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Shankar Prakash

Shankar Prakash – Social and Behavioural science Researcher

Professionalising frontline police, better education is how India can end custodial deaths
Resisting propaganda against humanities and social sciences in Indian technical institutes
The case for humanities and social sciences in a STEM-centric world

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Hangal moral policing and gang rape case. (iStock) — Three booked for allegedly assaulting youth seen walking with Muslim woman in Karnataka

Hyderabad: IPS trainee accuses batchmate of sexual harassment, assault at police academy

At the risk of being pedantic…? — Book Essay: “At the risk of being pedantic…?”

Sonam Wangchuk — Delhi HC upholds Sonam Wangchuk’s removal from Jantar Mantar, refuses hospital transfer

Hundreds join solidarity protests in Bengaluru, Hyderabad after Delhi Police action against Sonam Wangchuk

Congress demands SC-monitored probe into exam paper leaks, Pradhan’s resignation

NEET exam. — After paper leak row, NEET UG engulfed in fresh storm over alleged OMR mismatches, score discrepancies

Vizhinjam Seaport’s ₹219-crore question: Waiver, win-win or political spin?

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KP.1 and KP.2 are a subvariant of Omicron with heightened infectiousness. (Representational pic/Creative Commons) — Andhra Pradesh detects Omicron RF.5 variant in COVID-19 cases; officials say no cause for alarm

Marwari Go Back — Telangana’s CURE Bill 2026: The many flaws in the law that makes illegal buildings pay

KSU objected to the appointment of a few advocates as pleaders, saying some had earlier been associated with rival outfits. — Snubbed by own government, backed by rival, KSU finds itself in an awkward political comedy

Two child deaths in Kerala spark debate on anaesthesia safety, experts urge caution against premature conclusions

Mammootty in Bhramayugam. — Kodumon Potti in ‘Bhramayugam’ wins Mammootty his 4th National Best Actor Award

Skyroot’s Vikram-1 succeeds on maiden flight, India’s first private rocket reaches orbit

Patent monopoly puts many life-saving drugs beyond the reach of the common man. (iStock) — A cancer drug, a patent and Article 21: Kerala woman’s plea now speaks for millions

Party workers are dissatisfied by the functioning of IUML ministers. — More than a storm in IUML’s teacup