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Politics
School Textbooks Need to Teach the Constitution, Not Sing the Government’s Praises
If the curriculum can have separate textbooks on Mahabharata and Ramayana, why can’t there be an introductory constitution booklet, simple enough for everyone to understand and be empowered by?
The Useless Glory of Statues and Other ‘Wonders of the World’
Way back when, kings built wonders not to advance their people's welfare but to etch their names into history. The Statue of Unity is no different.
In 2019, I’ll Vote for the First Time. I Don’t Want #MuteModi
As a first time voter in 2019, I want to vote for a leader who is answerable to me.
Watch: This Song Sums Up All Our Feelings About Modi Ji and the Statue of Unity
We're all just looking for answers for why this government decided to spend nearly Rs 3,000 crore on a statue.
From #MeToo to #WelcomeRefugess: How the Hashtag Has Changed Politics
From #MeToo to #RefugeesWelcome, add a hashtag and the world will listen. Shame they're not always used for good.
An Open Letter To Virat Kohli
Speaking up against those in power takes courage, not yelling at a random stranger.
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