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Kunal Purohit
@kunalpurohit
Independent Journalist | Author of H-Pop: The Secretive World of Hindutva Popstars | @SOAS alumnus l Leads, tips: [email protected]
Mumbai
Joined November 2008
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    Four years ago, this idea was born the night I spent in a Jharkhand town, learning about a brutal lynching. 4 years, reporting across 7 states later, it is here: a book that tells you about a brand of popular culture that is quietly seizing the imagination of millions,
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    "Aree, postman hai main" 🤣🤣🤣
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    Virat A Singh
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    In Cambridge University’s most prestigious college, St John’s, this portrait greets you as soon as you enter its main hall. #ManmohanSingh
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    Over the last two days, I have seen first-hand the absolute collapse of health infrastructure in Mumbai. My uncle died of COVID-19 and here's what I know--be very scared. A thread.
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    Taxpayer-funded ads to celebrate taxing you slightly less. 👏👏👏
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    55,000 crore Maharashtra's Samruddhi Mahamarg: Inaugurated on June 5. Potholes by June 24. 👏👏
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    Spent a few hours in #RamNavami processions outside Mumbai's International Airport: *Slogans like 'Aurangzeb Ki Kabr Khudegi, Maa Ch*degi, Maa Ch*degi'. *Songs with words: Bharat Mein Jo Desh Drohi Hai, Unki Ma Ka Bh*sda. *Songs that threaten brutal violence against Muslims.
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    If you look hard enough, you will find a George Floyd in India every day.
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    Update: Bail application of #MunawarFaruqui 's friend Sadakat Khan arrested a day after Munawar, REJECTED today by Indore Sessions Court. Remember, he is not even an accused in the FIR. This is how he was abused, assaulted. @Article14live
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    Bizarre optics playing out in India. We can't control stampedes in our capital, ambulances don't reach New Delhi railway station for an hour, our governments hide death figures, have no breathable air, but our elites are busy dreaming of us hosting the Olympics.
    #WATCH | Boston, US: Reliance Foundation Founder-Chairperson Nita Ambani says, "...I believe that India must have the Olympics. We are going to be the third-largest economy in the world. If you look at the 10 largest economies of the world, nine countries have hosted the
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    The nauseating levels of corruption in India: Ratnagiri station roof falls apart EVEN BEFORE it can be inaugrated. 👋👋👋 (Konkan Railway says BJP-controlled Public Works Department built it.)
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    Nadia Congress Sevadal
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    Inciting hate, violence and stoking anger at a Muslim stand-up comic who has literally posted just a photo of him smiling thanking his fans. Prime time TV anchors in New India. 👏👏
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    When taking credit Vs When facing criticism #VaccineMaitri