Manoj Das

What makes suicide bombers tick?

Be it terrorists or ‘Blue Whale’ addicts, studies unambiguously establish that killing oneself does not lead to paradise

08 Sep 2017

‘How could China do this to us?’

The reason behind Beijing’s muscle-flexing at the Indian border is the idiosyncratic will of a single powerful leader

08 Aug 2017

Killing a million mocking birds

It was a pleasant drive along a road connecting two distant towns, cutting through unending stretches of green fields overlooking a lake.

18 Jul 2017

The sane and silent Kashmir

As the Valley boils again the author recalls a more peaceful time when inquisitive youngsters, not stonepelters ruled

29 Jun 2017

Of godmen and ungodly errors

We run to a miracle man motivated by curiosity or to harness his power. Is it okay to brand these gods as frauds?

30 May 2017

Let’s leave mythology alone

Over the millennia the two epics have inspired innumerable works of literature in every genre.

01 May 2017

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The show was originally called 'Insomnia cafe' before it was renamed 'Friends Like Us', then to 'Six of Us' to finally being 'Friends'. (Photo | Youtube grab)
Friends premiered 23 years ago on this day: Some fun facts you did not know about the show
Hundreds of protesters march towards Manila park for a huge rally to call for an end to the killings in the so-called war on drugs of President Rodrigo Duterte and his alleged 'tyrannical rule' . (Photo | AP)
Hundreds march against President Rodrigo Duterte in Philippines
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India's bowler Kuldeep Yadav in action against Australia during 2nd ODI cricket match at Eden Garden in Kolkata on Thursday. | PTI
Kuldeep Yadav’s magical hattrick spell has Eden in raptures
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Class 5 student commits suicide over harsh punishment by teacher
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