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Abhik Deb
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‘He has done good work’: In Kejriwal’s constituency, strong support from people on the margins
Opinions on whether the arrested chief minister is corrupt depended on whether interviewees had benefitted from his government’s welfare schemes.
Abhik Deb
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What explains the outrage in the Carnatic world about vocalist TM Krishna’s prestigious award?
In his music and public statements, the musician has challenged casteist and classist music traditions, say observers.
Abhik Deb
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Why Zomato’s ‘pure veg’ service is being criticised as casteist
Vegetarianism in India is largely driven by the casteist idea of purity and Zomato’s decision only promotes this discrimination, analysts said.
Abhik Deb
Trending
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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A decade under Modi: Rising unemployment, declining wages, poor quality jobs
A quick look at how the Modi government fared on creating jobs and addressing economic distress.
Abhik Deb
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Why has the Congress promised a law against paper leak in its election manifesto?
Cancellation of recruitment exams due to paper leaks have hampered job prospects of crores of aspirants over the years and across several states.
Abhik Deb
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Why did a Union minister say he would apply for Indian citizenship under CAA?
The BJP is trying counter panic among Bangladeshi Hindu migrants that applying under the CAA is not possible or will mark them out as undocumented migrants.
Abhik Deb
Video
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Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
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Why Shaheen Bagh is unlikely to see a protest against CAA this time
A crackdown by authorities and scars of the agitation four years ago have left the residents indifferent to the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act.
Abhik Deb
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What a Taiwan minister’s racial comments about Indian workers say about challenges in both nations
The labour minister’s comments came days after New Delhi and Taipei signed an agreement that facilitated jobs for Indians in the East Asian country.
Abhik Deb
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What do a minister’s threats against Google’s chatbot mean for AI in India?
While artificial intelligence regulation is in its infancy globally, experts think the Modi government’s belligerence will hurt the industry.
Abhik Deb & Vineet Bhalla
The Reel
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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Premiere date announced for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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The secret ingredient of Pratik Gandhi’s success: ‘Salt to taste’
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‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ trailer: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff team up for action thriller
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What explains the political appeal of Bhojpuri music stars for Bihari migrants?
The BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Asansol, Pawan Singh, has pulled out. But his tribe of Bhojpuri singers and actors has considerable electoral heft.
Abhik Deb
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Ground report: Why Jat discontent over Lok Dal-BJP alliance might not have electoral impact
From allegiance to the first family of the Rashtriya Lok Dal to anti-Muslim sentiment, several factors act as a buffer against a backlash.
Abhik Deb
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Farmers’ protest isn’t the only target of drones deployed by Indian security forces
The worrying use of drones by security forces within the country has been made possible by exemptions granted by the government.
Abhik Deb
The Field
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: PV Sindhu wins opening match; Indian men’s singles campaign ends
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Captain’s log: The Indian Premier League has become a grooming ground for new captains
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IPL 2024: Record-breaking Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Mumbai Indians for first win of the season
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IPL 2024: ‘That’s some serious hitting’ – Reactions as Sunrisers Hyderabad set new tournament record