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TopicJunior NTR

Topic: Junior NTR

NTR Jr movie row is about 2 ideas of Murugan—mascot of Hindutva mythos vs Tamil-only icon

Two nationalisms are shouting past each other. One would dissolve Murugan into a pan-Indian Hindutva spectacle, while the other would make him an icon to be guarded against the North.

Celebrate Naatu Naatu’s Oscar but don’t forget this exclusion

The exclusion and passing in the Naatu Naatu Oscar performance have been questioned by South Asian dancers living in Los Angeles.

‘Pan-India fanbase, positive image’ — why BJP’s courting Tollywood stars in poll-bound Telangana

Shah met Junior NTR, Nadda met actor Nithin last month. BJP spokesperson says more meetings lined up, while TRS leader denies 'political vendetta' in ‘Brahmastra’ event cancellation.

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NTR Jr movie row is about 2 ideas of Murugan—mascot of Hindutva mythos vs Tamil-only icon

Two nationalisms are shouting past each other. One would dissolve Murugan into a pan-Indian Hindutva spectacle, while the other would make him an icon to be guarded against the North.

Why global law firms are betting on India desks instead of India offices ahead of India-UK FTA

Rather than open offices in India, many UK firms are strengthening India teams & partnerships to meet expected demand for advice on international disputes, arbitration & regulatory matters.

What India’s ₹10 trillion post-Op Sindoor arms buying plan means & next steps | CutTheClutter

In ep 1859 of CutTheClutter, Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Editor (Defence & Diplomacy) Snehesh Alex Philip look at DAC approvals, what it means for India's military and next steps.

Congress is ceding ground to BJP on nationalism. It’s pushing India towards one-party system

The Congress party’s abandonment of nationalism is the most intriguing aspect of its post-2014 politics. The real Congress was never a party of bleeding heart pacifists.