Opinions
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Why are white supremacists in the US expressing admiration for the Taliban?
Conservatives believe the US lost in Afghanistan because it was too focused on diversity, wokeness and choosing the correct pronouns.
Zarrar Khuhro, Dawn.com
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How the triple talaq judgement was in many ways a wasted opportunity
Though it declares instantaneous triple talaq unconstitutional, the verdict misses the chance to assert that personal laws cannot override fundamental rights.
Suchitra Vijayan
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To solve its security crises, India must recognise that the real battle is the one for the mind
Enemies inside and outside are successfully hijacking the narrative about everything from Kashmir to Naxalism.
Raghu Raman
Trending
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WHO confirms 92 cases of monkeypox across 12 countries
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How have some people managed to avoid Covid-19 for so long? It could be more than just luck
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Why the US wants to ban menthol cigarettes
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‘Jugjugg Jeeyo’ trailer: Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani stars in Patiala-set comedy
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Feeding divine guests and eating of children: Wendy Doniger on the horrors of hospitality in myths
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History revisited: 'Bande Mataram' was written as a song about Bengal – not India
As 'Vande Mataram' causes a controversy between BJP members of the Meerut municipality and Muslim councilors, a note about the origins of Bankim Chandra's poem.
Garga Chatterjee
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Finance Bill: In one stroke, the BJP government has undermined several democratic institutions
The way the Centre ramrodded the legislation through Lok Sabha practically rendered the process of Parliamentary scrutiny irrelevant.
Raman Jit Singh Chima
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The BJP's communal strategy failed in Bihar. So why are Modi and Shah repeating it in Uttar Pradesh?
It is not desperation that has driven the prime minister towards communalism. It is ideology.
Apoorvanand
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‘Before, people didn’t even know about the Thomas Cup’: PM Modi meets India’s Thomas Cup winners
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Caught on camera: Man takes ‘wrong turn’, ends up driving down Rome’s iconic Spanish Steps
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Flash mob: Actor Monami Ghosh and SpiceJet crew dance to promote new film in Kolkata airport
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‘Being Ravi Shastri is fun’: Former Indian cricket coach and cricketer in a new avatar for an ad
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‘The Great Gama’: Google doodle honours 144th birth anniversary of Indian wrestler with rare clip
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Is the Centre using the women quota row to influence Nagaland's political future?
The controversy has raised some very difficult legal and political issues that need to be understood in all their complexity.
Nandita Haksar
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Are the demons of demonetisation starting to haunt the government?
It's clear that the administration was unprepared to handle the crisis that it has unleashed.
Mohan Guruswamy
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The ban on Zakir Naik's NGO should bring India's anti-terror law into the spotlight
The crackdown on Islamic Research Foundation underlines the draconian provisions of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.
Alok Prasanna Kumar
The Reel
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‘Jugjugg Jeeyo’ trailer: Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani stars in Patiala-set comedy
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When a 50-minute film feels just right
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‘Stranger Things’ season 4: Watch the first eight minutes
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‘Escaype Live’ review: A cautionary tale of the desperate pursuit of fame and success
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‘Baymax!’ trailer: ‘Big Hero 6’ spin-off follows the adventures of the friendly healthcare companion
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Other environmental concerns apart, GM mustard could also send bees buzzing away
The government, in its assessment of the transgenic crop, has not adequately looked at the impact it will have on bees, among the most important pollinators.
Parthib Basu
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Triple talaq debate: Why does the BJP raise the need for modernity only when referring to Muslims?
The ruling party is quite willing to use religious sentiment as the excuse to justify bans on cow slaughter.
Ajaz Ashraf
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For the BJP, the Uniform Civil Code is a dog-whistle to consolidate its vote bank
There has been no clarity on what such an all-encompassing law will actually entail.
Alok Prasanna Kumar
The Field
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IPL 2022: Harpreet Brar, Liam Livingstone star as group stage ends with consolation win for PBKS
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Premier League: Manchester City crowned champions after incredible turnaround against Aston Villa
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French Open: Ons Jabeur after shock first-round defeat – ‘Maybe it was a good thing to lose’
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India’s rescheduled Test in England: Cheteswhar Pujara recalled in Rohit Sharma-led 17-member squad
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India vs SA T20Is: KL Rahul named captain, Dinesh Karthik returns, Arshdeep and Umran called up