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  • Claustropolis: 1984

    “Claustropolis: 1984” is excerpted from a forthcoming novel. In Bhopal, I could lie low. In Bhopal, there would be instructions for me. Because I had been told not to take the express, I traveled on a local, in an unreserved bogie. The whiskey was Director’s Special, a parting gift from Gupta’s people. I didn’t even…

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  • Black economy persists with or without electoral bonds

    ARUN KUMAR·FEBRUARY 22, 2024 India’s democratic model needs an overhaul so that elections are not an expensive affair. Only that can create a more just, transparent and efficient system, argues Prof. Arun Kumar. — THE electoral bonds scheme has been declared unconstitutional. Various legislative and administrative amendments, implemented to facilitate the scheme, have also been declared unconstitutional.…

  • The Internet Archive Provides a Model of Free Knowledge for All

    BYBETTE ADRIAANSE The ongoing legal battle between the Internet Archive, an online library, and the Big Four publishers over licensing and copyright should concern everyone. At stake in the dispute is the possibility of free access to knowledge for all. Our new issue, on AI, is out now. Subscribe to our print edition today. Can…

  • Fali S. Nariman (1929-2024): A life dedicated to the Constitution’s promise

    From defending business giants to championing human rights, Nariman shaped India’s legal landscape, inspiring generations to fight for a just society. Published : Feb 22, 2024 17:20 IST – 9 MINS READ INDIRA JAISING Fali S Nariman was instrumental in shaping legal landscape post Independence and was a part of landmark cases. | Photo Credit:…

  • Chennai | Urur Olcott Kuppam vizha returns with concerts by the beach by TM Krishna, Motta Maadi Music and parai artists

    https://imasdk.googleapis.com/js/core/bridge3.621.0_en.html#goog_979382737 1 second of 5 minutes, 38 secondsVolume 0% Spend an evening at Urur Olcott Kuppam as this counter-culture festival full of Amba music, villupaatu and parai returns after a six-year hiatus February 22, 2024 07:28 am | Updated 11:21 am IST SANJANA GANESH File photo of a performance by TM Krishna in previous editions…

  • How real is our farmers’ angst?

    This two-part series examines the reality of farming conditions to identify a possible approach to farming policy – an approach that can help find a long-term solution. (Express Illustrations) Anil K Sood Updated on:  21 Feb 2024, 9:14 pm 9 min read Do our farmers know more about their economic conditions than our policy analysts and…

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