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Priyanka Gandhi's maiden speech shows political sagacity as Congress leader attempts to shift focus away from jingoism
Suhit K Sen •In her speech on Tuesday, Priyanka showed a great deal of political sagacity as she hit all the right notes
Belgium shocked by weather woman's experience with racism: 'We can't kick this into the long grass anymore'
•Media outlets and politicians in Belgium expressed shock and dismay Friday after two high-profile reports of racism rocked the kingdom this week, raising troubling questions about white attitudes a few weeks before local elections.
BJP's policies reflect its clear 'Hindutva' ideology, should not be confused with conservative right-wing politics
Aakar •The BJP does not fall into the 'Right' category, nor do its policies conform broadly with what the world defines as 'Right'.
JNU's selective outrage over alleged sexual offenders reeks of hypocrisy that must be structurally addressed
Pallavirebbapragada •JNU: The fact that one complainant is fighting a lone legal battle and another set has found support in a campaign that made national headlines shows it is not the person but the ideology of the offender that matters more.
Humans of Hindutva founder shuts down Facebook page after reportedly receiving death threats
Fp Staff •"Don't want to end up like Gauri Lankesh or Afrazul Khan," said the founder of Humans of Hindutva, who was reportedly at the receiving end of threats made against his family
Ramachandra Guha fully deserves Rajyotsava Award, critics wrong in questioning his facility with Kannada
Prathibha Nandakumar •Guha has always claimed to be a proud Kannadiga. He represents Karnataka and the state is equally proud to claim him.
'Mass murderer' or 'freedom fighter'? Ram Nath Kovind's praise for Tipu Sultan reignites debate over Mysore ruler
Fp Staff •The controversy around the birth anniversary of Tipu Sultan was fuelled by President Ram Nath Kovind's comments praising the erstwhile Mysore ruler.
Journalist who wished death for Prime Minister Narendra Modi gets lavish liberal love
Sreemoy Talukdar •If all abuse is to be treated as kosher, then liberals should refrain from name-calling and blame-fixing when they see something that they don't like.
JNUSU Elections 2017: More people chose NOTA than Congress-backed NSUI; disenchantment may hurt Left
Fp Staff •Statistically, the biggest loser in the rise of NOTA was Congress-backed National Students Union of India.
Gauri Lankesh took 3 bullets to her chest: Noted journalist from Bengaluru was known for her anti-Right stance
Shantanu Guha Ray •Senior journalist and publisher Gauri Lankesh died in a hail of gunfire at her residence in Bengaluru on Tuesday evening, police investigating the case said.