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The Heroes of India’s Black Money Economy
Angadias are the nucleus of India’s rural and urban cash economy. You'd think the demonetisation drive would've rendered them jobless. But that doesn't seem to be the case.
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The Boy Who Lived
Prashant and Nisha Jain, parents of Maharashtra’s youngest paediatric cadaver organ donor, have become torchbearers of the cause. The gift of four lives is Darsh’s legacy.
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One Post to Mourn Them All
With due respect to Muhammad Ali, it is unbelievable that he “deeply moved” so many on my friend list. These are the six kinds of social-media mourners you should watch out for.
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Sons of the Spiritual Soil
As India faced its worst drought in recent history, some farmers in Karnataka reported an excellent cotton crop. Their secret: Sanjeevani shakti.
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Inside the Secret World of a Beef Dealer
With gaurakshaks determined to stem the trade of beef at any cost, beef sellers like Quasim walk a fine line every day. Once wholly legit businessmen, they have now joined the ranks of my hash dealer.
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The Sultan Will Have the Last Laugh
In these times of outrage, saying asinine things is the way to publicity. Donald Trump may get a presidency out of it. So what’s wrong if Sallu wants to get a hit out of it?
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My Short Love Story for Arundhati Roy
When Arundhati Roy asked the class to submit a short story, I saw my chance. I realised that there could be no direct route to attention. And wrote the worst short story ever.
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Beware! Here Come the Marathoners
Bores are bores, but marathon bores are the worst. While your garden-variety bore can yammer on about anything in the world, the marathoner can only wax eloquent on his workout.
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Football Shootball Hai Rabba
The FIFA World Cup is upon us and I fear the worst. During the last World Cup, we braced ourselves for “expert comments” from John Abraham. This time it’s going to be Anupam Kher, isn’t it?
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I’d Be a Homophobe Had It Not Been For Harry
Potter fan fiction opened a chamber of secrets for me. It helped me make my way through the complex corridors of sexuality and appreciate individual freedom.
