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Aditya Chopra: Fall Of The DDLJ Man
Aditya Chopra conceived Befikre as a modern antithesis to DDLJ. But it has been a modern disaster.
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December 26, 2016
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Tech Graduates In India Have Zero Hands-on Experience
For the past seven years, Dr Vinay Viswa­nathan has been plugged into India’s engineering education system trying to fill a gap in hands-on learning through his firm JED-I Technologies. It’s far from a promising situation, reckons the co-inventor of the Simputer—the hand-held, multilingual computer which preceded India’s telecom boom and which, even after 15 years, still remains one of the few examples of a novel product that came out of Indian academia. Vinay, a former computer science professsor at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), tells Ajay Sukumaran that one of the main problems is that students are typically burnt out by the time they reach an engineering course. Edited excerpts:
6 min |
June 05, 2017
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NEET Controversy: This Test Is Only Getting Uglier
NEET popped up issues this time too. Is the exam proving to be a disaster than failure?
5 min |
June 05, 2017
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The Effects Of The Trump Presidency and China's Strategies Shaping The Future Of The Asia Pacific
The Asia Pacific’s future hinges on nuanced Chinese strategy and the unknown factors of a Trump presidency.
7 min |
January 16, 2017
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Circle The Wagons Around Drag on Hole
An Australian perspective on strategic developments in the Indo-Pacific.
7 min |
January 16, 2017
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The Times Are a-Taxin'
Post-demonetisation, states have hardened their stances on the proposed GST. A delay is inevitable.
5 min |
December 19, 2016
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J Jayalalithaa: The Worshipful Leader
Mass adulation is universal. But the hero worship that’s deeply ingrained in Tamil public life is akin to a relationship with divinity.
7 min |
December 19, 2016
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Triple Talaq: A Lapse of Marital Reason
The triple talaq debate pits divorce rights for Muslim women against the rights of minorities.
5 min |
December 26, 2016
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Inheritance of Customary Injustice
Uniform Civil Code or not, family laws need to change for women to be equal citizens
9 min |
October 31, 2016
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Fat Cats Of A Red Citadel
Charges of nepotism make the CPI(M) in Kerala take up some image - saving measures.
5 min |
October 31, 2016
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Jeremy Corbyn, The New Labour Hero
Britain’s demoralised public and confused political flailings are sought to be given a spine of principled, socialist steel.
6 min |
June 26, 2017
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Policing The Trust Ceiling
J&K’s two ruling parties manage an uneasy peace over how high non-IPS officers can rise in the police set-up
7 min |
June 26, 2017
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Cool Winds From Nagpur
The deep distress has not swayed the CM. For, Chouhan has an RSS shield around him.
6 min |
June 26, 2017
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'The Centre And States Should Sit Together To Discuss Issues'
States have to take more onus in improving the lot of farmers, says BJP’s Kisan Mor­ cha president Virendra Singh Mast, MP, in an interview with Lola Nayar. Excerpts:
3 min |
June 26, 2017
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Islam Prop In New Poll Vault
Jamaat­e­Islami is no longer anathema for the NC. Why are the Abdullahs wooing a faith-­based outfit?
7 min |
April 17, 2017
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The Shah Of Political Chess
The political constellation on the ground and the signs in the sky are all working out for Modi’s general as he strives to close the gaps in India’s saffron map
6 min |
April 17, 2017
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'Pharma Money Is Corrupting Pediatrics Academy'
A former member of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP), Dr Vipin Vashishtha was ousted from the academy for highlighting the nexus between physicians and vaccine manufacturers last year. The Bijnor-based paediatrician documented the rampant corruption and system of favours in an open letter addressed to all members of the academy. In an interview with Arushi Bedi, he lays bare the nexus and talks about how he is still under fire for raising questions. Edited excerpts:
6 min |
April 17, 2017
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Lone Female In The Hilly Terrain
At 18, K. Ajitha trekked Kerala forests as a Naxal. Today, she is an active feminist.
3 min |
April 24, 2017
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Red Hand That Led Mamata
Fighting ‘pro-capitalist’ Marxists on the political turf, the CM knows she can’t displease the state’s ultra Left.
6 min |
April 24, 2017
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Clouds Across Matrices
It’s aimed high. But will stronger regional air connectivity actually work?
6 min |
April 24, 2017
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Patriotism Vs Jingoism
Gandhian nationalism, enshrined in the Constitution, is based on ideals of equality and diversity. As a new pretender, with its hate-filled credo, tries to supplant it, our duty is to put up a dogged fight.
10+ min |
February 05, 2018
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Onion Dome Of Stained Glass
Five African sides have qualified for the World Cup. With excellent organisation and a few world-class players, can they overcome history?
8 min |
June 25, 2018
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Bonanza, Come What May!
Pre-GST panic mode prompts retailers to hold grand sales, offer big discounts, triggering shopping spree
6 min |
July 03, 2017
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This Land is Your Land
Ten lakh acres—that’s 4,000 sq km, the size of Trinidad and Tobago —are lying idle with central PSUs. How can India benefit?
10 min |
September 26, 2016
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Ballia: Seven Days Of Swaraj
Few know of the defiant 1942 Republic of Ballia, ground down brutally
5 min |
August 24, 2015
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Hard Liquor Banned, No Worries!
The bars are closed. No worries, the Malayali takes to beer, wine.
5 min |
October 5, 2015
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A Tableau Of Feelings Towards Tipu Sultan
As swords are crossed over Tipu Jayanti, everyone revisits a complex debate with all-too-pat answers.
10+ min |
November 23, 2015
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Self Reflection Is Not Modi's Trait!
The Bihar imbroglio has stung Modi badly. So have angry elders. Outlook offers ten ways for the PM to follow, for a regaining of old elan.
9 min |
November 23, 2015
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Blood Bros: Arabs and Muslims
The Arab worlds whimsy over ISIS has allowed other players to step in.
10 min |
November 30, 2015
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Chennai Floods: A Depression Will Not Sink Them
A Biblical deluge has engulfed Chennai. The amazing spirit of its people keeps it afloat.
3 min |