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Udit Thakur
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Number of dengue cases in India could be 300 times higher than official estimates
Government estimates cases at 20,000, but researchers say six million Indians contract the disease every year.
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Modi's gifts to Obama could anger prime minister's most fervent supporters
The choice of a Bhagavad Gita annotated by Gandhi and an All India Radio broadcast by Martin Luther King Jr yields a couple of surprising truths.
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Indian and Pakistani hackers go to cyber-war as real fighting continues on the border
Hackers on both sides are using the military skirmishes at the border as pretext to have a cyber-attack free-for-all.
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Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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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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Indians are more optimistic about economic prospects, says Pew survey
Indians are far from simple-minded when it comes to foreign trade and investment, says study.
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Devastated by floods, the North East asks why the rest of India is ignoring it
The extent of death and damage is only becoming clear now, as floodwaters start to recede.
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Hong Kong raises humble umbrella as sign of defiance against China
Thousands in Hong Kong have taken to the streets to demand democracy, and to defy the Chinese government
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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
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Three diseases India should worry about more than Ebola
Leptospirosis and other conditions pose a greater threat to the subcontinent.
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Meet the Humans of Bhubaneshwar, Patna and other smaller Indian cities
The Humans of New York photo-blog has spawned imitators across India.
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What explains the rise of Indian-Americans in Hollywood?
The community's moved from Apu to Mindy Kaling, as Modi will find when he visits the US this week.
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The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Can France defeat Islamic State simply by calling it by another name?
Paris will refer to militant group only by its Arabic acronym, Daesh.
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Just what are these historic ties between India and China that Modi and Xi referred to?
While it may suit current geopolitical purposes to portray a long history of association between India and China, the truth is quite different.
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Why the Indian Health Ministry is wrong to focus on airport screenings to keep out Ebola
This is a chance to educate health workers and make India's public health system more robust.
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The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa