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    The Congolese philosopher who liberated ‘Africa’ from the chains of Western thought
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    Four questions Indians must ask about Operation Sindoor
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    A new book examines the repercussions of shutting the Indian Railways network during Covid-19
  • Rush Hour: India denies US claims on trade threat, order blocking ‘4PM News’ lifted and more
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    Rush Hour: India denies US claims on trade threat, order blocking ‘4PM News’ lifted and more
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    Interview: US claiming credit for ceasefire sets Indian foreign policy back by decades
  • In Manipur, Kuki-Zo women are protesting customary ‘settlement’ of rape, domestic violence cases
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    In Manipur, Kuki-Zo women are protesting customary ‘settlement’ of rape, domestic violence cases
  • Why the trade deal with India is a strategic win for the UK
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    Why the trade deal with India is a strategic win for the UK
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    ‘A period of transformation’: Why Marathi film ‘April May 99’ couldn’t have been set in another year
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    Why India’s censorship of news media online without stating reasons is unlawful
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    Why the India-Pakistan ceasefire is giving Modi supporters heartburn
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Video: Why do people in power get away with making unscientific and ridiculous statements?

Dr Tejal Kanitkar, Assistant Professor at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, debunks everyday obscurantism.

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Jan 15, 2018 · 06:12 pm
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    Rush Hour: India denies US claims on trade threat, order blocking ‘4PM News’ lifted and more
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