J&K: How Govt’s Reservation Policy Ahead of Polls Is a Setback for Job Seekers
"While the reservation per se has seldom been a thorny issue in the Muslim-majority region, it is the percentage of allocation of quotas that has triggered a political outrage," writes Shakir Mir. Read here.
"While the reservation per se has seldom been a thorny issue in the Muslim-majority region, it is the percentage of allocation of quotas that has triggered a political outrage," writes Shakir Mir. Read here.
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Vistara Crisis: 'My Elderly Mom & I Were Stranded at B'luru Airport for 12 Hrs'
#MyReport | "If they didn't have pilots to fly, Vistara could have easily informed passengers earlier. I had to linger for 12 hours at the Bengaluru airport with my 64-year-old mother," writes Pragyaditya Das, a passenger. Read here.
#MyReport | "If they didn't have pilots to fly, Vistara could have easily informed passengers earlier. I had to linger for 12 hours at the Bengaluru airport with my 64-year-old mother," writes Pragyaditya Das, a passenger. Read here.
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'Blame it on AI': How 'Deepfakes' Become an Easy Excuse to Dismiss Reality
In political communication, the term 'fake news' has always been thrown around to dismiss any criticism against political leaders. Recently, the blame has shifted to "AI and deepfake technology," writes Rujuta Thete. Read here.
In political communication, the term 'fake news' has always been thrown around to dismiss any criticism against political leaders. Recently, the blame has shifted to "AI and deepfake technology," writes Rujuta Thete. Read here.
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Despite Progress, Why is Female Sterilisation Still the Top Contraceptive?
Despite strides in gender equality, women continue to bear the brunt of sterilisation procedures, often facing financial burdens and mental toll. What is also unfortunate is that women are not made aware of these associated risks either, write Samah Qundeel and Syed Muskan. Read here.
Despite strides in gender equality, women continue to bear the brunt of sterilisation procedures, often facing financial burdens and mental toll. What is also unfortunate is that women are not made aware of these associated risks either, write Samah Qundeel and Syed Muskan. Read here.
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The Manmohan Years Saw Unbridled Press Freedom. It is a Different Story Today
"The highs and lows of #ManmohanSingh's tenure have been recorded in detail but in chronicling his many achievements and qualities, media persons have overlooked a key element of those ten years: press freedom," writes Anita Katyal. Read here.
"The highs and lows of #ManmohanSingh's tenure have been recorded in detail but in chronicling his many achievements and qualities, media persons have overlooked a key element of those ten years: press freedom," writes Anita Katyal. Read here.
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Caste Census, J&K Statehood, LGBTQ+ Civil Unions: Congress Manifesto Promises
Full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, caste census across the country, recognising LGBTQIA+ civil unions are some of the promises that the Congress party has made in its manifesto for Lok Sabha elections 2024. Read here.
Full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, caste census across the country, recognising LGBTQIA+ civil unions are some of the promises that the Congress party has made in its manifesto for Lok Sabha elections 2024. Read here.
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Health Ministry Issues Heatwave Guidelines: How to Protect Against Extreme Heat?
The IMD has sounded an alert for heat waves and “extreme heat conditions” in the country between April-June. We spoke to doctors to understand how heat waves impact our health. Garima Sadhwani reports. Read here.
The IMD has sounded an alert for heat waves and “extreme heat conditions” in the country between April-June. We spoke to doctors to understand how heat waves impact our health. Garima Sadhwani reports. Read here.
'Just for a Change': Will Suresh Gopi's Christian Outreach Pay Off in Thrissur?
"I am leaning towards Suresh Gopi this time because there needs to be a change. It shouldn't be just the Congress and the Communists in Kerala. Just a few people sitting in Parliament – what is the use?" a voter told Meenakshy Sasikumar. Read here.
"I am leaning towards Suresh Gopi this time because there needs to be a change. It shouldn't be just the Congress and the Communists in Kerala. Just a few people sitting in Parliament – what is the use?" a voter told Meenakshy Sasikumar. Read here.
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Explained: Here's Why Dev Patel's Monkey Man Release Has Been Postponed In India
Aditi Suryavanshi explains why the release of Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man has been pushed in India & the controversy surrounding the film. Read here.
Aditi Suryavanshi explains why the release of Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man has been pushed in India & the controversy surrounding the film. Read here.
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'Intimacy Is a Skill’: Tête-À-Tête With Bollywood's First Intimacy Director
It was her love for the performing arts that led her to train herself as an actor and then discover the need for intimacy professionals in the film industry, reports Shoma A Chatterji. Read here.
It was her love for the performing arts that led her to train herself as an actor and then discover the need for intimacy professionals in the film industry, reports Shoma A Chatterji. Read here.
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Sunday View: The Best Weekend Opinion Reads, Curated Just for You
How about starting your Sunday with some thought-provoking opinion pieces? Here's a list of weekend reads, curated just for you on Sunday View. Read here.
How about starting your Sunday with some thought-provoking opinion pieces? Here's a list of weekend reads, curated just for you on Sunday View. Read here.
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Gen Z Voters Are Anxious About Climate Crisis. Can Formal Education on It Help?
"A majority of young voters’ awareness about climate change appears to have been formed outside of formal education," write Pallavi Phatak & Priyanka Thirumurthy. Read here.
"A majority of young voters’ awareness about climate change appears to have been formed outside of formal education," write Pallavi Phatak & Priyanka Thirumurthy. Read here.
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Ex-Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat Explains Discourse Around VVPATs & EVMs
The Supreme Court on 1 April issued a notice to the ECI on a petition seeking the tallying of all VVPAT slips to verify votes cast through EVMs. Former CEC OP Rawat explains how VVPATs work and what the petition is all about. Watch here.
The Supreme Court on 1 April issued a notice to the ECI on a petition seeking the tallying of all VVPAT slips to verify votes cast through EVMs. Former CEC OP Rawat explains how VVPATs work and what the petition is all about. Watch here.
The Tigers of Tadoba: The Wild’s Guide to Having a Good Life
"It's like living in a perpetual silent retreat, free from the incessant buzz of notifications and social media drama. No wonder the tigers seem so serene and composed," writes Akhil Bakshi. Read here.
"It's like living in a perpetual silent retreat, free from the incessant buzz of notifications and social media drama. No wonder the tigers seem so serene and composed," writes Akhil Bakshi. Read here.
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Sanjay Singh's Bail is a Major Boost for AAP Both Strategically and Morally
In the tumultuous landscape of Indian politics, the recent release of Sanjay Singh, a Rajya Sabha MP and key strategist for the AAP, has sent ripples across the political spectrum, writes Sayantan Ghosh. Read here.
In the tumultuous landscape of Indian politics, the recent release of Sanjay Singh, a Rajya Sabha MP and key strategist for the AAP, has sent ripples across the political spectrum, writes Sayantan Ghosh. Read here.
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Electoral Bonds: Gujarat Dalit Farmer 'Tricked' Into Donating Rs 10 Crore to BJP
A Dalit farmer in Gujarat has alleged that his family was 'tricked' into donating Rs 11 crore to BJP and Shiv Sena in electoral bonds. Under the scanner is a land deal, employee of an Adani-linked firm, and a local BJP leader. Himanshi Dahiya reports. Read here.
A Dalit farmer in Gujarat has alleged that his family was 'tricked' into donating Rs 11 crore to BJP and Shiv Sena in electoral bonds. Under the scanner is a land deal, employee of an Adani-linked firm, and a local BJP leader. Himanshi Dahiya reports. Read here.
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‘A Vicious Cycle’: Decoding the Complex Link Between Obesity and Mental Health
People with obesity often find it difficult to cope with the social stigma and their negative body image, which can perpetuate self-loathing and toxic patterns of behaviour, say experts. How can one break out of this vicious cycle? Anoushka Rajesh writes. Read here.
People with obesity often find it difficult to cope with the social stigma and their negative body image, which can perpetuate self-loathing and toxic patterns of behaviour, say experts. How can one break out of this vicious cycle? Anoushka Rajesh writes. Read here.
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Operation Ganga Jal: With the Jats Revolting, Is BJP in Deep Water in Rajasthan?
"With a large chunk of the community opposing the BJP with Ganga Jal oaths, the Saffron brigade’s task has turned tougher in East Rajasthan," writes Rajan Mahan. Read here.
"With a large chunk of the community opposing the BJP with Ganga Jal oaths, the Saffron brigade’s task has turned tougher in East Rajasthan," writes Rajan Mahan. Read here.
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The NRI Vote in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections: How Much Does It Matter?
The level of enthusiasm among NRIs for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections shows that Indian politics transcends geographical boundaries. But how much does the NRI vote actually matter in the election? Sakshat Chandok explains. Read here.
The level of enthusiasm among NRIs for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections shows that Indian politics transcends geographical boundaries. But how much does the NRI vote actually matter in the election? Sakshat Chandok explains. Read here.
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GYAN: How Has Modi Govt Fared on Poverty, Youth, Farmers, and Women Empowerment?
The BJP's manifesto is likely to focus on Garib (poor), Yuva (youth), Annadata (farmers) and Nari (women empowerment). But how well has the incumbent government performed with respect to these four categories? Deepanshu Mohan and Aditi Desai write. Read here.
The BJP's manifesto is likely to focus on Garib (poor), Yuva (youth), Annadata (farmers) and Nari (women empowerment). But how well has the incumbent government performed with respect to these four categories? Deepanshu Mohan and Aditi Desai write. Read here.
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