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'This government seeks full control. No dissent'

'Many already toe the line, those on the fence will be nudged to stand with the government even more, those who are critical will face trouble soon.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com ......

Are we really different from Pakistan?

'We have done majoritarianism through other means.''The Citizenship Amendment Act, read together with the National Register of Citizens, will prove what I mean,' notes Aakar Patel.Illustration:......

Does India need 'encounter specialists'?

'India has a conviction rate of about 25% for serious crimes. This means that 75% of the time the police probably get the wrong suspect, and this makes murdering them in an encounter more morally......

Removing Gandhi's SPG cover is a dangerous game

'If there is a vulnerable family anywhere in the world, it is the Gandhis,' notes Aakar Patel. Security in our part of the world is a prestige issue. Our politicians, judges, governors and......

Why Congress-NCP must be wary of the Sena

'The Sena can quickly reduce most solutions to violence.''When in power, it will revert to this gene which is coded into it and we will no doubt produce entertaining and frightening moments,' says......

How far will the Cybertruck go?

'The unveiling of the Cybertruck seems to me the turning point in the design and manufacture of automobiles in much the same way as American skyscrapers were the turning point of architectural......

Is 9% growth possible? The answer is yes

'The goal is achievable. What is stopping us from getting there?' asks Aakar Patel.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com How can India achieve and consistently keep a high rate of growth? A high......

Let us have a trade Akhand Bharat

'We have not been able to use the potential of our location in the region and the world and our strength as a nation and an economy to establish an EU-like structure in South Asia,' points out......

Why I salute Azim Premji

'Azim Premji has given away about one-and-a-half lakh crore rupees of his wealth.''Most of us will not even know what that sum actually means.''To put it into context, it can fund India's health......

What will we achieve by boycotting Pakistan in World Cup?

'Random displays of anger will end in punishment from the IOC and the loss of points in the World Cup, without achieving what we seek,' says Aakar Patel. IMAGE: India and Pakistan Captains Virat......

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Amnesty International India Executive Director Aakar Patel

News for Amnesty International India Executive Director Aakar Patel

'This government seeks full control. No dissent'

Are we really different from Pakistan?

Does India need 'encounter specialists'?

Removing Gandhi's SPG cover is a dangerous game

Why Congress-NCP must be wary of the Sena

How far will the Cybertruck go?

Is 9% growth possible? The answer is yes

Let us have a trade Akhand Bharat

Why I salute Azim Premji

What will we achieve by boycotting Pakistan in World Cup?

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