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What does ending tax exemptions for Christian clergy mean for Hindu Undivided Family benefits?

The Supreme Court has endorsed removing tax exemptions for Christian clergy. This raises questions about equality for all religions in the tax system.

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The Week’s Bhanu Prakash Chandra wins IPI award, Scroll reporters honoured for Manipur coverage

The award, instituted in 2003, includes a trophy, citation and cash prize of Rs 1 lakh.

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In the supermarket of democracy, choice is an illusion. Is there a real alternative?

Too many decades have been lost to the myth that liberal democracies will deliver.

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How Dutch-ruled Jaffna became a major economic hub in South Asia

In the 17th century, the Dutch East India Company placed Jaffna at the centre of a trade zone that stretched till Nagapattinam in India.

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‘Interesting to see how many people have suffered from the brunt of storytelling’: Amit Chaudhuri

A conversation between writers Peter McDonald and Amit Chaudhuri on being ‘against storytelling’.

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‘Still Lives’: Reshma Ruia’s novel shows how the loss of home sometimes leads to a loss of self

The central character of Ruia’s novel is an Indian family that has lived in Manchester, England for nearly three decades.

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At Raj Kapoor centenary event, a celebration of his rich cinematic legacy and his famous family

A retrospective of 10 films by the renowned actor-director will be held between December 13 and 15.

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Sunday book pick: ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’ is a novel you dream, not read

Since it was first published in 1967, the novel has sold more than 50 million copies. It was translated into English by Gregory Rabassa.

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Eco India: How Gurugram's residents are ensuring compliance for managing its mounting waste

Formed in 2018, the Citizen’s Supervisory Committee is an attempt to include citizens as active stakeholders on key decisions in managing Gurugram’s waste.

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