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Sunday, May 5, 2024
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Topic: Gita Press

Our take on MoU on India-US relationship, Opposition unity, Gita Press—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

‘Conspiracy against Gita Press, attempts to defame’, says Hindu Right press on Gandhi Peace Prize row

ThePrint’s round-up of how pro-Hindutva media covered and commented on news and topical issues over the last couple of weeks

Nobel prize for ‘irony’ & ‘rebels and traitors’

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

‘We don’t discuss politics’: Gita Press trustee on Opposition criticism over Gandhi Peace Prize decision

In a conversation with ThePrint, trustee Devi Dayal talks about Mahatma Gandhi's advice for Gita Press, running the 'no profit, no loss' publishing house & Hindutva vs Hinduism debate.

Nelson Mandela to Sheikh Mujib, a history of the Gandhi Peace Prize before Gita Press row

Modi govt’s decision to award Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 to Hindu text publisher Gita Press has sparked controversy and questions over the eligibility criteria.

‘Like awarding Godse’ — Gandhi Peace Prize for Gita Press triggers Congress-BJP slugfest

Jury headed by Modi unanimously selected Gorakhpur-based 100-year-old publisher. BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad condemns Congress objection, says party has people with ‘Maoist’ mindset.

Why some Australian universities are rejecting applications of students from 5 Indian states

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Gita Press at 100—the cultural powerhouse made Hinduism relatable, affordable, portable

Gita Press has found the most formidable patron in PM Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to visit Gorakhpur next week. The Hindi publishing house's moment in the national story has never been more aligned. 

On Camera

Prajwal Revanna case shows why and how sexual crimes by men in politics can go unchecked for years

It would be a disservice to the women of Hassan to look at Prajwal Revanna’s alleged abuse of power as a ‘sex scandal’. Allegations against him show what ‘absolute power corrupts absolutely’ actually means.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.