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Help fund the most diverse Lok Sabha election coverage in 2024
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Constitution, cows, rations: Why Dalits in UP want to vote out the BJP
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With dance, music and humour, a hit play has brought to life the legend of Tansen
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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World beaters: Indian table tennis players mark an unprecedented rise with some big wins
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Educational technology sector is worth billions but little is known about how effective it is
The effects of edtech apps and programmes may even be negative. Some even show ads to children or use manipulative features to keep them hooked.
Natalia Kucirkova, The Conversation
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Opinion: ‘The New York Times’ and its undeserved Pulitzer
The prestigious newspaper’s coverage of the war on Gaza, like other Western media outlets, has exposed its tall claims of objectivity and impartiality.
Abbas Nasir, Dawn.com
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Fiction: For many years, Bhimnak Mahar’s family has suffered barbaric abuse by the upper castes
An excerpt from ‘Sanatan: A Novel’, by Sharankumar Limbale, translated from the Marathi by Paromita Sengupta.
Sharankumar Limbale & Paromita Sengupta
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Lok Sabha elections: Fifth phase records estimated voter turnout of 60.48%
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International Booker Prize 2024: Quick reviews of the six shortlisted novels
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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The test of time: A jail mulaqat with Umar Khalid
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Harmanpreet Singh – the calm leader and ruthless drag-flicker for team India
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For Ruskin Bond, a busy railway station has often been the best place to find – and write – a story
An excerpt from ‘The Hill of Enchantment: The Story of My Life as a Writer’, by Ruskin Bond.
Ruskin Bond
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The Delhi voter who quit journalism
Pranita Kulkarni joined the profession with a sense of idealism. Over the past decade, she grew dispirited as she saw the government crack down on the media.
Vaishnavi Rathore
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In her new book, Brinda Karat looks at the relationship between Hindutva, women, and hate speech
An excerpt from ‘Hindutva and Violence Against Women’, by Brinda Karat.
Brinda Karat
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Watch: Shyam Rangeela mimics famous politicians reacting to his nomination being rejected
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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Caught on camera: Streaking meteorite turns night sky blue across Portugal and Spain
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Watch: Ed Sheeran sings Punjabi remix of ‘Shape of You’, accompanied by Bhangra dancers