COVER STORY
Outlook Magazine - 2 August 2021
After Years Of Struggle, Nepal Goes To Historic National Elections
Around 3.2 million people across the north of the country are eligible to vote in Sunday's first phase.
Violence Erupts In Pakistan After Protesters Block Highways, Crackdown On Social Media Sites, News Channels
At least one security person was killed and over 150 persons, including protesters and security personnel, were injured, police said.
'Food Not Good': Mumbai Consumer Forum Asks Hotel To Refund Service Charge To IPS Officer
The forum directed the hotel to pay Rs 5,000 as compensation, Rs 5,000 as cost and service charge.
From An Istanbul Court, Attending A Terrorism Trial
Activists were charged after a workshop on digital security held in a hotel. The government claims, absurdly, that this was a secret meeting that was organised to spy and participate in a coup.
Country Is Witnessing Hyper-Nationalism Today, Something To Be Alarmed About: Shabana Azmi
Azmi reiterated her support to "Padmavati" director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who along with actor Deepika Padukone have received death threats over the film.
Historic Krumbiegel Hall In Bengaluru Demolished, Relatives, INTACH Shocked
UK-based Alyia Phelps-Gardiner Krumbiegel, his great grand-daughter, said, she was in tears when she saw the pictures of the demolition site.
I Am A Muslim, I Was Not Forced, I Want To Be With My Husband: Hadiya
Chaotic scenes prevailed as mediapersons, who tried to approach her, jostled with the policemen after she reached the airport in Nedumbassery amid tight security.
After Years Of Struggle, Nepal Goes To Historic National Elections
Around 3.2 million people across the north of the country are eligible to vote in Sunday's first phase.
Violence Erupts In Pakistan After Protesters Block Highways, Crackdown On Social Media Sites, News Channels
At least one security person was killed and over 150 persons, including protesters and security personnel, were injured, police said.
'Food Not Good': Mumbai Consumer Forum Asks Hotel To Refund Service Charge To IPS Officer
The forum directed the hotel to pay Rs 5,000 as compensation, Rs 5,000 as cost and service charge.
From An Istanbul Court, Attending A Terrorism Trial
Activists were charged after a workshop on digital security held in a hotel. The government claims, absurdly, that this was a secret meeting that was organised to spy and participate in a coup.
Country Is Witnessing Hyper-Nationalism Today, Something To Be Alarmed About: Shabana Azmi
Azmi reiterated her support to "Padmavati" director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who along with actor Deepika Padukone have received death threats over the film.
Historic Krumbiegel Hall In Bengaluru Demolished, Relatives, INTACH Shocked
UK-based Alyia Phelps-Gardiner Krumbiegel, his great grand-daughter, said, she was in tears when she saw the pictures of the demolition site.
I Am A Muslim, I Was Not Forced, I Want To Be With My Husband: Hadiya
Chaotic scenes prevailed as mediapersons, who tried to approach her, jostled with the policemen after she reached the airport in Nedumbassery amid tight security.
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Indian Shooter Heena Sidhu Slams Those Who Don't Stand Up For National Anthem
Taking to her Twitter account, the 28-year-old insisted that she feels proud to be a sportsperson.
K-Pop Anyone? Tune Into All-Girl Band TRI.BE
Eshita Bhargava speaks with the septet—Songsun, Jihna, Kelly, Hyunbin, Jia, Soeun and Mire—and finds that TRI.BE leaves a pleasant ring in the ear like the delightful aftertaste of kimchi. Excerpts:
Corals In The Depths Of His Mind, Canines On The Expanse Of His Canvas: Meet N.K.P Muthukoya, One Of India’s Pioneering Surreal Painters
Lakshadweep-born Delhiite N.K.P. Muthukoya is one of India’s pioneering surreal painters. At age 76, the artist, who spent formative years in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, looks back to narrate a string of experiences—romantic, real and sometimes dark.
JD(U), BJP Natural Allies, Will Fight 2019 Election Together: Sushil Modi
He was replying to a question on whether the BJP might not feel the need for JD(U)'s support in the elections in 2019.
Odisha School Students Made To Work In Teacher's Field For Three Days
The girls, who belonged from the tribal community, used to stay in the school.
Will He Stay, Will He Go: The Long, Uncertain Wait For Yediyurappa
The BSY affair is a bit like the ‘tiger is coming’ proverb in reverse. He has been ‘going’ for a while but is still there. But is he really going to go this time?
Kotkhai Rape Case: CBI Files Charge-Sheet In Custodial Death Of Accused
The brutal gang rape and murder of a school girl at Kotkhai in Shimla in July created a huge uproar in the state.
Pakistan Justifies Hafiz Saeed's Release, Says Islamabad Committed To Implementation Of UNSC Sanctions
The Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) head and LeT founder, who has a USD 10 million American bounty on his head for terror activities, was freed by Pakistan yesterday.
<em>Padmavati </em>Row: Violent Threats Not Acceptable In Democracy, Says VP Venkaiah Naidu
"Whether these fellows have that much money or not, I doubt. Everyone is announcing Rs one crore reward. Is it so easy to have Rs one crore?
Body Of Young Army Solider Irfan Dar Found In South Kashmir's Shopian
The police recovered the body after getting information about it from locals.
Blood, Sweat And Tears: Extraordinary Stories Of Refugee-Athletes In Olympics
The Olympic Refugee Team is a collective of fortitude. Its athletes will take the field as conquerors of hardship.
Terror Suspects Then, Innocent Now: But Who Will Pay For The Lost Years In Jail?
The life a terror accused returns to after acquittal is nothing like what was snatched away. The tragedy doesn’t end outside jail.
Abusing The Terror Laws Over The Years
Today you can go in without bail for a tweet or for stating that cow urine can’t cure Covid. But the history of this Orwellian nightmare is long. How do the various states stack up?
Law Blow: Harsh Laws Are Always Used To Suppress Dissent And Opposition
Unwarranted curtailment of individual liberty in the name of counter-terrorism by the State is the greatest tragedy of our times.
More Questions Than Answers In Pegasus Whodunnit
The Israeli spyware has become synonymous with large-scale cross-border digital snooping. What is the issue and who did it?
Opinion: As Pegasus Flies In, It’s Time To Rethink Our Cyber Laws
Pegasus row is wake-up call for all stakeholders in the digital ecosystem
‘If You Believe Your Phone’s Not Been Hacked, You’re Living In A Fool’s Paradise’
Gopal Krishna Pillai, former Union home secretary, tells Bhavna Vij-Aurora that hacking and surveillance, both official and non-official, are widespread and rampant.
Politicians, Journalists, Activists…Pegasus Spares None, Hears Them All
Virus alert: Israeli hacker-for-hire firm’s Pegasus malware is the latest bug causing an outbreak of political snooping allegations in India. Who’s it serving?
‘Philosophy Driving Ladakh Development Plan Is Carbon Neutrality’
"Carbon neutrality as a philosophy pervades every sector and decision regarding Ladakh’s development. We’ve launched the Mission Organic Development Initiative (MODI), which will play a key role in achieving carbon neutrality in agriculture," says Ladakh’s first lieutenant-governor Radha Krishna Mathur
Diary | Gouri Amma's Many Trysts With Revolution, In The Words Of Journalist Joseph Maliakan
The glowing words of tribute from the Left on her demise neatly evaded the question of the Communist betrayal of Gouri Amma. But even her days in exile were no less revolutionary.
Yogeshwar Dutt’s Ringside View Of Indian Grapplers’ Prospects In Tokyo
Olympics is the toughest arena, but our wrestlers are ready for it
Ekla Chalo Re: Cultural Icons, Intellectuals Abandon Bankrupt Left In Bengal
Once, titans of Bengali culture crowded the CPI-CPI(M). Then they forsook the party in waves. These days, most cultural luminaries inhabit a non-CPI(M) leftist space.
Organ Racket Preys On Financial Woes Of The Poor In Assam
Dispute over payout exposes illegal kidney trade spanning two states
In Communist Kerala, Faith Takes Upper Hand In Corona Times
Puri stopped the Juggernaut, Yogi’s UP stopped the kanwarias, Maharashtra’s Vitthal pilgrims halted…Kerala too bows to the SC. But traders miffed at missing out on Eid goodies.
Smart City Dreams Come Undone As Monsoon Ravages Dharamshala
For the chosen abode of the Dalai Lama, this burgeoning hill town does have an ego: it wants to be a Smart City. But disasters can be humbling for out-of-control urbanism.
Can Amarinder And Sidhu Lead Congress To Poll Battle As A United Army?
“We wanted a resolution but are moving towards an explosion.” That’s a party MP from Punjab on the situation in the local Congress after New Delhi snubbed Amarinder for Sidhu.
The NEWS
In case you missed it: News and newsmakers from India over the past week
Justice For Whom: Laws Meant To Fight Terror Have Become The Real Terror
No party is a saint when it comes to the abuse of anti-terror laws: ‘prison without bail’ is a clause crying out for abuse. Bottomline: UAPA, NSA and the sedition law must go.
