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Passing the Watermelon
Narendra Modi's presence in Israel is being read not just as a bilateral engagement, but as an endorsement of Israeli action in Gaza and the West Bank
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March 11, 2026
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For Phoolan, Who Wasn't a Devi
“Whether or not it is the Truth is no longer relevant. The point is that it will, (if it hasn’t already) - become the Truth. Phoolan Devi, the woman has ceased to be important. (Yes of course she exists. She has eyes, ears, limbs, hair etc. Even an address now) But she is suffering from a case of Legenditis. She’s only a version of herself. There are other versions of her that are jostling for attention. Particularly Shekhar Kapur’s “Truthful” one, which we are currently being bludgeoned into believing.”–Arundhati Roy in ‘The Great Indian Rape-Trick I’, on the film Bandit Queen by Shekhar Kapur based on Phoolan, whom he never met because he didn’t think he needed to meet her. The film was based on journalist Mala Sen’s book India’s Bandit Queen: The True Story of Phoolan Devi.
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March 11, 2026
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Prince Pervert
Are rumours of the death of the rule of law vastly exaggerated?
4 min |
March 11, 2026
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Together, Apart
Poonam Saxena's translations of Mannu Bhandari and Rajendra Yadav's memoirs present a portrait of the trailblazing Hindi writer-couple's marriage and of newly independent India
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March 11, 2026
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The Great Indian Rape Trick'
The trope of transforming sexual violence against women into a springboard for rage that can only be channelled through counter-violence has long served as a popular framework in cinema, both globally and in India
6 min |
March 11, 2026
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Sensational, Titillating, Factual
Reporting crimes against women is often designed to titillate rather than to
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March 11, 2026
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Working with Prashant Kishor
I was in a crowd of more than a hundred professionals. We were part of Team Prashant Kishor, waiting for him to arrive. It was the first time I was going to see him so closely in the Patna office.
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March 11, 2026
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The Big Boong
Perhaps Boong's recent BAFTA win, and the international attention it should bring to Manipur, will be the first step towards better things in a region that truly deserves it
6 min |
March 11, 2026
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Killer, but Make it Beautiful
When a woman commits a crime, the storytelling often drifts from the nature of the crime to her physical attributes, moral values and the idea that she has transgressed the roles assigned to her by society
7 min |
March 11, 2026
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Harnessing AI for a Future-Ready India
Eminent leaders from government, industry, and academia deliberated and explored the various facets of Al's impact on education and societal progress, aligning with national goals. The future of education cannot be designed in silos. It must be co-created by governments that set direction, universities that nurture inquiry, industries that bring scale, and society that provides purpose.
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March 01, 2026
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Adrift Identities
The term 'ethnicity' has always been a murky concept for me. It would not be a stretch to claim that I have always felt considerably estranged from culture itself, like a balloon left adrift in the air, floating in limbo, unknowing of its origin and destination.
3 min |
March 01, 2026
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The Memory Keepers
A handful of media enterprises have worked hard to keep the Dalit diasporic community informed of their roots and responsibilities
5 min |
March 01, 2026
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Everyday Muslim
As Hindi cinema, by and large, continues to fail to create films depicting the regular life of an Indian Muslim sans stereotyping, The Great Shamsuddin Family comes as a breath of fresh air
6 min |
March 01, 2026
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Anatomy of a Horror
In September 2025, survivor Marina Lacerda stood before the US Capitol and spoke publicly about Jeffrey Epstein for the first time. Her story, along with the account of Haley Robson, echoed the trajectory of many other victims, revealing a pattern of grooming, coercion and silence that endured for decades, and raising uncomfortable questions about power, accountability and whether justice has truly been served to Epstein's victims
9 min |
March 01, 2026
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The Audience is Present
Marina Abramović's work is active, alive and pressingly contemporary. At an uncannily youthful 79, she exudes an intimidating calm, despite the brutal images she guided us through at her lecture on the history of performance art last week at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale-from live fireworks against a man's leg to an eyeball being sliced open
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March 01, 2026
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The Master Manipulator
As a perfect facilitator, Jeffrey Epstein extended the perks of his sociopathic zeal-the kind of fun suitable for the world of dark web-to his peers. He offered a glimpse into some of the world's bigwigs without their masks
9 min |
March 01, 2026
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The Woman with the Dragon Tattoo
Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre's memoir was written in the hope of building a world where the powerful are held to account. It was published months after she died of suicide in 2025
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March 01, 2026
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Writing with Fire
The repeated, inhumane, and systematically careless violation of the basic tenet of universal value is what the Epstein files have made public
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March 01, 2026
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Teflon of Power
In the US, the Epstein disclosures have opened a window into the lives of the rich and the famous, but no action has been taken. In Europe, however, heads have rolled
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March 01, 2026
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The Rot at the Top
The names in the Epstein files being made public have led to a wave of resignations and other uncomfortable fallouts for high-profile people
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March 01, 2026
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Odisha's Cultural Renaissance: Preserving Odia Heritage, Empowering Future Generations
The decision to invest heavily in art and culture signals confidence: Odisha resurrects its roots as it steps into the future by commemorating the sons of the soil who brought glory to the state.
4 min |
March 01, 2026
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Bad Karma
The time is right to dissect the dynamics of the spiritual wellness industry and shine the light of accountability on the powerful figures who drive it
4 min |
March 01, 2026
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"Stay Out of Politics"
The “movies can change the world, but not in a political way” stance at the Berlin Film Festival paves the way for a counter-art for art’s sake is a pretence that can no longer hold up
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March 01, 2026
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The Algorithm of Trauma
As the Eipstein files resurface, are we seeking justice or feeding a system that turns suffering into spectacle?
5 min |
March 01, 2026
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Ethical AI Key to India's Progress
“No scientific advancement should harm humanity. Technology must ultimately help people live happier, more prosperous, and dignified lives.” Hon’ble Vice President C P Radhakrishnan highlighted the importance of responsible and ethical AI. “AI must augment human intelligence and be guided by ethical, inclusive, indigenous, and globally impactful principles for the benefit of mankind.”
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March 01, 2026
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A Page One Silence
In the US, the response to the Epstein files and their importance has been filtered through a media ecosystem constrained by legal risk, economic fragility and proximity to power
5 min |
March 01, 2026
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Complicit to the Core
If men choose silence in the face of sexual assaults on women and children, there will, sadly, be no last man standing
4 min |
March 01, 2026
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AI Evolution-The Maha Kumbh of AI
AI Evolution: Mahakumbh of Artificial Intelligence\", a flagship national conclave of the Outlook Group on how Artificial Intelligence can transform India's future, was held at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, on December 23, 2025.
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March 01, 2026
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Predatory Webs
Both the Epstein files and the 1992 Ajmer scandal teach us one thing-predatory systems do not just require a predator; they require an ecosystem of enablers
3 min |
March 01, 2026
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Words that Numb
Language is a well-known tool for shaping a new reality, and compliant media are happy to push the agenda
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