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How the RSS refurbishes a Krishna–Rukmini myth to weave Gujarat and the Northeast

The Greater India Experiment: Hindutva and the Northeast by Arkotong Longkumer has been published with permission from Navayana.

100 seconds to a decision — trust in senior advocates replaces hard facts, legal details

In ‘Court on Trial’, Aparna Chandra, Sital Kalantry & William HJ Hubbard analyses the Supreme Court using original empirical data and provide suggestions to improve its efficiency.

Modi doesn’t care about Parliament. He spent only 4 hours there in 2021 – Derek O’ Brien

In ‘Who Cares About Parliament: Speaking Up to Protect India’s Great Institution’, MP Derek O’Brien explains how Parliament has been undermined in the last decade.

Nehru even asked children to ‘break their gullaks’, provide support during 1962 and 1965 wars

In 'A New Era of Giving', Rajesh Tandon talks about how 'giving'—time, skills, monetary contributions, including assets—has been an integral part of Indian society.

Startup founders must imitate ideas rather than waste time on innovation, says Rajesh Jain

In Startup to Proficorn, Rajesh Jain says that the problem is that we are all taught from early days that copying is a bad idea.

How pro-BJP & pro-BSP Dalits differ: One embraces Bhakti-era Ravidas, another the Buddha

The collapse of the BSP in UP is visible along three interrelated axis: sub-caste, ideological and sub-regional.

Women were equal to men in early Aryan culture. It changed when they settled on Ganga plains

In ‘The Future in The Past’, historian Romila Thapar revisits Indian history and expands the narrative beyond kings, battles and territories won and lost.

Who is Bahubali? ‘Strong-armed’ mythological figure Jains hold sacred

Bahubali is mentioned in the religious literature of both the Svetambara and Digambara sects of Jainism, although his worship is more prominent among Digambaras.

Indira Gandhi, Ronald Reagan exchanged polite letters for show. Neither’s heart was in it

In 'Centres of Power', Chinmaya R. Gharekhan recalls his years working in former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's office.

Vivekananda wanted to wash Jesus’ feet with his blood. Even invited Christian missionaries to India

In ‘Vivekananda: The Philosopher of Freedom', Govind Krishnan V talks about the monk's deep interest in Christian theology, topics that are arcane for lay Christians.

On Camera

Even working remotely can lead to burnout. Here is how to prevent it

New ways of working have opened up the debate on how, where and when people work, which in turn has an impact on employees’ expectations, behaviour and wellbeing.

Depsang ‘resolved’, patrolling to ‘agreed perceived LAC’. What India & China have agreed on

Immediate withdrawal of troops deployed along LAC unlikely, it is learnt. Thaw in ties could also set stage for Modi-Xi meet on sidelines of BRICS summit in Russia later this week.

Sikh separatists & their gang wars in Canada are not India’s problem. Call the troops back

If Sikh separatists are a nuisance, it should worry their host countries. Should it bother India if they keep killing their own in gang rivalries and making their neighbourhoods unsafe?