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POLITICS
| 7-minute read
Why it's not Sardar Patel's 'Statue of Unity' but Indian hypocrisy that stands tallest in the world
It hurts our sentiments when someone questions the 'ostentatious tribute' to Sardar Patel, but not when an Ambedkar statue is vandalised.
POLITICS
| 7-minute read
The 'Bhagwat katha': Is this the beginning of RSS 2.0?
The new definition of the RSS will act as a shield for the organisation in all eventualities — in case of a change of power at the Centre.
VOICES
| 9-minute read
Sangh and BJP should learn how Atal Bihari Vajpayee allowed scope for dissent
People are also criticising Atal ji. And they must. But to become indecent while criticising him will force us to make the same mistake for which we often damn our adversaries.
POLITICS
| 4-minute read
Modi at Red Fort: With his word-bank drying, the PM delivered yet another election speech
Unlike his usual self, the Prime Minister's energy level today was way down.
VOICES
| 5-minute read
The typical features of a Kanwariya today: Fear, fundamentalism and far from faith
The majority of the new-age Kanwariyas are completely derailed from the traditional understanding of the religion.
POLITICS
| 5-minute read
NRC final draft: The people without a post office
Instead of fuelling a civil war, we have to find a dignified and responsible solution to this problem.
ART & CULTURE
| 5-minute read
Sanju: Why the first biopic on a Bollywood character makes for both a bad movie and good PR
As the film moves from one scene to the next, people keep trying to look for their Sanjay Dutt. They fail. The movie ends.
POLITICS
| 5-minute read
Pranab Mukherjee at RSS event: Much to cheer for BJP, Sangh
The Congress, which has accused the Sangh of saffron terror to Mahatma Gandhi’s murder, now faces a Vibhishan in its home.
POLITICS
| 6-minute read
UP by-polls verdict is a rejection of BJP, not support for SP-BSP
Poor performance and internal power tussle led to losses for the saffron party.
POLITICS
| 5-minute read