Why We Need Supermen of Malegaon in the Time of Pragya Singh Thakur
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Why We Need Supermen of Malegaon in the Time of Pragya Singh Thakur

In the last few months, Malegaon has found itself splattered across headlines, thanks to Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur’s win in the elections. But in the outrage over Thakur’s win, there’s one aspect of the town that remains in danger of being forgotten – the ability to churn out entertaining spoofs like Supermen of Malegaon.
Liverpool FC: Always the Best Man, Never the Groom
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Liverpool FC: Always the Best Man, Never the Groom

This season, under the leadership of real-life Santa Claus Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool FC finished second in the English Premier League. Of course, putting up the club’s highest individual total in premier league history (97 points), and losing just one game in 38, wouldn’t be enough...
Mumbai Meri Jaan: Kabhi Cushy, Kabhie Kaam
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Mumbai Meri Jaan: Kabhi Cushy, Kabhie Kaam

The first time I met Mumbai, I was looking at the city through keyholes that were actually the glassed domes of its fabled high-rises, tinted with expensive weekends. My second encounter with Mumbai was when I was between jobs. It was harsh and overwhelming – an eye-opening reality check into my privileges.