Nupur Sharma: Extremist “fringe” or Hindutva “power bangs”?

Big Story: We're talking about the controversy around former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma's hateful comments. We look at the diplomatic row it caused and examine if it really is fringe.

Food For Thought: In context of New York state passing a law in favour of electronic repair rights, we look at the global right to repair movement.

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2) A bizarre plagiarism suit against Mariah Carey

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The drought in the American west and its connection to Las Vegas’ mob past

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