Christophe Jaffrelot, a professor of Indian politics and sociology at King’s India Institute, London, sits in an interview with editor Chinki Sinha on RSS.
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In an interview with the Outlook, Ram Madhav explains that while the RSS views India as a Hindu nation, it prioritises qualifications over religion for leadership roles, and he discusses the organisation’s positions on Hindu Rashtra, caste, reservations, women, Adivasis and insights from his new book.
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Ram Madhav discusses the RSS's 100-year journey, explaining how the organisation has evolved on issues such as caste, women's roles, and the concept of a Hindu Rashtra, while maintaining relevance through adaptation rather than rigid ideology.
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After years facing mental health stigma and discrimination, Mariyam Swamy chose The Banyan as her permanent home, where she works, thrives, and calls her colleagues family.
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As RSS commemorates its centenary, Professor Christophe Jaffrelot questions the organisation's socioeconomic legacy, arguing it has contributed nothing to India's development, modernisation, or industrialisation despite its vast network and influence.
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Bhagya Lakshmi survived suicide attempts and family separation. Jenifer faced her own battles. At The Banyan, they found each other and became family. Their story calls for dignity and equality for those living with mental illness.
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Ira Khan opens up about her personal journey with depression and the societal stigma that surrounds it. She discusses how her Agatsu Foundation is creating safe, offline spaces to foster human connection and make mental health conversations more accessible.
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Nepal’s youth-led protests mark a historic challenge to government corruption
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Western museums have long dominated the cultural narrative, often showcasing artefacts taken from colonised lands. The third edition of Bihar Museum Biennale, themed “Global South: Sharing Histories,” aims to reverse that legacy. In a conversation with Outlook’s Editor Chinki Sinha, Director General of the Bihar Museum Anjani Kumar Singh explains how the Biennale gives museums from the Global South the platform they’ve long been denied, not just to participate, but to lead.
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Shahnaz lost everything: her home, her memory, her place in the world. At The Banyan, Ratnagiri, she began the long journey back to herself, and to her children.
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