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The proper way forward is teaching students accurate history about Tipu Sultan, not removing the Jihadist tyrant from textbooks

K Bhattacharjee - 1 November, 2019

Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. Therefore, it is imperative that our children are taught the truth about Tipu Sultan.

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How the Statue of Unity proved naysayers to be 2700% wrong

Abhishek Banerjee - 1 November, 2019

When the Statue of Unity, the tallest in the world, was unveiled on Sardar Patel’s birthday last year, it became an instant magnet for naysayers.

Culture and History

Chhath Puja in Bihar: Offering gratitude to the Sun God and his energy that makes life on earth possible

अजीत भारती - 1 November, 2019

Celebrated mainly in Bihar and Jharkhand, Chhath Puja is a four-day-long festival worshipping the Sun God and his two consorts, Usha and Pratyusha.

Law

PIL industry commands ‘Thou shall not decide against our vested interests’: Will the Lordships finally say ‘thus far and no further’?

Amit Kelkar - 31 October, 2019

The question which remained unanswered so far is, will the Court – as a collective institution – take up this challenge and send a message, loud and clear, “thus far and no further”.

Media

The Wire interviews Umar Khalid to whitewash Kamlesh Tiwari murder, Umar says ‘Muslims must mobilise’

Editorial Desk - 31 October, 2019

The Wire has interviewed Umar Khalid, accused in a sedition case and son of terrorist organisation SIMI member, to whitewash the Kamlesh Tiwari murder altogether.

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Faithless, directionless state: The ‘Secular State’ has been hijacked to work against the welfare of its very own citizenry

K Bhattacharjee - 30 October, 2019

Secular-Liberalism has declared war upon Hindu festivals and traditions because they are an affirmation of the individual's collective identity.

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Russ Foundation: Another child-care institution run by foreign funded NGO found committing crime against children

Suren - 29 October, 2019

Russ Foundation Founder and supervisor of its Children’s Home arrested for sexual assault on child

Government and Policy

India-Turkey: A glorified relationship that is rightfully turning realistic

Vinayak Jain - 29 October, 2019

It was about time that ties with Turkey were reduced for nothing comes above national interest to a proud nation, and fortunately, India is now portraying itself to be one.

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