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Faith Multiplier
Faith Multiplier
9 min read
Soumava Haldar travels to Kainchi Dham in Uttarakhand to learn how queues outside Neem Karoli Baba’s ashram have grown longer after the success of Hanuman Ansh
The Transmission of the Guru
4 min read
Despite living in a remote region of the Himalayas and having no formal organisation, Neem Karoli Baba’s fame spread through the power of stories in a globalising world
When the First Bubble Burst
3 min read
Did the global financial collapse of 1873 foreshadow the disasters of the 20th century?
The Ballad of the Baba
5 min read
Made with faith and a budget of Rs 2.8 crore, a simple tale of the life of Neem Karoli Baba has become one of the most profitable movies
What’s Beyond Maya?
5 min read
Succession tension intensifies in BSP as Mayawati plays musical chairs with her close aides
Red Reckoning
8 min read
A rare conclave in Kerala sees CPM’s central leadership enforce accountability on a state unit accustomed to shielding its grandees as cadre anger over the recent election rout finally finds its targe ...
Balancing The BRICS
6 min read
India must keep the group a platform for the Global South and prevent its transformation into an anti-Western bloc
Rise of the Pivotal Power
8 min read
The BRICS summit underlined Modi’s skills as a bridge builder and reinforced India’s credibility in creating space for peace between binaries hardened by wars and suspicion
Pitbull Attacks in India: Rising Incidents, Legal Loopholes & the Battle Over Bans
6 min read
A baby recovering from surgery in Haryana, a child who lost an ear in Delhi and a fatal attack in Chennai have sharpened demands for breed bans. As countries experiment with prohibitions and strict ow ...