Obituary
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Suresh Chandvankar (1952-2024): An archivist devoted to preserving India’s recorded sounds
A tribute to the moving spirit behind the Society of Indian Record Collectors who died on January 3.
Kushal Gopalka
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Gaddar (1949-2023): His voice inspired resistance to oppression
His long political and cultural journey began in the 1970s. He died on August 7.
Chinnaiah Jangam
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In death of Kashmiri trade union leader Sampat Prakash, a voice of reason and justice lost
Outspoken and fearless, he criticised the repeal of Article 370 and the incendiary ‘The Kashmir Files’ while espousing a secular, grassroots politics.
Nandita Haksar
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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BJP Karnataka candidates Tejasvi Surya and K Sudhakar booked for electoral offences: EC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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Virchand Dharmasey (1935-2023): A self-taught scholar who built a priceless repository of knowledge
From architecture to the history of silent films, his depth of knowledge was the result of conversation, collaboration and a kind, genuine curiosity.
Murali Ranganathan
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Harish Chandola (1929-2023), a journalist at large in the world, and what his work represented
Over a six-decade-long career, he reported from the frontlines of conflicts across the world and tried to bring peace in Nagaland.
Nandita Haksar
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Jiang Zemin’s legacy is more than just soaring economic growth and staggering inequality
Jiang oversaw China’s reemergence on the global stage and sustained growth at home. But his policies also set the scene for excess and the growth of Xi Jinping.
Edward Cunningham, The Conversation
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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Mikhail Gorbachev (1931-2022): The last Soviet leader was a consequential but tragic figure
Like other tragic reformers in history, Gorbachev’s chief legacy is to remind us about what might have been, rather than what subsequently transpired.
Matthew Sussex, The Conversation
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Olivia Newton-John (1948-2022): The pop icon provided the soundtrack to many Australian lives
She was the rare performer whose career flourished through different phases.
Catherine Strong, The Conversation
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Remembering Archbishop Tutu: The anti-apartheid hero who symbolised South Africa’s ‘rainbow nation’
The world will feel the loss of the moral direction he provided for generations to come.
P Pratap Kumar, The Conversation
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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Land, caste, class and gender – Gail Omvedt’s writings were united in their vision of utopia
A tribute to the scholar who died on August 25.
V Geetha
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Kuldip Singh (1934-2020): Architect who made his mark on Delhi’s modern urban form like few others
Responsible for the iconic NDMC and NCDC buildings in the capital, Singh was an important innovator in Indian post-colonial architecture.
Michael S Dodson
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Kirk Smith (1947-2020): The US scholar who encouraged India to switch from dirty cookstoves to LPG
Smith died on June 15 in his California home at the age of 73.
Soumya Sarkar
The Field
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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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