Opinion | "In India, there is a history of sporting icons, especially cricketers, trying their luck in politics. Mainstream political parties very often see value in their sporting persona and field them to exploit their popularity for political gains," writes Abhinava Srivastava.
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Opinion | "There is bound to be a massive protest and agitation from other states if the 'special category state' status is granted to any or both of Andhra Pradesh and Bihar." Subhash Chandra Garg explains why.
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On 15 June, communal violence erupted in Telangana's Medak after an alleged mob associated with the BJP and the VHP accused two madrasas in the area of harbouring cows for slaughter on their premises. Meenakshy reports.
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"The phrase 'quality of life' is used so blithely now that it often glosses over what constitutes a good quality of life. For our purpose, it may make sense to consider what determines the 'quality of death,'" write Smriti Rana and Dr Parth Sharma.
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