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Parley by The Hindu

Parley is a weekly podcast from The Hindu that brings together subject experts to discuss issues of public interest in-depth and from multiple perspectives.

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Should there be a blanket ban on smartphones in schools?

Should there be a blanket ban on smartphones in schools?

India has 1.2 billion mobile phone users and over 600 million smartphone users. That figure is expected to cross a billi... Read more

10 Aug 2023

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Should the age of consent be revised in India?

Should the age of consent be revised in India?

Recently, while hearing an appeal by a man who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for maintaining a consensual relation... Read more

3 Aug 2023

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