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Reservation Bill: A new poll pill?

Reservation Bill: A new poll pill?

January 8, 2019

Hit hard by three assembly elections recently, the Modi government is promising 10 pc reservation for economically weaker section? Can it withstand the scrutiny of the judiciary? More importantly, will it be a game changer for Modi and his team in 2019 general election?

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The tale of a travelling art show

The tale of a travelling art show

December 31, 2018

Bringing the artists' culture on a canvas, this art show is trying to bridge the cultural gap between various audiences. Currently at display in New Delhi, it will be moving to Chennai and Singapore.

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Is freedom of speech compromised in a democratic country like India?

Is freedom of speech compromised in a democratic country like India?

December 27, 2018

"How much more freedom do you need in a country?" asks actor Anupam Kher in response to Naseeruddin Shah’s statement criticising mob violence and lynching incidents in the country.

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Farmers protest over the deepening agrarian crisis in India

Farmers protest over the deepening agrarian crisis in India

December 21, 2018

It is not just the uncertain nature that push the farmers toward desperate measures of protesting or ending their lives, but apathy from the government towards the agriculture sector has also undermined it.

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Looking back at COP24

Looking back at COP24

December 19, 2018

COP24 was the last chance to stave off climate disaster. At the end, a slow progression towards securing the future of earth is far lesser than what the climate justice activists had bargained for.

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The new age actors currently ruling Bollywood

The new age actors currently ruling Bollywood

December 18, 2018

Ayushmann Khurrana, Vicky Kaushal and Rajkummar Rao are the new age actors who have performed extremely well in 2018, with Ayushmann Khurrana having the kind of a year that most actors in Bollywood dream about - winning over audiences and critics with back-to-back successes.

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Six years have passed since the December 16 gang rape, but still no woman is safe in the country

Six years have passed since the December 16 gang rape, but still no woman is safe in the country

December 16, 2018

Women's safety in India remains extremely poor and despite harsher laws being put in place as well as special trial courts, savage attacks against women continue to be extremely high in India, a situation worsened by low conviction rates and high pendency of cases.

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Animators to recreate a popular Japanese show for India

Animators to recreate a popular Japanese show for India

December 15, 2018

The makers of hit Japanese children's show Ninja Hattori have partnered with Green Gold Animation Studios, the creators of a popular Indian animation franchise Chhota Bheem, to produce a new season of the long-running anime series that has a massive popularity in India.

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Eco-friendly jeans may be the future of sustainable living

Eco-friendly jeans may be the future of sustainable living

December 15, 2018

Denim jeans – whether ripped, straight, flared, vintage or raw – is one of the most adorned garment, but little does anyone know that from its fibre to wardrobe life, the good ol' jeans has a considerable ecological footprint.

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Bid goodbye to unhygienic toilets in Indian trains

Bid goodbye to unhygienic toilets in Indian trains

December 12, 2018

In an effort to maintain hygiene, Indian Railways has announced that it will set up electronic toilets in the railway coaches. They will be environment-friendly and will be initially installed in a coach in the LTT-Coimbatore Express to monitor its performance.

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Revisiting the story of Kedarnath

Revisiting the story of Kedarnath

December 10, 2018

The film Kedarnath revisits the mishap that had struck Uttarakhand in 2013 while sticking to the essence of Bollywood and having a love angle to it. Here is flashback to the disaster.

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Cop24: Developed nations likely to fall short of 2020 emission targets

Cop24: Developed nations likely to fall short of 2020 emission targets

December 8, 2018

A report issued by UN Environment said there is a considerable gap between countries’ current preparedness for climate change and the actual measures needed to get communities ready for a future of increasing climate risks.

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