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How Generation Z Unveiled India’s Prime-Time Messaging Strategies
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Greetings! You are now tuned into This Is India, brought to you by The Guardian. I am Niha Masih, and I will be sharing insights weekly about various stories and influential figures shaping contemporary India. This column will focus on in-depth explorations of significant topics ranging from political affairs and digital culture to technology and…
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“Rising Temperatures Claim Lives: India Faces Growing Death Toll Amid Severe Heatwave”
The morning was already oppressively warm when Palli Mahalaxmi awoke around 5 a.m. in May. The relentless heatwave affecting southern India offered little relief, even during the night, for the local villagers. A lone ceiling fan rotated overhead in the small, windowless room made of thick concrete, where Mahalaxmi slept with her husband and son.…
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Sonam Wangchuk, the activist dubbed ‘cockroach’ in India, concludes hunger strike amidst escalating protests
Sonam Wangchuk, an Indian activist known for his advocacy on educational issues, concluded a 26-day hunger strike on Friday, which was initiated in response to an exam paper scandal that has sparked extensive protests among the youth against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration. Demonstrators are persistently calling for the resignation of the education minister. In…
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Modi Vows to Hold Corrupt Officials Accountable Amid Rising Protests in India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced plans to establish “fast track courts” aimed at hastening the prosecution of corrupt officials involved in examination paper leaks. This initiative comes as Modi seeks to address the youth-driven “cockroach” protest movement that has significantly impacted Delhi and posed challenges to his administration. In his initial comments regarding the…
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Turf Wars: Delhi’s Renowned Polo Club Emerges as a Crucial Battleground for Urban Development
For many years, the polo season in Delhi has been a quintessential winter social event for the city’s elite. A blend of diplomats, aristocrats, elegantly dressed women adorned in pearls and chiffon saris, along with affluent industrialists sporting silk pocket squares, would gather to witness thrilling polo matches set against the backdrop of a mild…
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The Impact of Rising Heatwaves in India: School Closures and the Exclusion of Women from the Workforce
As temperatures soar beyond 41°C (105.8°F) outside, Sakshi Katyal finds herself in a sweltering city apartment, where the air conditioning provides minimal relief. Amidst the oppressive heat, she juggles household chores while assisting her five-year-old daughter with online classes. Following the closure of her daughter’s school in May, uncertainty looms over when it will resume,…
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“Amid Rising Temperatures, India’s Gig Workers Struggle with Overwhelm and Fatigue”
As Jalaj Jha prepares for work each day, he is already feeling the toll of fatigue. Residing in a small, poorly ventilated room in Delhi, the 24-year-old gig worker finds himself bracing for a 12-hour shift dedicated to grocery deliveries. “I barely manage three to four hours of sleep in this oppressive heat,” Jha remarked,…