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New Delhi | Artist-collector Shalini Passi’s photo exhibition shows a deserted capital city in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic

The black-and-white series titled ‘Forever Delhi’ is on display at the India Design ID 2023 till February 26




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Aditi Sowmyanarayan’s journey from a person on the autism spectrum to a writer

Small Stories Big Thoughts is an endearing collection of stories by the 17-year-old Aditi Sowmyanarayan, who did not let her neurodiverse condition hinder her creativity




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BTS collaboration BT21 comes to India with its flagship in Chennai, for K-pop fans

BT21, born out of a collaboration between K-pop band BTS and LINE FRIENDS, comes to India with a flagship pop up in Chennai



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Raja Ravi Varma’s unfinished works to be unveiled at Kilimanoor Palace on 175th birth anniversary

Two of Raja Ravi Varma’s unfinished works will be unveiled at Kilimanoor Palace near Thiruvananthapuram, adding to the artist’s legacy in Indian art




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It’s half a century in dance for actor Vineeth Radhakrishnan

Winner of the first Kalaprathibha award instituted by the Kerala government in 1986, the actor now runs a dance school in Kochi and says connecting with students is a learning experience




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Orijit Sen’s ‘Heart-ich Hyderabad’ is a love letter to the city that made him an artist

From the bustling Laad Bazaar to the old-meets-new at Shah Ali Banda, artist Orijit Sen’s depiction of Hyderabad is a nod to the city that resolved him to pursue art




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How Gen Z is driving the return to film and analogue in photography

A generation that has grown up on a digital diet is propelling this art form’s revival




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Dutch DJ and EDM star Armin Van Buuren will perform for Sunburn Arena on a four-city tour in India this October

The trance legend commends Indian fans on their willingness to receive new sounds in dance music




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UB40’s former frontman Ali Campbell is upbeat about his three-city India tour this October

Ahead of his performances in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, the British reggae legend speaks about everything from UB40’s split to why he continues to be enamoured with reggae




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India and a case for strategic autonomy

India’s partners in the West must understand that New Delhi wants the international system to be more representative in line with geopolitical realities




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Focus on female employment to counter unemployment

A better female labour force participation rate can improve overall family income and welfare, especially in rural India




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A licence raj for digital content creators

The Broadcasting Bill, 2024 bears all the signs of being a digital authoritarianism project in order to control online narratives




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The five guidelines to a Dragon-Elephant tango

The formulation of ‘five mutuals’ can help bring China-India relations back to a stable and sound track




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The social benefits of stock market speculation

A better understanding of the benefits of stock market speculation — erroneously viewed as akin to gambling — can lead to better public policy




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Powering up to get to the $30-trillion economy point

India must aim for rapid economic growth using liberal policies that tap the private sector; it should not be affected by criticism of income inequality




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The leader who lost touch with Bangladesh

Sheikh Hasina presided over the country’s exceptional economic turnaround but paid a heavy price for losing the mass connect that once propelled her to high office




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A moment for just transition litigation to take wing

The core issue in the M.K. Ranjitsinh case — the protection of the Great Indian Bustard in energy projects — can be used to facilitate equitable and inclusive climate action




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The trial that progressed rapidly towards Independence

Decades after the Red Fort trial, it is hoped that India’s leaders find the wisdom to commit themselves again to what unites us citizens as a people




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An obstinate refusal to focus on welfare

The National Democratic Alliance, in its third term, appears to be continuing the trend it set earlier — reducing budgetary allocations for welfare




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New migrant realities in Karnataka’s gig sector

In the context of the broader ramifications of Karnataka’s local employment law, five State-level reports from the southern States — on the Editorial and Opinion Pages — on labour conditions on the ground. In Karnataka, social security schemes which demand domicile status could be ignorant of the migrant realities of today




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Advancing equity, from COVID-19 to Mpox

In the face of the mpox outbreak, the global community has the opportunity to demonstrate its commitment to equitable prevention and health care by ensuring widespread access to a vaccine




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Stick to fiscal deficit as the norm for fiscal prudence

With the current lower levels of household financial savings, having 3% of GDP as a limit to fiscal deficit should be the focus




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Policy paralysis, a weakened public health sector

Primary care is weak while there has been a boost to the growth of the private sector in secondary and tertiary care




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Regulatory reform stuck in a loop in Health Ministry

The policy initiatives of recall guidelines, good distribution practices and the use of similar brand-names either lack the force of law or are poorly thought through




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Indian military export to Israel — aiding genocide

The top court’s dismissal of a petition on the subject highlights the limits of judicial review over executive decisions in matters of foreign policy, especially in violations of humanitarian law




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Reflections on America’s customary face-off

The long tradition of American Presidential debates has meant make or break for Presidents and presidential aspirants




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A food-sufficient India needs to be hunger-free too

There needs to be a transformation of India’s agri-food system, ensuring that healthy diets are available and affordable for all




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A perilous highway to salvation in the Himalayas

There is growing scientific evidence that the Char Dham Highway Project will have catastrophic consequences for the mountain ecology




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An approaching milestone in constitutional governance

India has every reason to celebrate 75 years of constitutional governance




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Importing a toxic work culture into India

The practices, including working hours, in multinationals functioning in India must be regulated




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ADB declines to fund big dam project in PoK




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Rashid did not make any attempt to stop ‘false’ story: Nisar

"He should have spoken to [Dawn Editor] Zaffar Abbas, Dawn’s management or the government. So there is a lapse. He had a duty as Information Minister when these decisions [his resignation] were made... He should have understood the implications of the story and stopped it."




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Gunmen try to enter Pakistani school, open fire

According to reports, the men opened fire as they tried to enter the school. However, heavy contingents of police reached the site and the gunmen fled.




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Pakistan’s top court blocks execution of mentally-ill murder convict

Final call after review of the ruling that schizophrenia is not a permanent mental disorder: lawyers




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Top Pakistan court orders probe against Nawaz Sharif




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Pakistan may ask two Indian diplomats to leave: report

Geo TV reported that commercial counsellor Rajesh Agnihotri and press counsellor Balbir Singh may be expelled.




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‘Hindu temples attacked to grab land in Bangaldesh’




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Pakistan’s polity doesn’t have capacity to sustain normal ties with India: Menon

"I would characterize [India—Pakistan relations] today as managed hostility, which I hope it stays managed," Mr. Menon said in response to a question.




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Pakistan to deport National Geographic's ‘Afghan girl’

Sharbat Gula was arrested 10 days ago for allegedly having forged identity papers and staying in the country illegally.




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Call to amend personal law sparks debate in Sri Lanka




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Opposition asks Theresa May to clarify Britain’s role in Operation Blue Star

"Before her visit to India, Theresa May must come clean about the role played by the UK in the attack on the Golden Temple in 1984 and subsequent events," Mr. Watson said




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Pakistan not to deport National Geographic’s ‘Afghan girl’

The decision was taken on humanitarian grounds and as a goodwill gesture towards Afghanistan.




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Banners exhort Pakistan army chief to contest polls

It is not for the time the banners have appeared in favour of the army chief. Previously also banners addressing him had urged him to "stay on" and asked the government to extend his tenure.




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Sri Lanka to summon Chinese envoy over controversial remarks




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Panama Papers: Pakistan court asks Sharif family to furnish more documents

The five-member bench headed by Chief Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali took up five identical petition by Imran Khan and other on November 1, demanding probe into the assets of those mentioned in the Panama Leaks.




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Ex-Minister G.L. Peiris wants Rajapaksa to lead new party




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India trying to fix hacked websites of seven of its embassies




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Panel formed to probe 'Dawn' report




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Indian aggression may lead to strategic miscalculation: Pakistan

He expressed apprehension that Indian actions, which constituted a threat for the maintenance of peace and security, may lead to a "strategic miscalculation".




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‘Important first step taken to resolve fisheries conflict’

Mr. Samaraweera, a top leader in Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s United National Party, which leads Sri Lanka’s unity government along with the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, has been at the helm of initiatives aimed at reconciliation.