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What’s missing from your child’s textbook? A deep dive into NCERT’s revisions in Modi years

Year after year, whole sections, topics, and names are altered if not altogether taken out of the school textbooks that belong to the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). This has occurred so steadily over the last few years that news about history being erased from the school…

Newslaundry

Chhaava OTT debut: When and where to watch the Vicky Kaushal starrer

After dominating the box office, Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava is now set to take over the digital space.

The Times of India

From Kunal Kamra to Mohanlal to a long-dead emperor, India is the Republic of Intolerance

Between Aurangzeb and Kunal Kamra, we are now fully qualified to call ourselves “The Republic of Intolerance”.

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Aurangzeb Tomb: Man held for offensive social media post in Thane

On the basis of a complaint, Thane Police registered a case under various sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hafta 529: US campus crackdown, defining patriotism, English media dominance

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri and Manisha Pande are joined by The News Minute’s Dhanya Rajendran and The Wire’s Seema Chishti.

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Chhaava box office collection Day 34: Vicky Kaushal starrer crosses Rs 570 crore mark; sees growth amidst calls to boycott actor following Nagpur violence

Vicky Kaushal's historical epic, Chhaava, continues its impressive run at the Indian box office. The film that is in its fifth week of release, crossed the Rs 570 crore mark on its 34th day, setting in on-course to a Rs 600 crore finish at the box office.

The Times of India

Anatomy of Nagpur violence: From ‘Hindutva protest to Muslim outfit’s rumour-mongering’

What began as a celebration to mark the birth anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj on Monday descended into hours of chaos and violence across a 2-kilometre radius in Nagpur’s Mahal area – leaving vehicles damaged, 33 police officers injured, and a community divided in its wake.

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Why 17th-century emperor Aurangzeb’s grave is India’s latest flashpoint

A far-right campaign to demolish the Mughal emperor’s mosque has set off Hindu-Muslim riots in Nagpur city.

Al Jazeera

From Shaheen Bagh 2.0 to Jinnah: TV news rewrites the Waqf bill story again

Days after it termed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill a “direct attack on Muslims”, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board held a protest in New Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Monday, upping its ante against the contentious legislation.

Newslaundry

Indian city faces curfew after Hindu groups target medieval Muslim emperor’s tomb

More than 50 people injured after violence erupts in western Nagpur city

The Independent UK

Nagpur Violence: Over 50 people detained; Curfew in parts of city

Five FIRs were registered. More that 30 police personnel were injured and a civilian critically wounded in communal violence. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Nagpur Violence: Why protesters demanding Aurangzeb tomb removal? Explained

The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb has been at the centre stage even before the Nagpur violence as the Hindu outfits, such as Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), are demanding the removal of Mughal emperor's tomb. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian city sets curfew after Hindu groups demand demolition of 17th century Muslim ruler's tomb

Authorities have imposed an indefinite curfew in parts of a western Indian city a day after communal clashes that were sparked by protests by Hindu nationalist groups demanding removal of the tomb of a 17th-century Muslim Mughal ruler

The Independent UK

Hafta 527: Return of Aurangzeb, Mayawati’s ‘mistakes’ and the future of BSP

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, Raman Kirpal, and Anand Vardhan are joined by Dr Sumeet Mhaskar, professor of sociology at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy, and Ajoy Bose, veteran journalist and author of Behenji: The Rise and Fall of Mayawati.

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TV Newsance 289: Modi’s Vantara visit, IIT Baba, Aurangzeb – TV news goes wild!

This week, we dive headfirst into the chaos, because on Indian TV news, spectacle always trumps substance.

The Times of India

Chhaava box office collection Day 18: Vicky Kaushal's film sees drop on third Monday as it inches closer to Rs 500 crore mark

The Vicky Kaushal-starrer Chhaava continues its strong run at the domestic box office. Despite a noticeable dip in collections in its third week, the film is managing to rake in the big bucks and propel the film to an impressive Rs 500 crore haul.

The Times of India

Chhaava Box Office Collection Day 11: Vicky Kaushal’s historic drama misses Rs 350 crore mark after HUGE drop on second Monday

Vicky Kaushal’s historical drama Chhaava is on track to the Rs 400 crore mark, following a strong performance at the box office, however, the film took a hit on its second Monday.

The Times of India

Chhaava box office collection Day 9: Historic drama earns Rs 45 crore on second Saturday; to become Vicky Kaushal's FIRST Rs 300 crore film

Vicky Kaushal’s historical drama Chhaava is on track to become his first Rs 300 crore film, following a strong performance at the box office.

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Chhaava Box Office Collection Day 8: Historical drama beats URI to become Vicky Kaushal's highest earning film of all time

Vicky Kaushal’s latest historical drama Chhaava has made waves at the box office, surpassing Uri: The Surgical Strike to become the actor’s highest-grossing film to date. The film, which had a strong opening week, has now crossed the Rs 242.25 crore mark, according to early estimates.

The Times of India

'Chhaava' Box Office Collection Day 6: Vicky Kaushal's historical drama gets a big boost on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti; all set to cross Rs 200 crore mark

Vicky Kaushal's latest film, Chhaava, is on the brink of crossing the Rs 200 crore mark at the box office within its first week. The historical drama, which has been making waves since its release, recorded an impressive Rs 32 crore collection on Wednesday, coinciding with the partial Chhatrapati Shivaji…

The Times of India

Facts about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's son Sambhaji every kid should know

Sambhaji was the eldest son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj,the founder of the Maratha Empire in India. Shivaji was crowned in 1674 at Raigad Fort, symbolizing Hindavi Swarajya (self-rule). His administration focused on justice, welfare, and efficient taxation. He inspired generations with his patriotism, courage, and leadership. Even today, he is…

Newslaundry

Progressive legacy vs communal tension: Why Kolhapur is at a crossroads

“What happens in Kolhapur follows in the rest of Maharashtra.”

Dynamite News

Delhi: Cocaine of 2000CR Rs seized by police in 'namkeen' packets

In a huge drug bust, the Special Cell of the Delhi Police confiscated a large consignment of cocaine weighing around 200 kg, worth Rs 2,000 crores. Read further on Dynamite News:

Newslaundry

‘Communal riot script…but Dalits target’: Author Ajaz Ashraf on Bhima Koregaon ‘myth’ and media

From official history to popular culture, the Hindutva investment in remaking the past has been all too visible over the last decade. And this attempt to dominate history has opened new flashpoints, such as the one linked to the Battle of Bhima Koregaon.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | H.D. Revanna arrested in abduction case; Centre lifts onion export ban, but conditions apply, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on May 5, 2024

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