Daily Brief: ‘Bhagwa love trap’: A social media conspiracy theory has divided India’s Muslims, and more17 Jun, 2023Share ‘Bhagwa love trap’: A social media conspiracy theory has divided India’s Muslims While some see the moral policing of Muslim women as patriarchal, others insist they must be saved from an organised Hindutva conspiracy. scroll.in After retired officer says Manipur is ‘stateless’, ex-Army chief calls for urgent attention Retired Lieutenant General L Nishikanta Singh, who hails from the state, had compared the situation to that in Libya, Lebanon, Nigeria and Syria. scroll.in Interview: The ‘Macron method’ that’s driving France’s outreach to China – and where India figures The French President enjoys throwing out ideas and concepts that might rock the boat, even if it angers allies and partners, since it keeps him in the news. scroll.in Interview: ‘Big filmmakers are being mobilised by the state to further the majoritarian project’ Many movies slated for release in the run-up to 2024 have a definite purpose – to generate hatred of Muslims, says Ira Bhaskar, a professor of cinema studies. scroll.in ‘I’m a Fan’: Novel about modern dating and online influencer culture is an uncomfortable, heady read The observations on these two things are interrupted by comments on race, colonialism, and men’s inherent sexism. scroll.in ‘Stan Lee’ review: A fond tribute to the legendary creator of Spider-Man David Gelb’s documentary is being streamed on Disney+ Hotstar. scroll.in Hockey, Women’s Junior Asia Cup: How Annu stepped up in the final, overcoming her disappointment Annu was the leading goal scorer at the Women’s Junior Asia Cup, and also gave India the lead in the final against Korea. scroll.in Rush Hour podcast: Gujarat judge mulls a ‘compromise’ between a minor girl and her alleged rapist A wrap of the day’s top developments. scroll.in Share
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