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Controversy over PM Modi's degree damages reputation of India's education system

The PM of India is not legally bound to hold any formal academic degree, but at the same time it is illegal to lie under oath.
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The problem with Modi attacking Congress when he travels overseas

PM is repeatedly using diaspora meetings as partisan events, not as an occasion to reach out to all Indians living abroad.
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It's not what Modi is saying about Muslims, it's why he shouldn't say it at all

Many were expecting him to change his 'Hindutva' spots after becoming PM, but RSS teachings seem more powerful.
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Why Western media is criticising Modi's demonetisation drive

The note ban has destroyed the PM's carefully crafted image and the India story.
ASHOK SWAIN @ashoswai
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Demonetisation is good only for Modi, no one else

He has blamed the opposition parties for the mounting anger.
The sudden announcement of withdrawal of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 8 has sent the country into a dystopian nightmare.
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This Diwali is special, Modi breaking India-China ties

Since coming to power, the PM has not left any chance to ruffle Chinese feathers.
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How Modi is using patriotism bogey to justify India's arms race

A wheelchair-bound disability activist and writer, who is the son of an Air Force veteran and brother of a decorated Army officer, was recently assaulted by a couple in a Goa movie hall for not standing up during the national anthem.
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Retired generals on news debates are an embarrassment to Indian Army

When military becomes perceived as ideologically partisan, the sacred core of civil-military relations in a democracy crumbles.
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Can the Indian Army not be questioned for evidence of surgical strikes?

The Indian government's intentional politicisation of the issue is an affront to India's democratic values.
By Ashok Swain
ASHOK SWAIN @ashoswai
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Is Indian abroad a Hindutva Bigot

Indian diaspora is considered as a "model" diaspora group in the West. Many large companies like Microsoft, Nokia and PepsiCo are being run by Indian-origin CEOs.
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