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Hamare Do Do Bapu: Who is the Father of Our Nation Anyway?

As it turns out, the title of “Father of the Nation” is not copyrighted. All these years, we grew up believing Mahatma Gandhi was our Bapu. But if Amruta Fadnavis and the Donald are to be believed, PM Modi is our doosre bapu.

Arré Bench April 3, 2016

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Santa’s Open Letter to Us

Iciest regards from the North Pole! Santa has taken the time to pen down an open letter (as is the hottest fad these days) and it’s addressed straight to us.

Arré April 3, 2016

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Arnab Goswami and Television of the Absurd

Arnab Goswami believes English news viewers also crave the drama of a Hindi news channel. The over-the-top theatrics of Republic TV seem to be the culmination of his vision.

Naomi Datta April 2, 2016

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Fast-Fawading Through 2016’s Celebrity Moments

Even as our hearts burst with pride for Priyanka Chopra winning a hot-wings eating contest, we showed Fawad Khan a glimpse of some characteristic Indian intolerance.

Ajay Sharma April 2, 2016

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Forever the Extra: The Alternate Reality of a Bollywood Struggler

Bollywood strugglers are routinely ridiculed, for their “Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon” aspirations. But when you’re a struggler, what you need most is a thick skin, and a steely determination bordering on delusion.

Ananya N April 2, 2016

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What Other World Leaders Can Learn from Nobel Peace Prize Winner Abiy Ahmed Ali

In a world, where leaders are insistent on building walls and putting states under lockdown, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali's efforts stand out. He decided to give up disputed border territory to Eritrea, bringing an end to two decades of brinkmanship and ushering in peace after 20 years.

Dushyant Shekhawat April 1, 2016

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Action Star Today, Patron Saint of Kindness Tomorrow: Why We Can’t Stop Crushing on Keanu Reeves

You can never really judge a book by its cover – or in Keanu Reeves’ case, an action star by his string of blockbusters. Movie stars normally have a reputation for being demanding and narcissistic. Clearly, nobody gave Reeves that memo.

Dushyant Shekhawat March 31, 2016

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There Really is No one Else like Amruta Subhash

Amruta Subhash has most recently been tackling middle-class disenchantment, but her range of work and portrayal of the many bittersweet agonies of life, makes her a truly unique artist.

Pradeep Menon March 31, 2016

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The Wait for Death at Varanasi’s Mukti Bhavan

In Varanasi’s death hostels, the hope of achieving nirvana keeps alive people like Gulab Bai, who have been staring death in the face for decades.

Saurabh Sharma March 31, 2016

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Businessman Turned Cabbie: A Short Story About GST

The implementation of the GST has turned into a nightmare for small traders. As the government focuses on the big picture, the small man on the ground is edged into the margins.

Karan Mujoo March 31, 2016