From educating girls to empowering their mothers, Vidhya Das has spent decades defending the rights of scheduled tribes.
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Support for gay rights is no longer a niche demand restricted to those with a personal interest in the matter.
For 40 years, food historian Pushpesh Pant has popularised ancient Indian food culture and inspired contemporary chefs.
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New climate of Hindu-nationalist hysteria jeopardises freedom of arts and distorts ideals of Indian democracy.
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The prime minister’s links to a conservative order are at odds with his vision.
Many of the societal disabilities are rooted in the ancient hierarchical structures and prejudices of the caste system.
Remembering India’s visionary architect and his legacy – a blueprint of inclusivity for Modi’s planned smart cities.
It’s the persona that draws in most of his followers, not the office or the party.
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Can the direction of India’s agricultural and land-use policy be swayed by the suicide of one farmer?
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