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Richard Gunderman, The Conversation
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Why we need poet John Keats’s concept of suspending judgment in today’s polarised world
The poet had developed a deep sense of life’s uncertainties.
Richard Gunderman, The Conversation
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How a radio broadcast 100 years ago turned politicians into ‘creatures of the mass media’
In 1920, the world’s first commercial radio announced the results of the United States election.
Richard Gunderman, The Conversation
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Mikhail Kalashnikov: Should the inventor of the AK-47 be blamed for all the lives it has claimed?
Used in war, revolution and terrorism, in rainforests, deserts and snow, the Automat Kalashnikova 1947 is as deadly as it is versatile.
Richard Gunderman, The Conversation
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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How Guwahati became the second-most polluted city in the world
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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How advertising convinced us to abuse our lungs by smoking and vaping
So long as there is money to be made in moving toxic merchandise, our lungs will continue bearing the brunt of the damage.
Richard Gunderman, The Conversation
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The British royal wedding: Here’s what one of the world’s greatest novels teaches us about marriage
In their coverage of Meghan and Harry, the media are focusing on all of the wrong things. Thankfully, Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy had sharper insights.
Richard Gunderman, The Conversation
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Can science save humanity? The debate between HG Wells and George Orwell is still relevant today
There is no shortage of problems facing humankind. What role science has in tackling them has long been debated.
Richard Gunderman, The Conversation
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Watch: This fan-made trailer imagines Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie starring in a James Bond film
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted