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Why the demand to roll back J&K reservation policy has Omar Abdullah government in a bind

The National Conference cannot afford to anger groups in Pir Panjal, who benefit from the new quota, nor its supporters in the Valley, who oppose it.

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Bangladesh’s inability to stop attacks on minorities bodes ill for stability at home and in region

The interim government faces an escalating geo-political crisis as it struggles to rebuild political trust and ensure social cohesion.

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Tripura restaurants alter ban on Bangladeshi nationals, allow those with medical visas

The All Tripura Hotel and Restaurant Owners’ Association also refuted allegations of ‘misbehaviour’ with guests from the country.

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Uttar Pradesh: Prayers at mosque inside Varanasi college spark tensions

Several students protested a large number of devotees offering prayers at the mosque located in Udai Pratap Degree College.

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How MF Husain immortalised Gandhi striding for India’s freedom

The painter’s distinctive style contributes to the aesthetic that has produced the iconic image of a mobile Mahatma, dhoti-clad, stick in hand, wearing sandals.

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A journalist’s account of how former Malaysian PM Najib Razak embezzled billions from a wealth fund

An excerpt from ‘The Siege Within’, by Leslie Lopez.

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‘Agni’ review: A red-hot tribute to the bravery of firefighters

Rahul Dholakia’s Hindi movie stars Pratik Gandhi, Divyenndu, Jitendra Joshi, Saiyami Kher and Sai Tamhankar.

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