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How Indian school teachers are trying to battle Bollywood’s Hindutva history deluge

History teachers from four Indian cities said that historically inaccurate films were having a negative influence on their students.

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‘Noose around my neck’: Tech professionals rethink life in US amid immigration curbs

The harsh measures imposed by the Trump administration could be a tipping point for many employees.

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636 Indians deported from US since January, 295 awaiting removal orders, says Centre

The information relating to those awaiting final deportation orders was being verified by the external affairs ministry and other agencies, the government said.

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Delhi HC sets aside government order cancelling academician Ashok Swain’s OCI status

The High Court had passed a similar ruling in July 2023, when it told the Centre to issue a detailed order explaining the reasons for its decision.

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What the absurdist imagery from Istanbul teaches us about protest in the digital era

Perception management is as critical as physical confrontation.

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‘The Blaft Book of Anti-Caste SF’ is every bit is as radical as you think

Definitely a case of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts, the exhaustive anthology is a mostly strong collection.

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What volunteering at food distribution drives taught a citizen about the lives of children in slums

An excerpt from ‘Letters From Hindustan: Stories of Hope From Around The Country,’ edited by Kopal Khanna.

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