The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has earned some well-deserved flak for issuing a press release advising members of the public to avoid sharing … The Government’s Advice to Exercise ‘Normal Prudence’ With Aadhaar Is Confusing and DangerousRead more
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Why India’s first Aadhaar holder is now locked out of welfare schemes
Fifteen years after she became the first Indian to be issued an Aadhaar card, Ranjana Sonawane is unable to access basic government welfare meant for … Why India’s first Aadhaar holder is now locked out of welfare schemesRead more
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Himalayan glaciers could lose 80% of volume
Glaciers are melting at unprecedented rates across the Hindu Kush Himalayan mountain ranges and could lose up to 80% of their volume this century if … Himalayan glaciers could lose 80% of volumeRead more
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The Kala Pani Migration
In India, Kala Pani is associated with the Cellular Jail in Port Blair where freedom fighters and dissidents were sent by the British colonial authorities … The Kala Pani MigrationRead more
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Earn Rs 25,000 or Higher? Your Wage Ranks in the Top 10% in India
If you earn a salary of Rs 25,000 or higher, then your pay ranks in the top 10% of the total wages earned in India. … Earn Rs 25,000 or Higher? Your Wage Ranks in the Top 10% in IndiaRead more
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Amir Khusrau, the Great Survivor Whose Versatile Imagination Remains Fresh Even Today
“From Ilyich to Ilyich, no stroke, no heart attack,” the Ukrainian gentleman muttered. We were chatting at a wedding reception a few decades ago. He … Amir Khusrau, the Great Survivor Whose Versatile Imagination Remains Fresh Even TodayRead more
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GM food draft regulations favour interests of businesses, not citizens
Coalition for a GM-Free India, a platform of organisations and individuals representing farmers, consumers, experts and activists, has expressed disappointment and concern over the Food … GM food draft regulations favour interests of businesses, not citizensRead more
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Delhi HC Directs UIDAI to Give Info of Over 400 People Issued Fake Aadhaar Cards
The Delhi High Court has directed the UIDAI to provide information relating to over 400 people who were allegedly issued fake Aadhaar cards for enrolment … Delhi HC Directs UIDAI to Give Info of Over 400 People Issued Fake Aadhaar CardsRead more
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Synthetic fabric, authentic despair
“In the past one year, I have conducted 27 funerals,” says Pramod Bisoyi, 45, a loom master from Ganjam district in Odisha, who works in … Synthetic fabric, authentic despairRead more