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]In Mumu Shelley, a heartwarming tale of finding connections in unexpected places
Published on Jul 01, 2024 08:00 AM IST
How two women, worlds and ages apart from each other, hang out on a night they are forced to spend together in this funny, absurdist tale
HistoriCity | Delhi’s place of pride in the gay rights movement in India
As this year’s pride month draws to a close let’s look back at the history of legal battles fought over the now-decriminalised Section 377
Published on Jun 30, 2024 10:22 PM IST
Kallakurichi hooch tragedy reignites debate over prohibition in Tamil Nadu
Historian AK Perumal recalled that prohibition was a key campaign issue in the first general election held to the Madras legislative assembly in 1937
Unprecedented Hajj heat: Mercury spikes 2.5 degree Celsius above previous record
Scientists call it an ‘uncommon event’; heatwaves driven by human-induced climate change with a minor role in natural variability
Published on Jun 30, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Tracing the historical evolution of the Enemy Agents Ordinance, 1948
Primary criticism against the act is that existing legislations are equipped to handle relevant issues
Published on Jun 30, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Once a powerful regional force, the SAD is now a shadow of its former self
The political journey ahead will not be easy for the Akali party chief particularly when a few leaders have expressed dissent.
Published on Jun 29, 2024 07:59 PM IST
Delhi: A heat island deep in water
The monsoon chaos in Delhi raises serious questions about the relevance of existing disaster management plans, building bylaws and the city’s drainage system.
Published on Jun 29, 2024 07:12 PM IST
AK Jain
India’s fraying garment industry needs a stitch in time under Modi 3.0
PM Modi’s government wants to beat China in garment exports. But India’s fast fashion factory dreams are unravelling as it sheds global market share.
Published on Jun 29, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Road from Kerala to Keralam laid over a path of cultural identity, politics
Cultural discrepancies are coming to the fore in Kerala only now, and the name change signals the transition of cultural expression from one class to another.
Published on Jun 28, 2024 08:15 AM IST
Arundhati Roy in India: An oxymoron of democracy
Roy has been a flag waver of dissent in the country. She has been an unrelenting critic of the Modi administration and its impact on India's democratic fabric
Published on Jun 28, 2024 07:30 AM IST
In Assam, unwarranted killings, forced evictions sully wildlife conservation
Assam government must understand that no wildlife conservation programme can succeed if it alienates agrarian communities that are part of the natural ecosystem
Published on Jun 28, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Patna HC judgment on reservation and its implications on future quota policies
The principle of a 50% limit on quota is based on the idea of balancing the demand for social equity without undermining the principles of merit and equity
Published on Jun 27, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Ruling Mahayuti back to the drawing table in its bid to retain power in state
The challenge before the Mahayuti is to win back voters, find a solution to the alienation of Marathas and prevent voting for the MVA by Dalits and Muslims.
Published on Jun 27, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Continuity in ‘neighbourhood first’ policy evident in Modi 3.0
It’s evident that Bangladesh PM’s India visit, the first by any head of government in Modi 3.0, also brings to light Nepal and Bhutan as important partners.
Published on Jun 27, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Taliban laud cricket team’s success but where are the women, question activists
While celebrating the men’s cricket team’s success, people can’t forget that women are still banned from playing any sports
Published on Jun 26, 2024 09:24 PM IST
With two ministers from Telangana in Cabinet, the BJP's focus on the state
The BJP's story in Telangana is far beyond the eight seats it won. The party’s vote share increased from 19.45% in 2019 to 35.08% this year.
Published on Jun 26, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Explained: The Post Office Act, 2023 and concerns about privacy infringement
While the present Act aims to modernise India Post, the absence of safeguards and the retention of colonial-era draconian provisions raise significant concerns.
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 07:00 PM IST
Julian Assange's guilty plea signals the end of a years-long legal saga
Assange is set to plead guilty to violating the Espionage Act, ending his years-long battle with the United States that had implications for press freedom.
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 05:57 PM IST
Justice robbed by mobs: Blasphemy in Pakistan
In Pakistan, religion is seemingly weaponised against fellow Muslims (and other non-Muslim minorities) to derive moral supremacy
Published on Jun 25, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Why Putin and Kim Jong-un’s alliance has sparked concerns in the West
The Russia-North Korea Treaty has caused a stir globally, especially with its commitment to mutual military assistance and opposition to unilateral sanctions
Published on Jun 25, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Nandan Unnikrishnan
Cal HC ruling for 1% reservation to trans persons is move in right direction
The judgment, even if it is upheld by the appellate courts and is implemented in earnest, may not provide social and educational empowerment to transgenders.
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 08:40 PM IST
Explained: Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act
Different states already have legislation to check unfair practices but the same do not seem to have had any impact in putting an end to paper leaks.
Published on Jun 24, 2024 05:48 PM IST
Eye on the Middle East | Drones and deterrence in the Israel-Hezbollah dynamic
Hezbollah's unprecedented drone footage over Israel's Haifa Port represents a strategic shift in the use of drones.
Published on Jun 23, 2024 10:00 AM IST
How an ancient Buddhist vihara became a multicultural centre of learning
Nalanda, a preeminent centre of Buddhist and Indian learning, was renowned for its integration of Buddhist and Indian educational systems
Published on Jun 23, 2024 09:00 AM IST
In TN, where people who cannot afford expensive IMFL turn to bootleg alcohol
In February this year, the M K Stalin-led DMK government increased the price of IMFL available through the state-owned distribution network TASMAC.
Yemen's powerful tribal leaders are key to jailed Nimisha Priya's release
A unique aspect of Yemen's culture is the significant influence wielded by tribal leaders. Convincing them and gaining favour in a case like this is not easy.
Published on Jun 21, 2024 09:15 PM IST
India’s anti-conversion laws and related court judgments through the decades
The SC, through its decisions, has protected relevant rights under Articles 25 and 26, stressing how the right to choose religion is a natural right of choice.
Published on Jun 20, 2024 11:42 PM IST
₹500 crore sea view mansion built by Jagan Reddy govt in focus under TDP rule
Former ministers in Reddy’s government suggest only ₹450 crore was spent on the sea-facing property which overlooks famous Ramakrishna beach in Visakhapatnam
Published on Jun 20, 2024 11:34 PM IST
“High level” review on Manipur shows that New Delhi wants to take back control
Any dialogue must be truly inclusive and justice-centric. It should directly address the core socio-political grievances of both communities
Published on Jun 20, 2024 09:35 PM IST
London to Calcutta on a hippie bus: Around (part of) the world in £85
In 1956, the first such bus set out from London with about two dozen passengers. The bus tour left London on April 15, 1957, and reached Calcutta on June 5.
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 05:53 PM IST