A look back at the past six days.
Why lakhs of Indians celebrate the British victory over the Maratha Peshwas every New Year
Five hundred Mahar soldiers scattered the 25,000-strong Peshwa army for the East India Company in Koregaon near Pune in 1818. Read more here.
Why is Ram misogynist, but not the Buddha?
The world is conditioned to see the Ramayana and Manu-Smriti as anti-women, but not the Buddhist lore. Read more here.
Why did the media ignore the Malda communal violence?
Actually, it didn't. Sunday's violence after protests by a Muslim group in West Bengal was covered by both the national and mainstream newspapers. Read more here.
How parents are fighting back when told 'Want the school, pay the price'
As parents petition governments and courts to join the great battle over school fee hikes, teachers say they are the worst hit. Read more here.
Cabinet reshuffle: Why Arun Jaitley's job as finance minister remains safe
Simple reason: There is no alternative. Read more here.
'The RSS is conspiring to gain a hold of all academic institutions': Ousted BHU professor
Sandeep Pandey discusses the circumstances of his removal as a visiting professor and alleges that the RSS influenced the decision. Read more here.
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