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Sahil Wakode’s death by suicide has sparked protests at IIT Bombay, raising questions about caste discrimination, academic pressure and student welfare.

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Battle of Haifa 1918 saw Indian soldiers fight for the British Empire. Why is India jointly commemorating the battle with Israel in 2026?

The Shrikant Verma Trust invokes writers’ welfare while its political leadership faces criticism over free speech and dissent. Read the contradictions.

Arshad Mushtaq discusses Kashmiri theatre, Bhand Pather, storytelling, cultural memory, language, cinema and taking local stories to global audiences.

Neha Bora faces police complaints and threats after calling Adityanath a “goonda”. His record and free speech rights raise serious questions about dissent.

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