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    How India’s linguistic federalism shaped the conflict over a national language

    Devesh Kapur, Arvind Subramanian
    2 Dec 2025 4:55 PM IST

    In this excerpt from 'A Sixth of Humanity', Devesh Kapur and Arvind Subramanian write how the challenges of building a multinational State would often be precipitated by Centre’s lack of forbearance...

    A Sixth of Humanity
    Features
    Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah interacts with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar during a breakfast meeting at his residence
    Karnataka

    DK Shivakumar serves country chicken curry for Siddaramaiah's breakfast meet

    2 Dec 2025 4:53 PM IST
    Rajya Sabha chaos over SIR
    India

    Govt sets December 9-10 debate on electoral reforms amid SIR logjam

    2 Dec 2025 4:17 PM IST
    Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
    Kerala

    ED notice to Pinarayi Vijayan: Cong says it's BJP ploy to help CPM

    2 Dec 2025 4:09 PM IST
    UP: Hathras BLO dies at home amid SIR work pressure; 3rd such death in 3 days

    UP: Hathras BLO dies at home amid SIR work pressure; 3rd such death in 3 days

    2 Dec 2025 3:53 PM IST
    Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury and her stray dog

    Renuka Chowdhury alleges Government pressure on Army; BJP slams Congress

    2 Dec 2025 3:45 PM IST
    The Federal launches Voices That Count featuring Arvind Subramanian, Devesh Kapur

    The Federal launches 'Voices That Count' featuring Arvind Subramanian, Devesh Kapur

    2 Dec 2025 3:41 PM IST
    DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah

    Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar display strong show of unity again amid leadership tussle

    2 Dec 2025 3:26 PM IST
    TNs SIR drive so far more than 5.89 million voters struck off

    SIR in TN: More than 5.89 million voter names struck off so far

    2 Dec 2025 3:03 PM IST
    Rajya Sabha chaos over SIR

    SIR clash in Rajya Sabha as Chair rejects debate, Opposition walks out

    2 Dec 2025 2:47 PM IST
    Union Minister Kiren Rijiju speaks during the Winter Session of Parliament

    Govt invites Opposition for talks to end Parliament impasse over SIR

    2 Dec 2025 2:33 PM IST
    Glenn Maxwell

    IPL 2026 auction: 'Underperformer' Glenn Maxwell pulls out

    2 Dec 2025 2:15 PM IST
    Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)

    Delhi HC rejects top wrestlers’ plea against WFI elections

    2 Dec 2025 2:02 PM IST
    Karnatakas former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa

    POCSO case: SC stays trial against former Karnataka CM Yediyurappa

    2 Dec 2025 1:51 PM IST
    Jyotiraditya Scindia, Congress, BJP, Madhya Pradesh

    Sanchar Saathi can be deleted, not mandatory, says Scindia

    The Federal
    2 Dec 2025 1:49 PM IST

    Scindia clarifies Sanchar Saathi is optional and can be deleted as the Opposition raises privacy and snooping concerns over the Centre’s pre-install...

    Air safety at risk: DGCA faces 50 pc manpower shortage; to recruit short-term staff

    DGCA continues to face 50 pc manpower shortage; to recruit short-term staff

    2 Dec 2025 1:43 PM IST
    Vijay rally stampede

    Karur stampede case: TN govt urges SC to vacate CBI probe order

    2 Dec 2025 1:38 PM IST
    Imran Khan

    Amid Imran Khan death rumours, supporters gear up for mega protest

    2 Dec 2025 1:17 PM IST
    Priyanka Gandhi says NDA will be ousted from Bihar if polls are free and fair

    Sanchar Saathi row: Priyanka alleges snooping, Government hits back

    2 Dec 2025 1:16 PM IST
    Chennai Metro tunnel

    Chennai Metro train stalls in tunnel; 20 passengers rescued

    2 Dec 2025 12:36 PM IST
    Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan conducts proceedings

    Winter session disrupted by anti-SIR protest, Lok Sabha adjourned for the day

    2 Dec 2025 12:21 PM IST
    Benjamin Netanyahu

    What is the corruption case against Netanyahu, what’s at stake if he gets pardon?

    2 Dec 2025 12:02 PM IST
    India vs South Africa Test match

    Test cricket’s revival will depend on the audience and BCCI prioritising red-ball format

    2 Dec 2025 12:01 PM IST
    Montek Singh Ahluwalia

    India needs new policies, huge investments to become Viksit Bharat: Ahluwalia

    2 Dec 2025 11:42 AM IST
    Sanchar Saathi app

    Explained: What is the Sanchar Saathi app and why has it triggered a row?

    2 Dec 2025 11:29 AM IST
    Why law banning commercial surrogacy has landed women who rented their wombs in greater misery

    Why law banning commercial surrogacy has landed women who rented their wombs in greater misery

    2 Dec 2025 11:18 AM IST
    DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah

    Breakfast Diplomacy 2.0: Sidda, DKS make another show of unity over idli-chicken meal

    2 Dec 2025 11:06 AM IST
    Local body elections 2025, Maharashtra

    Maharashtra votes in local polls; Mahayuti-MVA battle peppered with ‘friendly fights’

    2 Dec 2025 10:33 AM IST
    How City Union Bank is treading a conservative path in India’s banking boom | Interview

    How City Union Bank is treading a conservative path in India’s banking boom | Interview

    2 Dec 2025 10:33 AM IST
    SEBI chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey

    Listing norms to be overhauled in 4-6 months: SEBI chief Pandey

    2 Dec 2025 9:57 AM IST
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