Q@9: The Dadri Truth, Mitchell Johnson’s Career & Lalu’s True Heir
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1. Meet Lalu’s True Heir: It’s Not His Sons But Daughter Misa
With just days to go for the formation of Nitish Kumar’s Council of Ministers in Bihar, all eyes are on RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav.
Rishika Baruah answers the big question – which of his sons and daughters will rise to the A-list.
2. Draft Bill Seeks Curbs on Divulging Investigation Details by Cops
The police personnel in India may soon be required to respect the privacy of individuals by not making public any information which may come to their knowledge in the course of an investigation.
Because of a revamp exercise, the Model Police Bill seeks setting up community-based groups, writes Gaurav Vivek Bhatnagar.
3. The Dadri Truth: A Personal Grudge Twisted Into a Communal Killing
The Dadri mob lynching incident that claimed the life of Mohammad Akhlaq has had various theories around it.
Poonam Agarwal brings you a fresh perspective on the incident that could turn the case in an unprecedented direction.
4. In Pictures: Chennai Underwater
Chennai has come to a standstill as streets remain submerged under the influence of the North Eastern Monsoon.
The Quint brings you ground report from the people of Chennai, first hand.
5. Food Insecurity: The Many Anxieties of Hindu Gastronomic Habits
When it comes to food and drink, the idiosyncrasies of Hindus are endless. Arvind Kala explores this interesting and often arbitrary relationship with food.
6. God Bless the 3 out of 4 Indians Who Think Antibiotics Fix Colds
According to the latest survey in 12 countries by the World Health Organisation (WHO), it was found that in India, three-quarters of the respondents were aware of the seriousness of antibiotic resistance, yet the same number thought that antibiotics are the answer for seasonal illnesses like flu.
Half of them even stopped taking antibiotics midway, as soon as they felt better.
Well my friend, this ain’t no joke, writes Nikita Mishra.
7. In Videos: Six Times Mitchell Johnson Terrorised the Opposition
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has decided to hang up his boots from international cricket after the ongoing Test series against New Zealand.
Rohan Pathak brings you his top six spells during his international career.
8. Mallika Sherawat and the Moral Police: Arbitrary Outrage and Law
In India, sometimes it becomes difficult to distinguish between the magistracy and the moral police.
One is frequently jolted by reports of trial court judges issuing summons and arrest warrants against actors and actresses for “obscenity,” writes Saurav Datta.
9. With Knowledge the New Oil, India Must Welcome Foreign Univs
The momentum for allowing foreign universities to set up campuses in India may be building again. Allowing these foreign universities to set foot in India will help raise standards of higher education, writes Nikhil Sinha.
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