge into Swedish dance show to disrupt it
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From discarded tents to oxygen tanks: Alarming video reveals garbage pile up at Mt Everest campsite
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Watch: Post-midnight celebrations by CSK fans across India as team wins fifth IPL title
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Meet the former Left workers who are shaping BJP’s growth in West Bengal
The saffron party has been wooing over grassroots workers of the CPM with carrots and sometimes with sticks.
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As Saradha taint grows, Trinamool Congress leaders may begin exodus to BJP
After a member of Mamata Banerjee’s cabinet joins the saffron party, Trinamool insiders say many desertions are likely to follow.
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