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  • ‘The Fertile Earth’: An epic debut novel about how class and caste dictates whom and how to love
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    ‘The Fertile Earth’: An epic debut novel about how class and caste dictates whom and how to love
  • The Indian media is acting like a Hindutva ally in its coverage of the violence in Canada
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    The Indian media is acting like a Hindutva ally in its coverage of the violence in Canada
  • Maharashtra election results: Ruling Mahayuti heads for landslide win, crosses 200 seats
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    Maharashtra election results: Ruling Mahayuti heads for landslide win, crosses 200 seats
  • Explained: Why Kenya cancelled Adani airport development deal after US indictment
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    Explained: Why Kenya cancelled Adani airport development deal after US indictment
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    Screen time can involve several activities and not all of them are bad
  • ‘A Tamilian trapped among three Punjabis’: Subhash Ghai rewinds to the ‘Taal’ soundtrack
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    ‘A Tamilian trapped among three Punjabis’: Subhash Ghai rewinds to the ‘Taal’ soundtrack
  • India’s food plate and palate have changed – but anxieties old and new persist
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    India’s food plate and palate have changed – but anxieties old and new persist
  • Explainer: What does US law say about Adani’s indictment – and can he be charged in India?
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    Explainer: What does US law say about Adani’s indictment – and can he be charged in India?
  • Trump victory energises global far-right, will accelerate anti-democratic trend
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    Trump victory energises global far-right, will accelerate anti-democratic trend
  • Gautam Adani met ex Andhra CM Jagan Reddy to offer $200 million bribe, alleges US securities panel
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    Gautam Adani met ex Andhra CM Jagan Reddy to offer $200 million bribe, alleges US securities panel
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Watch: Mumbai Police launches Nirbhaya Squad to fight crimes against women, posts awareness video

‘Ban Nidar, Ban Nirbhaya’ features Amitabh Bachchan’s voice, and is directed by Rohit Shetty.

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Jan 27, 2022 · 10:26 am
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“Laangh Ke Ab Tu Laxman Rekha,
Ban Nidar, Ban Nirbhaya!

Fearless women - a trademark of Mumbai!

And now a dedicated squad, which is a reflection of the fearlessness amongst the women in this city - Nirbhaya Squad.#NirhbhayaHelpline103#NirbhayRepublic#NidarRepublic pic.twitter.com/QExkRPDZXL

— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) January 26, 2022
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