'Chhaava' vs Aurangzeb: Historian Dr Manu Pillai Separates Facts From Narratives
Historian Manu Pillai on the Aurangzeb debate, Ranjani Srinivasan's visa saga, and right-wing backlash against comedians.
Are sentiments against Aurangzeb being used to fuel anti-Muslim hate? On 'Badi Badi Baatein' with Eshwar, catch historian Manu Pillai as he separates facts from the political narratives. Meanwhile, Sakshat Chandok breaks down the facts of Indian-origin student Ranjani Srinivasan's case and the allegations made against her by US law enforcement. In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has directed the release of Anowara Khatun, a woman wrongfully detained in Assam’s detention centre — read Aliza Noor's investigative report. These stories, and more, in today's edition.
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