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The historical roots of Hindu majoritarianism in West Bengal
Literature
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How India became the home of Persian lexicography
Caste
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The Lede
How an ancient art form became a symbol of resistance
Nikhil Latagajanan
Media
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The Lede
The forgotten Delhi home of a historic Pakistani newspaper
Rohit Inani
Arts
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Technology continues to challenge Hindustani music in productive ways
Arunabha Deb
Arts
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Essay
An exhibition on Indian Americans strives to present the community’s story on its own terms
Ragini Tharoor Srinivasan
Arts
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Essay
A new album captures the style and substance of Sylheti folk song
Sumana Roy
Arts
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The Lede
Musicians recall a groovy competition
Shamik Bag
Arts
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What links the works of Nony and Dayanita Singh
Deepanjana Pal
Arts
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Essay
As it turns 50, gallery Chemould celebrates its legendary past
Shanoor Seervai
Communities
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The decline of a town’s once thriving circus industry
Catherine Rhea Roy
Film
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Will the Andhra Pradesh affect the future of Telugu cinema?
SV Srinivas
Film
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Commentary
It's infuriating, though not all that surprising, that the centenary celebrations of Indian cinema have turned out to be all about Hindi cinema
Baradwaj Rangan
Arts
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The Lede
In search of the first voice recorded in India
Sudhiti Naskar