A look back at the past six days.
How an Agarwal family in Canada planned a big, fat Hindu wedding for their son and his groom
When Rishi Agarwal told his family he was gay, his parents shocked him with their reaction.They now help other families cope with their children coming out.Read more here.
'Confusion must end': Centre's ordinance on NEET elicits mixed responses from medical aspirants
While many students are happy to get another year to prepare for a new, centralised entrance exam system, some were hoping it would be introduced this year.Read more here.
The social service wings of RSS played a big role in BJP's rise to power: Yale professor
But the more visible, dramatic, and violent tactics associated with Hindu nationalism has received more attention, feels Tariq Thachil.Read more here.
How Rana Ayyub had to become Maithili Tyagi for her investigations in Gujarat
An excerpt from the book in which the journalist reveals how she obtained her explosive interviews.Read more here.
Boycott or speak up? Vedanta-sponsored litfest makes writers ask themselves difficult questions
The literary community debates the ethics and methods of protesting against festivals with controversial sponsors. Read more here.
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