Backstory 2021
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The backstory: On a reporting assignment in rural UP, a lesson on striking a balance
‘He has his family to feed, I have my mine – but I must also remember my commitment to my profession.’
Arunabh Saikia
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The backstory: How falling ill changed my perspective on life – and journalism
A reporter unexpectedly contracts tuberculosis and comes face to face with difficult questions.
Johanna Deeksha
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The backstory: What I learnt about the inequities of a ‘noble’ profession
‘Why do you want to fire the gun from my shoulder?’ a lawyer asked, laughingly, when I broached the subject of how senior advocates fared during the lockdown.
Umang Poddar
Trending
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Has Rahul Gandhi really defamed all Modis in India? No, say legal experts
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‘Why are you working so directly for the BJP?’: Rahul Gandhi to reporter at press conference
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Aata Saata: An age-old custom of bartering brides survives till today in Rajasthan
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If Rahul Gandhi had apologised for UK remarks, he would not have been disqualified: Union minister
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‘Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga’ review: A smart and entertaining thriller
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The backstory: How language helped me cut through political minefield of reporting on Bengal polls
Reporters are supposed to critically evaluate voter choices during an elections. But what happens when voters are critically evaluating them too?
Shoaib Daniyal
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The backstory: When I became the only lifeline for parents seeking closure for their son’s death
He had died in India’s worst offshore disaster. They wanted to give him a proper funeral. But they were shunted around by the authorities.
Aarefa Johari
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The backstory: Getting lost in an MP jungle at night left me petrified – but brought a key insight
An environment reporter researching a story about a diamond mine takes a few wrong turns.
Ishan Kukreti
Video
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Watch: Zebra escapes from South Korean zoo, gallops through traffic for hours before getting rescued
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Watch: BTS singer Jimin teaches Jimmy Fallon a dance move ‘that he could do anywhere’
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Eco India, Episode 217: Could we really reduce our dependence on fossil fuels?
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‘Why are you working so directly for the BJP?’: Rahul Gandhi to reporter at press conference
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Watch: Nita Ambani choreographs dance celebration for Mumbai Indians after entering WPL final