Roots Of Democracy
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Opinion: Decoding the alternative political vision offered by the Bharat Jodo Yatra
The yatra has provided Indians reasons to rethink their traditions of sociality in constitutional terms, away from the mere questions of who governs us.
Nizamuddin Ahmad Siddiqui
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Democracies do not beget democracies: The flaws in the UN envoy’s defence of India’s credentials
As Ruchira Kamboj asserted India’s ancient and democratic past, here’s an account of a minor, recent incident for her to reflect on.
Apoorvanand
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In the 75th year of Independence, let us not forget the deep liberal roots of modern Indian society
From the 19th century, leaders set out a vision for India which was inclusive, democratic, and relatively open-minded.
Dinyar Patel
Trending
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Why are Sikhs abroad more pro-Khalistan than community members living in India?
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The dark side of wind energy along Gujarat’s coast
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Kalakshetra abuse controversy should force a rethink of power hierarchies in ‘classical’ dance world
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Noida: Namaz disrupted inside housing complex after Hindu residents raise objections
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Is ‘glass skin’ achievable? A dermatologist answers this and other skincare questions in a new book
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What a people’s jury on the migrant crisis taught us about the gaps in Indian democracy
The perspective of migrants are missing from the views of the powerful who are routinely represented in the media.
Gangaram Paikra, Rajesh Kasturirangan & Biraj Patnaik
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Suraj Yengde: On Joe Biden’s Inauguration Day, a reflection on democracy in the US and India
Reading Thomas Paine and BR Ambedkar in troubled times.
Suraj Yengde
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Is this the right time for India to debate swapping its parliamentary system for a presidential one?
Can an argument for or against liberal parliamentary democracy be debated in a liberal democracy that is showing populist tendencies?
Sarath Pillai
Video
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Watch: Journalist Nishant Shekhar hilariously mimics everyday conversations in Indian newsroom
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Watch: Fire spreads through hotel in Indore, rescuers evacuate trapped guests with ladders
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Watch: Trapped miners rescued from collapsed gold mine in Congo as onlookers cheer in relief
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Watch: Israeli commando units stage undersea protest against government’s judicial overhaul plans
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Watch: Rescuer scales 65-foot telecom tower in Pune to save bird tangled in kite string
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Meet the young Indians marching to spread Gandhi’s ideas in the wake of citizenship protests
Some of them were arrested in Uttar Pradesh. They say there is a need to start a dialogue away from India’s big cities.
Vijayta Lalwani
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Full text: Hyper-nationalism is a sign of insecurity, says Vice President Hamid Ansari
Pluralism and secularism are essential for our democracy, he says in speech at law school.
Hamid Ansari
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From fascism to parking tickets – some odd Magna Carta moments
In its 800-year history, the revered document has been called upon in interesting ways.
Julian Harrison, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘Elemental’ trailer: Fire teams up with water in animated film about elements of nature
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Netflix India’s latest mantra: ‘You can’t be successful globally without being successful locally’
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Start the week with a film: The very violent and very clever ‘Battle Royale’
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Review: ‘Boston Strangler’ looks for the woman in the serial killer story
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‘Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga’ review: A smart and entertaining thriller