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Human Rights

The Female Dalit Voice, In Tamil Verse

Naked display of dissent straddles the boundary that separates fear from revolution. For India's Dalits, this proclamation of dissent has assumed many forms, both passive a...

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Health

Soon, Doctors Can ‘See’ A Fever

Visual, non-invasive monitoring of body temperature of patients without using a thermometer may become a reality soon, thanks to the work carried out by a team of scientist...

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Health

Poor Access To Support Systems Causes High Mortality Among Women With Burn Injuries

In 1998, India was the only country in the world where fire was among the 15 leading causes of death. Even almost two decades later, incidents of burn-related injuries rema...

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Festivals

Nandita Das To Promote Nawazuddin Starrer Manto At Cannes Film Festival

Ace actor-director Nandita Das, who is not new to Cannes, will be promoting her new film Manto at the Cannes Film Festival this May. A 6.37 minutes of the movie that...

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Alternative Entertainment

Showcasing The Grandeur Of Carnatic Music

Banyan Tree’s Dakshinayan Carnatic music concerts are looked forward to by the Capital’s music lovers every year as it brings popular artistes from south India....

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Trending

Toilet: Ek Prem Katha', It Isn't: Documentary Reveals The Brutal Reality Of Manual Scavenging

Divya Bharathi’s powerful documentary Kakkoos (Toilet), about the prevalence of manual scavenging in Tamil Nadu, is very difficult to watch – imagine what it is...

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Festivals

Raising The Bar: Onir's Docu-Feature Selected For Maryland International Film Festival

After having won hearts and accolades across, Onir's directorial documentary Raising The Bar is now the official selection at the annual Maryland International Film Festiva...

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Festivals

Taiwan Film Takes Second Place In Indian Short Film Festival

The Taiwanese film "Way Back Home," directed by graduate student Cheng Tang-jung (程堂榮), has won second place for Best Short Fiction at the 4th Chennai International S...

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Festivals

Documentary Film Festival Showcases Myriad Human Lives

With themes ranging from caste and culture, the cries of disgruntled Maruti workers to the lives of literary giants, the fifth Chennai Short Film and Documentary festival p...

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Alternative Entertainment

Love to Read? The Story of This Fisherman-Turned-Bookstore Owner Will Make Your Day

Known for its UNESCO-approved heritage sites, Mahabalipuram is a popular destination for travellers from around the world. Located 60km from Chennai, the town (also known a...

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