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  • A new book examines the role of the Indian man at home, and his dependence on his family and wife
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    A new book examines the role of the Indian man at home, and his dependence on his family and wife
  • India’s passport ranking drops to 148 among 199 countries
    2

    India’s passport ranking drops to 148 among 199 countries
  • Kenya made maths optional in school – but there are better alternatives to help students
    3

    Kenya made maths optional in school – but there are better alternatives to help students
  • This book shows how vast the creator and influencer economy is, and why brands need to tap into it
    4

    This book shows how vast the creator and influencer economy is, and why brands need to tap into it
  • Start the week with a film: A colour-coded final exit in ‘The Room Next Door’
    5

    Start the week with a film: A colour-coded final exit in ‘The Room Next Door’
  • A new book studies ancient texts and ideas to identify six systems of Indian philosophy
    6

    A new book studies ancient texts and ideas to identify six systems of Indian philosophy
  • Watch: In latest MCU film ‘Thunderbolts’, anti-heroes turn avengers
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    Watch: In latest MCU film ‘Thunderbolts’, anti-heroes turn avengers

  • How a young couple’s death made India and Pakistan reopen the ‘bridge to peace’ – briefly
    8

    How a young couple’s death made India and Pakistan reopen the ‘bridge to peace’ – briefly
  • Beyond the hype, millet cultivation is a challenge
    9

    Beyond the hype, millet cultivation is a challenge
  • ‘Quality translation is important to increase readership’: AJ Thomas, editor of ‘100 Indian Stories’
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    ‘Quality translation is important to increase readership’: AJ Thomas, editor of ‘100 Indian Stories’
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Artist Adrita Das attempts to satirise our phone camera obsessions.

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Jul 08, 2017 · 02:50 pm
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    Start the week with a film: A colour-coded final exit in ‘The Room Next Door’
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