‘Didn’t Get Any Credit’: Journalist Nivedita Jha on Bhumi Pednekar's ‘Bhakshak’
Bhumi Pednekar-starrer ‘Bhakshak’ is reportedly inspired by Bihar’s Muzaffarpur Shelter Home case. In an interview with The Quint's Shadab Moizee, journalist Nivedita Jha, who covered the case closely, said that she wasn’t given “any credit” by the filmmakers. Watch here.
Bhumi Pednekar-starrer ‘Bhakshak’ is reportedly inspired by Bihar’s Muzaffarpur Shelter Home case. In an interview with The Quint's Shadab Moizee, journalist Nivedita Jha, who covered the case closely, said that she wasn’t given “any credit” by the filmmakers. Watch here.
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Lok Sabha 2024: Can Annamalai Be BJP's Talisman in Tamil Nadu?
"Effectively, both Modi and Annamalai would be launching the Lok Sabha campaign of the BJP for Tamil Nadu, though some observers say that Annamalai, like Modi, campaigns around the year anyway," writes Sutanu Guru. Read here.
"Effectively, both Modi and Annamalai would be launching the Lok Sabha campaign of the BJP for Tamil Nadu, though some observers say that Annamalai, like Modi, campaigns around the year anyway," writes Sutanu Guru. Read here.
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'Is Caste Pride Worth Killing Someone?': Family of Dalit Man Hacked in Chennai
(Trigger Warning) | "Who are they to decide who I can marry and who I can't? Should we look at someone's caste before falling in love with them?" Three days ago, a 22-year-old Dalit man was allegedly hacked to death by a gang, including his brother-in-law, in Chennai. Read here.
(Trigger Warning) | "Who are they to decide who I can marry and who I can't? Should we look at someone's caste before falling in love with them?" Three days ago, a 22-year-old Dalit man was allegedly hacked to death by a gang, including his brother-in-law, in Chennai. Read here.
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'Mass' Aadhaar Deactivations in West Bengal Raise More Questions Than Answers
"It's incumbent upon the government to give a detailed reason as to why somebody's Aadhaar is being deactivated," activist Anjali Bhardwaj told The Quint's Karan Mahadik, days after the Centre attributed the alleged mass deactivation of Aadhaar IDs to a "technical fault". Read here.
"It's incumbent upon the government to give a detailed reason as to why somebody's Aadhaar is being deactivated," activist Anjali Bhardwaj told The Quint's Karan Mahadik, days after the Centre attributed the alleged mass deactivation of Aadhaar IDs to a "technical fault". Read here.
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‘Genocide of Palestine’: US Airman Sets Himself on Fire Outside Israeli Embassy
A young man serving in the United States Air Force performed an act of self-immolation, setting himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington DC on Sunday, 25 February, to protest against Israel’s "genocide" in Gaza. Read here.
A young man serving in the United States Air Force performed an act of self-immolation, setting himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington DC on Sunday, 25 February, to protest against Israel’s "genocide" in Gaza. Read here.
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What the Congress-AAP Alliance Means for India's Political Landscape
"As the political landscape evolves, the AAP-Congress alliance stands as a testament to the power of collaboration and pragmatism in pursuit of shared objectives," writes Sayantan Ghosh. Read here.
"As the political landscape evolves, the AAP-Congress alliance stands as a testament to the power of collaboration and pragmatism in pursuit of shared objectives," writes Sayantan Ghosh. Read here.
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Skipping Breakfast To Reach Class on Time? Here’s Your Sign To Stop (and Eat)
Do you skip breakfast or start your day with just a cup of coffee? Experts say this habit could be why you feel tired all the time. Read here.
Do you skip breakfast or start your day with just a cup of coffee? Experts say this habit could be why you feel tired all the time. Read here.
BCCI Contract Drama: Example Made of Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer, a Good Start
BCCI revealed the central contracts for the senior players, notably omitting Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer. This decision follows the board's prior caution to players regarding participation in domestic cricket when not on national duty. Chandresh Narayan explores the intricacies of this unfolding narrative. Read here.
BCCI revealed the central contracts for the senior players, notably omitting Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer. This decision follows the board's prior caution to players regarding participation in domestic cricket when not on national duty. Chandresh Narayan explores the intricacies of this unfolding narrative. Read here.
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'Teachers Hit Him in Front of Friends': Kin of Boy Who Died by Suicide in Kerala
(Trigger Warning) The 13-year-old, who studied at a school in Alappuzha's Kattoor village, was found dead at his home after he was allegedly subjected to corporal punishment by two teachers on 15 Feb. Read more.
(Trigger Warning) The 13-year-old, who studied at a school in Alappuzha's Kattoor village, was found dead at his home after he was allegedly subjected to corporal punishment by two teachers on 15 Feb. Read more.
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BREAKING | West Bengal Police has arrested Shahjahan Sheikh, a TMC leader accused of sexual assault by several women in Sandeshkhali. Tap to read.
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After Protests Over 'Hate Crime', Hyderabad Uni to Frame Transgender Policy
In a significant development, University of Hyderabad (UoH) on 27 February said it would frame a transgender policy for the next academic year. The move came as a result of protests by students after the clothes of two trans women were allegedly burnt. Read here.
In a significant development, University of Hyderabad (UoH) on 27 February said it would frame a transgender policy for the next academic year. The move came as a result of protests by students after the clothes of two trans women were allegedly burnt. Read here.
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The Quint's Saptarshi Basak Honoured as Finalist at India UK Achievers Honours
Basak, was honoured for his comprehensive coverage of the 2023 Manipur violence.
Basak, was honoured for his comprehensive coverage of the 2023 Manipur violence.
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From Bold to Balanced: Why Men's Sexual Health Messaging Needs A Shift
"The narrative around men's sexual health has been predominantly product-driven, focusing on solutions like pills and supplements to 'fix' problems. However, this perspective is limiting and fails to address the root causes of these concerns," writes Poonam Muttreja. Read here.
"The narrative around men's sexual health has been predominantly product-driven, focusing on solutions like pills and supplements to 'fix' problems. However, this perspective is limiting and fails to address the root causes of these concerns," writes Poonam Muttreja. Read here.
Anti-Minority Trials: How Schools in Rajasthan Are Becoming BJP’s Hindutva Labs
"Even a broad outline of this episode is enough to underline that prejudice has trumped due process. The fundamental legal maxim – innocent until proven guilty – has been royally ignored in the rush to punish Muslim teachers," writes Rajan Mahan. Read here.
"Even a broad outline of this episode is enough to underline that prejudice has trumped due process. The fundamental legal maxim – innocent until proven guilty – has been royally ignored in the rush to punish Muslim teachers," writes Rajan Mahan. Read here.
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Bengaluru Cafe Blast: 9 Injured, Probe Ongoing to Determine Cause | What We Know
As many as nine people were injured in an explosion at a cafe in Bengaluru's Whitefield on Friday, 1 March, the police said. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya said that the incident seemed to be a 'clear case' of a bomb blast. Watch here.
As many as nine people were injured in an explosion at a cafe in Bengaluru's Whitefield on Friday, 1 March, the police said. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya said that the incident seemed to be a 'clear case' of a bomb blast. Watch here.
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‘Obesity Is a Ticking Timebomb in India’: Experts on New Lancet Study
Obesity in India, particularly among young children has increased manifold according to a new study published in the medical journal, Lancet on 29 February. Read here.
Obesity in India, particularly among young children has increased manifold according to a new study published in the medical journal, Lancet on 29 February. Read here.
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Showing Male Machismo in Movies? Do It Like Anurag Kashyap, Not Like Vanga
Violent men in movies have always captivated the Indian audience. But if you want to show male machismo, do it the Anurag Kashyap way, not the Sandeep Reddy Vanga way. Shuvaditya Bose writes. Read here.
Violent men in movies have always captivated the Indian audience. But if you want to show male machismo, do it the Anurag Kashyap way, not the Sandeep Reddy Vanga way. Shuvaditya Bose writes. Read here.
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'Saved 41 Lives, Got This in Return': DDA Razes Uttarkashi Rat-Hole Miner's Home
On 28 February, the DDA demolished the house of Vakeel Hassan, who was involved in rescuing 41 trapped workers in Uttarkashi's Silkayara tunnel, in an "anti-encroachment" drive. Watch Varsha Sriram's ground report from Delhi's Khajuri Khas where Hassan's house once stood. Watch here.
On 28 February, the DDA demolished the house of Vakeel Hassan, who was involved in rescuing 41 trapped workers in Uttarkashi's Silkayara tunnel, in an "anti-encroachment" drive. Watch Varsha Sriram's ground report from Delhi's Khajuri Khas where Hassan's house once stood. Watch here.
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HPV Vaccine: The Next Large-Scale Vaccination Drive Needed in India
Gynaecologist Dr Sharda Jain breaks down the impact of HPV on cervical cancer and the urgent need to make the vaccine more accessible by including it in the national vaccination program. Read more.
Gynaecologist Dr Sharda Jain breaks down the impact of HPV on cervical cancer and the urgent need to make the vaccine more accessible by including it in the national vaccination program. Read more.
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Electoral Bonds | The Way Forward: Tackling the pre-2017 System
"Exposure to public scrutiny is one of the known means for getting courageous and credible people to govern," write Shivani Kapoor & Shelly Mahajan. Read here.
"Exposure to public scrutiny is one of the known means for getting courageous and credible people to govern," write Shivani Kapoor & Shelly Mahajan. Read here.
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