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Opinion | The Vice Presidents of India I Know
It was my first day in Parliament. After being sworn in, Mr Ansari called some of us rookies for an informal chat over coffee. The conversation flowed. Noticing that it had been over 15 minutes, he asked us to come home soon to continue our chat.
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Opinion | We Are Indian. Can We Please Say That In Any Language We Like?
Some people still see English as a marker of privilege. Some see it as a barrier. But when you try to shame people for speaking it, you disregard the aspirations of millions who see English as their best chance to create opportunities.
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Opinion | For Amit Shah, A Note On What Ambedkar, Gandhi, Azad Said About 'English'
India doesn't need less English. It needs more multilingualism, more access, and more confidence in its ability to speak in many tongues without shame or fear.
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Opinion | BJP Manifesto: Promise Versus Reality
9 June marks exactly one year since Narendra Modi and his Council of Ministers were sworn in. Before the elections, the BJP published a 69-page manifesto. Here are 15 promises from the BJP Manifesto 2024.
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Blog | 30 Terrifying Minutes On A Delhi-Srinagar Flight That Changed My Life - By Derek O'Brien
We see lightning, clearly visible as it stabs through daylight. Now there is some turbulence, but it progresses rapidly. I realise this is not your regular turbulence. This is severe, the likes I've never experienced on my frequent flyer miles before
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'Near-Death Experience': Trinamool MPs' Team On IndiGo Plane Caught In Storm
TMC leader Sagarika Ghose, who was on the turbulence-hit Indigo Delhi-Srinagar flight, termed it a "near-death experience."
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What Is Your 'War Quotient'? A Quiz By Derek O'Brien
Here's a quiz by Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien on wars, history and more!
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Delhi Court Summons Trinamool Leader Derek O'Brien In 2024 Protest Case
A Delhi court on Monday summoned TMC leaders Derek O'Brien, Sagarika Ghose, Saket Gokhle and other party functionaries for a holding protest in front of the Election Commission of India despite a prohibitory order in April last year.
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Opinion | Am I Indian Enough? - By Derek O'Brien
Who gets to decide how much is enough? Enough to practice our faith without suspicion? Enough to exist without having to prove our belonging every single day?
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Opinion | Parliament Session: Don't Let The All-Nighters Deceive You
To borrow a sentence first used by columnist Vir Sanghvi, "Parliament is being turned into a deep, dark chamber".
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Opinion | PM Modi Podcast: An Alternate View
The Prime Minister's podcast to a friendly interviewer was a master class in how to attempt to set a narrative.
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Opinion | New Parliament Session, Same Old Habits
The essence of Parliament lies in its ability to legislate effectively. Yet, the 18th Lok Sabha has set a dubious record.
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Opinion | Rail Fail. That's The Headline: By Derek O'Brien
The Union governments standard operating procedure is to first underplay the tragedy. Next, subtly spread misinformation through friendly sections of the media. Then, try to deflect the blame.
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"Shows Woman's Consent Irrelevant": Derek O'Brien On Marital Rape Exception In Law
The "archaic" exception provided to marital rape in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sends a dangerous message that a woman's right to consent is irrelevant once she enters into a marriage, TMC leader Derek O'Brien said on Wednesday.
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Opinion | Who's Afraid Of Criminalising Marital Rape?
The exception of marital rape is not only a legal anomaly; it is a profound injustice that violates a womans constitutional rights of personal liberty, equality, and dignity.
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Opinion | The Vice Presidents of India I Know
It was my first day in Parliament. After being sworn in, Mr Ansari called some of us rookies for an informal chat over coffee. The conversation flowed. Noticing that it had been over 15 minutes, he asked us to come home soon to continue our chat.
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Opinion | We Are Indian. Can We Please Say That In Any Language We Like?
Some people still see English as a marker of privilege. Some see it as a barrier. But when you try to shame people for speaking it, you disregard the aspirations of millions who see English as their best chance to create opportunities.
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Opinion | For Amit Shah, A Note On What Ambedkar, Gandhi, Azad Said About 'English'
India doesn't need less English. It needs more multilingualism, more access, and more confidence in its ability to speak in many tongues without shame or fear.
-
Opinion | BJP Manifesto: Promise Versus Reality
9 June marks exactly one year since Narendra Modi and his Council of Ministers were sworn in. Before the elections, the BJP published a 69-page manifesto. Here are 15 promises from the BJP Manifesto 2024.
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Blog | 30 Terrifying Minutes On A Delhi-Srinagar Flight That Changed My Life - By Derek O'Brien
We see lightning, clearly visible as it stabs through daylight. Now there is some turbulence, but it progresses rapidly. I realise this is not your regular turbulence. This is severe, the likes I've never experienced on my frequent flyer miles before
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'Near-Death Experience': Trinamool MPs' Team On IndiGo Plane Caught In Storm
TMC leader Sagarika Ghose, who was on the turbulence-hit Indigo Delhi-Srinagar flight, termed it a "near-death experience."
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What Is Your 'War Quotient'? A Quiz By Derek O'Brien
Here's a quiz by Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien on wars, history and more!
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Delhi Court Summons Trinamool Leader Derek O'Brien In 2024 Protest Case
A Delhi court on Monday summoned TMC leaders Derek O'Brien, Sagarika Ghose, Saket Gokhle and other party functionaries for a holding protest in front of the Election Commission of India despite a prohibitory order in April last year.
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Opinion | Am I Indian Enough? - By Derek O'Brien
Who gets to decide how much is enough? Enough to practice our faith without suspicion? Enough to exist without having to prove our belonging every single day?
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Opinion | Parliament Session: Don't Let The All-Nighters Deceive You
To borrow a sentence first used by columnist Vir Sanghvi, "Parliament is being turned into a deep, dark chamber".
-
Opinion | PM Modi Podcast: An Alternate View
The Prime Minister's podcast to a friendly interviewer was a master class in how to attempt to set a narrative.
-
Opinion | New Parliament Session, Same Old Habits
The essence of Parliament lies in its ability to legislate effectively. Yet, the 18th Lok Sabha has set a dubious record.
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Opinion | Rail Fail. That's The Headline: By Derek O'Brien
The Union governments standard operating procedure is to first underplay the tragedy. Next, subtly spread misinformation through friendly sections of the media. Then, try to deflect the blame.
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"Shows Woman's Consent Irrelevant": Derek O'Brien On Marital Rape Exception In Law
The "archaic" exception provided to marital rape in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sends a dangerous message that a woman's right to consent is irrelevant once she enters into a marriage, TMC leader Derek O'Brien said on Wednesday.
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Opinion | Who's Afraid Of Criminalising Marital Rape?
The exception of marital rape is not only a legal anomaly; it is a profound injustice that violates a womans constitutional rights of personal liberty, equality, and dignity.
