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Rajinikanth, One of India’s Most Famous Actors, Is Launching a ‘Spiritual’ Political Party
The Indian megastar, who has a temple dedicated to him, is expected to alter the political scenario of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
This Man Became a Vaccine Volunteer After Losing Loved Ones to COVID
Anil Hebbar runs a medical equipment firm in India. More than 10 people known to him have succumbed to the virus.
UN Reclassification of Cannabis Could Give India’s Legalisation Movement a Boost
India voted in favour of rescheduling cannabis as a less dangerous drug, giving hope to weed activists and entrepreneurs about the perception of this “drug” changing.
Inside India’s ‘Museum of Conflict’ That Just Won a Major International Award
At this museum in Gujarat, artefacts are replaced by apologies, confessions, readings of the Constitution, and uncomfortable conversations.
To Check Custodial Deaths, India to Install CCTV Cameras in Police Stations
There have been more than 1700 custodial deaths in the country in the last 10 years.
How Biryani Became a Political Slur in India
One of India’s finest dishes is once again being demonised and used as a tool for misinformation against those protesting policies of the ruling government.
World’s Largest Vaccine Maker Sues Trial Volunteer Who Alleged Side Effects
A participant in a COVID-19 vaccine trial has been sued for $13.5 million for defamation.
Yet Another Temple in India Asks Visitors To Not Wear 'Objectionable' Clothes
An activist has raised questions on why devotees and priests are held to different standards, “since the priests in temples are half-naked.”
An Indian Cartoonist Is Being Threatened With Contempt Charges for Her Satirical Comics
The Attorney General of India has given consent to initiate contempt proceedings against the creator of webcomic ‘Sanitary Panels’.
After Toxic Alcohol Left Him Blind, This Man Became a Sobriety Campaigner
In 2019, consumption of illicit liquor caused more than 1200 deaths in India.
An Indian Beach Was Strewn With Gold After a Deadly Cyclone
Hunting for hidden treasure in fields and forests during the onset of monsoon is a common practice in India's southern states.
Another City Is Using Crime Control as an Excuse for Facial Recognition Surveillance
Varanasi in India is installing 3,000 CCTV cameras with automated facial recognition tech at the city’s crossings.