Stoking embers of literary discord
Political parties there are jousting over three chaupais (quatrains) in the text that purportedly show Shudras and women in a poor light.
Ideas of a Republic
Political grandstanding, parades, rallies, and yatras might be par for the political course of action.
Grappling with predators
Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia, along with wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Ravi Dahiya had staged a 3-day long sit-in protest at Jantar...
Get a handle on the truth
The film deals with Narendra Modi’s handling of the Godhra riots when he was Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2002, an issue that was much debated in...
Oliver Twist moment of media
The Centre has pledged to side with the Indian media in its tussle with the Big Tech majors.
Unleashing the populace
Analysts observing the working-age population of China surmise that it is a big challenge for a country to avoid a scenario where it grows old before...
‘Gene makeup can be used to target political dissidents’
“Your genetic makeup is unique to you, extraordinarily unique to you. It’s not shared by anyone else unless you have an identical twin. Even fraternal...
Why people believe in conspiracy theories and how to respond
Conspiracies, where powerful figures secretly plot to undermine something or someone, do exist. However, conspiracists insist their theories are true...
