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Review: The Book of Desire

The book has been debated by Indologists over time and Kamil Zvelebil, the Czech expert on Tamil literature is of the opinion that this is the most fluid of Valluvar’s books, the others dealt with various teachings and social mores since the mentor steps aside to lose himself in the pleasures of love.

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Outlook Stars In Netflix's New Documentary On Match-fixing

Outlook magazine’s famous expose of cricket match-fixing starting from 1997 forms the basis of the new Netflix documentary, ‘Caught Out: Crime. Corruption. Cricket.’

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Lessons From India

An independent journalist from Iraqi Kurdistan writes about his experience of India and Indians after having studied history at Pune University

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Remembering Mumtaz Shirin Of Mysore, Urdu’s First And Forgotten Female Critic

Besides writing short stories, Mumtaz Shirin also brought out Urdu journal ‘Naya Daur’ with husband Samad Shaheen, which became a standard for journals at the time. Her literary criticism as a woman was a trailblazer in Urdu literary world.

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Book Review: ‘The Half Known Life’ Is The Life’s Struggle To Find Paradise On Earth

‘The Half Known Life: In Search of Paradise’ is a combination of musings, travels back in time, and actual wandering. It goes back and forth in time, drawing on Pico Iyer’s travels with his Japanese wife or the inspiration of his flamboyant friend Nicolas. While each place may be a paradise of sorts, the book is a counterpoint of the various shades of spirituality and the unlikely combinations those throw up.

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Book Review: ‘Jammu and Kashmir Dilemma of Accession’ Redeems J&K PM Ramchandra Kak, Falls For Right Wing Tropes

Besides writing about the 22-page-long private note that former Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Ramchandra Kak allegedly wrote, author Radha Rajan’s ‘Jammu and Kashmir Dilemma of Accession: A Historical Analysis and Lesson’ is laced with foul language for Muslims and Kashmiri parties and leaders. She also calls for a demographic change in Kashmir Valley to settle the Kashmir issue.

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Anti-Defection Law: Defecting From Mandate

Legislators may be charged with defecting from a party if they willingly renounce their membership in accordance with the rules of the anti-defection statute. The law doesn't define this phrase, leaving it up to the interpretation of courts.

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