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Dying Notes
Leading public sector banks are deciding against disbursing Rs 2,000 notes, but the RBI is maintaining a studied silence THREE YEARS after India launched a unique demonetisation/gradual remonetisation scheme in November 2016, we seem to be at the cusp of another unnerving experiment. Some leading public sector banks in the country have decided against disbursing […]
Shameful coverup
Why is India’s media shying away from identifying targets of selective arson in Delhi When the explanation that giving specific details would inflame passions does not pass muster IT HAS been a tumultuous three days. The American president flew in and out of India. He and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugged each other and spoke […]
Cops: ‘Not seen’ viral videos
The Supreme Court and Delhi High Court both heard matters on the law and order situation in the city, but their different opinions resulted in different outcomes on the same situation FOUR DAYS after violence in Delhi left at least 34 dead and hundreds injured, two constitutional courts heard two matters in the case on […]
‘ABVP why so creepy’
The ritual, held despite being banned by the college administration, involves worship of a ‘Virgin Tree’. It has been called ‘misogynistic’ and ‘homophobic’ EVERY YEAR ON February 14, Delhi’s Hindu College finds itself in the spotlight. Valentine’s Day has been celebrated at the college for decades, but the practice, over the years, has morphed into […]
Broken promise
The students have now started another indefinite hunger strike. They say the prestigious journalism school is becoming unaffordable for large sections of the society STUDENTS AT the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, have been intermittently protesting against a fee hike for three months now. The administration is unmoved. In fact, it’s trying to ram […]
‘I try to attempt something new every time’
Filmmaker Mohit Suri talks about the vision behind his latest release Malang and more IN A FILMMAKING career spanning one-and-a-half decades, Mohit Suri has made a strong reputation for himself as a filmmaker who isn’t afraid to experiment with bold and unconventional ideas. Some of his best-known films include Zeher, Kalyug, Awarapan, Murder 2, Ek […]
Chug it!
Delhi’s Connaught Clubhouse, which offers in-house brewed beer, is a perfect place to look forward to this summer SUMMER IS around the corner and the surest way to beat the blues is with a pint of chilled beer. And we found a place that makes its own, which only makes things sweeter. Connaught Clubhouse located […]
‘Village of widows’
The state government kicked out over 100 Sahariya families from Madhav National Park 20 years ago. And then broke almost every promise made to them “BUYING VEGETABLES is a luxury for us. I do my best to ensure my children have a normal meal at least once a week. Rest of the days we eat […]