Under The Scanner
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Real threat to judiciary is from human rights champions – and other claims in Ranjan Gogoi’s book
Highlights from the memoir of former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, released this week.
Umang Poddar
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The curious case of the Tamil Nadu chief minister, a burglary (and murder) at Jayalalithaa’s estate
Edappadi K Palaniswami was last week linked to the 2017 burglary and murder at the late chief minister’s Kodanadu estate by two suspects in the case.
S Senthalir
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Facing bans worldwide, Huawei may find its prospects limited by its links to the Chinese government
Countries like the US, UK and Australia have expressed concern that Beijing could exploit Huawei’s technology to spy on them.
Frank J Cilluffo, The Conversation & Sharon L Cardash, The Conversation
Trending
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Uttarakhand restricts sale of land for agriculture as locals protest tourism infrastructure boom
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Karnataka forms SIT to probe ‘obscene videos’ case allegedly involving JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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Disability pension: Retired soldiers feel betrayed as BJP challenged 800 cases despite promise
In its manifesto, the party promised to minimise appeals against disability pensions to soldiers. But from 2014 to 2017, the government challenged 800 cases.
Abhishek Dey
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‘Untouchability at IIT Madras’: Segregation of dining hall for ‘pure vegetarian’ students sparks row
RR North Indian Students Mess has designated separate entrances and even wash basins for vegetarian and non-vegetarian students.
S Senthalir
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In Assam, merging NRC updation with Aadhaar enrolment leads to fresh questions
There’s no legal basis for such an exercise, lawyers and activists say.
Ipsita Chakravarty
Video
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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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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How this tiny district in Assam suddenly got linked with Kashmiri militant group Hizbul Mujahideen
The police have arrested eight men from Hojai district for allegedly helping the separatist group establish a base in the state and carry out terror activities.
Arunabh Saikia
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Bollywood affairs, Indian kids, kaali daal: Imran Khan’s ex-wife spares nothing and nobody in memoir
Reham Khan’s allegation that the Pakistani leader indulged in black magic, including massaging his private parts with lentils, may hurt him politically.
Shoaib Daniyal
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Kerala’s Catholic Church faces calls for reform as nun accuses bishop of rape
The allegations come barely weeks after the Vatican acted against Cardinal George Alencherry for his alleged role in an illegal land deal.
TA Ameerudheen
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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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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Family of ‘Maoist spokesperson’ arrested in Chhattisgarh says police have the wrong man
Abhay Nayak’s father says his son is a blogger and freelance journalist while the police claim he is the Naxal rebels’ chief online propagandist.
Malini Subramaniam
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Special report: Doubts cast on Andhra’s claim of foiling Maoist plot to kill Hyderabad University VC
Activists see the arrest of Prudiviraj Ankala and Chandan Mishra as a ploy to discredit a progressive group fighting for education reform in Telangana.
Malini Subramaniam
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Need a CT scan? Here is why you should ask your doctor if it is absolutely necessary
While the medical community is aware of the radiation risks associated with CT scans, doctors admit they rarely spend time briefing patients about it.
Disha Shetty
The Field
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India tour of Bangladesh: Renuka Thakur stars as visitors pick up comfortable win in opening T20I
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Shooting, Shotgun Olympic Qualifiers: Maheshwari Chauhan secures Paris quota in women’s skeet
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Laxita, Ekta clinch silver as India finish second in tournament
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Men’s recurve team win gold; Deepika Kumari clinches silver
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: Indian women’s team beat Singapore to inch closer to quarter-finals