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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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View from the Margins: A queer rights activist on why he prefers Modi and the BJP
Ankit Bhuptani believes the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act was ‘a civilisational duty’. A possible third term for the BJP gives him hope.
Nolina Minj
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Faith and spirituality: How Kordabbu, or Daivaraja Babbu Swami, became a revered spirit in Tulu Nadu
An excerpt from ‘Daiva: Discovering the Extraordinary World of Spirit Worship’, by K Hari Kumar.
K Hari Kumar
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How India’s weak international stand on plastic pollution harms Indians
In negotiations, India has failed to support comprehensive solutions to the problem. Its own citizens suffer the worst health consequences of plastic pollution.
Vaishnavi Rathore
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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View from the Margins: A queer rights activist on why he prefers Modi and the BJP
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‘What use is a bullet train to us?’ In Maharashtra’s Palghar, tribal anger at BJP over lack of jobs
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Lok Sabha polls: PM Modi declares assets worth Rs 3.02 crore, says he owns no houses or cars
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How tourist taxes help is unclear but more destinations are looking to charge visitors
These additional costs have drawn criticism but have done little to put off visitors.
Rhys ap Gwilym, The Conversation & Linda Osti, The Conversation
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How India’s solar energy future is being dimmed by unenthusiastic electricity distribution firms
Power supply companies, already suffering heavy losses, are often reluctant to compensate customers who send extra energy back to the grid.
Bhasker Tripathi, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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By Sunjeev Sahota: Nayan sees Helen around town. He’s drawn to her, though he doesn’t know why
An excerpt from ‘The Spoiled Heart’, by Sunjeev Sahota.
Sunjeev Sahota
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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