Laying Down The Law
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By favouring speed over legislative process, the government is diluting the quality of Indian laws
A scorching legislative pace is not always a sign of firm action, as the Union government claims.
Chakshu Roy, The India Forum
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Brief encounter: What Rajkumar Santoshi’s ‘Damini’ gets right about the prosecution of rape
The movie is a classic for its progressive feminist outlook and realistic portrayal of the Indian justice system.
Adrija Jayanthy
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Brief encounter: Is ‘Newton’ an accurate depiction of the laws covering Indian elections?
Amit Masurkar’s acclaimed movie ‘Newton’ is honest and pedantic when it comes to depicting the law, just like its lead character.
Team Nyaaya
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Mauritian Bhojpuri is being dressed in Hindu nationalist robes – and I’m in mourning
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Two doctors argue that eggs are the gold standard for all proteins, and the most perfect food ever
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Watch: ‘3 Idiots’ stars Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, R Madhavan comically reunite to promote new film
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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Brief encounter: Who wins in the case of ‘Jolly LLB 2’ versus authenticity
The legal drama aces the ethical code for lawyers and police encounters, but flubs the bits about public interest litigations and the judge’s conduct.
Team Nyaaya
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Brief encounter: How does ‘Raees’ measure up in legal terms?
As is the case with most Bollywood movies of this type, accuracy in depicting legal procedures is not a prerequisite for critical acclaim.
Team Nyaaya
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Meet the man who is Rajat Gupta’s antithesis
The former Goldman Sachs board member is out of prison. But where is Preet Bharara now, and what is he up to?
Anvar Alikhan
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Watch: Actor Arbaaz Khan introduces himself as Roger Federer for an advertisement
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Video: White Sun, the band known for musical renditions of yoga mantras, wins second Grammy
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‘They are just barking, they don’t bite’: Prakash Raj on those who wanted to boycott ‘Pathaan’
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Grammy 2023 speeches: From Beyoncé to Kim Petras, what the winners who made history said
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‘Hold on to my fur’: Musician remixes cat’s meowing to create this song (and others)