OPEN TO OPINION
Senior sub-editor, DailyO
VARIETY
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Happy birthday, Sushmita Sen: The first Indian woman with public swag
A woman who made her choices, paid for them, but stuck to them. With a Universe of strength.
POLITICS
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Kamal Nath RSS video row: Sambit Patra gets it wrong, but Congress too must stop acting like ‘fancy dress Hindus’
Madhya Pradesh is reeling under farm distress, unemployment, rape, corruption. Why has Congress not ensured the discourse is around these?
VARIETY
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Political quibbling over Chhatth proves the much-maligned Bihari migrant has finally arrived
To Purvanchalis, Chhatth means religiosity like nothing else does.
HUMOUR
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Five tips to look your best on Diwali in the time of pollution
Stick zari kinari on your mask. But please, wear masks.
VARIETY
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Bigg Boss, big bangs: A ringside commentary on the show for the uninitiated
A complex drama of love, intrigue — and mild sexual harassment.
POLITICS
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Sabarimala: BJP, Congress both think faith is above the law. We should be very afraid
No matter what politicians say, the Sabarimala controversy is no longer a religious issue.
VARIETY
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Rakhi Sawant accuses Tanushree Dutta of raping her: Dear Rakhi, surely you are better than that?
You have survived by making a farce out of yourself, and that is brave. But making a farce out of rape is never funny.
POLITICS
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The BJP government’s response to #MeToo has been inadequate. MJ Akbar stepping down does not make it better
Even as we celebrate the brave women who ensured impunity met accountability, we need to put some tough questions to the government.
VARIETY
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Govt ‘rejects’ World Bank’s Human Capital Index 2018: Denying problems exist won't make them go away
Instead of acknowledging failings, the government’s response is churlishly defensive.
ART & CULTURE
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