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Why disaster rehab must focus on landless Dalit farmers
As most relief schemes target those with land, most Dalit farmers, with unregistered farms and houses, are unable to get any relief.
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Despite being hit hardest by natural disasters, landless Dalits are the last to get relief
While Cyclone Fani caused widespread destruction, not everyone experienced the same level of vulnerability and not all had the same access to relief measures.
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The exoticised images of India by Western photographers have left a dark legacy
A new book looks back at the history of photography in India and reveals some interesting insights.
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‘I wish he had not forgotten values in his quest for success’: Navika Kumar on Arnab Goswami’s chats
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Rajdeep Sardesai: Thank you Rahane and Co, in gloomy times we needed a blissful moment like this
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‘You can’t enforce non-law’: Trader Joe’s manager rejects entry to spirited anti-mask protestors
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Bird flu outbreak confirmed in 14 states, central team visits affected areas
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A Tamil Nadu fisherman is making maps to help villagers save their lands from encroachment
35-year-old Saravanan’s maps are also helping assess the damage from rising sea levels.
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How WhatsApp, the enabler of fake news, helped save lives in Tamil Nadu after Cyclone Gaja
In India, the notorious messaging app has been integral to the functioning of government departments in the aftermath of disasters and crises.
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‘Ram or crackers had no place in my Diwali’: A Marwari Jain laments homogenisation of the festival
The grand celebration by the UP government and the claim that firecrackers are integral to the festival goes against the ethos of the many narratives of Diwali.
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‘Violence is never the answer’: Melania Trump asks Americans to ‘choose love’ in her farewell speech
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Watch: Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny moments before he was arrested
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‘I wish he had not forgotten values in his quest for success’: Navika Kumar on Arnab Goswami’s chats
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Watch: Rapper CarryMinati meets his younger self in moving new single inspired by his teenage years
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How did Jainism spread in South India? A small town in Tamil Nadu holds the answer
For the marginalised Tamil Jain community, Kazhugumalai is of great religious significance.
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British Indian postcards had more in common with Instagram posts than we realise
An exhibition in London sheds light on the subtext of postcards, the media craze that swept the globe in the 20th century.
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The reopened Ambedkar House in London holds the key to understanding the man and his inspirations
The years that Bhimrao Ambedkar spent in United Kingdom were instrumental in shaping his philosophy and career.
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‘Gandii Baat’ trailer: AltBalaji erotic thriller series is now into season six
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‘The Legend of Hanuman’ trailer: Animated series features the voice of Sharad Kelkar
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‘Mission Frontline’ trailer: Rana Daggubati anchors a tribute to the Border Security Force
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How Netflix series ‘Bridgerton’ adapted the period costume drama for the digital age
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Last chance to watch: Documentaries and animated films about women and nature