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India’s choice between progress and parochialism - www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead... , For the best experience read this on The Hindu App. bit.ly/THNewsApp
India’s choice between progress and parochialism
India’s reluctance to democratise English risks entrenching a linguistic apartheid, with profound consequences for equity and economic mobility
www.thehindu.com
March 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
"It’s a celebration of chaos, and a reminder that no matter how dark the world may seem, light, love, and a little bit of colour will always triumph."

That's always a nice reminder.

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A Brief History of Holi
The Festival of Colour
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March 9, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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With the decline of fruit bats, mango trees are losing their seed dispersers meaning fewer mango trees and eventually, no mango juice. They could dwindle within 50 years. Will this last pack make you crave for change? Share this with your favourite mango juice brands. Be the #VoiceOfTheWild.
March 4, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Global talks to protect nature restarted Tuesday with a call for humanity to come together to "sustain life on the planet" and overcome the deep divisions that caused a previous meeting last year to end in disarray.
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Saving nature can 'unite world', countries told at rebooted UN talks
Global nature protection talks aim to unite nations to sustain life on Earth amid funding disputes and geopolitical challenges.
www.thehindu.com
February 25, 2025 at 1:28 PM
An interesting read...

How the Ramayan TV show helped shape a singular nationwide Hindu identity - www.thehindu.com/society/how-... , For the best experience read this on The Hindu App. bit.ly/THNewsApp
How the Ramayan TV show helped shape a singular nationwide Hindu identity
Study on impact of Ramayan TV series on Hindu nationalism in India, exploring cultural, social, and political outcomes.
www.thehindu.com
February 11, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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Arguably the most beautiful jali screen in the world: Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, 1573-3, Ahmedabad
December 8, 2024 at 11:17 AM
New trash over old roots
December 6, 2024 at 8:05 AM
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November 28, 2024 at 8:04 PM
History repeats itself first as tragedy then as a farce. - Marx
November 26, 2024 at 9:56 PM
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November 26, 2024 at 2:02 PM
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📚 From fiction, history and politics to memoir, science and health, here are our recommendations econ.st/415t93c
November 26, 2024 at 8:42 AM
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Genius.
One way to guarantee you reduce migration is causing the economies of countries people are already leaving to crash, forcing more people into poverty and further restricting funding to tackle drug gangs. Oh wait, no, sorry, it's one way to "increase" it. #r4today
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Trump threatens China, Mexico and Canada with new tariffs
The president-elect said he plans to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% on China on his first day in office.
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November 26, 2024 at 7:12 AM
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The UN has failed us on Gaza. We need to decolonize and radically reform it | Omar Barghouti
The UN has failed us on Gaza. We need to decolonize and radically reform it | Omar Barghouti
By decolonizing, I mean a transformative process that embeds the views of marginalized and most affected communities Well before US president-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated in January 2025, the UN has been atrophying in power, credibility, and even…
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November 25, 2024 at 9:20 AM
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James Webb's view of the M51 galaxy.
November 24, 2024 at 11:34 AM
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The #SupremeCourt on Friday took note of an article by The Hindu published on November 22 and directed the CAQM in NCR and adjoining areas to submit to the court by Monday, data and a document cited in the newspaper article and also give clarifications.
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Supreme Court takes note of The Hindu article on increase in stubble-burning areas in Punjab and Haryana, orders CAQM to submit report
Supreme Court directs CAQM to submit data on increased stubble burning despite claims of reduction, as reported by The Hindu.
www.thehindu.com
November 22, 2024 at 12:16 PM
The article by @thehindu.com in today's paper about air pollution of Delhi is a myth-buster and a must read! (Especially for Delhiites). A tectonic shift in transportation system is the need of the hour!
November 22, 2024 at 11:28 AM