Irom And The Iron In India’s Soul
IROM SHARMILA’S story should be part of universal folklore. In the tenth year of her epic fast, SHOMA CHAUDHURY tells you why READ »
Why Bombs Explode
Everyone has miscalculated their role in Afghanistan. This might explain why Pakistan’s army has lost its taste for peace with India
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The Enigma Of Captain Cool
Kapil Dev’s hero and Ranchi’s favourite son, Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s rise to the top is the story of smalltown India shining, says SURESH MENON READ
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‘Fonseka Damaged, Politicised The Army’
In an exclusive interview to INDERJIT BADHWAR, Sri Lanka's Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa tries to make a case for his brother and the Sri Lankan President Mahindra Rajapaksa READ
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Presumed Guilty
In the third part of our series on the dreaded special cell, BRIJESH PANDEY and PARVAIZ BUKHARI profiles two Kashmiris whose lives have been destroyed by false cases
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The Curious Incident Of The Underdog’s Defence
In a pro-rich system, Justice AP Shah always ruled pro-poor, pro-justice. Is that why he was not appointed to the Supreme Court? SHOBHITA NAITHANI profiles the outspoken man
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Investigation A Stain That Nirma Can’t Wash Away
BRIJESH PANDEY tracks the state suppression of protest against a proposed cement plant in Gujarat. Photographs by VIJAY PANDEY
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Fertiliser The Allure Of Organic Manure
Indiscriminate use of synthetic fertilisers has caused immense damage to the soil. This is set to change, says BHAVDEEP KANG
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Tehelka Event Balancing Change Continuous
The second discussion in the series commemorating five years of TEHELKA brought together an articulate panel that debated tradition, modernity and the Indian READ
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Budget Didi Vs Dada
Two Cabinet ministers delivered budgets in a crucial week. One merely thought of her state, the other for the entire nation, says SHANTANU GUHA RAY
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Sports Short Steps Out Of Long Shadows
Marathons might soon be a Rs 100 crore industry. A remote Maharashtrian camp is training rural youth to run their way to freedom, finds AASTHA ATRAY BANAN
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Education Too Tired To Teach
They travel long hours — on foot, carts and cycles, leaving home and kids. Photographer SHAILENDRA PANDEY tracks the lives of women teaching in government schools in rural Uttar Pradesh READ»
Ship-breaking Troubled tales from the sea
An international fact-finding team visited Alang and took note of how toxic-laden vessels were beaching in Gujarat, reports GOPAL KRISHNA Read »