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Arundhati Roy: The dismantling of democracy in India will affect the whole world

The text of the writer’s speech as she received the 45th European Essay Prize on September 12.

Parliament to discuss bill on Election Commission appointments during special session

On the first day of the session, a discussion has also been scheduled on ‘parliamentary journey of 75 years starting from Samvidhan Sabha’.

A new book examines if nuclear civil defence steps taken by Western countries are feasible in India

An excerpt from ‘Critical Mass: Decoding India’s Nuclear Policy’, by R Rajaraman.

Hindi Day: The many, varying ideas of India’s ‘national’ language

Even supporters of Hindi lacked consensus about the idea of the language and the role it was to play as the ‘national’ language.

How the Chakhesang Naga community weaves a world of meaning into a shawl

Members of the tribe are allowed to wear the apparel only when they have acquired enough social status.

Sudeep Nagarkar’s romantic thriller: Nandini has just awoken from a coma. Was it just an accident?

An excerpt from ‘Why Should I Trust You?’

‘Bambai Meri Jaan’ review: Hello (yet) again, Dawood Ibrahim

The 10-episode series created by Shujaat Saudagar and Rensil D’Silva is out on Prime Video.

Rush Hour podcast: Aaj Tak’s Sudhir Chaudhary booked for promoting enmity

A wrap of the day’s top developments.

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