Ghaziabad: Minor Rape Survivor's Name 'Cut' From School, Decision Revoked Later
TW: contains descriptions of sexual assault | The school's Principal told the minor rape survivor's sister that she should not come to the school and that they should "get her married," her father told Aliza Noor. Read here.
TW: contains descriptions of sexual assault | The school's Principal told the minor rape survivor's sister that she should not come to the school and that they should "get her married," her father told Aliza Noor. Read here.
Cambodia's Cyber Slave Camps: The Story of the Keralites Who Escaped
In March, it was reported that 5000 Indians had been forced into cyber-slavery in Cambodia. In April, the government issued an advisory notice stating that Indian nationals are being lured by false promises of lucrative jobs in Cambodia and Laos. Rejimon Kuttappan reports. Read here.
In March, it was reported that 5000 Indians had been forced into cyber-slavery in Cambodia. In April, the government issued an advisory notice stating that Indian nationals are being lured by false promises of lucrative jobs in Cambodia and Laos. Rejimon Kuttappan reports. Read here.
Varun Grover Interview: 'Satyajit Ray Put His Strongest Themes in That One Film'
Celebrated writer, poet, lyricist, comedian and filmmaker Varun Grover sits down with Amborish Roychoudhury an interview. Varun talks about his early influences, his favourite films from Rakhwala to Satyajit Ray, and busts some popular myths about storytelling. Read here.
Celebrated writer, poet, lyricist, comedian and filmmaker Varun Grover sits down with Amborish Roychoudhury an interview. Varun talks about his early influences, his favourite films from Rakhwala to Satyajit Ray, and busts some popular myths about storytelling. Read here.
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It Pays to Be Truthful. The Govt Must Release the June GST Data Immediately
Opinion | "For reasons that remain a mystery, the government decided to celebrate the GST anniversary by stopping the release of monthly GST data on 1 July. Why did it take this step? How poor were the GST revenue receipts? Can it hide this data for long?" writes Subhash Chandra Garg. Read here.
Opinion | "For reasons that remain a mystery, the government decided to celebrate the GST anniversary by stopping the release of monthly GST data on 1 July. Why did it take this step? How poor were the GST revenue receipts? Can it hide this data for long?" writes Subhash Chandra Garg. Read here.
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Hamare Baarah: Misinterpretation and Selective Presentation of Facts
"’Hamare Baarah’ suggests that Muslims are responsible for India's large population. However, it fails to illustrate, if it’s a social message, how this population growth hinders national development." Ravi Singh Chhikara & Rishabh Attri explain. Read here.
"’Hamare Baarah’ suggests that Muslims are responsible for India's large population. However, it fails to illustrate, if it’s a social message, how this population growth hinders national development." Ravi Singh Chhikara & Rishabh Attri explain. Read here.
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Amidst Visuals of a Lavish Wedding, Are We Ignoring Some ‘Kaafi Real’ Issues?
Between ailing citizens and celebrities dressed to the nines at an extravagant wedding, our news cycle is a 'Kaafi Real' glimpse at our shifting priorities. Read here.
Between ailing citizens and celebrities dressed to the nines at an extravagant wedding, our news cycle is a 'Kaafi Real' glimpse at our shifting priorities. Read here.
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Podcast: Why Do We Love Violent Movies? (ft. Kill & Animal)
In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo dives into the world of cinematic violence inspired by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat's latest film, 'Kill'. Why are we so fascinated by violent films? What's the relationship between cinema and violence? Read here.
In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo dives into the world of cinematic violence inspired by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat's latest film, 'Kill'. Why are we so fascinated by violent films? What's the relationship between cinema and violence? Read here.
'Promising Future, Did Well in Studies': Agniveer's Death in Agra Shocks Family
TW: Suicide | Srikant Kumar Chaudhary, a 22-year-old Agniveer, was found dead while on sentry duty at the Air Force Station in Uttar Pradesh's Agra on 2 July in a suspected case of death by suicide. What did his family members say? Read here.
TW: Suicide | Srikant Kumar Chaudhary, a 22-year-old Agniveer, was found dead while on sentry duty at the Air Force Station in Uttar Pradesh's Agra on 2 July in a suspected case of death by suicide. What did his family members say? Read here.
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Indoor Air Pollution Kills: What's Keeping Indians From Switching to LPG Stoves?
In India, 27 of every 1,000 babies and children die due to exposure to dirty cooking fuels, according to a recent study conducted in the US. Anoushka Rajesh speaks to residents of Bhadola village in North Delhi to find out why more families are not switching to clean LPG gas stoves. Read here.
In India, 27 of every 1,000 babies and children die due to exposure to dirty cooking fuels, according to a recent study conducted in the US. Anoushka Rajesh speaks to residents of Bhadola village in North Delhi to find out why more families are not switching to clean LPG gas stoves. Read here.
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Mosque Attacked, Homes Torched at Kolhapur's Vishalgad Fort Over Encroachment
Mosque attacked, houses torched, villagers thrashed: How a protest against alleged illegal encroachment led by former MP Sambhai Raje turned violent and communal clashes erupted at Kolhapur's Vishalgad fort. Eshwar reports. Read here.
Mosque attacked, houses torched, villagers thrashed: How a protest against alleged illegal encroachment led by former MP Sambhai Raje turned violent and communal clashes erupted at Kolhapur's Vishalgad fort. Eshwar reports. Read here.
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Paintepur, Pathos and Pain: A Muharram in the Memory of My Grandfather
Opinion | "As the question of remembrance, memory and mourning over the incidents of Karbala looms large in these days of mourning, I recount here the proceedings of Muharram in Paintepur, a village near Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh," writes Lubna Irfan. Read here.
Opinion | "As the question of remembrance, memory and mourning over the incidents of Karbala looms large in these days of mourning, I recount here the proceedings of Muharram in Paintepur, a village near Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh," writes Lubna Irfan. Read here.
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Week after PM Modi's Russia Visit, Indians 'Trapped' in War Yet to be Rescued
Almost a week after PM Narendra Modi visited Russia and exchanged hugs with President Putin, the Indians "trapped" in the Russian Army & “forced” into fighting the Ukraine war are yet to be rescued, and their families await answers. Jaspreet Singh writes. Read here.
Almost a week after PM Narendra Modi visited Russia and exchanged hugs with President Putin, the Indians "trapped" in the Russian Army & “forced” into fighting the Ukraine war are yet to be rescued, and their families await answers. Jaspreet Singh writes. Read here.
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Stop Using Deadnames: The Problems With Trans IRS Officer's Media Coverage
Last week, the Indian government approved a transgender IRS officer’s request to remove his deadname from records. In spite of this, the media used M Anukathir Surya’s deadname & pronouns 'she/her'. Pratikshya Mishra explains why this sets a harmful precedent. Read here.
Last week, the Indian government approved a transgender IRS officer’s request to remove his deadname from records. In spite of this, the media used M Anukathir Surya’s deadname & pronouns 'she/her'. Pratikshya Mishra explains why this sets a harmful precedent. Read here.
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'We Won't Stop Protesting Until Bangladesh Does Away with Quota System'
My Report | "Why give a 30 percent reservation to the children and grandchildren of freedom fighters, who constitute only 0.13 percent of the country's population?" asks Maharnab Paul Mugdha, a student from Bangladesh. Read here.
My Report | "Why give a 30 percent reservation to the children and grandchildren of freedom fighters, who constitute only 0.13 percent of the country's population?" asks Maharnab Paul Mugdha, a student from Bangladesh. Read here.
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Migraine, Anxiety, Depression: PhD Scholars at Jamia Allege Harassment By Guide
TW: details of sexual harassment | Three PhD scholars from Delhi’s Jamia Millia Islamia have alleged that their supervisor, a senior faculty member, has been harassing them mentally and sexually over the last couple of years. Aakriti Handa reports. Read here.
TW: details of sexual harassment | Three PhD scholars from Delhi’s Jamia Millia Islamia have alleged that their supervisor, a senior faculty member, has been harassing them mentally and sexually over the last couple of years. Aakriti Handa reports. Read here.
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'Leaders With Constitution in Hand Never Even Opened It': Chandra Shekhar Azad
Azad Samaj Party chief Chandra Shekhar speaks exclusively to Quint Hindi's Shadab Moizee. What did he say on Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, Mayawati, Akash Anand, the INDIA Bloc, and the BJP? Watch here.
Azad Samaj Party chief Chandra Shekhar speaks exclusively to Quint Hindi's Shadab Moizee. What did he say on Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, Mayawati, Akash Anand, the INDIA Bloc, and the BJP? Watch here.
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'Would True Shivaji Bhakts Torch Homes & Loot Women?': Kolhapur Violence Victims
"They snatched women's chains, looted ration from shops. True Shivaji bhakts will never do such things:" As protest against encroachments on Kolhapur's Vishalgad fort turned violent on 14 July, Gajapur village locals recall horrors. Eshwar reports. Read here.
"They snatched women's chains, looted ration from shops. True Shivaji bhakts will never do such things:" As protest against encroachments on Kolhapur's Vishalgad fort turned violent on 14 July, Gajapur village locals recall horrors. Eshwar reports. Read here.
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Muharram & Resistance: 'Free Palestine' Badges, Slogans at Procession in Kashmir
Thousands of Shia Muslims took out a Muharram procession in Srinagar. But this year, something unique took place. Along with regular flags inscribed with religious verses, a distinctive flag emerged - that of Palestine. Aiman Fayaz & Umar Dar report. Read here.
Thousands of Shia Muslims took out a Muharram procession in Srinagar. But this year, something unique took place. Along with regular flags inscribed with religious verses, a distinctive flag emerged - that of Palestine. Aiman Fayaz & Umar Dar report. Read here.
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Oman Mosque Attack: An Indian Expat's Tribute to the Secular & Inclusive Nation
Opinion | "Oman turned out to be the most peaceful, apolitical, & beautiful country ever for my family. That is why when I heard about a mosque attack, it was the last place on earth I imagined for the tragedy to have taken place," writes Preet Sethi. Read here.
Opinion | "Oman turned out to be the most peaceful, apolitical, & beautiful country ever for my family. That is why when I heard about a mosque attack, it was the last place on earth I imagined for the tragedy to have taken place," writes Preet Sethi. Read here.
'US Was My Only Home': The Story of Indian Man Forced to Self-Deport to Taiwan
Roshan Taroll came to the US when he was just 10 years old and grew up as a regular kid in Boston. His life was turned upside down, however, when he aged out of the green card process and was forced to self deport to Taiwan. This is his story — a story of loss, perseverance, and hope. Read here.
Roshan Taroll came to the US when he was just 10 years old and grew up as a regular kid in Boston. His life was turned upside down, however, when he aged out of the green card process and was forced to self deport to Taiwan. This is his story — a story of loss, perseverance, and hope. Read here.