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Mathew Idiculla
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Bill giving primacy to Delhi LG shows hollowness of Modi’s claims of co-operative federalism
Challenging the belligerent centralising agenda of the Union government requires a new politics of federalism.
Mathew Idiculla
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CBI does not need to be saved from Narendra Modi. It needs to be dismantled
Given its shadowy origins, questionable legality, history of misuse and growing public mistrust, the CBI is one institution that doesn’t deserve to be saved.
Mathew Idiculla
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Maharashtra has boldly expanded NOTA, with Haryana following suit. Will it pass legal scrutiny?
If the ‘none of the above’ option receives the most votes in local body elections in December, a re-poll will be held, the state election commissions have said.
Mathew Idiculla & Maya Roy
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Opinion: Why are Indians immune to reckless police brutality against protestors?
Delhi police tendered ‘deepest apologies’, saying they had mistaken the journalists for protestors, after being accused of manhandling and groping.
Mathew Idiculla & Abhayraj Naik
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It’s not just the government’s list of 100, there are now hundreds of shades of ‘smart cities’
The term 'smart city' has become a trope for promoting a variety of urban development initiatives.
Mathew Idiculla
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Will Smart Cities stifle local democracy?
Major reservations have been expressed by the municipal corporations of Navi Mumbai, Pune, Nashik and Kochi about their autonomy being undermined.
Mathew Idiculla
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes