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Dreams Of A Hindu Rashtra

Dreams Of A Hindu Rashtra

A journey into the infamous fringe of the Hindutva project.
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Trust In The Law

Trust In The Law

An investigation into how electoral trusts have been used to dodge disclosure norms for political funding in India
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The Digital Challenge To The Election Commission’s Code of Conduct

The Digital Challenge To The Election Commission’s Code of Conduct

On 1 March, as Indian Air Force wing commander Abhinandan Varthaman was making his way across the border after being released by Pakistan…
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Sex, Lies, And Advertisements

Sex, Lies, And Advertisements

A journey through the murky world of sex quackery in India
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A Weekend At The Races

A Weekend At The Races

A rookie automobile journalist is introduced to the exhilarating world of motorcycle racing
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How India’s competitive exam-prep treadmill ground to a halt

How India’s competitive exam-prep treadmill ground to a halt

Early on 10 December, more than half a million students from across India tuned into a live address by the education minister, broadcast…
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Anand Patwardhan on “Reason” in the time of the RSS

Anand Patwardhan on “Reason” in the time of the RSS

As India heads to the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, it finds itself at a crossroads. Over the last five years, the idea of India as a secular and…
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Election Commission Wants Pre-Approval Of Online Political Ads

Election Commission Wants Pre-Approval Of Online Political Ads

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has recommended that social media and online platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Google only…
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How The Elusive Otter Has Made Its Home In Goa’s Mangroves

How The Elusive Otter Has Made Its Home In Goa’s Mangroves

Recent studies of an elusive otter species living in the highly modified mangroves and reclaimed lands on the coast of Goa offer new…
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The Man Making Public Information Open To The Public

The Man Making Public Information Open To The Public

On his Twitter bio, Carl Malamud describes himself as a civil servant. In real life, he seems to spend a lot of time coming up with new…
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The Boy From Manipur In Madras

The Boy From Manipur In Madras

As the evening sun begins its descent, Subash and Bishwamitra Shougrakpam sit on the promenade of Chennai’s Elliot’s Beach, whiling away…
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