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A journey of sincere learning, Sonal’s Hindi diary demystifies social work in central India; has significant pedagogic value
A journey of sincere learning, Sonal’s Hindi diary demystifies social work in central India; has significant pedagogic value
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The University of Chicago academic Shadi Bartsch’s book explores the role of the Greek philosophical tradition in Chinese political thought
The University of Chicago academic Shadi Bartsch’s book explores the role of the Greek philosophical tradition in Chinese political thought
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Tugrul Keskin, rising voice on global politics, explores Türkiye's prospects amid Israel's wars; outlines AI's political-economy role for the next decade
Tugrul Keskin, rising voice on global politics, explores Türkiye's prospects amid Israel's wars; outlines AI's political-economy role for the next decade
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Dhaka-based politician from Awami League accused of years of physical abuse by his wife
Dhaka-based politician from Awami League accused of years of physical abuse by his wife
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In a country that won’t acknowledge sex toys, a model relates her experience appearing in a video ad for a vibrator
In a country that won’t acknowledge sex toys, a model relates her experience appearing in a video ad for a vibrator
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Anti-China conspiracy theorist has amplifiers in India’s media; a new low pertains to spreading false rumours regarding Nijjar’s murder
Anti-China conspiracy theorist has amplifiers in India’s media; a new low pertains to spreading false rumours regarding Nijjar’s murder
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Indian wrestlers' long protest exposes Modi's selective callousness; qualifies his claims to nationalism, male pride, and women's empowerment
Indian wrestlers' long protest exposes Modi's selective callousness; qualifies his claims to nationalism, male pride, and women's empowerment
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In the shadow of Ukraine, four curiosities concerning China in relation to Russia
In the shadow of Ukraine, four curiosities concerning China in relation to Russia
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NDTV deletes its report that promoted a fraudulent Indian employment portal
NDTV deletes its report that promoted a fraudulent Indian employment portal
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3 curiosities concerning Ashraf Ghani’s exit
3 curiosities concerning Ashraf Ghani’s exit
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BACSA's new website has a few uses too many; the organisation has one prospective vulnerability
BACSA's new website has a few uses too many; the organisation has one prospective vulnerability
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Shimla's Mall Road is ruined by state-promoted noise pollution
Shimla's Mall Road is ruined by state-promoted noise pollution
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Mandi’s Kamuna fraud victims look to Himachal government's online portal for relief—which continues to elude them
Mandi’s Kamuna fraud victims look to Himachal government's online portal for relief—which continues to elude them
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Kamuna Credit Cooperative Society Limited sinks deeper into fraud accusations
Kamuna Credit Cooperative Society Limited sinks deeper into fraud accusations
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German documentary: North Korea did not torture Otto Warmbier
German documentary: North Korea did not torture Otto Warmbier
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In presenting vegetarian delights from Himalayan foothills, Veena Sharma seeks to promote ecological awareness
In presenting vegetarian delights from Himalayan foothills, Veena Sharma seeks to promote ecological awareness
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Ribeiro letter controversy reflects a deepening rot in India's governance—but a lot else, too
Ribeiro letter controversy reflects a deepening rot in India's governance—but a lot else, too
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Rising Chennai-based documentarian provides a window into the industry; shares his experiences, hopes
Rising Chennai-based documentarian provides a window into the industry; shares his experiences, hopes
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In India's Jaipur, a serial attacker of women may be at large—but the police has done little to find him
In India's Jaipur, a serial attacker of women may be at large—but the police has done little to find him
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What India needs is a Public Representatives Protection Programme
What India needs is a Public Representatives Protection Programme
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My prince the follower
My prince the follower
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Of honest epistemologies and affordable lifestyles: A retro-review of Vandana Shiva’s Water Wars (2002)
Of honest epistemologies and affordable lifestyles: A retro-review of Vandana Shiva’s Water Wars (2002)
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The case for Siberian philosophy
The case for Siberian philosophy
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