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Imtiaz Ali’s film doesn’t capture Chamkila’s real energy. It puts the Dalit singer in a box

Anyone who has seen him perform would agree that the real Chamkila was more vibrant and aggressive on stage than Diljit Dosanjh portrays him to be.

Don’t vote for Lok Sabha candidates who talk about civic issues. They are duping you

We simply do not know anyone who will not be corrupt. The purpose of a democracy is to build a system that is less prone to corruption by design because it is decentralised.

5,000-yr-old industrial hub—Binjor excavation shatters myths about ancient Indian manufacturing

The science used in manufacturing during ancient times have put not just the Harappans but also present-day India on the map as a leading producer of cotton, beads, and copper objects.

Old age doesn’t start before 80. Govts must help the elderly contribute to the economy

Older people will need to be trained in new technology so that they can take their part in the economy. There needs to be tailored planning for both urban areas and rural areas.

Brajesh Mishra was the most powerful principal secretary in any PMO

From overseeing planning of Pokhran tests to mending ties with the US, Pakistan and China, Brajesh Mishra implemented the foreign policy sketched out by the Vajpayee government.

Bahujans can create a casteless society only by becoming the rulers of India—Kanshiram

On 10 October 1998, Kanshiram addressed the First World Dalit Convention in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he spoke about the impossibility of caste annihilation. 'Caste is the creation of some people. And it is created with a purpose. That purpose still remains.'

Modern dating is an emotional kabaddi – swipe, disappear, meditate, detach, play goddess

The 21st-century dating protocol—If you want to find love, get ready to pantomime.

The lights in our cars—‘daytime running’ to ‘dancing’ to LEDs revolutionised by Mercedes-Benz

Just a few years ago, it seemed like cars had tungsten headlights. Now every car has some form of LED technology on exterior as well as interior lights.

Chemical peels are great for skin—until you turn to Instagram influencers for DIY kits

While home peels can offer convenience and cost-effectiveness, they might not give you the same standards of results as professional treatments.

Indian economy would’ve liberalised long before 1991. But Bofors scandal stalled it

The whole truth regarding the 1991 reforms is that India was in the process of revamping its industrial and trade policies from the last years of Rajiv Gandhi’s tenure.

On Camera

Rajkummar Rao must keep his chin up. Questions will be asked and he’s no victim

Rajkummar Rao now looks pretty much unrecognisable. It doesn’t take much to deduce that eyebrows will be raised, and questions will be asked about his face.

Kotak Mahindra Bank shares drop 10% after RBI bans it from taking new customers via digital channels

The private lender's shares tumbled to be top Nifty 50 loser after India's central bank barred it from taking on new customers through online and mobile banking channels.

What is ‘ROCKS’, India’s first air-launched quasi-ballistic missile

A next generation extended stand-off air-to-surface missile test fired by IAF, ROCKS has been designed & manufactured by Israeli defence major Rafael, keeping India’s needs in mind.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.